7 JUNE 2025 TAILLAMP/STOPLIGHT MOUNTED TO LEFT REAR DOOR AND HEADLAMP PASSENGER SIDE INSTALLED
I bought from LMC Trucks ($175 with shipping) complete headlamp buckets, fender screws, j-nuts, and headlamp bucket to fender gaskets. I used j.b.weld and a piece of sheet metal to repair the fender where a j-nut is used to fasten the bucket to the fender. Google's AI told me the red wire is for high beam, the yellow wire is for low beam, and the black wire is for ground. I wired it as such. See pics.
14 JUNE 2025 BATTERY, CABLES, AND DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT INSTALL
I bought a Walmart battery and a negative ground cable ($135) and installed with the positive cable (disconnected). I still have the cabin light, heater, the rear driver turn signal, and the wire to the gas tank to wire up. See pics.
ALWAYS un-hook the ground cable to the battery first and reconnect it last.
If you touch metal with the wrench while touching the ground post nothing bad happens.
If you touch metal with the wrench while touching the hot post nothing bad happens IF the ground cable is already removed.
If you touch metal with the wrench while touching the hot post and the ground cable is not removed bad things can happen.
'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.
21 JUNE 2025 LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHT FIXTURE INSTALL AND FRONT HOOD REPAIR UNDERNEATH WHERE FRONT EMBLEM ATTACHES
I was able to attach the left rear turn signal fixture and wire it up. Also, used some j.b.weld to make repairs to the front hood holes that are used to attach the front Chevrolet Emblem. See pics. And thanks Bill for advisement on battery cable process when hooking batteries up.
28 JUNE 2025 INTERIOR DOME LIGHT INSTALL AND INTERIOR WINDSHIELD TRIM ASSESSMENT
I worked on running a wire from the headlight switch to where the dome light gets installed. Then cleaned up the crusty dome light from the gasket. Applied a new gasket from Jim Carters and using the brightest bulb (1156) in the dome light in order to have sufficient light. Also assessed the windshield interior trim which will need some paint. See pics.
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery 1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter
29 JUNE 2025 GASOLINE IN TANK FUEL READING SENSOR AND GROUND WIRES INSTALLED
A new gasoline tank and fuel reading sensor and float were bought years ago. The tank has never had fuel in it. I ran a ground wire to a rail that supports the new plywood floor. And I ran a wire to #26 on my new wiring harness that reads the sensor and goes to the fuel gage. See pics.
And thanks Victor for the compliments. I remember we chatted at the spring ODSS wrench fest a few years back.
6 JULY 2025 RESTORED DELCO-REMY #650 HIGH NOTE CLAMSHELL HORN
Bought from ebay ($30 with shipping) a horn stating it functions (it did). Took the circular shell off and filed the points. Then the attachment hardware piece was broken off and had another one to replace it after wiz wheeling 6 rivets combined. Cleaned it up and painted it. Ready for install. See pics.
11 JULY 2025 CLEANED AND PAINTED METAL HEADLINER CROSSMEMBERS
I cleaned up and painted the headliner crossmembers using the Suburban light Pecan brown enamel (PT140) I had bought from Jim Carter's years ago (see pics). I bought ($184 with shipping) from Classic Parts the brown suburban headliner that I'll unbox and lay out the pieces flat before I proceed to install.
You’re inspiring me to get back to my 41! Are your running boards going to be black or body color?
Yes, we had a discussion Winchester. 😊
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery 1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter
19 JULY 2025 FIRST BROWN CARDBOARD HEADLINER INSTALL
I started fitting the first brown cardboard headliner piece and will be doing it slowly and carefully so not to mess up . So far so good! See pics!
Victor I'll probably paint the running boards black as they were back in the day. Hope I'm motivating the community to work on your projects if only for a few hours a week. I am limited to how expensive everything has gotten now.
9 AUGUST 2025. MORE BROWN CARDBOARD HEADLINER INSTALL
I continued the headliner install, which seems to be one of the hardest tasks to do cause they essentially give the material with no patterns or clues. And I thank Mark for commenting to begin in the back and work forward. See pics.
16 AUGUST 2025 ANOTHER BROWN CARDBOARD HEADLINER INSTALL
Moving forward with another panel on the headliner. This process involves taking a cardboard panel and cutting it multiple ways and places to see if it works. Many trial and errors to get it where it needs to be. See pics.
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery 1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter
24 AUGUST 2025 MORE BROWN CARDBOARD HEADLINER INSTALL
I am on #4 of the 5 sections of the Suburban headliner install. #4 came with the cab light cut out but it was wrong and I have to make it work because I am out of the stock panels (it came with 3). I may hold off on the 5th panel or section that fronts up against the windshield until I get that in. Thanks Mark and Victor for the comments. See pics.
