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Mayo · 06-03-2009, 12:25 PM

That panel is going to be awesome when finished. I like the rendering an dthe 20 inch rims.

Driveway Dreams · 06-04-2009, 12:28 PM

This thing is coming along great! I get into this thread everyfew days just to check your thread. I love it! I love it! I love it!

59Panel · 06-06-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

If you have to conceal your gas cap? And leaving it in it's stock location is out of the question.
I'm thinken your only option is on the floor at the back doors. Just like the p/u truck guys are doing. Just make sure it's vented outside and not through the cap.

--Filler cap In the wheel well would probably be too tight for the filler nozzle
--Filler cap Behind the license plate at the back bumper is a pretty good idea but too low for the gas tank to receive fuel, or the tank would have to be lower than the bumper. From behind we'd like to see the rear axle, not the fuel tank.

We searched high and low, including Canada and custom tank manufacturers for a gas tank for my 59. I spent four weeks in search talking with everyone who would listen. We thought we found a new one in Canada, but the company did not hear that we said "Panel" and sent us a truck tank. We shipped the old tank to Indiana for resealing and lining. I did find a sending unit, which was a bolt on sender at Rock Valley, for $55. Talk to Don.

GRIMSS · 06-06-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 59Panel

We searched high and low, including Canada and custom tank manufacturers for a gas tank for my 59. I spent four weeks in search talking with everyone who would listen. We thought we found a new one in Canada, but the company did not hear that we said "Panel" and sent us a truck tank. We shipped the old tank to Indiana for resealing and lining. I did find a sending unit, which was a bolt on sender at Rock Valley, for $55. Talk to Don.

I don't think they can reseal mine.

GRIMSS · 06-06-2009, 07:55 PM

Well got a little done today.

I didn’t want the normal 2x4 notch so I designed my own to mimic a stretched stock frame. Also I have to make a huge notch to get it down on the rockers with the 20’s.

Had a 12” and 6” x 10’ flat steel and ended up having to make each side in 2 pieces. So made a template out of 1/4” plywood and made it 1/4” smaller on all sides. Called up a friend that just got a new miller plasma cutter that he let me use. Nice friend, he hasn’t even used it yet. Man I’ve got to get a plasma cutter those things are sweet. Got home and welded the 2 together and mocked it up in the panel.

Here are the pics.

72BlckButy · 06-06-2009, 11:29 PM

Jared, that thing looks sweet! I love the factory look you are sticking with.

GRIMSS · 06-07-2009, 07:28 PM

Thanks Nate.

Short day for me so didn't want to pull the panel out. Ended up breaking down the grills and trying to decide if I want to keep the boo b's or not. Need to take out about 4" of the heavy chevy grill to fit.

rest of the day was farm work.

72BlckButy · 06-07-2009, 09:26 PM

That will look pretty slick!

From your avy, I like the grille without the bb's, it gives it something different.

bensimmons_05 · 06-10-2009, 10:09 AM

I posted something here he already did so I edited it out...

bensimmons_05 · 06-10-2009, 10:11 AM

hahahahha
well I completely denounce my last statement!!!!

I had'nt seen the new post of what you did.

Great IDEA!!!

Sorry for that.

CAL 58 GMC · 06-10-2009, 10:38 AM

Man I like that grill!!

GRIMSS · 06-10-2009, 05:36 PM

Thanks, it's getting harder to come up with ideas that people have not done before and I think this grill is something new.

dennis57 · 06-10-2009, 09:26 PM

Very cool, I like it.

57ToyBox · 06-11-2009, 07:20 AM

Looks good Jared

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-11-2009, 10:57 AM

This is gonna be a sweet ride when shes done...

GRIMSS · 06-12-2009, 06:21 PM

Got off work early today so did a little more cutting today.

Shocked to see the insides with so much primer.

And a little jump on the frame notch.

57ToyBox · 06-12-2009, 08:53 PM

Awesome progress !!! Looks real good
That is amazing !! How clean it is inside

CAL 58 GMC · 06-13-2009, 08:32 AM

Man it looks like your going to have some major slamming on your panel!! Nice job!

