Facts & Figures
Matt Beckdolt
Loomis, California
1956 Chevy
| CHASSIS | Frame: | stock |
| Modifications: | C-notched rear |
| Rearend / Ratio: | stock / 4.11:1 |
| Rear suspension: | flipped springs |
| Rear brakes: | stock drum |
| Front suspension: | 4” MorDrop axle, monoleaf springs |
| Front brakes: | power disc |
| Steering box: | power conversion |
| Wheels: | steelies w/ one-off Shannon cones by Ben York, Roseville Rod & Custom |
| Tires: | bias-ply wide whites |
| Drivetrain | Engine: | 235ci inline-six |
| Machining / Assembly: | Greggs Machine |
| Rocker cover: | Wayne w/matching pushrod cover |
| Manifold / Induction: | Offenhauser 2x1 / Rochester Bs |
| Ignition: | Delco |
| Headers: | Fenton |
| Exhaust / Mufflers: | steel / glasspacks |
| Transmission: | stock 3-speed |
| Body | Style: | small-window Stepside |
| Modifications: | shaved handles, custom front valance by Paul Garland, RR&C |
| Fenders front / rear: | stock |
| Hood | : ’56 outer w/’58 center, pancaked |
| Grille: | stock |
| Bed: | stock, custom stainless trim by RR&C |
| Bodywork and paint by: | Jason Haskin’s Hot Rod Shop |
| Paint type / Color: | satin black w/candy red ’flakes |
| Headlights / Taillights: | stock / ’56 MG, custom housings by Ben York |
| Bumpers: | custom ribbed aluminum by Ben York |
| Interior | Gauges: | stock |
| Air conditioning: | ’50s aftermarket swamp cooler |
Steering wheel: | stock, redone by Quality Restorations |
| Steering column: | stock w/custom drop by Ben York |
| Seat: | stock bench |
| Upholstery: | red and black Naugahyde |