Today got the cab set on with the help of 3 friends. Since I had the cab on a pallet, I couldn't just drive the engine hoist underneath, so 4 of us lifted the cab while my wife pushed the hoist thru the door openings.
It's starting to look like a truck now.
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.
Yeah, Mike offsets Eric (left side pic#1) and myself (pic 5) in the hair department.
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.
Indeed a great milestone. You will be amazed at how much space is freed up when all those parts get attached to the truck. I know in my case there is a lot of garage space consumed with parts in process.
Nice work for sure she looks good - and agreed that’s one of the most exciting “parts” of re-assembly - getting your shop space back Well, until the next project starts anyway.
I like that color.
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Yeah, with some room to move around in the garage, I may find my battery compartment cover that's been MIA for years. LOL!
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.
That’s got to be satisfying seeing your efforts finally paying off. Nine years if I recall correctly. Congratulations, great job!
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
Congrats! Those are the days that make you forget the miserable ones. If you haven't done much running of the new rebuilt engine do so before installing the front sheet metal. It'll make any minor issues alot easier to work on.
Matthew 6:33
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Looking good. I'm with scooter on doing as much as you can with the front clip off. Makes for easy navigation!
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I spent the day connecting little bits to the engine, like the temp sender, oil gauge tube, clutch and brake pedal linkages, etc. etc. etc. Would have been a PITA with the front clip on. Still need to get the steering column installed. Definitely doing that before the fenders go on.
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.
Have you also checked into The Project Journals? They are all in truck-year order. Can make it easy to find stuff. (Also "Control F" on any page helps a lot!! )
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Well, until the next project starts anyway.
If you haven't done much running of the new rebuilt engine do so before installing the front sheet metal. It'll make any minor issues alot easier to work on.