1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FatFenderGarage · 10-04-2013, 05:24 PM

I bought this truck out of California. It was a long bed 3200. I cut it down and started the rebuild. I'm pretty happy with it. It has a 1966 Corvette 327 motor with a 350 Transmission. I installed a Lokar shifter for an old school look. It scoots down the road nicely. It's fun to drive. The Arizona weather has finally arrived. So many chances to take out....

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Divine 59 · 10-04-2013, 05:57 PM

Impressive build there. ^^^^ Always love the big window trucks. I guess that is window envy on my part.

meter swinger · 10-04-2013, 06:27 PM

♡ it. Great colors, wheels, very nice looking truck.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-04-2013, 06:29 PM

That is just a beoootiful truck! Congratulations on driving such a peach.

How about some pictures of the front (does it have the hood ornament?), the bed wood or metal and how about some of the build?

You may as we'll know it, we're nosy around here and want to see it all.c

PS: It looks like you're running the stock suspension. Is that correct? It's obviously lower than stock so can you tell us if you used a dropped axle (how much?) With or without lowering springs or mono's? Lowering blocks?

**arturo7** · 10-04-2013, 06:30 PM

Very, very nice, FFG!

lowrodderchev · 10-04-2013, 06:30 PM

gorgeous truck and those wheels are awesome

Kim57 · 10-04-2013, 06:35 PM

Beautiful truck.
Kim

Daze57 · 10-04-2013, 07:06 PM

v v nice truck indeed !!!

fabguy · 10-04-2013, 07:48 PM

thats A beautiful truck, really sweet looking

Chevette · 10-04-2013, 09:00 PM

Very nice indeed. Interior looks fine also. Congratulations on building such a good lookin' ride.

Katrina/10 · 10-05-2013, 08:43 AM

Looks great, what suspension, steering, brakes?

Russell Ashley · 10-05-2013, 08:45 AM

That's beautiful, I'm loving the color combo. Did you shorten the original bed, or replace it?

FatFenderGarage · 10-05-2013, 11:49 AM

I will post more pictures of the maple bed, front of truck with emblems when I get back in town. I didn't cut the bed down. I couldn't justify the labor in bodywork vs buying new bed sides. I left the stock suspension, steering and brakes, they work great. Although someone before me pulled a couple of leaf springs out, so it's slightly lower. It actually rides pretty decent still. The motor is very strong and I rebuilt the transmission also. It has dual Flowmaster exhausts. I'm actually selling it in Nov at Mecum in Anaheim if anyone is going. I'll post some pictures of the build as well.

**mr48chev** · 10-05-2013, 11:56 AM

That is one nice looking truck. Great color combination too with the silver/gray exterior and red interior.

Nev68 · 10-06-2013, 04:02 AM

Nice, I like the sliver paint with red interior too.

roger55 · 10-07-2013, 11:36 PM

Two words.

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!

Number 9 · 10-08-2013, 06:26 PM

Very nice.

TJ's Chevy · 10-08-2013, 08:37 PM

I allowed to post here right?

Nice truck!!! One day I hope to restore a 57.

FatFenderGarage · 10-08-2013, 11:31 PM

Be sure to check out our other builds at Fat Fender Garage on Facebook.

TJ's Chevy · 10-08-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FatFenderGarage

Be sure to check out our other builds at Fat Fender Garage on Facebook.

Sure! If you get a chance you can see my build thread at the link below. I come from the 60-66 chevy trucks forum. Thanks.

AZ59apacheguy · 10-09-2013, 05:57 PM

Hello from a fellow Arizonian. VERY classy truck!!!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-09-2013, 06:02 PM

BTW, what silver is that? Mercedes, Lexus, Cadillac? Name?

62lwbc10 · 10-10-2013, 07:12 PM

Oh that's a nice build. Yes I have big window envy too

8LUG · 10-10-2013, 07:36 PM

Impressive build truck great work!!

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 10-10-2013, 07:49 PM

Very nice! Makes me want to finish mine!

