Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair( FINALLY FINISHED) - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**oldiron** · 03-17-2011, 06:02 AM

Between snow, work and home projects it has been a month and a half since I have posted any progress on the 56.
Some progress has been made.
The headliner is installed, new front and rear windows are now installed,
all welding is completed, mounting holes are now drilled for side molding on the doors, and next to last primering & sanding are now done.
Next the engine compartment will be painted gloss black and the new engine and transmission will be test fitted.

Bishops Trucks · 03-17-2011, 07:10 AM

She should be a very happy woman. Roundtuits always take so long to start.

nickp51chevy · 03-17-2011, 12:04 PM

So we're gonna see it at the shows this year right? Can't wait to see it done.

geezer#99 · 03-17-2011, 01:34 PM

Got your headliner done eh!! Got any hair left!! Hows your back? That was probably the hardest job on mine I built 20 years ago. Not a job you want to do everyday.
Nice to see you got another rare part on your 56. An uncut rad bar. Too many where cut for engine tranny r and r. You gonna front mount the motor and side mount the tranny??
Nice project!!!!

**oldiron** · 03-21-2011, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer#99

You gonna front mount the motor and side mount the tranny??
Nice project!!!!

Going with the side mounts on the engine and rear cross member for the transmission. Tried the other way the first time and ended up with a cracked transmission housing.

zellway · 10-16-2012, 12:02 PM

Any update on this project? I need to get back in gear on my 56. This car is looking great! Keep up the good work.

**oldiron** · 03-07-2013, 04:42 AM

Short update.
Still working on the wiring, got the transmission cooling lines and cooler hooked up. Primed the engine oil, found the Sun tach from my old drag race car from the 1960's and wired it in.
Need to drop in the distributor in, find the screws for the instrument panel, wire up the fuel pump, put in the antifreeze, and fire it up.
Pictures to follow.

68Gold/white · 03-09-2013, 12:28 PM

Awesome build!!!
A friend of mine has a 56, setup, exactly like your "before" pictures, same hood scoop, 2 door hard top...I hope he still has it, I havn't seen him in a long time...

**oldiron** · 09-22-2013, 03:22 AM

Well since March of this year I have been at WAR with this car. It has fought me every step of the way until now. New fuel pump failed after 2 days, wheels we bought switch from shoulder lug nuts to cone lug nuts causing the wheel studs to be 1/2 inch too short. New longer wheel studs came with 0.10 larger splines and had to machine both the axles, front hubs and brake drums.
The rebuilt speedo stripped its gears in the first 100 feet. Since its has been two years since I had it rebuilt it is out of warranty. The transmission has a mind of its own. Some days it goes right into gear and other days it is like it is taking the day off and will not move.

Well here are a couple of pictures of the beast.
When I feel like taking more pictures of it I will post them.

CG · 10-08-2013, 08:38 PM

This thing looks great in person. I really love those buckets. Oh and I really love that tear drop scoop. Those are my favorite from the build era you have going. I thought about putting on on my panel.

faribran · 10-08-2013, 08:53 PM

Good to see the progress. I also have a 56 belair.. This is good influence. I need to get back to work on mine. Looks good guys

NONHOG · 10-10-2013, 11:40 AM

Wish I could figure out a way to spell whistling.
Scherit Schwrill?

Looks great!

**oldiron** · 11-17-2013, 10:35 PM

Pictures of the finished car.

zellway · 11-18-2013, 08:13 AM

That is one clean ride!

03-17-2011, 06:02 AM	#26
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,090	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair Between snow, work and home projects it has been a month and a half since I have posted any progress on the 56. Some progress has been made. The headliner is installed, new front and rear windows are now installed, all welding is completed, mounting holes are now drilled for side molding on the doors, and next to last primering & sanding are now done. Next the engine compartment will be painted gloss black and the new engine and transmission will be test fitted. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

03-17-2011, 07:10 AM	#27
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair She should be a very happy woman. Roundtuits always take so long to start. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER" Last edited by Bishops Trucks; 03-17-2011 at 05:39 PM.

03-17-2011, 12:04 PM	#28
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair So we're gonna see it at the shows this year right? Can't wait to see it done. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-17-2011, 01:34 PM	#29
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,510	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair Got your headliner done eh!! Got any hair left!! Hows your back? That was probably the hardest job on mine I built 20 years ago. Not a job you want to do everyday. Nice to see you got another rare part on your 56. An uncut rad bar. Too many where cut for engine tranny r and r. You gonna front mount the motor and side mount the tranny?? Nice project!!!!

10-16-2012, 12:02 PM	#31
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair Any update on this project? I need to get back in gear on my 56. This car is looking great! Keep up the good work. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!! Last edited by zellway; 09-23-2013 at 10:03 AM.

03-07-2013, 04:42 AM	#32
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,090	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair Short update. Still working on the wiring, got the transmission cooling lines and cooler hooked up. Primed the engine oil, found the Sun tach from my old drag race car from the 1960's and wired it in. Need to drop in the distributor in, find the screws for the instrument panel, wire up the fuel pump, put in the antifreeze, and fire it up. Pictures to follow. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

03-09-2013, 12:28 PM	#33
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,272	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair Awesome build!!! A friend of mine has a 56, setup, exactly like your "before" pictures, same hood scoop, 2 door hard top...I hope he still has it, I havn't seen him in a long time...

09-22-2013, 03:22 AM	#34
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,090	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair Well since March of this year I have been at WAR with this car. It has fought me every step of the way until now. New fuel pump failed after 2 days, wheels we bought switch from shoulder lug nuts to cone lug nuts causing the wheel studs to be 1/2 inch too short. New longer wheel studs came with 0.10 larger splines and had to machine both the axles, front hubs and brake drums. The rebuilt speedo stripped its gears in the first 100 feet. Since its has been two years since I had it rebuilt it is out of warranty. The transmission has a mind of its own. Some days it goes right into gear and other days it is like it is taking the day off and will not move. Well here are a couple of pictures of the beast. When I feel like taking more pictures of it I will post them. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

10-08-2013, 08:38 PM	#35
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair This thing looks great in person. I really love those buckets. Oh and I really love that tear drop scoop. Those are my favorite from the build era you have going. I thought about putting on on my panel. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

10-08-2013, 08:53 PM	#36
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair Good to see the progress. I also have a 56 belair.. This is good influence. I need to get back to work on mine. Looks good guys __________________ "

10-10-2013, 11:40 AM	#37
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair Wish I could figure out a way to spell whistling. Scherit Schwrill? Looks great! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-17-2013, 10:35 PM	#38
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,090	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair( FINALLY FINISHED) Pictures of the finished car. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

11-18-2013, 08:13 AM	#39
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: Rebuilding my wife's 56 Belair( FINALLY FINISHED) That is one clean ride! __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!



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