Hello all. I'm Jerry in SC and attached you'll see my 1953 Chev 3100 5-window. This was my grand fathers' work truck when he worked in the oilfields of Southern California. It is a "runner" today and since it's a West-coast truck, it's virtually rust-free. The trucks name is same as his original owner "Clyde" He has been owned by our family since it was originally purchased in 1953. I'm estimating he's about 95% original. Obviously in the past 72 + years some modifications have been made.
I'm planning in the future to do a complete rebuild of the original 216 Stovebolt with babbit rod bearings. I was wondering who has experienced re-boring the connecting rods and opening them up for shell bearings? Does anyone have a lead on a quality automotive shop that can do this type of specialty work? I've searched here locally and don't find anyone that can do this type of modification so I feel certain that I'll have to send them off.
I look forward to participating here. I know I'll be searching the site and researching the topics I'll need. Thanks to all.
