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I bought "Marvin" a few months back and finally getting started with build. He'll be green when done and I've always loved Marvin the Martian; hence his name.

Build Plan:
- Frame - Stock, boxed in
- Suspension - 1993 C4 Suspension using Flat Out Engineering kit
- Drivetrain - LS3 w/ TKX 5-speed
- Color - nice older green color, similar to Ford's Cloud Mist Gray:
https://everestautomotivemarket.com...ord-cloud-mist-gray/?variation_id=951502

More updates with photos as I get work done/documented.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/9x1yoTPD4p8J22cX7

I've removed, disassembled, and stored the bed a few weeks back.

While removing the front clip, I hit a snag. Whoever did body work decided to WELD ON the driver side fender. So that added an hour to pulling the fender, but finally got off and stored.
- Notice there is no gap between bottom of fender and cab. They even tack welded the fender to cab along the vertical plane!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MP1gjVRWYfd9gUiD9

Engine/trans removed, and scheduled for pickup this weekend along with the suspension, driveshaft and old wheels.

Next step is finish rebuilding the C4 suspension (new bushings, ball joints, clean/polish up aluminum), then I'll remove the cab and start in on the frame.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rbc6vKhUKo5PpEtcA

I had a pretty productive weekend:

I finally got the rear drivers side spring removed, which I had to drill/air hammer out the rivets of the mounting bracket.

Jerry (a.k.a. Hot Rod Lincoln) and his grandson picked up all the stock components I wasn't going to use. The original engine/trans/rad/suspension/brakes/wheels/tires/steering will all find good homes in his future projects.

I started on the front upper/lower control arms of my C4 suspension. I removed the old ball joints and bushings, cleaned the control arms, and started to drill out the upper control arms. Hope to have these control arms done by Friday and then I'll dig into the rear suspension.

Before: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TbbpfrkJRpx1RSTr5

After (50% complete): https://photos.app.goo.gl/jSVRaLoCC4zumXGo7

Bryan, no need to post photos in links. You can post directly to your post by following the instructions in the left margin of every page.

Hello Bryan J,

Welcome to the Stovebolt! Your '56 GMC Restomod Project' will be of great interest to our forum participants. I'm really looking forward to watching you rebuild the '56. Be sure to ask your questions in the appropriate forum(s). There's a wealth of knowledge here on the SB. I see that you've checked into the Welcome Center and introduced yourself, an excellent first step.

Once again, welcome. You're gonna love it here!

Thanks - I'll upload photos with my next update, which will probably be tomorrow.

Much appreciated,
Bryan