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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 28 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 28 | Hi all,
I'm thinking of improving the running gear on my 3100. I've been offered a left hand drive Jag XJ40 complete front. Firstly does this fit? And is it an easy swap.
As usual any advice/opinions greatly recieved
Now the proud owner of a '51 Chevy 3100
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Bubblemaker,
Ignore this post, because I know nothing about this kind of change, and I know nothing about that Jag front end.
Something to consider?: that Jag's "curb weight" was/is about 3,800 lbs; and, a 3100 would be about 4,800 lbs.
How do you intend to use your truck? As a car (people carrier) or as a truck (load carrier)? If you will be carrying full truck loads, will the Jag parts be safe/strong enough?
Good luck with your conversion. Let us know how you progress (links to photos would be nice). | | | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 28 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 28 | I'm just going to be using it as a car... No heavy loads.
Good point though
Now the proud owner of a '51 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Given the fact there are hundreds if not thousands of these trucks running Mustang 2 based front IFS and a fair few with the Jaguar set-ups I would happily fit a Jaguar. It certainly looks considerably more substantial than those pressed steel F*rd offerings,my friend had a second series 1956 Task Force truck on Jag gear and it drove beautifully. I DO agree with Tim though,if you were to use it primarily as Chevy intended as a load lugger,leaving it stock would ultimately be better. There's a XJ Sport for sale in my village that's caught my eye,only £500 for the whole car. (I reckon I could get it cheaper too) 
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1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 | As you're in Scotland, one thing to consider might be the parts availability of any front end you choose to use. Don't want your truck laid up for weeks waiting for parts... | | | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 28 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 28 | Given the fact there are hundreds if not thousands of these trucks running Mustang 2 based front IFS and a fair few with the Jaguar set-ups I would happily fit a Jaguar. It certainly looks considerably more substantial than those pressed steel F*rd offerings,my friend had a second series 1956 Task Force truck on Jag gear and it drove beautifully. I DO agree with Tim though,if you were to use it primarily as Chevy intended as a load lugger,leaving it stock would ultimately be better. There's a XJ Sport for sale in my village that's caught my eye,only £500 for the whole car. (I reckon I could get it cheaper too) £500 you say??? Tell me more
Now the proud owner of a '51 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 28 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 28 | Given the fact there are hundreds if not thousands of these trucks running Mustang 2 based front IFS and a fair few with the Jaguar set-ups I would happily fit a Jaguar. It certainly looks considerably more substantial than those pressed steel F*rd offerings,my friend had a second series 1956 Task Force truck on Jag gear and it drove beautifully. I DO agree with Tim though,if you were to use it primarily as Chevy intended as a load lugger,leaving it stock would ultimately be better. There's a XJ Sport for sale in my village that's caught my eye,only £500 for the whole car. (I reckon I could get it cheaper too) £500 you say??? Tell me more
Now the proud owner of a '51 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | I agree about the comparison to a Mustang II, which ranged for 2,600-3,600 lbs.
Any Jag was most likely rated higher than a Mustang II (and be more plentiful in Europe). Oh, and it is a Jag (giving a certain/special "cachet" to it) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | £500 you say??? Tell me more Castle Garage Services,3 Drybridge Road,Dundonald. 01563 851125.
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | I agree about the comparison to a Mustang II, which ranged for 2,600-3,600 lbs.
Any Jag was most likely rated higher than a Mustang II (and be more plentiful in Europe). Oh, and it is a Jag (giving a certain/special "cachet" to it) They do reckon the Jag rode just as smoothly as that other prestige Brit,the Rolls Royce but with less financial outlay.....and yes,big cats are cheap and plentiful here. Basically everyone wants 50+mpg Eurobox puddle jumpers here now.
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
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