Well fellow stovebolters, Dad and Son finished the 53 chevy after 7 years of work... Frame off restoration, all original metal, original paint with an updated 235 twin carb engine, Saginaw 3spd with BW O/D, and a 55 rear end. We secretly rebuilt the truck and gave it back to my FIL for his 75th birthday.
Below is the link to the reveal video where he had no idea the truck he was admiring was the truck we had worked on for 7 years. The last time he saw the truck was last summer and the chassis was barely rolling.
Transport Blue (original factory color) Champagne Bronze interior satin (original factory color) 235 bored .060" over with hydraulic lifters, dual carb with offenhauser intake, Rochester B carbs and fenton headers. Saginaw 3spd, BW Overdrive 1955 Rear End "pumpkin in original 53 axle. All original body panels, new grill and tailgate Upgraded brakes to dual cylinder, vacuum assist US Wheels 16x6 reproduction with 1953 style caps and dress up rims 16x6 Firestone Bias Ply white wall tires.
Thank you for all the help from this forum and the use of the tech tips.
Last edited by Peggy M; 07/16/20227:39 PM.
53 3100 purchased brand new by my wife's grandfather... full frame up restore in progress.
It really is inspiring. Now get out there Bolters... and get wrenching. My father, uncles, and aunts are getting older, and I’m pushing to get Grandpa’s old C10 done as well. Thank you for the inspiration.
1970 Chevrolet C10 Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny Follow the build in the Project Journal 1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually "Ole Red Girl" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures here 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300
I loved it when he said "Linda, we don't have room for your car in the garage."
Thanks for the story and inspiration.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Wow, amazing story and one amazing truck! I really impressed and I love the color!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
