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Danchuk Manufacturing 1956 Chevy - Birth of a '56, Part III

Part III: Takin' a Peek at the Undergarments

By Dakota Wentz, Photography by Dakota Wentz
  • 1956 Chevy Rearend
    The third member was yanked off and rebuilt. Aside from new gears and such, it was detailed to the correct color code.
    1956 Chevy Rearend
    The third member was yanked off and rebuilt. Aside from new gears and such, it was detaile
  • 1956 Chevy Rearend
    Assembled and ready to roll! Also new to the scene are brand-new brake cylinders, springs, adjusters, drums, and drum springs. Danchuk also re-plumbed the entire '56 with new brake, fuel and flex lines.
    1956 Chevy Rearend
    Assembled and ready to roll! Also new to the scene are brand-new brake cylinders, springs,
  • 1956 Chevy Rearend
    When it came time to hang the rearend under the '56, re-arched original rear leaf springs and new U-bolts and spring plates were used.
    1956 Chevy Rearend
    When it came time to hang the rearend under the '56, re-arched original rear leaf springs
  • 1956 Chevy 265 Engine
    You gotta admit that '56 265 restored by Chuck Smith looks plain-out rad!
  • 1956 Chevy Engine Wiring
    When rebuilding the 265, Smith used new wires, wire supports, and the correct coil and distributor.
    1956 Chevy Engine Wiring
    When rebuilding the 265, Smith used new wires, wire supports, and the correct coil and dis
  • 1956 Chevy Oil Filter
    Check out that old school oil filter! When was the last time you've seen one like that?
  • 1956 Chevy Valve Cover
    When it came time to restore the engine, the valve covers had to look perfect. Chuck Smith meticulously removed the dents and dings from the covers and brought them back to Chevrolet glory.
    1956 Chevy Valve Cover
    When it came time to restore the engine, the valve covers had to look perfect. Chuck Smith
  • 1956 Chevy Engine Badge
    Every bit of detail went into the restoration. The Danchuk's wanted to make sure everyone knew the car is an original numbers matching ride.
    1956 Chevy Engine Badge
    Every bit of detail went into the restoration. The Danchuk's wanted to make sure everyone
  • 1956 Chevy Exhaust Manifold
    The exhaust manifolds on the small-block were taken down and jet-hot-coated in a cast-iron color to ensure long life and durability.
    1956 Chevy Exhaust Manifold
    The exhaust manifolds on the small-block were taken down and jet-hot-coated in a cast-iron
  • 1956 Chevy Transmission
    Chuck also went through the entire Powerglide tranny and rebuilt it inside and out.
  • 1956 Chevy Engine Installation
    With the motor and trans complete it was time to drop them in the restored frame.
  • 1956 Chevy Engine Installed
    Ain't no one goin' to say that somebody didn't take the time and effort to get these underpinnings back to factory specs!
    1956 Chevy Engine Installed
    Ain't no one goin' to say that somebody didn't take the time and effort to get these under
SOURCES
Chuck Smith Performance Services
29081 Fruitvale Ln.
Valley Center, CA 92082
Danchuk
3201 South Standard Avenue
Santa Ana
CA  92705
800-648-9554
http://www.danchuk.com
By Dakota Wentz
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