54 3100---- Getting ready to get fenders, grille, ect. out of the way for an engine swap. It looks like I can set the whole front end off in one piece as I have done with other vehicles. Right? Any special tricks or hidden bolts to be aware of?
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It certainly can be done. Slow and steady wins the race.ðŸ›
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Remove bolts holding floor inner fenders to floorboard. Remove support rods from firewall to fenders. Remove bolts holding fenders to cowl. Remove bolts holding radiator support to crossmember. Drain coolant & remove radiator hoses. Disconnect wiring to headlights. Maybe also remove front wheels.
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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.
I tied off to the fender support rod brackets and with the radiator still in place, it balanced surprisingly well front to back. You'll notice from the photo that I was a little low on the driver's side. That's due to me not getting the rope to the hoist hook centered on the 2x4 I placed between the fenders. Using a single rope loop in the form of a triangle probably would have worked better to balance it side to side.
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.
Two men can lift off a front clip. My wife and I moved my front clip in the garage today (minus rad and grille) and she did ok. Three guys and you're golden.
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 really like the control that using the hoist gave me when pulling mine. I had a few bits of rusty metal hang up that I had to break loose.
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.
