1956 3100 build

[ChuckDriver]

Glad to see you back at work on it!

[tmoble]

>>> Mean wail I'll start looking for my motivation lol..��

I had a motivation, but I can't find it now. I even looked in the refrigerator and under the couch.

[56 3100]

been staying motivated. trying not to get discouraged by the $15,000 body and paint quotes I have been getting. 9" housing axle tubes can aparently be bent even before welding. here is jig for straightening axles tubes. I got info from another site works really well without heat.can turn round bar through all dummy bearing by hand now. outer dummy bearings were off about 1/8" to 3/16" in one direction or another. now I can progress with putting the rest of rear suspension together finally.

[ChuckDriver]

Wow!!

[BC Toy chest]

Originally Posted by 56 3100

been staying motivated. trying not to get discouraged by the $15,000 body and paint quotes I have been getting.....

Man you seem to be pretty skilled from the photos why not just do body and metal work prime and prep for the body shop and buy your paint and let a shop shoot it. You will save so much money. You can probably paint it yourself. I'm sure you can.

[56 3100]

thanks bc I did paint one before a 80 2wd blazer I had. I know my way around bodywork.I have access to a booth so probably will do as much I can myself yes.i am not slammimg all body shops but some seem like they are watching too many of those tv shows( everybody thinks their chip foose).

[56 3100]

geez been a few years. after getting a bit discouraged about roof rust and drivers door damage things have made a turn for the good!lol letting wife do kitchen reno worked in my favor she fully onboard with truck. got bodyman this summer past and he took cab and progressing well.media blasting done and lots of replacements panels.

[flashed]

Looks like your thread is revived , carry on .

[56 3100]

yes flashed save me starting over. camaro clip started as well. i wonder if i should start seperate thread for that.?

[mongocanfly]

Id just keep adding to this thread...

[56 3100]

probably right Mongocanfly.while cab is still in bodyshop i am focusing on grafting camaro clip. as i am using big block with 2"headers.i am usin the no limit video and lots of pics from threads on here to start on frame. leveled front rear and side to side.measured from edge of cab mounts to C/L 28 3/8" brace in place 22"back from C/L,and cut off




bumper jack spreader (hard to find a bumper jack now)

rails bent out 1/2" and bottom notched for camaro lower A arm mount.

prepping subfame cut 14" back from shock mounting hole.and ends cut and tapered.


subframe in white epoxy primer, i used a long 1/2" coupling nut and bolt for measuring


a fit test


22" shock hole back to brace check

stay tuned.

[Tempest67]

This is really good, Thank you, and please continue with updates and pics.

[56 3100]

hey temptest hows things in ontario? i think the most nerve racking part so far on doing camaro clip is bending out the frame on both sides 1/2"oh yes and cutting off truck frame cant forget that. the vhs tape of no limit video started to degrade in picture quality(rewinding so many times.) so i was able to transfer it
and put on usb stick.

[Tempest67]

Hey, well you know Ontario, traffic, congestion, hustle and bustle...... (people pollution)

I have always thought that grafting a 'modern' front clip to these trucks was the way to go, but stayed away as I thought is was above my ability.

I enjoy your step by step process, Thanks

Hope the snow is not too deep out there, not like Nfld,

[joedoh]

very descriptive! I love these trucks, especially the 55-56

[56 3100]

hey joedoh i like the AD and TF and 67-72 series .

[Ol Blue K20]

Any updates?

[HAULIN' IT]

Here 'ya go! How about an update

[56 3100]

hey everyone i have a few updates. got the cab back from body guy in primer so i can test fit seat and steering column. cab had extensive work done.it was at a local school so it got delayed since march due to covid .new inner outer roof skin,hinge pockets, cab corners step/rockers .i love this site lots of members with great ideas! smooth firewall in the works.along with hydro boost 496 bbc might not make much vacuum for brakes it sound wicked! i think the 2008 yukon seats are gonna look good.






black seats vs grey one built in seat belts



496 stroker test fire link
https://www.facebook.com/danny.andre...3881846060307/

[Ol Blue K20]

That thing is looking nice. Thanks for the update.

[56 3100]

thanks dale. these mods are on my to do list need i need to do smooth firewall soon so i can send cab back to my bodyman to finish.:

[Ol Blue K20]

I think they look better without them .

[G&R's57GMC]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I think they look better without them .

But your head will feel better with them

[56 3100]

headrest come off easy so will trial it when up and running. here is my attempt at steering column cover and dash extension. credits to Ogre on this
forum for the details on his build page. winging it from there.

[Rickysnickers]

Question regarding the firewall panels. This may sound like a dumb question, but here it goes. How do you attach the top edge of the panel to the actual firewall? Is it welded, panel bond, or? If it's welded how do you carefully grind down the welds?