My '56 Chevy is not starting right now. I drove it Tuesday, and everything seemed fine. Thursday I tried to start it, it turned over, and fired, but didn't stay running. The next time I turned the key I got power to the dash and then nothing. No ticking no turning over, nothing, like when you try to start a manual without the clutch in.

Any ideas?

Basic diagnostics here, **** Check for loose corroded battery cables. Got power to the starter solenoid when cranking? Check the battery capacity,