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lotussutol · 09-04-2007, 12:14 AM

I wish I could do the under the cab brake booster. I had to cut out some of that bracket though to get my tranny crossmember in. It wanted to end up right under the brake bracket.

I am going with a firewall mounted unit. I have the pedal assmbly and booster/master from an s10 that I am going to use I think.

56chevy1300 · 09-30-2007, 06:08 PM

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 · 09-30-2007, 06:34 PM

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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 · 10-01-2007, 11:55 AM

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

Kabwe · 10-01-2007, 12:18 PM

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 · 10-02-2007, 02:39 AM

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

56chevy1300 · 02-23-2008, 11:57 AM

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 · 02-23-2008, 12:16 PM

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

watahyahknow · 02-23-2008, 12:43 PM

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 · 02-23-2008, 08:57 PM

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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 · 02-24-2008, 12:11 AM

what the hell is a kilometer?

lol, j/k, nice gauges!

magsnubby · 02-24-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun

what the hell is a kilometer?

A killy what???

northerngmc · 02-24-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by magsnubby

A killy what???

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

KILOMETRE!

watahyahknow · 02-24-2008, 12:23 AM

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)

56chevy1300 · 02-25-2008, 05:09 AM

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 · 02-25-2008, 09:55 AM

Nice work!

CAL 58 GMC · 02-26-2008, 09:25 PM

Once again, lookin good!

chevy3100 · 03-22-2008, 09:45 AM

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 · 03-28-2008, 08:07 AM

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 · 03-29-2008, 07:57 AM

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 · 03-29-2008, 02:00 PM

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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 · 03-29-2008, 03:37 PM

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

1-ton of fun · 03-29-2008, 07:06 PM

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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 · 03-29-2008, 10:06 PM

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 · 03-29-2008, 11:21 PM

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.

09-04-2007, 12:14 AM	#1
lotussutol Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Taft, CA Posts: 140	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 I wish I could do the under the cab brake booster. I had to cut out some of that bracket though to get my tranny crossmember in. It wanted to end up right under the brake bracket. I am going with a firewall mounted unit. I have the pedal assmbly and booster/master from an s10 that I am going to use I think. __________________ Lotus Current Rides/Projects 1955.5 Chevy shortbed truck 1952 Chevy Coupe Deluxe car

09-30-2007, 06:08 PM	#2
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 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. Attached Images

10-01-2007, 11:55 AM	#4
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 This is one of the best project threads going IMO. Keep us up to date. __________________ 1959 GMC project

10-01-2007, 12:18 PM	#5
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 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.

10-02-2007, 02:39 AM	#6
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Cool Man! I can't what to see it installed! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 10-02-2007 at 02:40 AM.

02-23-2008, 11:57 AM	#7
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 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! Attached Images

02-23-2008, 12:16 PM	#8
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Cool, the seat looks great. I like the gauges too! __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

02-23-2008, 12:43 PM	#9
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 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 ? __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 02-23-2008 at 12:47 PM.

02-24-2008, 12:11 AM	#11
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 what the hell is a kilometer? lol, j/k, nice gauges! __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

02-24-2008, 12:23 AM	#14
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 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) __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

02-25-2008, 05:09 AM	#15
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 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. Attached Images

02-25-2008, 09:55 AM	#16
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Nice work! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

02-26-2008, 09:25 PM	#17
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Once again, lookin good! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

03-22-2008, 09:45 AM	#18
chevy3100 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chilliwack BC Posts: 27	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 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)

03-28-2008, 08:07 AM	#19
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 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?



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03-29-2008, 07:57 AM	#20
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 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. Attached Images

03-29-2008, 03:37 PM	#22
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Also try drilling into the head before cutting it off. Should knock right out. __________________ ................................................................ 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

03-29-2008, 10:06 PM	#24
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 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?

03-29-2008, 11:21 PM	#25
49S10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 23	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 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.

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