GRIMSS · 06-13-2009, 06:27 PM

Thanks, Cal. I'm shooting for the rockers with 20's and 29-30" tires.

GRIMSS · 06-13-2009, 06:30 PM

6-13

Got one side almost done before I cut out the old.

This part was a pain with 3/16.

dennis57 · 06-13-2009, 08:35 PM

Nice!!

57ToyBox · 06-13-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIMSS

Thanks, it's getting harder to come up with ideas that people have not done before and I think this grill is something new.

Doesn't have to be Different.... You just have to like it in the end.

Your chopped frame is looking awesome...Heavy Duty.

72BlckButy · 06-13-2009, 11:39 PM

Man Jared, awesome progress!

Bigblue29 · 06-14-2009, 09:12 AM

Very sweet keepe the progress pics coming!

LOW DOUGH · 06-14-2009, 12:27 PM

lookin good

06-03-2009, 12:25 PM	#76
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) That panel is going to be awesome when finished. I like the rendering an dthe 20 inch rims. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

06-04-2009, 12:28 PM	#77
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) This thing is coming along great! I get into this thread everyfew days just to check your thread. I love it! I love it! I love it! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

06-06-2009, 07:55 PM	#80
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Well got a little done today. I didn’t want the normal 2x4 notch so I designed my own to mimic a stretched stock frame. Also I have to make a huge notch to get it down on the rockers with the 20’s. Had a 12” and 6” x 10’ flat steel and ended up having to make each side in 2 pieces. So made a template out of 1/4” plywood and made it 1/4” smaller on all sides. Called up a friend that just got a new miller plasma cutter that he let me use. Nice friend, he hasn’t even used it yet. Man I’ve got to get a plasma cutter those things are sweet. Got home and welded the 2 together and mocked it up in the panel. Here are the pics. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-06-2009, 11:29 PM	#81
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Jared, that thing looks sweet! I love the factory look you are sticking with. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-07-2009, 07:28 PM	#82
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Thanks Nate. Short day for me so didn't want to pull the panel out. Ended up breaking down the grills and trying to decide if I want to keep the boo b's or not. Need to take out about 4" of the heavy chevy grill to fit. rest of the day was farm work. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared Last edited by GRIMSS; 06-07-2009 at 07:29 PM.

06-07-2009, 09:26 PM	#83
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) That will look pretty slick! From your avy, I like the grille without the bb's, it gives it something different. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-10-2009, 10:09 AM	#84
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) I posted something here he already did so I edited it out... Attached Images __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to! Last edited by bensimmons_05; 06-10-2009 at 10:13 AM. Reason: screw up

06-10-2009, 10:11 AM	#85
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) hahahahha well I completely denounce my last statement!!!! I had'nt seen the new post of what you did. Great IDEA!!! Sorry for that. __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

06-10-2009, 10:38 AM	#86
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Man I like that grill!! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

06-10-2009, 05:36 PM	#87
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Thanks, it's getting harder to come up with ideas that people have not done before and I think this grill is something new. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-10-2009, 09:26 PM	#88
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Very cool, I like it.

06-11-2009, 07:20 AM	#89
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Looks good Jared __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

06-11-2009, 10:57 AM	#90
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06-12-2009, 06:21 PM	#91
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Got off work early today so did a little more cutting today. Shocked to see the insides with so much primer. And a little jump on the frame notch. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-12-2009, 08:53 PM	#92
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Awesome progress !!! Looks real good That is amazing !! How clean it is inside __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403



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06-13-2009, 08:32 AM	#93
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Man it looks like your going to have some major slamming on your panel!! Nice job! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

06-13-2009, 06:27 PM	#94
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Thanks, Cal. I'm shooting for the rockers with 20's and 29-30" tires. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-13-2009, 06:30 PM	#95
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) 6-13 Got one side almost done before I cut out the old. This part was a pain with 3/16. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-13-2009, 08:35 PM	#96
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Nice!!

06-13-2009, 11:39 PM	#98
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Man Jared, awesome progress! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-14-2009, 09:12 AM	#99
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06-14-2009, 12:27 PM	#100
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