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72BlckButy · 04-08-2008, 03:42 PM

That thing looks killer! Nice work...

Coronas56 · 04-09-2008, 02:39 AM

Thanks fellas for the compliments and to the others that gave compliments earlier, Accept my aplogies, I forgot my manners, My grandfather told me long ago I must have lost em..........

BlueJeep · 04-09-2008, 05:23 PM

I might have missed it, but who was the vendor for the front crossmember?

Coronas56 · 04-10-2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep

I might have missed it, but who was the vendor for the front crossmember?

Flat out engineering.......

Coronas56 · 04-21-2008, 12:08 AM

Not much accomplishment, have been out of town working, and the time is limited, but have put a ding in it.......Todays progress..........

Coronas56 · 04-23-2008, 02:55 AM

One more

CAL 58 GMC · 04-23-2008, 04:18 AM

Once again nice work!! Your welds look great man, like a row of dimes!

Coronas56 · 04-23-2008, 05:26 AM

Thanks Cal, Compliments can keep a man going...............

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-23-2008, 05:36 AM

Man thats gonna be a sweet ride..

Kabwe · 04-23-2008, 06:45 PM

Really nice work man.

Hawking74 · 04-24-2008, 08:31 PM

Lurker Alert.........

Coronas56, I love you. You have no idea how long I have been looking for pictures like that. I have a 59' 3100, I have the C4 conversion for the front, all the C4 components and I also need to step the rear (for a 9").

Your photos, just gave me the confidence to actually install.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Michael Hill · 04-25-2008, 02:16 AM

Corornas 56,

What are youre plans with the 9 inch rear end set-up that you were originally going to install? Did you already sell it?

Coronas56 · 04-25-2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Hill

Corornas 56,

What are youre plans with the 9 inch rear end set-up that you were originally going to install? Did you already sell it?

I'm keeping the coil overs, Haven't thought about what I'm doing with the rest of it.........

Coronas56 · 04-25-2008, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawking74

Lurker Alert.........

Coronas56, I love you. You have no idea how long I have been looking for pictures like that. I have a 59' 3100, I have the C4 conversion for the front, all the C4 components and I also need to step the rear (for a 9").

Your photos, just gave me the confidence to actually install.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Uhhhhhh, you're welcome..........

Coronas56 · 04-25-2008, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Really nice work man.

Kabwe, thanks for the compliments...........alot of thinking involved, and measuring.........

Coronas56 · 04-28-2008, 10:52 PM

Ok Fellas, Should I install the sway bar on Top of rails or under, If at all? Upper shock mounts is all that is left in rear for now, have to get a fuel cell made. Almost a roller...............Almost

1-ton of fun · 04-28-2008, 11:57 PM

i would put it under if it will fit, that way it will be easy to change to fine tune the suspension and less risk of it hitting the bottom of the bed when the suspension compresses

Coronas56 · 11-29-2008, 01:38 PM

Well It's almost winter is here in Minnesota, I got this far on my chassis, well its in primer......x member is built. a few things to finish. But here I am in winter thinking again, I don't work on it during the cold. Thinking of starting on another 56 chassis, using my F@rd 9 inch in rear with vette up front. Don't know if the vette rear end will handle 500 horses.....Haven't told the wife yet, she already think I am nuts.........Did the camaro sub, on one. Have about 50 hours on this one...........Just ramblin, what do you guys think? Anyone running vette supension?

nuke1 · 11-29-2008, 03:54 PM

that is just awesome looking, as for the horsepower, it should handle it, a friend of mine had just under 500 horse and it did alright, but who knows, i am not 100% sure, either way the handling and ride on this one would be sic.

Coronas56 · 11-29-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

that is just awesome looking, as for the horsepower, it should handle it, a friend of mine had just under 500 horse and it did alright, but who knows, i am not 100% sure, either way the handling and ride on this one would be sic.

Thanks Nuke, It's not a heavy duty Vette rear end, I have gone this far, and always seem to be back peddling......Maybe I just like starting over, Like the movie ground hog day........

CAL 58 GMC · 11-30-2008, 09:08 PM

Hey Coronas56, that vette rear end turned out nice, good job man!!

Coronas56 · 11-30-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Hey Coronas56, that vette rear end turned out nice, good job man!!

