I’m brand new to participating on the forums. We are from Saskatchewan Canada.
The truck I am rebuilding to a driving truck not a show truck was bought brand new by my wife’s great uncle in 1950. In 1973 her Dad purchased it and drove it until 1976. From that point on, it slowly sank into the earth when I hauled it home in 2013.
The truck remained put until Dec 2021 when I decided to tackle it. A lot bigger project than I counted on and since it is not a show truck don’t critique me to harshly. Not everything is or is going to be perfect.
We are mounting it on a 2000 Jimmy 4x4 which I don’t recommend doing a 4x4. We extended the frame to match the 1950 and since the floor boards were rusted out of the 1950, we married the Jimmy floor boards into the '50 cab. All impressions for transmission, shift consul, pedals and seats were already there so no fabricating for any of that stuff.
I kept the 4.3 liter engine and automatic transmission. I have hours and hours of work I could talk about this build but I’m sure everyone on here has been through it.
I’m open to suggestions and questions.
The pictures I will attach are random points in the build which isn’t done yet.
Last edited by Peggy M; 01/20/202412:58 AM. Reason: fiixed date
Good write-up. I'm thinking folks will enjoy your journey. Guessing you'll be in The Shops Area alot.
Last edited by Peggy M; 09/11/20238:13 PM.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
That is very cool that you are bringing back a piece of your family's history!
From your posted pictures (very much appreciated BTW), you seem to have a great deal of work already accomplished.
The workmanship looks fantastic, and must say your approach to merging the later chassis is very interesting.
Your project will fit perfectly in The HiPo SHop when it comes to further discussions or questions.
Your experiences and inside info on what it takes to achieve your goal would be a great thing to share with the community.
Looking forward to your future posts (and more pics of course)!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
That's a lot of pictures. Hope you'll have explanations to go along with them. When people are searching the site (and even searching in the internet), some of those *words* you use to go along with the photos, will help folk find your project (and others).
"Captions" with the pictures are a plus, plus, plus for us lookers. Looking forward to seeing what you've got.
Last edited by Peggy M; 09/11/20238:14 PM.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
That is a pretty nice project . You certainly have a lot more talent than I have! we look forward to following you on the rest of your journey. That paint job is really something.
Installed the sun visors and keyless lock system. Got the brackets from Trique, well worth the money. I know someone will notice the arms are wrong on the latch. I did that on purpose so they laid in that track. Put the left on the right and the right on the left. Handle is pointed up no big deal.
Work clearly progressing well. Keep up the progress reports!
Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Your build is coming along nicely and your paint is killer. I also really like the color. What paint did you use and what color is it?
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 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 Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
Thanks Dan didn’t think anybody was following the progress.
I'm sure it seemed that way. Your first post here was Dec 22. Your update in July of 23 -- not sure what your "view number" was before the update here. But as of today, you have over 1,350 views. I think you'll find your views will continue to go up. Lots of people read; few post. Never really know why that is but we have seen many who even say, "I've been reading for years now and thought I'd post ...." or something like that. We're glad they posted; we're glad they are reading.
Keep those updates coming. We are enjoying them very much.
On a personal note, I really like your clean garage.
Last edited by Peggy M; 09/11/20238:18 PM.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
Bed wood looks outstanding, as does the entire truck!
Any idea on when your first "test drive" may be happening???
Would be great to see that here as well as a posting in the Stovebolt Driving Report. (Just a little hint - haha!)
Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Truck is basically completed a few items to complete. Bed boards all fastened down they were a real PITA to reach all bolts. We did the running boards this weekend proved to be a real challenge left no room for error.
Did you raise up that floor in the bed? The sides look awfully short. If you mentioned this before I must have missed it. The truck looks great! Beautiful job!
Looks like you still have lots of good weather to get out and enjoy some driving.
Thanks for showing and sharing your journey!
Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
He didn't raise the bed floor, he lowered the rest of the truck.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
It does look really nice. Reminds me (again), it's time to start Stovebolt calendars.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
Just looking at the pictures of your shop has me thinking that I should ban you.....
I'm very jelly ...
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
Yup, the word "Gorgeous" pops up as first thought in my mind. For the truck and the shop!
Thanks for sharing!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
That's a neat addition. Now you just need to add a self retracting cable thing-a-ma-bob to make it a self closer.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Never really know why that is but we have seen many who even say, "I've been reading for years now and thought I'd post ...." or something like that. We're glad they posted; we're glad they are reading.
