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jjjmm56 · 03-25-2009, 04:40 PM

TO THE BODY SHOP!!!! Been working on my 56 for over 20 yrs and a couple buddies came to pick it up to finish the body work at their shop today. I built their harleys for them and traded labor. They owe me about 200hrs of labor, SO it's time to collect. I allready removed all the body work, hammered and dollied, cut and welded and changed almost everything I did 15 yrs ago skim coated and sanded. Now its time for them to put on the final touches. Just think I was ready to get rid of the old girl a couple of months ago, then I found this site and you guys got me going again ,Thanks,I'll start posting some pics soon. Now the questions start. 1, for anyone using a 70 and up camaro clip what headers are you running. 2 i'm thinking candy red what color should I paint behind my grill red or black,and should I make a panel to cover the bolts and seams of the inner fender.3 has anyone cut out their X in front of the support, any problems?

OrrieG · 03-25-2009, 06:52 PM

I ran my 59 with broken X braces for 20 years with no notable problems, the broke right at the ends where it flare out for the round rivet. Maybe the rest was rusted up enough to not move or radiator keeps it square? Can't help you on the headers but have noticed that most guys are running the shorty rod style that dump towards the back not center.

50adrod · 03-25-2009, 07:02 PM

sounds good, I thought from the title it was going to be another economic hard luck story. glad it's not. hopefully everyone can keep their toys.

87Lowrider · 03-25-2009, 08:50 PM

pics, man, pics!

Ken

orgalmeister · 03-25-2009, 09:00 PM

Yea you can take the x-brace out... should just unbolt. Your choice on color and the panel. I think both would look good. As for the headers I "believe" any Camaro header for the year clip you have should work but I'm not positive. It is after all a Camaro now, in the front at least.

Steve

**mr48chev** · 03-25-2009, 09:49 PM

You may encounter a few more squeaks and rattles with the X brace gone. It may not be as big an issue with the independent front end though as the frame doesn't flex much anymore.

Your getting things squared away means that there is hope for me yet. I've had the 48 since 1973 with a year and a half gap when I sold it and traded back for it 18 months later. It has never been what you would call finished.

jjjmm56 · 03-26-2009, 07:13 PM

There's always hope. After finding this site I saw better and easier ways of doing things. I'm shooting for a July 4 finish date

51chevytruck · 03-28-2009, 10:14 AM

I had to chuckle to myself when I read your post, I started on my truck in 1993. I envy the guys that start and at least have a driver in such short period of time. I guess I'm no different than most having delays caused by my job, kids, and moving. I really enjoy this site because there are so many ideas and talented people, but often further delays me because I'm constantly changing things as I go. I'm in no hurry to finish my truck but I would at least get it to the point of driving it around the block if nothing else!

Believe me I really appreciate those post where they are starting the engine or driving it for the first time!

entourageguy · 03-29-2009, 07:41 AM

If it's a camaro clip you should be able to run the camaro headers.

solidaxel · 03-29-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

If it's a camaro clip you should be able to run the camaro headers.

They work great, grind them smooth and the money you save on the headers you can have them ceramic coated

03-25-2009, 04:40 PM	#1
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	After 20 yrs working on it,they took it away TO THE BODY SHOP!!!! Been working on my 56 for over 20 yrs and a couple buddies came to pick it up to finish the body work at their shop today. I built their harleys for them and traded labor. They owe me about 200hrs of labor, SO it's time to collect. I allready removed all the body work, hammered and dollied, cut and welded and changed almost everything I did 15 yrs ago skim coated and sanded. Now its time for them to put on the final touches. Just think I was ready to get rid of the old girl a couple of months ago, then I found this site and you guys got me going again ,Thanks,I'll start posting some pics soon. Now the questions start. 1, for anyone using a 70 and up camaro clip what headers are you running. 2 i'm thinking candy red what color should I paint behind my grill red or black,and should I make a panel to cover the bolts and seams of the inner fender.3 has anyone cut out their X in front of the support, any problems?

03-25-2009, 06:52 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: After 20 yrs working on it,they took it away I ran my 59 with broken X braces for 20 years with no notable problems, the broke right at the ends where it flare out for the round rivet. Maybe the rest was rusted up enough to not move or radiator keeps it square? Can't help you on the headers but have noticed that most guys are running the shorty rod style that dump towards the back not center. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-25-2009, 07:02 PM	#3
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: After 20 yrs working on it,they took it away sounds good, I thought from the title it was going to be another economic hard luck story. glad it's not. hopefully everyone can keep their toys. __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

03-25-2009, 08:50 PM	#4
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: After 20 yrs working on it,they took it away pics, man, pics! Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

03-25-2009, 09:00 PM	#5
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: After 20 yrs working on it,they took it away Yea you can take the x-brace out... should just unbolt. Your choice on color and the panel. I think both would look good. As for the headers I "believe" any Camaro header for the year clip you have should work but I'm not positive. It is after all a Camaro now, in the front at least. Steve __________________ '56 truck (the never ending project) '06 Z/71 loaded (daily driver) '07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (wife's driver) Gone: 72 SB, 67 CST, 57 BBW, 47 Panel streetrod,

03-25-2009, 09:49 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: After 20 yrs working on it,they took it away You may encounter a few more squeaks and rattles with the X brace gone. It may not be as big an issue with the independent front end though as the frame doesn't flex much anymore. Your getting things squared away means that there is hope for me yet. I've had the 48 since 1973 with a year and a half gap when I sold it and traded back for it 18 months later. It has never been what you would call finished.

03-26-2009, 07:13 PM	#7
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: After 20 yrs working on it,they took it away There's always hope. After finding this site I saw better and easier ways of doing things. I'm shooting for a July 4 finish date

03-28-2009, 10:14 AM	#8
51chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wellington OH Posts: 39	Re: After 20 yrs working on it,they took it away I had to chuckle to myself when I read your post, I started on my truck in 1993. I envy the guys that start and at least have a driver in such short period of time. I guess I'm no different than most having delays caused by my job, kids, and moving. I really enjoy this site because there are so many ideas and talented people, but often further delays me because I'm constantly changing things as I go. I'm in no hurry to finish my truck but I would at least get it to the point of driving it around the block if nothing else! Believe me I really appreciate those post where they are starting the engine or driving it for the first time!

03-29-2009, 07:41 AM	#9
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: After 20 yrs working on it,they took it away If it's a camaro clip you should be able to run the camaro headers. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited



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