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Lol for sure. I don’t want that sound
Wow that’s pretty impressive, that was nice of you to take the time to write all that, I really appreciate it. Unfortunately there’s no way I...
Well I had a guy here locally look at it and he tested mine and said they were in good shape? But obviously won’t know that until they are hooked...
Hey guys, I haven’t been on here in a while. I’m hoping I can get some opinions and pics on what you guys recommend and used. I’m building a 56...
Ok I appreciate it. I’ll check them out
Does anyone have a video or article on how to rebuild the stock steering column for 56 Chevy truck
My leaf springs were taken apart when he did the dearch so I should be good there. I’m running 15x8 chrome smoothies and bias white walls. I think...
Budget36 I wish I could get some help from you to get this frame going. I need all the help I can get. This truck should of been done. But I had a...
I believe that is the stock motor crossmember on the frame, but not sure. I had a Chevy 350 installed on that frame once before. I’m still not...
Is it better do mount the cab first or should I drop the motor and transmission in first? Thanks guys
Would it be better to start the sandblasted on the cab and get it in primer? Or drop the motor and transmission in before mounting the cab?
I will more then likely do the satin paint with some pin striping, chrome smoothies and whitewalls. I like the old school look. And I don’t want...
I had my stock leaf springs taken down to my local spring shop and they dearched them. And I also think there is a leaf taken out. The issue that...
Hey guys I’m building a 56 Chevy truck and I’m just completely lost on what to do with the front suspension. I love the old school style so I’m...
Can you guys tell if this looks ok too you
Hey guys I have 2 Rearend’s. One is a GM 12 bolt and one is I believe out of a late 90’s early 2000 camaro. It is supposed to be disc brake but...
I’ll prob definitely go with disc brakes up front. I need a new booster anyway. Is there a good place to order all this stuff?
Hey guys I’ve decided on using the dropped axle and front leafs. Should I try my front leafs out and see how they ride or should I replace them?...
I’m afraid my leafs are too straight now with no weight on them. My local spring shop reworked my front leafs already
There’s just so much that can go wrong with the Camaro Clip. I have a frame with the Camaro Clip installed already. But I don’t really know if the...
That’s some pretty good info. I’m thinking I want to be as little into this front suspension as safe and possible to do. That way if I don’t like...
Did you get to compare the axle with the front sway bar to a mustang 2 suspension?
Hey Bill, no problem at all. What are you thinking you want for it. Any idea on shipping cost for it shipped to California. Thank you
I think I’m more confused now lol. Driving me nuts. It shouldn’t be like this lol. This should be fun to do not stressful. I’m lost
Ok so the 58-59 column with the 56 steering wheel is a no go? I thought they were just shorter, but sounds like the angle is different as well....
Is it highly recommended to add disc brakes up front or is the drums fine?
My column is trash. I found a 58-59 column and I was going to use that and just use my 56 steering wheel. Would that work?
I have not driven a solid axle truck before. It’s so hard to find someone with one. Everywhere you look its IFS or camaro. That’s part of the...
Hey guys. I haven’t been on in years. I’m building a 56 Chevy truck and I’m wanting to keep the dropped axle and leaf springs up front. I had the...
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