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61superman · 11-02-2009, 01:01 AM

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 drop straight axle
* CPP's 3 inch drop mono leaf spring

Rear suspension
* CPP's 6 inch reverse drop mono leaf spring

Engine compartment
* Original 235 inline 6
* Offenhauser dual carb manifold
* Fenton cast iron dual exhaust headers
* Manual exhaust cut outs

Well here goes nothing

currently not letting me upload photos but soon to follow
sorry

Kim57 · 11-02-2009, 10:46 AM

Sounds like a cool project.
We do need to see pics.
Kim

61superman · 11-02-2009, 10:50 AM

here are some pics of the truck:

rwolf9653 · 11-02-2009, 11:52 AM

Looks like it has good patina. Are you planning on paint or not?

61superman · 11-02-2009, 04:04 PM

no paint thats how its going to stay as long as i own it

blackdiesel · 11-02-2009, 05:14 PM

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

nickp51chevy · 11-04-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61superman

no paint thats how its going to stay as long as i own it

That's the way to do it. I wish I would have done that with mine. Oh well, live and learn.

From the looks of your thread so far your already half way done. You'll be driving that thing around even before '010 even gets here.

Keep those updates comin'!

Kim57 · 11-02-2009, 05:36 PM

Was it originally a military truck?
My 57 was a Navy truck and had a tag on the firewall.
Kim

61superman · 11-03-2009, 04:34 AM

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 · 11-03-2009, 11:57 AM

Very nice truck. Please keep the pics coming as you progress.

61superman · 11-03-2009, 08:09 PM

alright did some work here are some photos

61superman · 11-03-2009, 08:20 PM

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

mylow53 · 11-03-2009, 09:01 PM

very nice work i like the old school approach to lowering. what's the plan for the bump stop? the original was very tall. i used a piece of conveyer belt rubber sandwiched between the ubolts. in an upside down u..
GT?
ps what's the dogs name

61superman · 11-03-2009, 09:17 PM

thanks
the bump stops are on order thru napa went with 11/16 of an inch from energy suspension.
the brindle is Diesel and the apricot is Semilla (ce-me-ya) they are both English mastiffs thats just long for lap dog.

terd ferguson · 11-03-2009, 09:28 PM

You, sir, go fast. I like the way you work. Can't wait to see it lowered with the new wheels and tires.

bensimmons_05 · 11-03-2009, 09:53 PM

Sid is an awesome man. I love this build, can't wait to see more.

1956cameo · 11-03-2009, 10:04 PM

This is going to be a very interesting build to watch! I can't wait to see more of it.

twcarman · 11-04-2009, 08:49 AM

Nice work.

mylow53 · 11-04-2009, 03:12 PM

you must have a big lap if those are lap dogs!!!
keep the picts comming!!!
GT

jchav62 · 11-04-2009, 04:35 PM

Nice build! I can't wait to see it all come together...

61superman · 11-04-2009, 06:44 PM

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

samdjr74 · 11-05-2009, 04:06 PM

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 rims are original and not new aftermarket, very nice.

mylow53 · 11-04-2009, 08:02 PM

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

1956cameo · 11-04-2009, 10:44 PM

61Superman, I don't know about the rims but those hubcaps from the tires you got are the one year only 1954 truck hubcaps. Very hard to come by in good shape!

61superman · 11-05-2009, 04:57 AM

no kidding i had no idea. i just needed some 16 inch stock rims and saw those for sale and bought them. the dude i bought them from was the one that told me they were late 40's. it really didn't matter to me what year though i just needed the rims the hubcaps were just a plus. but thats cool that they are somewhat rare. they have a couple of small dings but overall in great shape.
thanks for the info

11-02-2009, 01:01 AM	#1
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	1956 las vegas or bust build 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 drop straight axle * CPP's 3 inch drop mono leaf spring Rear suspension * CPP's 6 inch reverse drop mono leaf spring Engine compartment * Original 235 inline 6 * Offenhauser dual carb manifold * Fenton cast iron dual exhaust headers * Manual exhaust cut outs Well here goes nothing currently not letting me upload photos but soon to follow sorry Last edited by 61superman; 11-02-2009 at 01:07 AM.

11-02-2009, 10:46 AM	#2
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Sounds like a cool project. We do need to see pics. Kim Last edited by Kim57; 11-02-2009 at 04:28 PM.

11-02-2009, 10:50 AM	#3
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build here are some pics of the truck: Attached Images

11-02-2009, 11:52 AM	#4
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Looks like it has good patina. Are you planning on paint or not? __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

11-02-2009, 04:04 PM	#5
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build no paint thats how its going to stay as long as i own it

11-02-2009, 05:14 PM	#6
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build 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 __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

11-02-2009, 05:36 PM	#8
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Was it originally a military truck? My 57 was a Navy truck and had a tag on the firewall. Kim

11-03-2009, 04:34 AM	#9
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build 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.

11-03-2009, 11:57 AM	#10
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Very nice truck. Please keep the pics coming as you progress. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

11-03-2009, 08:09 PM	#11
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build alright did some work here are some photos Attached Images

11-03-2009, 08:20 PM	#12
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build 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 Attached Images

11-03-2009, 09:01 PM	#13
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build very nice work i like the old school approach to lowering. what's the plan for the bump stop? the original was very tall. i used a piece of conveyer belt rubber sandwiched between the ubolts. in an upside down u.. GT? ps what's the dogs name __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

11-03-2009, 09:17 PM	#14
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build thanks the bump stops are on order thru napa went with 11/16 of an inch from energy suspension. the brindle is Diesel and the apricot is Semilla (ce-me-ya) they are both English mastiffs thats just long for lap dog. Attached Images

11-03-2009, 09:28 PM	#15
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build You, sir, go fast. I like the way you work. Can't wait to see it lowered with the new wheels and tires. __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"

11-03-2009, 09:53 PM	#16
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Sid is an awesome man. I love this build, can't wait to see more. __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!



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11-03-2009, 10:04 PM	#17
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build This is going to be a very interesting build to watch! I can't wait to see more of it. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

11-04-2009, 08:49 AM	#18
twcarman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver, North Carolina Posts: 44	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Nice work.

11-04-2009, 03:12 PM	#19
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build you must have a big lap if those are lap dogs!!! keep the picts comming!!! GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

11-04-2009, 04:35 PM	#20
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Nice build! I can't wait to see it all come together... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

11-04-2009, 06:44 PM	#21
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build 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 Attached Images

11-04-2009, 08:02 PM	#23
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build 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 __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

11-04-2009, 10:44 PM	#24
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build 61Superman, I don't know about the rims but those hubcaps from the tires you got are the one year only 1954 truck hubcaps. Very hard to come by in good shape! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 11-04-2009 at 10:45 PM.

11-05-2009, 04:57 AM	#25
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build no kidding i had no idea. i just needed some 16 inch stock rims and saw those for sale and bought them. the dude i bought them from was the one that told me they were late 40's. it really didn't matter to me what year though i just needed the rims the hubcaps were just a plus. but thats cool that they are somewhat rare. they have a couple of small dings but overall in great shape. thanks for the info __________________ current project: 1964 chevy II Wagon 1956 3100 1972 c10 burb bagged 1962 GMC burb 1963 c10 burb 1966 c10 burb 1995 chevy lowerado 5/7 static drop daily driver 1963 c10 step side 1965 super sport impala 1967 c30

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