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Member ID: rossnorton

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Last updated: Aug 18, 2008

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Ross’s Chevrolet 3100

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MY 56 CHEVY 1300 PICKUP PROJECT

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Paint & Body pics -- done by previous owner:
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I bought the truck in October 2005:
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LET THE DECONSTRUCTION BEGIN!
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Parts arrive from Classic Performance Products

Polyurethane suspension rebuild kit :
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Motor mounts:
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Transmission crossmember:
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Power brake bracket for Mustang II booster:
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Rear axle adapter kit:
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76 Trans Am subframe w/1 1/4" sway bar & close ratio steering box:
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Instructional videos from No Limit Engineering. T-101: subframe & motor/trans install; T-102: steering column & rear axle install:
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Firestone airbags (I have had these for several years -- they were previously mounted on a S-10):
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Wheel bearings & grease:
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Freshly acid washed & sandblasted subframe:
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The front frame section was removed to make room for the subframe:
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Part of the front section will be welded onto the front of the Trans Am subframe:
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The transmission crossmember needs to be removed:
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Rivets removed:
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Crossmember cut in 1/2:
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1 1/2" was removed from each of the rear ends of the subframe so that it will fit inside the truck frame:
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A little more massaging and it'll be ready to weld in:
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9.1.06: Engine and rotors arrived today; rebuilt 350/275hp:
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9.4.06: Pick-N-Pull valve covers, oil pan & timing chain cover
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Subfram has been narrowed, truck frame widened and the fit each other like a glove!
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9.09.06: Grant GT steering wheel:
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9.10.06: 80 Chevy van steering column:
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80 Chevy van gas pedal:
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9.11.06: engine with new paint and accessories:
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9.12.06: MSD Street Fire distributor and 8.5mm Super Conductor wires:
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9.20.06: Rear axle removed
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9.29.06: wiring harness from Nexus Wirewares NW1215 (Lethbridge)
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10.06.06: American Racing Ansen Sprint 17" wheels 7" front & 8" rear w/215-45 front & 245-45 rear (GT Radial tires):
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10.31.06 to 11.23.06: I had to learn to weld and buy a welder!
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12.03.06: wiring harness, heater unit and all other components of dash removed.
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12.03.06: smooth fire wall:
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12.07.06: guage mock up:
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12.12.06: the subframe has been welded up...pics to follow.
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Frame end will be welded to camaro subframe:
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Frame ends aligned and tacked into place:
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Frame ends welded:
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Sheet metal test fitting:
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Cut-outs for airbags:
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Suspension parts back from sandblaster:
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Suspension parts painted:
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Firewall & frame finally painted:
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Testfitting suspension and airbags:
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Its been a while since I've had the time to work on the truck. The front suspension is slowly coming together, got a new steering box, airbags are in and steering components bolted up!
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steering shaft install
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10 bolt Camaro rear axle w/342 gears
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front end done
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fun with toys!
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working on the rear axle
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installed the monster 1 1/4 inch sway bar
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picked up some dupli-color vinyl paint on the stock seats:
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700R4 tranny
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guages from classic instruments
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speedometer in kms/hr
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preping for 4 link install
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steering shaft & u-joints
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4 link install
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