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| | | | Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 51 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 51 | Hi, just wanted to introduce myself. I am Frank from Massapequa Park Long Island. I have a 1948 3100 that I spent the last 8 months resurrecting from a 45 year sleep. I have been using this forum since the beginning of my project and now that the heavy work is done I plan on "paying back" with some input and knowledge sharing. I think that I have gone thru and repaired inspected replaced overhauled every part of this truck with the exception of the suspension. For a dirt simple vehicle I must say there is still lots of stuff to attend to when dealing with an original truck.
My Truck seems to be original with the exception of the transmission. The 216 motor is correct year / serial. The sm420 4 speed is correct serial number and a 1948 unit but I think it is not original to this truck, Has Huck brakes in the rear and at some point a previous owner upgraded the front to bendix type.
The motor was locked up but after a month of a concoction down the spark plug holes and then finally dropping the pan and a lil use of rubber mallet I freed her up. Motor was not perfect but pretty darn close to spec. Just a sligfht bit over on ring gap but just a hair. New STD rings and a quick hone, AND the head sent out to replace seats and valves (hardened) springs etc... she fired right up and no smoke and not burning any noticeable oil after 150 miles of driving.
Trans was locked up also. The top dogs and internal linkage were rusted up pretty good and there was about 1 quart of water in the gear oil when I drained it. After a full day of playing with it with the covers off I freed it up as well. Cleaned it out added new gear oil and she is working perfect!
I would like to do a write up bc I did make a journal on the project as I did it and took pics the whole way so far. Just gotta decide if I am gonna leave it roughed up body paint etc... or gonna paint it for real. Looks good now and I dont mind that patina look. I redid the inside of here and that was important to me. I like to read the gauges and have a headliner etc...
Anyway
Thanks to all that post because without that most of would never attempt half the things we do!
Frank V | | | | | 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 | Frank, welcome to the Stovebolt and congratulations on saving a piece of American history. You will feel more than welcome here and I'm sure you have much to contribute to the garage forums. A write up and some pics would be great. Just remember, let us know when you need help. We're here to help. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | Welcome! Sounds like you've been busy!
Kudos to you for all that you have accomplished. You've gotten a lot deeper into things than I ever would have.
When you get a chance, we'd love to see some pictures. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Welcome to the Stovebolt. Browse around a bit and make a few posts to get beyond the moderated stage of membership. Once you have some meaningful posts under your belt you can send a PM to the site owner and receive permission to post your "Blog" here in the Projects Forum. Great group of guys/gals here and I'm sure you will fit right in. 
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,063 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,063 | welcome to the site! Looking forward to seeing some pics once you have a few more posts and can post some, or a link to your writeup if it's already posted somewhere else! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Welcome Frank,
I don't know the state of your truck(New York, I know) however, original patina, if not too badly rusted or damaged, is worthwhile to many, so don't be too quick to paint it, etc.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 51 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 51 | Ed,
Thanks it is a Midwest truck. Will be gargaged for rest of "my life" here at home on Long Island, NY.
I am pretty sure the truck stayed off road when it was being used up until the early 70's. No one ever added passenger side tail light or directionals so IMO it was a farm truck and saw little highway use or at the very least it was never used in any urban areas over its life. Dont really matter if it was or was not bc she is mine now and has a nice home inside now out of the weather.
She did suffer a good amount of rust thru around the top of the windshield and also significant rot on top of the rear corner windows. The windshield area I replaced with sheet metal stock and welded in to repair. The rear corner glass top area was beyond repair. Just impossible to recreate without spending thousands of dollars in custom fabrication. I opted to just replace with the inner and outer panels that are available. I welded them in and seam sealed them up. Looks good and in all honesty kind of blends with the rough appearance.
When I get full control of my account I will start posting pics and a write up of what I did. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | “When I get full control of my account”, just so there is no misunderstanding you never get “Full” control of your account. We are always watching and can/will edit if needed. Yup, big brother is watching. 
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | I'm sure all he meant was when he gets enough posts to no longer be moderated and is able to post pictures. Sheesh! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 51 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 51 | Here is a pic of the truck. I am going to try and link to mu google photos album. Not sure if I am doing it right but here it goes: Updated 1948 3100 Album
Last edited by scenarioL113; 08/03/2018 2:21 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Nope didn't work. try after a couple more posts. Usually but not always there is a "SHARE" function to the album or photo and we forget to check that box. Hey, I'm a Moderator and I can't do photos so you are way ahead of me. 
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 51 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 51 | Thx Martin,
I think you are right and I think the prob is with my album on google photos. The site suggested "picasso": as one of the preferred photos hosting websites. Picasso is no longer in service and has become "Google Photos". There are security and sharing permissions that may need to be checked or something. I dont have time rt now to figure out but I will. By all means if another member reads this and has input plz dont hesittate bc I may be making a wrong assumption.
I live a pretty simple life, if I know something I will gladly share it with you and if I dont know something I will tell you I am not sure! THX | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 204 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 204 | nice truck and moving along quickly. i'm in williston park. p.m. me if you are looking for any small parts. i have a 55.1 3600 with a 235 but have a small box of odds and ends from an early 216 that i won't be using. | | | | | 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 | Well, no one who looks at the pictures can honesty ask "what you been doing". A heap of work and a good job saving a piece of American history. Keep up the good work and thanks for positing. | | |
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