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    Need gas tank assistance

    '56 3200 big window, and spare wheel\tire on the side '95 LT1\4L60E, disc's all around, p/s, A/C Soon to be a daily driver....again I want to...
    Thread by: houtxengr, Feb 12, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: 1955-1959
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    '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need advic

    It's been a while since my last update. $, honey-do's, and life in general has slowed my "hobby" down...til now. I have decided that I want...
    Post by: houtxengr, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: 1955-1959
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    V8 Conversion questions

    My '56 Chevy project is getting a '95 Buick Roadmaster LT1\4L60E. I had to move the transmission crossmember ~3" towards the rear to accomodate...
    Post by: houtxengr, Mar 11, 2006 in forum: 1955-1959
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    '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need advic

    RE: photos? '95 LS1 into '56 truck Attached is a picture of how the transmission was supported. Basically we moved the existing frame member,...
    Post by: houtxengr, Jan 1, 2006 in forum: 1955-1959
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    '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need advic

    RE: '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need a My '68 GMC rear end is a direct replacement as far as width for both 3100 & 3200 series trucks. I had to...
    Post by: houtxengr, Dec 10, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    Clean Frame

    I sprayed my frame with a fine mist of diesel & solvent...letting it soak for ~1 hour. Then I attacked it with a 2500 psi pressure sprayer....
    Post by: houtxengr, Dec 2, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need advic

    RE: '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need a Here's the breakdown so far: * '56 Chevy big window 3200 $500. - from a rancher's pasture * LT1 w\4L60E,...
    Post by: houtxengr, Dec 2, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    Steering column

    I also have a '56 Chevy 3200, but I used an 80's Chevy van steering column that had both tilt & cruise control on it. $35. on ebay. Linkage...
    Post by: houtxengr, Nov 14, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need advic

    RE: '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need a Engine is an LT1, transmission is a 4L60E, both from a '95 Buick Roadmaster w\43K before getting minor...
    Post by: houtxengr, Aug 24, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need advic

    RE: '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need a [updated:LAST EDITED ON Mar-19-05 AT 09:27 PM (CST)]Update: Decided to put 2004 Chevy truck 6 lug,...
    Post by: houtxengr, Mar 19, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need advic

    RE: '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need a Update: Installed the engine and tranny...no problem. Rebuilding the cab...new floor pan and door hinge...
    Post by: houtxengr, Nov 3, 2004 in forum: 1955-1959
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    '95 LS1 into '56 truck - need advic

    I have a '95 LS1\4L60E engine\transmission that I want to install into my '56 Chevy 3200 truck. Cab & bed are off the truck, frame is sand...
    Thread by: houtxengr, Sep 9, 2004, 21 replies, in forum: 1955-1959
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    Need front fenders for '56 3200

    Unemployed Texan trying to locate enough parts to get started on a '56 Chevy 3200 truck frame-up rebuild. (Got extra time to work on it right...
    Thread by: houtxengr, Aug 15, 2004, 0 replies, in forum: Truck Parts for Sale