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Thread: 1956 las vegas or bust build

Started 1 month, 3 weeks ago by 61superman
Hello fellow junkies this is a 1956 chevy 3100 build. I have had this truck a little over a year, i sold it in february then bought it back in march because i couldn't see it go. Then i got a wild hair up my arse and decided to build it for the Viva Las Vegas rockabilly show April 1-4 2010. MY plans for the build are a traditional hot rod/ rat rod: Front suspension * CPP's 3 inch ...
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Total authors: 23 authors
Total thread posts: 57 posts
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Kim57 replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Sounds like a cool project. We do need to see pics. Kim

61superman replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
here are some pics of the truck:

rwolf9653 replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Looks like it has good patina. Are you planning on paint or not?

61superman replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
no paint thats how its going to stay as long as i own it

blackdiesel replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
sounds like a whole lot of fun. should be a fast, easy, and "cheap" (if you consider this hobby "cheap") build. look forward to seeing this one

Kim57 replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Was it originally a military truck? My 57 was a Navy truck and had a tag on the firewall. Kim

61superman replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
yes it was an army vehicle. My brother bought it from the old man that purchased it from the army in 1965. my brother has had it for 13 years and i aquired it last summer.

sgtusmc replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Very nice truck. Please keep the pics coming as you progress.

61superman replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
alright did some work here are some photos

61superman replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
When i was getting ready to put in the mono leaf I noticed that the driver's side rear bracket had 2 of the 4 factory rivets, so I air hammered them off and put it back with grade 8 bolts. Passenger side front bushing the goes thru the frame only took 2 hours but man prevails once again Now on to installing mono leafs

 

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61superman
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1956 las vegas or bust build -...
Published (2009-11-26 04:56:00)
the bed is in pieces i believe it is the original bed. When i was using the air tools it was falling to the ground in chunks. just want to try and keep it as original as possible.
1956cameo
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1956 las vegas or bust build -...
Published (2009-11-26 09:04:00)
The truck looks great. It definately epitomizes the saying less is more.
mylow53
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1956 las vegas or bust build -...
Published (2009-11-04 19:02:00)
thats what I'm using in my rear c-noch, when i put them in i thought they were too flimsy but so far they are taking the beating just fine... good choice GT
Kim57
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1956 las vegas or bust build
Published (2009-11-02 16:36:00)
Was it originally a military truck? My 57 was a Navy truck and had a tag on the firewall. Kim
samdjr74
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1956 las vegas or bust build -...
Published (2009-11-05 15:06:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by 61superman hey sam they are sick huh? i bought them from a guy in michigan, they are from the late 40's with original hubcaps and tires. They are a 16x5.5 wide 6 lug with 600x16 old school truck tube tire. i cant wait to put these on and see how they look soon i hope thanks also i got the bump stops today but taking the day off from the truck i went with a low profile energy suspension PN 9.9102R Ah so those...
terd ferguson
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1956 las vegas or bust build -...
Published (2009-11-07 21:42:00)
So far so good. Can't wait to see the back laid out. I wish my '63 would sell so I could do the exact same thing, lol.
Bigblue29
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1956 las vegas or bust build -...
Published (2009-11-25 09:55:00)
Looks great! How is the ride?
ChuckDriver
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1956 las vegas or bust build -...
Published (2009-11-25 12:16:00)
Looks awesome! Let us know how it rides!!
alden
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1956 las vegas or bust build -...
Published (2009-11-25 08:04:00)
wow that looks great!
OrrieG
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1956 las vegas or bust build -...
Published (2009-11-25 17:12:00)
Looks great, love the stance. Don't understand the beed comment, the wood is bolted to the cross support rails and sides and end so it is all intact when you remove the bed.

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