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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 | Can you believe it? Most of you know the history behind this truck. The idea was conceived here on Stovebolt. Check out the doors for those who haven't seen it yet. I just came back from the bodyshop this morning. The truck was painted over the weekend. The pictures are pre colorsand and buff. They just need to paint the box and their done. 2 years in 3 bodyshops!!!!! Seemed like yesterday (3-25-06)We were taking about STRETCHING this truck. Check it out. If you can tell I need to lower the front end a bit. Let me know what you think. WOOOO HOOOOOOOOO Tom Pictures http://rides.webshots.com/album/549600140EXoKSz
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48 Chevy 3100 Shortbox 5 window
"The Big Dog"
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 | Lookin good! How much did you add to the door? Is this on a long wheel base frame?
You have a very early 1948 (late 47) Did you know that the gauge housing is a little different than the later trucks? The bolt mounting is a different configuration and the after-market set may not bolt in exactly. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 | We added 8" to the door and used a standar long box frame with longbox running boards. If you search under all my posts you will see the discusion we had on Stovebolt about the length. It's kinda cool from then to now.
I believe my gauges will need rings to make the gauges fit? Does anybody have some input for me?
Tom
48 Chevy 3100 Shortbox 5 window
"The Big Dog"
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 | Looking good, Tom!! This has been a long time coming. Glad it's finally coming together! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Nice job  That is one cool ride. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 | Hey Thanks. I will have more pictures this week. It's been a long road, but it's finally almost done!!!!
I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Tom
48 Chevy 3100 Shortbox 5 window
"The Big Dog"
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | WOW great work Tommy!....looks sweet! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 |
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 | Thanks The color is 2007 Honda Fuji blue pearl. Looks really cool in the sun!
Tom
48 Chevy 3100 Shortbox 5 window
"The Big Dog"
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 131 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 131 |
1952 Chevy 3804My 1952 in the Gallery The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Tom,
Great colors. Where did you get your chrome done? Or did you just buy new chrome?
Thanks!
Jon
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 | UncleRod
I had I my stainless restored. what chrome were you talking about?
Tom
48 Chevy 3100 Shortbox 5 window
"The Big Dog"
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | Thats amazing progress!
I seem to recall when you started this, and WOW! You really do a double take looking at it. The colors great. I want to do my COE a touch lighter with black fenders and steps.
Nice work! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 | Wow, I am jealous of all thet leg room.
What a great job you did!
rb53
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 | Cost me $3000 to get legroom like that.
Well worth it
Tom
Can't wait to get it done.
48 Chevy 3100 Shortbox 5 window
"The Big Dog"
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 310 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 310 | Tomy2tone, That was definitely worth the wait, looks great and hasn't lost it good looks. Job well done and that without spare time  Business still going well? I'll be back here shortly to see how you're doing, can't wait till it's finished. Thanks | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Lookin good,Tomy2tone. Now comes the nerve wracking part! Trying to put it all back together without damaging that beautiful blue paint job!  Nice job, Jock. 
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | That is a really great body makeover.Sure shows a lot skill from that body shop.Imagine how many times measurements were checked before cutting and adjusted when aligning it all together. Very impressive.
Drew
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 | Hey Truck
Thanks Can't wait til we get it done. The nice thing is the bodyman is going to assemble the truck with my direction.
As far as the Papa Murpy's we just bought 2 more stores. That make 3 stores now. Love the biz. Just returned from Chicago this week for a Papa Murhy's Convention. Way cool!
Take care hope to have more pictures soon.
Tom
48 Chevy 3100 Shortbox 5 window
"The Big Dog"
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 310 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 310 | Perfect, thanks for the update. I'm waiting for the pictures now  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 180 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 180 | looking good, what is the square tubing on the rear of the frame for? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 | Thats where the gas tank straps to.
Tom
48 Chevy 3100 Shortbox 5 window
"The Big Dog"
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 | Hey check out the NEW pictures. My truck should be in MY GARAGE by next week!!!!!
If looks really nice. Check out the close up of the the paint. Real depth!!!!
Tom
48 Chevy 3100 Shortbox 5 window
"The Big Dog"
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | You could dive in to that paint!
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 | Although I am no fan of extended cabs,it looks like you are doing one heckofa nice job on it.A guy up here in my neck of the woods extended one about 12 inches,but he did it behind the doors.And his truck is done up first class all the way. It has beat my 55 out at a couple of shows.Your truck is gonna have a lot of guys scratching their heads at the shows and cruisins trying to figure it out.Anyway thats nice work. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 | Thanks
i am very excited to get it done and to the shows!!!\
Tom
48 Chevy 3100 Shortbox 5 window
"The Big Dog"
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 205 | IT'S DONE I PICK IT UP ON THURSDAY OR FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!A
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
3 years in the making.
Tom
48 Chevy 3100 Shortbox 5 window
"The Big Dog"
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 | congrats.
I love the color.
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