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| | | | Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 28 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 28 | just bought a 1954 Chevy 3100 with a straight 6cyl. is runs good max speed 38mph, body is decent. looking to clean it up add p/s and increase the speed to 65mph. i want to use the truck here and there. don't want a show truck just a clean good looking updated truck for weekend use.
nice to meet you all
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1954 Chevy 3100 with a straight 6cyl
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,445 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,445 | Welcome to the 'bolt, please post some pix of your truck. It must have a pretty steep gear in the rear end to only go 38 mph!
Another quality post.
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HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 | Welcome to the Stovebolt madness. There is no cure! 
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: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,423 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,423 | Lot's of good information here to help you achieve your goals.
Welcome to the Stovebolt
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,516 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,516 | Welcome to the “Bolt”! Assuming you have the stock rear that came with the truck, stock 3100’s came with a 4.11 rear and is good for at least 50-55 MPH. At that speed they are a bit noisy, but these old Stovebolts can take it! Even at that speed, they are only doing 2400-2700 RPM.
With that said, I have a 4.11 in my ‘52 with a ‘59 235 and I feel your pain. I also plan on either changing the gearing in the rear to 3.55 or installing a T5 tranny with the appropriate rear.
This is a great forum to get you where you want to go with your truck! See you around the garage forum!
Last edited by Phak1; 04/04/2021 12:45 PM.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 28 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 28 | thanks, ill try and post some pics... not sure off the rear ratio will check into that
1954 Chevy 3100 with a straight 6cyl
| | | | | 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 | Welcome to Stovebolt. This is THE place to be for us old Chevy and GMC lovers. Ask questions in the garage forums and we'll help you get to where you want to be. Good luck, visit often. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 28 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 28 | thanks guys... taking a little time learning how to navigate these forums.... your the second person mentioning the "Garage Forums" by that do you mean any of the forums other than the "Welcome" forum????
one other thing how do you post pictures on your profile or even in a post???
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1954 Chevy 3100 with a straight 6cyl
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 430 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 430 | The garage is the list of forums they are broke down down to many groups. Click on forums and scroll down you will see the list. Tech tips is a great library as well. See it top right of page. First thing in welcome centre section. First forum list is how to put pictures in your post. Read it first. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 | FYI, you cannot put photos in your profile. You can, however, put them in any forum except the Greasy Spoon Forum. Instructions are in the left margin of every page unless your on a cell phone.
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: 2,995 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,995 | . your the second person mentioning the "Garage Forums" by that do you mean any of the forums other than the "Welcome" forum???? As you scroll down the list of the different forums the official title is "Shop Area Forums". Why they call them Garage Forums here I have no idea. Hope that helps. Welcome to the Bolt! | | |
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