Projects 1956 Chevy (South East Gasser) "The Vagabond"

Perch pics coming in a bit..had to break out my most versatile tool in the box for today's project..


Multiply that handful by 4 and you get yourself a bulletproof rearend ready for gear banging. I shoulda got into customs.......NAAAAHHHHH!!


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Much cheaper handful..



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Did you put those inside an old dirty work sock and bash the guy over the head who was carrying the other handful?
That's workin smart,not hard young feller!




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LMAO! The money part always hurts...that's what I told him after he revived..

Here are the perches all tacked up. I started to put a couple of cool lightening holes in them but I wanted to keep it as strong as possible. Woulda looked neat though.



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I did something like that to get my Olds Rear End But It came with the 56!!!!!!

 

Drag racing..it's a sickness!


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Now you're rockin Bean!

That Ol Chevy's gonna be a roller in no time!

Can't wait to see that big rat put that rear end to the test.

Scott


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The Fab Work on the Perches look great!! You will be rolling in no time now You the fab man I wish I lived closer Need a Good Fab Man to look At my Doors They Are a little Weak!!!!!

 

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LOL!
Thank you. I think I'm just good enough to pull this off but luckily that's all it takes!


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Here s your next challenge!!!!!!!!! HA HA

 

Man I see what you mean now! I don't think I have ever seen anything quite like that. I'd probably find a rusted out donor with ratty skins and graft my outside skin to its support structure. Might even could just brace yours a smidge and go with it.

I should probably add that some of the reason the rear on mine was so expensive is because that price includes disc brakes and ladder bar and wheelie bar mounts already tig welded on. I opted for that route because I don't want to heat warp my housing. They have the means of correcting any of that.


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That

 

That rear end sounds like that's the way to go for sure. Got donor doors need a better welder not. Me! They open and shut good. Do not think it made it any faster. That's racing in the 60s

 

Mr. BD, the perches turned out good. Hell, they may even work. Smart move on the rear end.

 

The great thing about is that its just metal and it's hard to screw it up beyond the point of repair. Just cut it out and try again. I can understand not wanting to practice on your donor doors though. Those 60's racers didn't stop for nothing did they?!! Really cool car you have there.


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LOL! I hope so Jimmy 'cause if they don't WATCH OUT!!

Couldn't see skimping on the rear..not with the abuse it's going to see. Here is what is left before we can start count down

Ladder bars
Wheelie bars
Cage
Headers
Windows
Steering
Tranny
Gauges and wiring
Paint
Doors and deck lid
Engine work
Clutch,brake and gas pedals
Seats
Small misc.


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Thanks got a guy that's a great welder. Going to have him take a look can t wait to see your car hope to see it at meltdown. Will check out your Updates
this weekend. Got a guys road trip Thursday / Saturday swap meet beer drinking thing after work tommorow maybe will find some more neat stuff there!

 

It doesn't sound like much if you say it really fast

 

That sounds great! I may try and make 2 big out of town events next year. Meltdown and maybe one of the South East gasser runs. Look forward to meeting you!


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DJ I am going to bring mine down when you get yours done maybe you can get the POS to go down the track I give up

 

It's not soooo bad when I stop and look at what all I have done. I have $14300 in labor alone (at $40/hour which is dirt cheap). Headers and doors are gonna be the toughest I think. I am having a blast though so no worries.


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What's wrong with it Butch?


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man I don't know thought it was the clutch it comes out of the hole good and then its like it has brakes on like it dragging something

 

might be driver

 

Maybe the ol girl needs a deeper gear?


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Now that's a plan when it close to meltdown Pm me I am just down the street

 

Done!


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Really looking forward to seeing what you do with the headers.

I really dig your approach to solving problems and fixing things John:
You look at what is broken/missing/needs fabrication,and instead of worrying about how everybody else is doing it,you come up with a common sense,well thought out solution.

Examples: -The Scoop
-The pins to retain the front end
-The axle perches
-the firewall

There are more that I can't think of right now,because it's 3:49am and I'm sitting here taking a dump,but you get the picture,I'm sure.
Hopefully not the picture of me taking a dump,but of what I was saying about your slick approach to problem solving.

Can't wait to see this thing bounce down the track at Meltdown VI!

Ps:You'll have to keep me posted on where you pit,cause we're bringing a motor home next year,cause you'd make a hell I an entertaining neighbour!

Scott


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EEEEEEWWWWWWW ! All I can think about now is you sitting on the throne talking about a "slick approach" and it is truly disturbing. I wish I could take a stick and poke my "minds eye" out.