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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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| | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 | After three years, the frame-off restoration of my 56 short-bed half- ton is finished. Just about every part was repaired, renewed, or replaced. It sits on an original 56 frame from Los Angeles with a 57 cab from Tarrytown. All sheet metal is OEM, except for the bedsides and steps which are reproductions. I did have to convert 57 front fenders to 56 by removing the grille mounting location. The engine is the correct 56 Thriftmaster and is original to the vehicle. Special thanks to red58, tclederman, joeflanagan, hellomrwilson, LarryBear and many others who helped me along the way. Photos (10 shots) at link below: 56 3100 For anyone who may be interested in the step-by-step details of my restoration, I have a long (80 pages!) record of the entire 3-yr process that i can send via email if you PM me. Tom | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 |  Beautiful truck Great job | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 32 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 32 | Wow, that is a beautiful truck. Wish I could hear it run, I bet it sounds just as nice as it looks. Those people you mentioned and this site is great, so much knowledge, Jim D | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 | Really nice truck,good work.
Where did You find that flashlite holder?
Pete | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 | Got that on eBay. Only like $10. There is usually someone selling them. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | Beautiful. That is a neat idea incorporating your third safety light into the wood rails.
Drew
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | wow .... now get out there and drive'er til it looks like "before"  Bill | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 | The credit for the 3rd brakelight idea goes to LarryBear who sold me the stake set after his truck was wrecked and he decided to do a panel. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 899 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 899 | Tom your truck is very nice, I like it!!!! You should be proud to drive that anywhere.
Brian
1955.2 3100 Truck
The older I get the more dangerous I am!!!!! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 531 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 531 | Looks great Tom! Can't wait to get my panel done so we can go on a cruise! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 | The other day - during the shake-down cruise - the truck was running very rough. I was not pleased at all about how it was running. Take a look at the right side engine pic in my link above... notice that #4 plug has no wire! I was running on 5 cylinders! All good now. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 698 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 698 | Great looking truck - good luck with it!
My Fleet: 19411953195919651966 1953 Willy's Pickup John Vegetarian- old Indian word for bad hunter
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 | Beeeutiful!  | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 835 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 835 | Really outstanding work. What a beauty!
Curious to know what the steel lines are that seem to connect the intake and exhaust manifolds? I am only familiar with the older 235 engines...
Kurt | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 115 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 115 | Absolutely beautiful. Great job, I hope you really enjoy the truck. Maybe in 18 months my ole truck will look half as good as yours.
Kenny Martin Talladega, Ala Second place is the first loser - Ricky Bobby 1956 Chevy 1/2 Ton | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 | Really outstanding work. What a beauty!
Curious to know what the steel lines are that seem to connect the intake and exhaust manifolds? I am only familiar with the older 235 engines...
Kurt those steel lines are part of an aftermarket set-up to supply heat to the carburetor base. the Fenton headers have ports for this purpose. a plate mounts to the bottom of the intake manifold to receive the heat. the plate, fittings, line come in a kit which is available from the header supplier. One can also use engine coolant to heat this plate - but I decided to try exhaust heat as the set-up is much easier. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,893 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,893 |
What a gorgeous truck.
Nice work.
-W
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 549 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 549 | Nice work! For anyone who may be interested in the step-by-step details of my restoration, I have a long (80 pages!) record of the entire 3-yr process that i can send via email if you PM me.
Tom I'd be interested in a bit of info on your door panels. TIA | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 166 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 166 | Wow!!! Beautiful truck!!! Wish you were closer, I'd love to see that in person! Looks great!!!
Darren | | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | a very nice restoration!!! by the way, the flashlight holder got me to thinking, i have a vintage 50s eveready flashlight that i was going to use in my truck, but didn't have a place to hold it.....thanks for the idea and for the inspiration to get my beast running
1949 Dodge Coronet 1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 1968 Chevy P20 stepvan 1969 GMC LWB pickup 1972 GMC Sprint 1974 CP30 shorty bus There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9  | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 | thanks for all the compliments, gentlemen. i was inspired by all those who finished their projects before me! | | |
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