10-04-2013, 05:24 PM	#1
FatFenderGarage Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 21	1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. I bought this truck out of California. It was a long bed 3200. I cut it down and started the rebuild. I'm pretty happy with it. It has a 1966 Corvette 327 motor with a 350 Transmission. I installed a Lokar shifter for an old school look. It scoots down the road nicely. It's fun to drive. The Arizona weather has finally arrived. So many chances to take out.... [IMG] IMG_4700 by Jen.Noel, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG] IMG_4701 by Jen.Noel, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG] IMG_4704 by Jen.Noel, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG] IMG_4710 by Jen.Noel, on Flickr[/IMG]

10-04-2013, 05:57 PM	#2
Divine 59 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 307	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Impressive build there. ^^^^ Always love the big window trucks. I guess that is window envy on my part. __________________ My Build Thread http://s95.photobucket.com/user/drop...?sort=3&page=1

10-04-2013, 06:27 PM	#3
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. ♡ it. Great colors, wheels, very nice looking truck.

10-04-2013, 06:29 PM	#4
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,343	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. That is just a beoootiful truck! Congratulations on driving such a peach. How about some pictures of the front (does it have the hood ornament?), the bed wood or metal and how about some of the build? You may as we'll know it, we're nosy around here and want to see it all.c PS: It looks like you're running the stock suspension. Is that correct? It's obviously lower than stock so can you tell us if you used a dropped axle (how much?) With or without lowering springs or mono's? Lowering blocks? __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

10-04-2013, 06:30 PM	#5
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Very, very nice, FFG! __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073

10-04-2013, 06:30 PM	#6
lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. gorgeous truck and those wheels are awesome

10-04-2013, 06:35 PM	#7
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Beautiful truck. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

10-04-2013, 07:06 PM	#8
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. v v nice truck indeed !!!

10-04-2013, 07:48 PM	#9
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. thats A beautiful truck, really sweet looking __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

10-04-2013, 09:00 PM	#10
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Very nice indeed. Interior looks fine also. Congratulations on building such a good lookin' ride. __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

10-05-2013, 08:43 AM	#11
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Looks great, what suspension, steering, brakes? __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

10-05-2013, 08:45 AM	#12
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. That's beautiful, I'm loving the color combo. Did you shorten the original bed, or replace it?

10-05-2013, 11:49 AM	#13
FatFenderGarage Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 21	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. I will post more pictures of the maple bed, front of truck with emblems when I get back in town. I didn't cut the bed down. I couldn't justify the labor in bodywork vs buying new bed sides. I left the stock suspension, steering and brakes, they work great. Although someone before me pulled a couple of leaf springs out, so it's slightly lower. It actually rides pretty decent still. The motor is very strong and I rebuilt the transmission also. It has dual Flowmaster exhausts. I'm actually selling it in Nov at Mecum in Anaheim if anyone is going. I'll post some pictures of the build as well.

10-05-2013, 11:56 AM	#14
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,709	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. That is one nice looking truck. Great color combination too with the silver/gray exterior and red interior. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-06-2013, 04:02 AM	#15
Nev68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 241	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Nice, I like the sliver paint with red interior too. __________________ Nev Need a bigger garage so I can keep more cool cars alive My build, a long way to go. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595909



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10-07-2013, 11:36 PM	#16
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Two words. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

10-08-2013, 06:26 PM	#17
Number 9 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: boulder creek ca. Posts: 102	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Very nice.

10-08-2013, 08:37 PM	#18
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. I allowed to post here right? Nice truck!!! One day I hope to restore a 57. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-08-2013, 11:31 PM	#19
FatFenderGarage Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 21	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Be sure to check out our other builds at Fat Fender Garage on Facebook.

10-09-2013, 05:57 PM	#21
AZ59apacheguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South West Posts: 431	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Hello from a fellow Arizonian. VERY classy truck!!!

10-09-2013, 06:02 PM	#22
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,343	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. BTW, what silver is that? Mercedes, Lexus, Cadillac? Name? __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

10-10-2013, 07:12 PM	#23
62lwbc10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 394	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Oh that's a nice build. Yes I have big window envy too

10-10-2013, 07:36 PM	#24
8LUG Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 22	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Impressive build truck great work!! __________________ Derrick 1951 Chevy Pickup current project 1990 Chevy Suburban 2500 front D60 king pin and rear 14 Bolt rear with 4.88 gears

10-10-2013, 07:49 PM	#25
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 796	Re: 1956 Chevy Truck w/ pictures, just finished it. Very nice! Makes me want to finish mine! __________________ 1955 GMC Hydramatic 1959 Chevy Spartan 100 1969 Chevy C/10 1969 Chevy C/30 Bruiser 1972 GMC (Wrecked) 1972 GMC pickup..old blue Restored Vent Windows https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=766598 1955 GMC hydramatic build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429417

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