Re: 1956 3100 build
 

fabbing up some carpet sill plates using stainless angle $54.00 vs $200+ for fancy aluminum ones. once polished should be fine.
drivers side
https://i.ibb.co/NTBr5v2/IMG-0090.jpg

passenger side
https://i.ibb.co/P6X67yz/69099467341...78-F548-A8.jpg

might put carpet on smooth side of step and 3M protection film on ribbed bottom as some have suggested.any thoughts?

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

Looks good. I like the stainless, a little more durable than polished alum I think.
I think Ogre has used the protection film on the actual step part but then he is 9ft tall so maybe he doesnt use the step lol. Personally I would use it and be kinda afraid of scratching it all up with the sand and gravel etc around here. It is still protecting though, so if it gets dull with some scratches you can peel it off and stick some new stuff on there if you want.

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

bracket fabbed for mounting fusebox,msd box, mercedes fan controller
test fit:

https://i.ibb.co/JrCbq64/IMG-0120.jpg

everything mounted:
https://i.ibb.co/n8FTmqh/92-B13-F2-C...7-A59-D581.jpg

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

Hey 56, I was able to source the same parking brake assembly. Thanks. Another quick question - I see where you're using the two existing firewall hinge holes, but did you bolt another (i.e. that side brace hole on the assembly, or to the bottom of dash)?

Thanks much, Jim.

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

hey Jim i made a bracket for mount hole under dash .i will take a pic.

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Much appreciated!

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

Sorry to ask but can anyone tell me if i can change the front grill my 56 gmc to the 56 chevy i just don’t like the mustache look of the gmc if anyone could tell me please pm me or reply to this.
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Re: 1956 3100 build
 

You'd probably get more answers to your question if you posted a thread of your own. Please do that.

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hey bowt1ed here is pic of bracket.side with slotted hole mounts to brake. longer section mounts to bottom of dash.

https://i.ibb.co/68VSYPg/IMG-0326.jpg

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

Great, thanks!

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

some more progress lately.finishing up wiring.
fuse box msd and fan controller mounted. a little more tidying up to do.

https://i.ibb.co/vP9q6Gy/IMG-0362.jpg
gauge plugin.
https://i.ibb.co/k3L45h8/IMG-0360.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/ZhbjJQd/IMG-0365.jpg
waiting for fuel gauge.
https://i.ibb.co/vzfPTS4/IMG-0366.jpg
front light harness routed and headlight buckets in along with
ac condenser and trans cooler test fitted.
https://i.ibb.co/kqjrk72/IMG-0357.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/9H7h0Z8/IMG-0367.jpg
i was really worried if mercedes fan was gonna clear but with front sheet metal on about 3/4 -1" clearance. be interesting to see how it cools with coldcase rad.
https://i.ibb.co/kHNvxK4/IMG-0359.jpg

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a little progress lately gauges ready to install radio test fitted and carpet laying in.sub box covered

https://i.ibb.co/cJjLxyX/IMG-1187.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/d29dmJk/BAD8-B0-F6-...78-CB068-B.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/FJDw2pr/69843789098...-A13-EF673.jpg


https://i.ibb.co/NVq6CX3/IMG-0062.jpg

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

very nice truck you're building.very impressive.

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

Thanks mr mud 1 . after about a year back order the tinted vent windows with chrome trim finally made it yesterday. install went pretty good. . looks good i think.


https://i.ibb.co/FYqvr7p/IMG-1460.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/Prx8DPC/IMG-1461.jpg

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

more progress box going together starting to look like a truck.
https://i.ibb.co/VDSbWLq/IMG-1669.jpg

engine hoist to lift on,
https://i.ibb.co/jhkrm44/71365321745...2325613836.jpg

sitting on frame
https://i.ibb.co/sbhf0Sz/IMG-1694.jpg
rear fenders on
https://i.ibb.co/XJTRKs1/IMG-1711.jpg
side views
https://i.ibb.co/LvSLKPF/IMG-1758.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/0Q674w4/IMG-1745.jpg
exhaust tip visual might bend pipe a little
https://i.ibb.co/rQhwxFF/IMG-1733.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/3yNkV1Z/IMG-1731.jpg

dressed up tilt column
https://i.ibb.co/Qp6QDzD/71278743376...6-CFD6-DDB.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/1KPHWhT/71278751918...6-CFD6-DDB.jpg
tailgate emblem on (thanks to one of the members here for idea)

https://i.ibb.co/kXY88br/IMG-1428.jpg

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

very nice,coming together.great work.

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

Coming along well! I’m doing the same thing with my tailgate. How did you adhere the emblem? I haven’t thought about it yet.

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

Looks great!

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

Very nice!

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Looks super nice. I will be at that stage in the near future as fa as assembling the bed. Steve

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

That tailgate is bad ass! They did an emblem for the Cameo, so obviously GM themselves considers this a more premium option than stamped letters.

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

BLACK SHEEP on this forum gets the credit for tailgate emblem i messaged him. it is held on with 4 8/32" button head screws.