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jds319 · 01-21-2007, 08:58 PM

Pedals and steering column (both from the clip donor car) fit back in nicely. Smoothed dash seems to be supporting them just fine.

nogaroa4 · 01-21-2007, 09:40 PM

That looks really good. Did you have to cut out your dash to install tjat, or did it go right over ?

jds319 · 01-21-2007, 10:33 PM

Thanks!

We cut out "portions" of the dash: from just outside the V of the gauge cluster to the right of the heater control, leaving a lip on top. We left the glove box base in there, as it didn't interfere with anything and provided something sturdy to weld to... The left side was butt welded to the existing dash, and all three other sides were welded over the existing.

CAL 58 GMC · 01-23-2007, 11:26 AM

Nice job! I really like the smoothed dash look.

jds319 · 02-12-2007, 09:43 PM

Just bought a tranny: 1986 model 700R4, per my tranny guy's recommendation. Cost me $100, and now it's off to be rebuilt...

Apparently the 1986 model is unique (and better for performance applications) for some reason.

56myway · 02-27-2007, 10:14 PM

JD, Dash looks great, here are a couple pics of mine.......

jds319 · 02-27-2007, 11:04 PM

Man i can't wait til mine looks half that good!!! Awesome job!!

jds319 · 04-01-2007, 09:49 PM

TTT (so i can find it).

jds319 · 05-16-2007, 07:02 PM

Bought these today:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...D68618&FROM=MG

All set for a Memorial Day weekend motor installation. Fingers crossed that the big block fits the stock firewall...

55ChevyPU · 05-16-2007, 07:51 PM

I agree dash looks great and definately is the way to go, here is mine

jds319 · 06-19-2007, 08:52 PM

Engine fit! Headers (Hedman) fit great with the camaro clip and BBC. Just need to drill one more hole for the tranny mount, and it will be completely self-supporting...

Daniel U · 06-20-2007, 02:44 AM

Keep up the good work. What size motor? Looks clean.

jds319 · 06-26-2007, 08:14 PM

454 BBC. Out of a 1977 pickup. 700r4 out of an 1986 suburban. We were told the 1986 model 700r4's were better for higher hp applications.

jds319 · 09-05-2007, 02:25 PM

Shameless photo storage. And a reminder to use this to find out where the heck my brackets go...

72BlckButy · 09-05-2007, 08:54 PM

Looks great! I can't wait to see it complete.

lotussutol · 09-06-2007, 12:20 AM

looking great. can i get you to do me a favor? I need some pics of the front of your frame. I need to see how to weld the original frame to the clip.

thanks in advance.

jds319 · 10-15-2007, 12:07 AM

Bought a rear end this weekend:

1980 Trans Am rear end, disc brakes, posi, 3.08 gears for $250. Pretty happy with it, now it's just time for a freshening...

jds319 · 10-15-2007, 12:08 AM

Just saw your post lotus; let me know if you still want those pictures...

lotussutol · 10-15-2007, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds319

Pedals and steering column (both from the clip donor car) fit back in nicely. Smoothed dash seems to be supporting them just fine.

I have a question about the pedals. Is that a firewall mounted brake/booster setup? If so, did you have to remove the brackets that are attached from the dash to the firewall?

jds319 · 10-15-2007, 09:25 PM

IT is a firewall mounted brake assembly (stolen from the 1979 Trans Am that donated the clip). I don't recall having to remove any brackets, but it has literally been 10 years since those pedals were initially mounted so I can't say positively. I'll try to post a pic of the pedals next time i have them out...

lotussutol · 10-15-2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds319

IT is a firewall mounted brake assembly (stolen from the 1979 Trans Am that donated the clip). I don't recall having to remove any brackets, but it has literally been 10 years since those pedals were initially mounted so I can't say positively. I'll try to post a pic of the pedals next time i have them out...

If you could take two pics for me I would be happy!

1. underneath the dash so I can see what is going on under there with the bracket I am concerned with.

2. the front of your frame so I can see how you grafted the original front frame back on.

Thanks a ton and keep up the great work.

jds319 · 10-15-2007, 11:10 PM

Ask and you shall receive!

Passenger side:

Driver's side:

jds319 · 10-15-2007, 11:11 PM

And my "new" rear end.

lotussutol · 10-15-2007, 11:29 PM

ah, yeah under your dash it looks like the original support that went from the dash to the firewall has been removed and the pedal brackets replace that support. thanks for the pic! that helps me out a ton.

also, thanks for the pics for the front. That will help a lot.

jds319 · 01-28-2008, 01:53 PM

1980 T/A rear end installed! It still needs freshened up, but it fit as well as hoped.

Now to finish off that pesky motor install the rest of the weekend...

