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1956chevtruck · 03-07-2011, 11:42 PM

Here ya go! Man, now that I know how to upload pics, I'm on fire

Here's what I have been up to for the last six years. You can tell by my handle that I used to have a 56, it was stock and I was sick of being passed by VW's... Not anymore!

**JML55** · 03-07-2011, 11:56 PM

Welcome, really nice truck. I like the color and it a big back window.

entourageguy · 03-08-2011, 12:33 PM

Nice looking truck. Clean under the hood. Got anymore pictures?

redux2redux · 03-08-2011, 01:29 PM

Nice truck!

What instrument cluster is that?

**youngrodder** · 03-08-2011, 03:25 PM

How well does it run? I have a simular set up in my 48. I'm nearing completion so I have not driven it with the LT1 yet.
What spart plug wire looms did you use? They look very simple and clean.

Here is a pic of my (dusty and incomplete) engine comparment.

Thanks
Marc

1956chevtruck · 03-08-2011, 06:03 PM

I made up the instrument cluster myself. I made it out of 1/4" baltic birch plywood and made sure it fit and then traced the shape onto a sheet of 1/4" aluminum and cut it out. I sanded it with 220 on a random orbit sander and then cleared it. The LT1 runs like a dream. I went with a high pressuure Arromotive (Sp?)fuel regulator so I haven't had any troubles with fuel. The looms are from Street and Performance. The old boy gets sideways really easy and then straightens himself out and is GONE! How much better can that get!

1956chevtruck · 03-08-2011, 06:09 PM

Aeromotive, the right spelling. Here's the webpage:
http://aeromotiveinc.com/products-pa...t-1-regulator/

poncho_villa · 03-08-2011, 11:29 PM

Sweet truck! Any details about the rest of the drivetrain? Nice clean engine compartment.

03-07-2011, 11:42 PM	#1
1956chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Qualicum Beach British Columbia Canada Posts: 132	The truck's almost done! Here ya go! Man, now that I know how to upload pics, I'm on fire Here's what I have been up to for the last six years. You can tell by my handle that I used to have a 56, it was stock and I was sick of being passed by VW's... Not anymore! Attached Images

03-07-2011, 11:56 PM	#2
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: The truck's almost done! Welcome, really nice truck. I like the color and it a big back window. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

03-08-2011, 12:33 PM	#3
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: The truck's almost done! Nice looking truck. Clean under the hood. Got anymore pictures? __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

03-08-2011, 01:29 PM	#4
redux2redux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 21	Re: The truck's almost done! Nice truck! What instrument cluster is that?

03-08-2011, 03:25 PM	#5
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,746	Re: The truck's almost done! How well does it run? I have a simular set up in my 48. I'm nearing completion so I have not driven it with the LT1 yet. What spart plug wire looms did you use? They look very simple and clean. Here is a pic of my (dusty and incomplete) engine comparment. Thanks Marc Attached Images __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

03-08-2011, 06:03 PM	#6
1956chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Qualicum Beach British Columbia Canada Posts: 132	Re: The truck's almost done! I made up the instrument cluster myself. I made it out of 1/4" baltic birch plywood and made sure it fit and then traced the shape onto a sheet of 1/4" aluminum and cut it out. I sanded it with 220 on a random orbit sander and then cleared it. The LT1 runs like a dream. I went with a high pressuure Arromotive (Sp?)fuel regulator so I haven't had any troubles with fuel. The looms are from Street and Performance. The old boy gets sideways really easy and then straightens himself out and is GONE! How much better can that get!

03-08-2011, 06:09 PM	#7
1956chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Qualicum Beach British Columbia Canada Posts: 132	Re: The truck's almost done! Aeromotive, the right spelling. Here's the webpage: http://aeromotiveinc.com/products-pa...t-1-regulator/

03-08-2011, 11:29 PM	#8
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: The truck's almost done! Sweet truck! Any details about the rest of the drivetrain? Nice clean engine compartment. __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

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