Wizard Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 So after 2 years of nothing, here it is. We mated the body to the all Stainless steel chassis. C6 Vette suspension and A arms. Winters Quick change rearend. Take a close look at the roll cage and how tight it fits to the body....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssspringer Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 So after 2 years of nothing, here it is. We mated the body to the all Stainless steel chassis. C6 Vette suspension and A arms. Winters Quick change rearend. Take a close look at the roll cage and how tight it fits to the body....... Looks like a very sweet 56 in the making. Off to a nice start! My 1st car was a 56 2 dr hd top. All original. Inherited it from my great uncle that bought it new. He and dad worked together. Had the 265 power pak . I used to drive it up and down the dirt roads i grew up on. I know the guy thats has it now. He has a 55 and a 57 to go with it. The 56 is still awaiting the street rod resto. Good luck with it. I love the 56's because you don't see as many as the other shoe boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeekroar Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Very jealous. Keep us updated with build pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatTallCanadian Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 that is B.A.M.F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 That looks like it will be an awesome car! Dang! My 55' sure isn't going to be all out like your 56, I'm just keeping mine mostly stock but adding a modern power train and restoring the body. That looks very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottelboy Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Awesome:cheers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Plans are: Twin turbo LS powerplant 6L80 trans 22 x 12 rear 20x 9 front All brushed frame and roll cage Mocha black Mercedes paint......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF-03-SS Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 That is going to be an AWESOME looking car. What is your goal for completion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankg42 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I agree that this is looking really good, and will be a great project. I'm another one whose first car was a '56 Chevy. Mine, however, was a 4-door 150 model. I built a lightly modified 283 for it (cam, heads, and a couple of other "minor" things). I loved that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) its coming along nicely didnt know you were going full tube chassis . you'll have some major coin in it when its done for sure. i like the future build plans only thing id stray from is that trans . until they get some real aftermarket support i wouldnt depend on it behind 600 + rwhp. the 4l80 6 speed from tci would be an option though. also the wheels , your headed in the right direction the wider 20+ wheels look awesome tucking. there isny much for 22's yet though the mt street tires they make for up to 18 wide is limited to 20's . i think a 22 in the rear will be a bit big and youll have to run a rubber band on it . a 20 with the sportsman from mt in a 12-14 wide would be my pick. either way post pic's of the progress as it comes . Edited February 18, 2011 by 04CHASE (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Well I definetely want the 6 speed automatic trans. Many voted for the manual but not on this one. I've actually seen a 56 on 22 inch rears locally and it is sick. It will primarily be a show car then a cruiser so I expect a very small sidewall tire. I've seen the 20/18 combo but am trying to build something that hadn't been done before. That's not the easiest to do with a tri five. This is another reason for an all stainless tube chassis. High tensile strength and light weight. Shaves 150 lbs off chassis weight. I'll keep you guys posted. * also feel free to send me money to finish it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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