01-21-2007, 08:58 PM	#26
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread Pedals and steering column (both from the clip donor car) fit back in nicely. Smoothed dash seems to be supporting them just fine. __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

01-21-2007, 09:40 PM	#27
nogaroa4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PA Posts: 45	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread That looks really good. Did you have to cut out your dash to install tjat, or did it go right over ?

01-21-2007, 10:33 PM	#28
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread Thanks! We cut out "portions" of the dash: from just outside the V of the gauge cluster to the right of the heater control, leaving a lip on top. We left the glove box base in there, as it didn't interfere with anything and provided something sturdy to weld to... The left side was butt welded to the existing dash, and all three other sides were welded over the existing. __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

01-23-2007, 11:26 AM	#29
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread Nice job! I really like the smoothed dash look. __________________ 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

02-12-2007, 09:43 PM	#30
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread Just bought a tranny: 1986 model 700R4, per my tranny guy's recommendation. Cost me $100, and now it's off to be rebuilt... Apparently the 1986 model is unique (and better for performance applications) for some reason. __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633 Last edited by jds319; 02-12-2007 at 09:44 PM.

02-27-2007, 10:14 PM	#31
56myway Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 94	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread JD, Dash looks great, here are a couple pics of mine....... Attached Images __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/56myway

02-27-2007, 11:04 PM	#32
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread Man i can't wait til mine looks half that good!!! Awesome job!! __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

04-01-2007, 09:49 PM	#33
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread TTT (so i can find it). __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

05-16-2007, 07:02 PM	#34
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread Bought these today: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...D68618&FROM=MG All set for a Memorial Day weekend motor installation. Fingers crossed that the big block fits the stock firewall... __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

05-16-2007, 07:51 PM	#35
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread I agree dash looks great and definately is the way to go, here is mine __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 05-16-2007 at 07:52 PM.

06-19-2007, 08:52 PM	#36
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread Engine fit! Headers (Hedman) fit great with the camaro clip and BBC. Just need to drill one more hole for the tranny mount, and it will be completely self-supporting... __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

06-20-2007, 02:44 AM	#37
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread Keep up the good work. What size motor? Looks clean. __________________ 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

06-26-2007, 08:14 PM	#38
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread 454 BBC. Out of a 1977 pickup. 700r4 out of an 1986 suburban. We were told the 1986 model 700r4's were better for higher hp applications. __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

09-05-2007, 02:25 PM	#39
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread Shameless photo storage. And a reminder to use this to find out where the heck my brackets go... __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

09-05-2007, 08:54 PM	#40
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09-06-2007, 12:20 AM	#41
lotussutol Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Taft, CA Posts: 140	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread looking great. can i get you to do me a favor? I need some pics of the front of your frame. I need to see how to weld the original frame to the clip. thanks in advance. __________________ Lotus Current Rides/Projects 1955.5 Chevy shortbed truck 1952 Chevy Coupe Deluxe car

10-15-2007, 12:07 AM	#42
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread Bought a rear end this weekend: 1980 Trans Am rear end, disc brakes, posi, 3.08 gears for $250. Pretty happy with it, now it's just time for a freshening... __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

10-15-2007, 12:08 AM	#43
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread Just saw your post lotus; let me know if you still want those pictures... __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

10-15-2007, 09:25 PM	#45
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread IT is a firewall mounted brake assembly (stolen from the 1979 Trans Am that donated the clip). I don't recall having to remove any brackets, but it has literally been 10 years since those pedals were initially mounted so I can't say positively. I'll try to post a pic of the pedals next time i have them out... __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

10-15-2007, 11:10 PM	#47
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread Ask and you shall receive! Passenger side: Driver's side: __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

10-15-2007, 11:11 PM	#48
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread And my "new" rear end. __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

10-15-2007, 11:29 PM	#49
lotussutol Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Taft, CA Posts: 140	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread ah, yeah under your dash it looks like the original support that went from the dash to the firewall has been removed and the pedal brackets replace that support. thanks for the pic! that helps me out a ton. also, thanks for the pics for the front. That will help a lot. __________________ Lotus Current Rides/Projects 1955.5 Chevy shortbed truck 1952 Chevy Coupe Deluxe car

01-28-2008, 01:53 PM	#50
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread 1980 T/A rear end installed! It still needs freshened up, but it fit as well as hoped. Now to finish off that pesky motor install the rest of the weekend... __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

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