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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
Lots of work on Brad's part ... pure enjoyment (and references) for you!
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| | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 27 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 27 | I have a 1953 3100 that I finally revived the engine thanks to alot of help from this site.
Anyway my plan was to revive the engine and then strip truck to the frame and sand blast and re-paint the truck completely. Having never worked on a car until I bought this truck I am actually looking for a little bit of guidance if anybody knows of a reputable body shop in the greater Philadelphia area and/or if you have any tips for ensuring a fair deal at a body shop. I really just want everything prepped and painted. I will strip the truck down and re-assemble, but I feel a paint shop can do a much better job than what I can do plus they can address the couple of minor rust issues I have. I don't mind paying the right price for a quality job and think quality work deserves quality pay, but I have read alot about people getting taken to the cleaners with body shops and don't want a premium price with a sub par job.
Any advice you can provide would be appreciated.
Also I might be violating some rule by asking for references, sorry if I'm not supposed to do that.
William | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | William,
Welcome to the site!
I’m located in lower Bucks. Just stumbled across you and wanted to reach out.
You have found the best site that there is for old Chevy Trucks! Great folks that as you already witnessed, are more than willing to share their knowledge and even lend a hand!
Where about’s are you located?
Jim | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 27 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 27 | Hey Jim,
I am in Abington so not far away. This truly is a great site with some very generous people.
I see you have a green '53 1 ton. Plan is to paint my '53 -3100 the original green as well.
William | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | I’m just Down Davisville Rd by Bristol Rd. Guessing I need to take a short drive sometime! Soon!
Just reach out if you need anything!
Good to talk to ya!
Jim
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