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| | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 5 | Hello.
Im a new member from south of Sweden, northern Europe.
Ive already read alot of post on this site.
Lots of good stuff and i have a lot to learn about GM-trucks.
I have always dreamt of having a US-truck but they arent affordable over here and a project car is normally like 10 grand. :big_eek:
Well i recently bought me a Chevy Stepside 3100 1953.
Its a project and have been sitting in a barn for 13 years.
This truck came over the pond to Sweden in 1977 but didnt get registered until 1996.
The previous owner (second or third owner) purchased this car late '90ies.
Immediately he did a big overhaul and put a Camaro drivetrain in the car.
Complete front end with a 305 TPI, trans 700r4 (?), rack and pinion, front and rear axle (with leafs) and disc/drum brakes incl. brake booster.
In 2003 the p.o. decided to take care of some rust in the lower parts of the cab. Also he had intentions to relocate the gas tank.
The project went to a stand still and for a couple years ago the p.o. passed away.
My plans is to fix the bad things paint it and change things that is bad rubber and seals, chrome parts etc. relocate the gas tank.
Right now the cab is off and totally striped down regarding glass and interior parts. The rust is cut out and new metal sheets is spot welded in place, hood and fenders is also off the car.
The rest off the car is rust free and all the parts seems to be there.
All the old parts motor, axels, steering parts is still with the car. Also the wooden bed but it is replaced with sheet metal, My plan is to put aluminum instead.
Sorry for my worse English.
/Tommy.
Last edited by Tomswede; 02/29/2016 12:16 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,182 Red dot, center of chest ... | | Red dot, center of chest ... Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,182 | Your English is very good. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,089 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,089 | Tommy,
You English is better than our Swedish (John's family is Swedish). Wait 'til Karl Nelson sees this post!!
Welcome. Hope to hear more about your '53.
Peggy M
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"Success comes in 'cans' ..." | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome Tommy, some of us members in North America have worse English than you. (I know what it's like because I belong to a Dutch forum, not easy)
Anyway, sounds like you have quite a project there, maybe try to post a few pics, we would love to see what you have.
...and yes, as Peggy says, Karl (organbuilder) is from Sweden. I think he delivers organs with his truck. You might just meet him.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,989 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,989 | Welcome!
The people here will be able to help you with any questions you might have.
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 273 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 273 | WELCOME to SPB!  Welcome Tommy, some of us members in North America have worse English than you....
Leo He's right! You should hear some of the stuff that comes out of peoples' mouths in Canada. People who were BORN here!  (I'm not talkin about 'bolters). Anyway, sounds like you have quite a project there, maybe try to post a few pics, we would love to see what you have.
Leo He's right about that too!
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 5 | Thanks Guys.
I have started a blog (link below)
hit the "pictures" in the blog to se some pics.
Yes it looks like a mess and imo worse than it really is.
The big challenge is the electrical system for the motor.
(see pic)
I will start a project thread in here when i picking up some speed in this project.
Right now its inventory time of this project.
What to do, what is usable and what is not etc.
/Tommy. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 423 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 423 | Hej Tomswede!
I've been off working and off-line the last weeks. I see a new 'bolter from Sweden! Nice to know there are a few of us. Welcome to the site! What part of Sweden are you from? The 2nd of April is the big Vårmarknad in Lidköping!
Karl
It may not be the easy way, but it is the Cowboy Way - Ranger Doug Beware of the stories you read or tell; subtly, at night, beneath the waters of consciousness, they are altering your world. - Ben Okri 1953 Chevy 3100 1960 Volvo PV 544 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi Tommy,welcome from just over the North Sea,it's always good to see another 'Eurobolter' joining up. I see you've already met Karl,and it sounds like your project is coming along well. Fortunately Sweden and most of the other Scandinavian countries have a large American car scene so any help you might need shouldn't be too far away. ....and of course there's always here! Good Luck. Jock.
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: Feb 2016 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 5 | Hello and thanks, im living on the countryside near Växjö Småland.
So far i have transported 2 trailer loads of parts at home for the truck.
Tomorrow im goint to bring the truck itself home.
It will be fun.
/Tommy. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 125 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 125 | Hello Tommy
Welcome to the site. I have a 53 Chevy 1300 made in Canada.
Visited your part of the world back in the 80s. Wife and I spent an hour or two in the Kosta Boda Glassware Supermarket and had a large box of glassware shipped back.
Have a glass of whiskey everyday from a decanter that came with the set.
Lots of luck getting that truck together.
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