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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 36 | Hi, Just starting a new project for me. Retired and needed something to do, so picked up a 1956 3100 short wheelbase pickup that needs a lot of work. Stripping the paint off almost looks like it had original paint color of Olive Drab, and that paint was tough as nails and even the paint remover had a hard time with that color. wondering if an old army truck at one time? Came with a 283 and an Oldsmobile tilt column and a lot of rust, Some patch panels had been done, but not done right and a lot of warped panels , doors being the worst
Charles
Chewelah, Wa | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | welcome to the garage, lots of help here for your project .... you may be seeing the old greenish primer, it is tough ... if it had been military, there would be a tag riveted inside the glovebox door .... a 56 would not have had a 283, if it's not a 265, it's a replacement engine
Bill | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Welcome Charles, sounds like you'll be busy for a while. What are the mechanicals like? Don't let this truck get the better of you.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 |
Charles, welcome to the Stovebolt. One things about these old trucks is that they are very interesting as you unfold its life story. Be sure to post questions in the most appropriate garage forum for the best help on the web. We are all here to help.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 | Welcome to the 'bolt, you are in the right place.
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