Hey everyone,
I have enjoyed reading everybody's posts for the past week. I have just purchased a 1956 Chevy 6500 flatbed truck w/265 6cyl.. I was looking for a 1966 truck but this one is in pretty solid shape for a '56. It has the usual rust spots on the rear of the cab corners and I will probably have to replace the passenger side door due to rust rot on the bottom(maybe it can be fixed?). Other than that this thing is rock solid!
The truck might have power brakes as there is some sort of diaphram on the master cyl.???????? Did the '56 have power brakes on bigger trucks? When I get ready to fix it up I'd like to add power steering if possible(is there a retrofit kit?). I would also like to add A/C(I found a kit available on Ebay for the half tons(What are some good add ons?). I meant to mention that it has a four speed trans. w/2 speed rear. Right now I'm in planning mode to decide what I want to do. I hope that I can pick the brains of all of you veteran stovebolters. Any advice is appreciated.
