New (kinda) member from Washington state - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

56bagger · 04-06-2022, 03:22 PM

Hi, everyone!
I had an account here years ago with my project 56 short bed. Life happened and project was put away for 10+ years but now it’s time to make it happen. Quick rundown of the highlights;

56 big window short bed
59 fleet side bed
Rydman ranch custom air bag chassis (modified from a 65 c10)
5.7 and 700r4 from a low mile 87 z28
6x2 intake promaxx heads dressed up to look like early 60’s hot rod engine

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-06-2022, 04:35 PM

Welcome back! The 6 2s is going to be cool

**The Rocknrod** · 04-06-2022, 05:34 PM

Welcome. That's already a nice truck.

***Liz*** · 04-06-2022, 08:46 PM

Very cool, welcome.

56bagger · 04-07-2022, 12:46 AM

Thanks for the welcome, I hope to have it together in tue next few months and maybe finally hit some local shows

LT7A · 04-11-2022, 07:42 AM

Very cool. Welcome back, neighbor. Maybe you can do a build thread so we can see more pictures and follow along. And maybe I'll be able to get out to one of the site you take it to.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 04-12-2022, 05:55 PM

the 6x2's are killer and will look awesome in your truck. I have 6x2's on my grandfather and I's 56 Chevy custom. They run great and look awesome when you pop the hood. We did make adapters to run 2GC carbs though over the old Strombergs.

Patina56 · 04-12-2022, 06:19 PM

[QUOTE=LT7A;9065005]Very cool. Welcome back, neighbor. Maybe you can do a build thread so we can see more pictures and follow along. And maybe I'll be able to get out to one of the site you take it to.[/

Thanks for the welcome! I went ahead and started a catch up build thread

Patina56 · 04-12-2022, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

the 6x2's are killer and will look awesome in your truck. I have 6x2's on my grandfather and I's 56 Chevy custom. They run great and look awesome when you pop the hood. We did make adapters to run 2GC carbs though over the old Strombergs.

Been thinking of this look for them

Sorry phone rotated it 🤨

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 04-12-2022, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patina56

Been thinking of this look for them

Sorry phone rotated it 🤨

those work and are a classic look, but I would make sure there is a screen in them at least at the base of the scoop. Doesn't take much for the needles to stick on those carbs and start leaking.

We have little louvered with paper elements on our 6x2 setup.

Patina56 · 04-12-2022, 08:23 PM

These actually did come with the louvered air cleaners, the ones I have do come with a stainless screen. Definitely don’t want to suck anything in there��

04-06-2022, 03:22 PM	#1
56bagger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Snohomish Wa Posts: 0	New (kinda) member from Washington state Hi, everyone! I had an account here years ago with my project 56 short bed. Life happened and project was put away for 10+ years but now it’s time to make it happen. Quick rundown of the highlights; 56 big window short bed 59 fleet side bed Rydman ranch custom air bag chassis (modified from a 65 c10) 5.7 and 700r4 from a low mile 87 z28 6x2 intake promaxx heads dressed up to look like early 60’s hot rod engine Attached Images

04-06-2022, 04:35 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: New (kinda) member from Washington state Welcome back! The 6 2s is going to be cool __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

04-06-2022, 05:34 PM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New (kinda) member from Washington state Welcome. That's already a nice truck. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-06-2022, 08:46 PM	#4
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,726	Re: New (kinda) member from Washington state Very cool, welcome.

04-07-2022, 12:46 AM	#5
56bagger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Snohomish Wa Posts: 0	Re: New (kinda) member from Washington state Thanks for the welcome, I hope to have it together in tue next few months and maybe finally hit some local shows

04-11-2022, 07:42 AM	#6
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,498	Re: New (kinda) member from Washington state Very cool. Welcome back, neighbor. Maybe you can do a build thread so we can see more pictures and follow along. And maybe I'll be able to get out to one of the site you take it to.

04-12-2022, 05:55 PM	#7
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 407	Re: New (kinda) member from Washington state the 6x2's are killer and will look awesome in your truck. I have 6x2's on my grandfather and I's 56 Chevy custom. They run great and look awesome when you pop the hood. We did make adapters to run 2GC carbs though over the old Strombergs. __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

04-12-2022, 06:19 PM	#8
Patina56 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Everett Wa Posts: 28	Re: New (kinda) member from Washington state [QUOTE=LT7A;9065005]Very cool. Welcome back, neighbor. Maybe you can do a build thread so we can see more pictures and follow along. And maybe I'll be able to get out to one of the site you take it to.[/ Thanks for the welcome! I went ahead and started a catch up build thread

04-12-2022, 08:23 PM	#11
Patina56 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Everett Wa Posts: 28	Re: New (kinda) member from Washington state These actually did come with the louvered air cleaners, the ones I have do come with a stainless screen. Definitely don’t want to suck anything in there��



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