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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | Since its too cold outside to do anything I figure I would bouce some questions off the forum.
From what I can tell I have a few panels tha need replacing on my 53 3100 1/2 ton.
I need the forward floor,
I am going to swap out the firewall (LOTS of holes in it).
I need outer rear cab corners
Inner left hand rear cab corner
LH rear cab lower piller
both inner cowl panels (kick plate area)
LH outer cowl
Also I need the LH "C" channel that goes in between the inner and outer cowl for the LH Side
So my question is more geared towards the front of the cab...Where do I start? That forward left corner is basically needing to be completely rebuilt. floor, firewall inner/outer cowls,c channel and they all connect to eachother. one of the more experienced guys want to give me a order of opperation list? Maybe someone who has done exactly what I have to do with this corner...I am slightly overwhelmed thinking about it. I can link pix if necessary.
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | jockbolter50 did some really nice work on his truck. maybe he will chime with some suggestions and pictures. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 |
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 | Woody, AKA Czechman has a nice photo journal with captions also. Have fun and good luck
Dan | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | i will check it out. Anyone currently doing this repair?
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | I am thinking Firewall, forward floor, then cut out all the damage on the LH side sort of like Czechman did. then put on the outter cowl and work in? any opinions?
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 | If the cab needs that much work, any chance you could find a better cab and save yourself some time and money? I would start on the inside and work out. If you cut any pillars or floors make sure to brace the door openings. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | its really not so bad i dont think..I could use the firewall but since it has alot of holes in it and i want a 350 in it I figured I would get the modded firewall..thats still up in the air.
from my loose tally
L/R outer rear cab corners- 60.00
LH outer cowl-35.00
FWD floor- 120.00
LH Rear cab lower pillar patch- 32.00
L/R inner cowl panels- 70.00
c-channel thing- 50.00
that adds up to 367.00 I dont think thats bad at all. I mean in the grand scheme of auto restoration thats "chump change"..i think its ok
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | Do one side at a time, cowls first. If you are not cutting through the sill or the hinge pillar you won't have to brace anything. Your biggest issue is being sure the contour of your cowl matches the contour of the door so test fit before welding.
Expect to tear your hair out getting the inner-to-outer cowl and inner cowl to fit. I've yet to see two people attack this problem the same. It's a mess so be prepared.
Once you get your cowls welded up deal with the floor making sure you don't mess up the dimension between the sills. Then do the firewall.
Rear cab corners last. After all that other stuff, it's a pice of cake. Be sure the contour of the cab corner matches the door.
Hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 | All good points there are pictures in this folder showing how I did it if you need further reference. http://community.webshots.com/album/561277190sVoLsh
Last edited by Brad Allen; 01/13/2011 10:41 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 78 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 78 | I can email you my pics I just got done with both front cab cowls and floor board.Just need your email address. lou
1951 chevy 3100 short bed frame off resto.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 |
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | brad your pix make it look soo easy!
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
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