Thanks Cal.......Still unsure which way I want to go

B17CRX · 11-30-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Coronas56

Thanks Cal.......Still unsure which way I want to go

Well the chassis looks great! why not finish the truck so you can actually enjoy it, you could keep building different frame configurations for the rest of your life and never get a chance to cruise the truck. Another thought is that you could build frames for people who don't have the skills and then you would be able to scratch the fabrication itch and you wouldn't be missing out on any play time with the truck.

-Joel

**mr48chev** · 12-01-2008, 12:54 AM

Looks good, I was going to go that way for a long time and might yet.

Boy howdy am I ever glad to see that there is someone with one of these trucks that changes horses in the middle of the stream more than I do.

Coronas56 · 12-01-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Looks good, I was going to go that way for a long time and might yet.

Boy howdy am I ever glad to see that there is someone with one of these trucks that changes horses in the middle of the stream more than I do.

Well That's good to know, I am normal then..........??

04-08-2008, 03:42 PM	#26
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Change of plans That thing looks killer! Nice work... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-09-2008, 02:39 AM	#27
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Thanks fellas for the compliments and to the others that gave compliments earlier, Accept my aplogies, I forgot my manners, My grandfather told me long ago I must have lost em.......... __________________ Semper Fi!

04-09-2008, 05:23 PM	#28
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Change of plans I might have missed it, but who was the vendor for the front crossmember?

04-21-2008, 12:08 AM	#30
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Not much accomplishment, have been out of town working, and the time is limited, but have put a ding in it.......Todays progress.......... Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

04-23-2008, 02:55 AM	#31
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans One more Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

04-23-2008, 04:18 AM	#32
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Change of plans Once again nice work!! Your welds look great man, like a row of dimes! __________________ 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; 04-23-2008 at 04:18 AM.

04-23-2008, 05:26 AM	#33
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Thanks Cal, Compliments can keep a man going............... __________________ Semper Fi!

04-23-2008, 05:36 AM	#34
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Change of plans Man thats gonna be a sweet ride.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-23-2008, 06:45 PM	#35
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Change of plans Really nice work man.

04-24-2008, 08:31 PM	#36
Hawking74 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Roanoke, TX Posts: 2	Re: Change of plans Lurker Alert......... Coronas56, I love you. You have no idea how long I have been looking for pictures like that. I have a 59' 3100, I have the C4 conversion for the front, all the C4 components and I also need to step the rear (for a 9"). Your photos, just gave me the confidence to actually install. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

04-25-2008, 02:16 AM	#37
Michael Hill Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Avondale, Arizona Posts: 54	Re: Change of plans Corornas 56, What are youre plans with the 9 inch rear end set-up that you were originally going to install? Did you already sell it?

04-28-2008, 10:52 PM	#41
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Ok Fellas, Should I install the sway bar on Top of rails or under, If at all? Upper shock mounts is all that is left in rear for now, have to get a fuel cell made. Almost a roller...............Almost Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

04-28-2008, 11:57 PM	#42
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Change of plans i would put it under if it will fit, that way it will be easy to change to fine tune the suspension and less risk of it hitting the bottom of the bed when the suspension compresses __________________ 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'

11-29-2008, 01:38 PM	#43
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Well It's almost winter is here in Minnesota, I got this far on my chassis, well its in primer......x member is built. a few things to finish. But here I am in winter thinking again, I don't work on it during the cold. Thinking of starting on another 56 chassis, using my F@rd 9 inch in rear with vette up front. Don't know if the vette rear end will handle 500 horses.....Haven't told the wife yet, she already think I am nuts.........Did the camaro sub, on one. Have about 50 hours on this one...........Just ramblin, what do you guys think? Anyone running vette supension? Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

11-29-2008, 03:54 PM	#44
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Change of plans that is just awesome looking, as for the horsepower, it should handle it, a friend of mine had just under 500 horse and it did alright, but who knows, i am not 100% sure, either way the handling and ride on this one would be sic. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587



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11-30-2008, 09:08 PM	#46
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Change of plans Hey Coronas56, that vette rear end turned out nice, good job man!! __________________ 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

12-01-2008, 12:54 AM	#49
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,744	Re: Change of plans Looks good, I was going to go that way for a long time and might yet. Boy howdy am I ever glad to see that there is someone with one of these trucks that changes horses in the middle of the stream more than I do.

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