Hi guys, I'm a newbie member and Dan mentioned I should check out the "Tons o Fun" section. I'll start with a few pics of the beast and start the conversation on my latest project that I just finished, "hood vents". Feel free to give me a hard time on them….or not😎😜
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That's a fine looking truck you got there and the hood vents, look good.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604 In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell." "They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Looks super sharp! Edit: Oops, didn't see all the pics at first, yes it really does look to have modern brakes as promised by the whoa pedal. Also with that shifter I'm guessing modern automatic transmission? Inquiring minds want to know..
“Bodacious Betty” is back from the body shop after an altercation with a Tesla(🤬). Decided to change up her look a little, added a new seat, rear gas tank, mirrors and a pair of self loading bike ramps.
A very cool paint scheme and some very nice additions to the truck. Looks comfy and read for use!
~ 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)
Very nice looking '65. Do you ride the bikes? I was thinking, when I saw your earlier photo of the bikes in back, that I'd hate to be the person who had to load & unload those bikes. The new ramps look much better.
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1966 C-10 Short Stepside HiPo Step-by-step ~ and on-going resto build in the Project Journals
Truck looks great! I’d love to see how those new bike ramps work.
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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
Hi guys, I’ve been off the site for a while so let me bring you up to speed on Betty. Decided to go in a different direction on the interior. Installed Autometer gauges and rewired the old girl. I had my original seat rebuilt and added door panels, Sun visors and headliner. I still have to remake the shifter console. Redid the rear brakes and bearings and gave her a much needed tune up. I’ve also included a pic showing how the ramps work. She has a 350 hooked up to a 700r4 with 4:10 gears. Cruising @70mph on around 2200 rpm
Fastgramps - I think you might have meant Cruising @70mph on around 2200 rpm (not 22K = 22,000 ), ya???
~ 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)
Yeah, if your engine ran at 22k RPM (even momentarily) you'd would likely be leaving a trail of parts on the road.
But the speed of the ride at that RPM would definitely be exciting.
Great looking truck, BTW.
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.
Very nice looking '65. Do you ride the bikes? I was thinking, when I saw your earlier photo of the bikes in back, that I'd hate to be the person who had to load & unload those bikes. The new ramps look much better.
Yes, I still ride and yes, the new ramps make life soooo much easier.
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