'56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Box · 02-17-2016, 03:26 AM

I thought i would share my new project.

It's a 1956 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed with a Chevy straight 6. It has a whopping 37k miles. On the body, not sure on the engine.

Nev68 · 02-17-2016, 04:24 AM

Cool!
What are the plans?

1project2many · 02-17-2016, 08:35 AM

That's it. I'm moving to ID. You guys still have a bunch of cool stuff to find.

Box · 02-17-2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nev68

Cool!
What are the plans?

Well, I'm kind of torn on the plans.

Originally, I wanted to turn it into a 4x4 Dually tow rig. I even picked up this 80k mile, but extremely rusty 1978 Chevy K30 Dually as a parts donor. It even runs really well.

The problem is, I'm kinda digging the '56 in its current state. I'm tempted to just get it running, fix the brakes, and drive it as-is.

If the straight-6 turns out to be bad, then maybe a 12 valve cummins or LS swap.

Box · 02-17-2016, 11:04 AM

Hmmm, it won't let me post the pictures. Something about a missing security token?

Box · 02-17-2016, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1project2many

That's it. I'm moving to ID. You guys still have a bunch of cool stuff to find.

There definitely is a bunch of cool stuff left in Idaho, but this one came out of Provo, Utah. I need to update my location.

Box · 02-18-2016, 01:09 PM

So, for now, I need to get the GMC running and stopping so I can get it out of my work's parking lot.

Any recommendations on where to get the ignition and door lock sets?

I also need to figure out why the brake pedal goes straight to the floor and sticks there.

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-18-2016, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Box

Hmmm, it won't let me post the pictures. Something about a missing security token?

That error message means that your pictures are too large. You'll have to resize them.
Here's some helpful info on that:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58386

Daze57 · 02-18-2016, 03:03 PM

check the brake pedal and see if you have a return spring hooked up - it might be broken or not there at all or just like some of us (me included ) just a bit worn out
just sayin --- no offense

1project2many · 02-18-2016, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Box

There definitely is a bunch of cool stuff left in Idaho, but this one came out of Provo, Utah. I need to update my location.

Lol... well that just tells me I need to another location to my C-list searches.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-07-2021, 11:09 PM

So how's that project going

I came across this on accident but interested, we had the same truck on the ranch 70s-80s. Same color too. That sure gains some nice speed in first gear right, know what I mean

prateroad · 09-01-2021, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Box

Well, I'm kind of torn on the plans.

Originally, I wanted to turn it into a 4x4 Dually tow rig. I even picked up this 80k mile, but extremely rusty 1978 Chevy K30 Dually as a parts donor. It even runs really well.

The problem is, I'm kinda digging the '56 in its current state. I'm tempted to just get it running, fix the brakes, and drive it as-is.

If the straight-6 turns out to be bad, then maybe a 12 valve cummins or LS swap.

LS is a potential fire hazard, I just couldn't put one in a classic work of art.

02-17-2016, 03:26 AM	#1
Box Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 7	'56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project. I thought i would share my new project. It's a 1956 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed with a Chevy straight 6. It has a whopping 37k miles. On the body, not sure on the engine. Attached Images

02-17-2016, 04:24 AM	#2
Nev68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 241	Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project. Cool! What are the plans? __________________ 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

02-17-2016, 08:35 AM	#3
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project. That's it. I'm moving to ID. You guys still have a bunch of cool stuff to find.

02-17-2016, 11:04 AM	#5
Box Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 7	Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project. Hmmm, it won't let me post the pictures. Something about a missing security token?

02-18-2016, 01:09 PM	#7
Box Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 7	Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project. So, for now, I need to get the GMC running and stopping so I can get it out of my work's parking lot. Any recommendations on where to get the ignition and door lock sets? I also need to figure out why the brake pedal goes straight to the floor and sticks there.

02-18-2016, 03:03 PM	#9
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project. check the brake pedal and see if you have a return spring hooked up - it might be broken or not there at all or just like some of us (me included ) just a bit worn out just sayin --- no offense

08-07-2021, 11:09 PM	#11
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,324	Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project. So how's that project going I came across this on accident but interested, we had the same truck on the ranch 70s-80s. Same color too. That sure gains some nice speed in first gear right, know what I mean __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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