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery 1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter
31 AUGUST 2025 HEADLINER SECTION #4 FITTED AND CABIN LIGHT INSTALLED
The cutout and holes were wrong for the cabin light on section #4. They would be slightly better if the section was mounted rough side showing and brown side hidden. Also it had cutout notches that would have been exposed when tucked into the metal seam so I lost 1/2 inch of cardboard on that side. Section #5 will be ready to go after I put the 2 piece windshield in. I ordered the windshield from LMC and the rubber gasket from Steele Rubber. Cost was $304 with shipping. See pics. Victor the cardboard headliner isn't insulated and I didn't consider any because wanting to save $ with stuff I do need to keep this project moving forward. Thanks for compliments Utahyork.
4 OCTOBER 2025 TWO (2) PIECE CLEAR WINDSHIELD INSTALL WITHOUT STAINLESS TRIM AT THIS TIME
I was able to get the windshield in using soapy water, rope, and suction cup holders by myself. It was a chore for sure and I did it without putting the stainless steel trim on the outside cause it was by far easier. I am happy with the results. See pics.
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
9 OCTOBER 2025 FINAL 5th SECTION OF BROWN CARDBOARD HEADLINER AND WINDSHIELD INTERIOR TRIM INSTALLS
I was able to do installs of the final headliner piece and the 2 pieces of windshield interior trim. I 've ordered the 2 smaller pieces that go over the larger trim piece ends at the center from Classic Chevy Parts. Phak1 I would like the SS surround trim on but at the moment the SS center will have to do cause my trim (didn't come with the project) isn't working. WICruiser thanks for the compliment! See pics.
The only reason I ask is I’ll be doing the same installation and posts from ‘Bolters that have done this installation, recommended to install the SS trip in the rubber along with the glass, then install it in the body.
On another note, your headliner looks amazing! Great job!
Last edited by Phak1; 11/17/20252:27 PM. Reason: Added quote to clarify question
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
5 NOVEMBER 2025 TORQUE TUBE BALL HOUSING TO TRANSMISSION INSTALL
Today received gaskets (ebay $35) and installed the drive train to the transmission. It is a torque tube type that holds oil to lubricate the enclosed u joint. See pics.
Did you check the ball fit to determine how many gaskets you need at the transmission? That needs to be done with the u-joint ball housing not installed on the torque tube.
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.
I went with the # of gaskets recommended (4) and will make adjustments if necessary on the torque tube to the transmission.
Since you already have the u-joint and ball housing installed, you'll need to take everything apart again, including the cork seal, to make the proper adjustments. Here's the procedure out of the service manual.
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.
21 NOVEMBER 2025 HEATER WIRING COMPLETE AND DASH COVER WITH MOLDING INSTALLED
Today I installed a 3 way (high-medium-low) heater blower motor switch bought ($25) from Classic Parts(Kansas City). Also, I installed the dash cover with chrome molding that I bought ($63) on ebay out of KY. See pics.
What is the slotted carriage bolt to the right of the radio delete?
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
What is the slotted carriage bolt to the right of the radio delete?
That looks like a replacement to the original retaining bolt. They have a single lug on the underside that matches the hole in the delete plate. It would have to be slotted to be able to tighten the nut underneath.
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.
18 DECEMBER 2025 WIPER LINKAGE AND VACUUM MOTOR INSTALL
I bought from Classic Parts (Kansas City, MO) ($17) wiper cowl bezels, nuts, and gaskets. I cleaned up the wiper transmission linkage and vacuum motor using engine degreaser and Dremel wire brush. See pics.
Yes Otto and Kevin I used a slotted bolt to secure one side of the radio delete plate.
30 DECEMBER 2025 WIPER ARMS & WIPERS INSTALL & NEW DOOR HINGES INSTALL
Bought ($80) from Classic Industries (Huntington Beach, CA) a set of wiper arms and wipers and installed them.
Bought ($119)(same vendor) drivers side door hinges and installed them. Earlier this year Bought ($40) the passenger side hinges (Ecklers, FL) and installed them.
Have you installed the doors yet. Allot of members have issues with the repop hinges so it will be interesting if they have improved any.
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
21 JUNE 2026 REPLACED DISINTEGRATED PASSENGER JUMPSEAT BOTTOM SPRINGS AND REFURBISHED THOSE FOUND ON EBAY
1st pic are springs found on ebay for $339 (ouch!) to replace mainly the bottom (gray) that I tried to fix & I'm not a metal fabricator. Then I removed the rust on the newly obtained & painted flat black.
The project is in that phase that moving forward requires lots of $ that I have to save for months & then move ahead for a proper original restoration. But I am getting there!
Seat springs are expensive & I now have all of them and the seat frames to move it along. I am saving for the upholstery that I'll get from Carters soon.
Glad to hear and see that you're continuing to make great progress Nick! I think most of us are in the same boat when working within a budget. Your time and effort will definitely pay off in the long run.
~ 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)
