My Project 56Chevy1300

[56chevy1300]

finally fixed my camera problem...broke my camera then lost my wife's camera's usb cable. Anyways, here's a pic of my 4 link kit from TCI. Also received my 700R4 tranny -- pics to follow.

[lotussutol]

Originally Posted by 56chevy1300

finally fixed my camera problem...broke my camera then lost my wife's camera's usb cable. Anyways, here's a pic of my 4 link kit from TCI. Also received my 700R4 tranny -- pics to follow.

take lots of pics of the install of the 4 link if you can. I am curious about how much work it is.

[Jebb1978]

This is one of the best project threads going IMO. Keep us up to date.

[Kabwe]

Nice, I just brought a Heidts 4 link with coil overs. To think I spent all that money on mono leafs that I will not use now.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Cool Man! I can't what to see it installed!

[56chevy1300]

Hey guys...haven't had much time to work on the ride since beginning of last summer. I decided to try some Dupli-Color vinyl paint on the stock seats...I think it turned out quite good.

Some parts have come in -- pro built 700R4 trans (painted same colour as the engine) and Classic Instrument guages. Big selling point for me is that they sell them with the speedo in kms/hr!

[northerngmc]

Cool, the seat looks great. I like the gauges too!

[watahyahknow]

hey km per hour thats nice wat brand gauges are they .

was talking to a couple of people making them about getting a set of matching gauges in kmh i like to get a monster tach and same size speedo .

do they also make oil pressure and watertemp in european metric ?

[56chevy1300]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

hey km per hour thats nice wat brand gauges are they .

was talking to a couple of people making them about getting a set of matching gauges in kmh i like to get a monster tach and same size speedo .

do they also make oil pressure and watertemp in european metric ?

The guages are from Classic Instruments, you can find them on the web at www.classicinstruments.com. Before I ordered my set, I called them and they said they make custom guage sets, so I wouldn't be surprised if they can make all the guages in european metric.

There is a vendor in England, here is the contact info:

Saturn Industries
10-14 Newland Street
Coleford, Royal Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire, GL16 8AN
GREAT BRITAIN
Phone: 011 44 1594 834321
Fax: 011 44 1594 835456

[1-ton of fun]

what the hell is a kilometer?

lol, j/k, nice gauges!

[watahyahknow]

metric measure of distance per hour common in europe and most of the rest of the world actually
found the website eventually and allso found out that auto meter has metric gauges too (on special order)

[magsnubby]

Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun

what the hell is a kilometer?

A killy what???

[northerngmc]

Originally Posted by magsnubby

A killy what???

Oee the problem, you spelled it wrong.....


KILOMETRE!

[56chevy1300]

Yeah, try this one... L/100 kms

Had time last week to play with the steering shaft. Took over 8 weeks for my Borgeson dampener to arrive.

Also, prepping for 4-link install.

[Daniel U]

Nice work!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Once again, lookin good!

[chevy3100]

Your truck is looking great!

Any progress on the 4-link? I have a '57 that I am looking to do the same setup on. I have the camaro clip in it already, just haven't decided what type of a bag setup to use (either bite the bullet and buy a Air Ride kit for ~$650 or piece together something)

Have you been getting your major parts locally in Edmonton or have you been doing mail order? (I am just curious as my company has an office in Edmonton, and if prices are better out your way I can get them shipped from their to BC)

[56chevy1300]

Hey chevy3100! Not much progress made, I'm having trouble with the rivets.

I bought a complete kit from TCI through Wadsons here in Edmonton...paid around $1100 included bags, shocks mounts, hardware. Looks like a quality kit. I think you could piece it together yourself if you are more crafty than me.

What is the name of your company?

[56chevy1300]

Having trouble with the rivets that need to come out to install the front link mount...any advice? These suckers don't come out that easy.

[prostreeter58]

Originally Posted by 56chevy1300

Having trouble with the rivets that need to come out to install the front link mount...any advice? These suckers don't come out that easy.

I use a die cutter to knock the tops off, then take an air chisle with a punch attachment and they should pop out. The trick is to get the piece off first otherwise you are fighting against resistance if you try to take them out individually. Hope this helps.

[entourageguy]

Also try drilling into the head before cutting it off. Should knock right out.

[1-ton of fun]

Originally Posted by prostreeter58

I use a die cutter to knock the tops off, then take an air chisle with a punch attachment and they should pop out. The trick is to get the piece off first otherwise you are fighting against resistance if you try to take them out individually. Hope this helps.

this is the best method i have used, but with a hammer and punch, since i don't have an air chisel.

drilling works too, small pilot hole, then with a unibit, but it dulls the bit and is much more time consuming.

[56chevy1300]

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll try those tips.

Also, What angle does the axle need to be at when I weld the rear mount to it? Do I need to level my frame and have it at ride height when welding?

[49S10]

I usually set the pinion angle upwards equal to the angle the tranny in pointing downward. That usually is between 2-4 degrees. With the 4 link you have adjustability if you are a little off. If you don't have the tranny setup i would do that first. This is the method I use for a regular rear leaf spring setup. I have never installed a 4 link but I think the principal is the same.

[56chevy1300]

Thanks for the tip...guess the trannys gotta go in first!