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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | I'll give it a try Dad.
Robert, I thought you put the carb back on. Came across a sweet deal on a polished tpi setup that I couldn't refuse!
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 |
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Troubleshot a wiring problem(self inflicted) got my brake lights working. Adjusted the parking brake function on my rear calipers too. Hey..even the foot pedal holds now! 
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: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 | Well once again I'm a few days late with this. I got my truck back from the body shop on the 18th and spent the 19th, 20th and 21st putting it back together. We were able to make it to the Frog follies in Evansville, IN this past weekend. I had it weighed (3200 lbs) and passed the safety inspection. It was such a joy to drive and with a few tweaks here and there we plan on going to Shades of the Past in Pigeon Forge, TN on Sept. 9th. I know it's just in primer but I plan on tearing it down this fall/winter for final paint. Check out the build link for new pics. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | That's looking real sharp Gman! 
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: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 | Today, the Farmer next door lit a huge fire , smoked half the district out . So I went out. Went to a friends place a few miles away, he wasn't home , so while I waited for him to get home, I gave the truck a birthday and adjusted the valves, a job I've not done for a few years. Truck is noticeably quieter now  I'm really pleased I thought to do that job. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 15 | Got the cab and everything stripped off the frame for cutting. Be posting up questions on the best way...... tks
We lust for what we want, and weep for what we need.
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My Fleet: 19411953195919651966 1953 Willy's Pickup John Vegetarian- old Indian word for bad hunter
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 138 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 138 | Bigtonka, did you ever look into renting a sandblaster and doing it yourself? I am just wondering how the prices compare as I have not seen a business like that in my area. Looks great though!
Alex
57' 3100 (The Bondo Bandit)
Bad rust and worse wiring, but so much fun.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 | Bigtonka, did you ever look into renting a sandblaster and doing it yourself? I am just wondering how the prices compare as I have not seen a business like that in my area. Looks great though! Yes, I had all the equipment reserved and two days before I decided to go pro. I really wanted to do it myself as well. You need a diesel generator to supply the air. That was $80 per day, then a 100lbs pot was $80. So taxes, you're at $200 in rental equipment. The sandblaster you rent is nowhere NEAR as powerful as the one they use. So double the time they took, if not tripple. I think I threw the towel in on doing it myself when the air compressor I was renting needed a clevis hitch to tow it back to my place. Based on what I've read on this site, and the mess I've experienced doing small sandblasting, I decided to get a pro to do it. It was messy, and they had the setup to get it done fast. So I add my name to the list of guys who say let the pros do it. As for the portability of the guys, look under professional washers. Lots of companies have their buildings cleaned with sandblasting, graffiti removed etc. The whole setup is in the back of a 25' truck. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | WOW! That's a kewl business idea... wish we had that kind of service here too.
Great pics and video!
Thanks for sharing!
Jerry | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 | WOW! That's a kewl business idea... wish we had that kind of service here too.
Great pics and video!
Thanks for sharing!
Jerry Thanks Jerry, I guess I was under the impression that this is available everywhere. Maybe you can be the first in Texas! They have a giant hopper in the truck with a HUGE diesel engine in the front half. A pallet of sand that one guy keeps feeding into the hopper and adjusting the pressure as the guy blasting gives hand signals. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 | Thanks Jock, The AD looks like it's coming along nicely. It looks Great! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 | Today was rough - felt like I've hit the "truck restoration wall"... It was a full day of applying epoxy primer to the cab, doors, fenders, bed parts and everything else. Got it all done, but not without first blowing the start capacitor on my compressor because I had the generator setup wrong, then forgetting the dam paint at home after getting all set up. But it's all shot now and protected from rust. https://picasaweb.google.com/113636046886857960240/Cab#5647198343668027858 More photos there - just scroll... | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 60 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 60 | Last year back home in Greece I was given an estimate of 700 Euro plus 21% tax( about 980 Dollars + tax)for frame and cub and I even had to bring it to them... :mad:
Jianis | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 698 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 698 | Last night, after almost 15 years of sitting, I started the engine in my '53!
It was a very good day!
Wish I could say it fired right up. First I cranked and cranked and nothing. Then decided it wasn't getting gas from the new tank, lines and pump - but when I removed the line at the carb (also new) there was plenty of gas. Next checked for voltage at the distributor and had it there. Took apart the new 15 year old distributor thinking maybe it was corroded after all these years and it looked brand new. Then it hit me to check for voltage at the distributor while cranking and sure enough as soon as it started to crank - no voltage. The ignition switch was wired wrong. Fixed that and bingo fired right up!
My Fleet: 19411953195919651966 1953 Willy's Pickup John Vegetarian- old Indian word for bad hunter
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Last year back home in Greece I was given an estimate of 700 Euro plus 21% tax( about 980 Dollars + tax)for frame and cub and I even had to bring it to them... :mad:
Jianis Greece must be looking for $$$ wherever they can find it. Better stay in Holland. LOL
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 60 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 60 | Hooland is also expensive 2 years ago when I was rebuilding my 48 Fleetmaster (passenger car) they asked me 400 euro plus 19% tax for the frame.  Jianis  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 224 | Just finished replacing the other broken window, the driver's door window! Hopefully I can fix the taillights. Recently rewired them but not lighting up. After that it's off to the body shop to replace those rotted floors and then the DMV for plates!
Dave Baird 1951 Chevy 3803Foot starters are for Stovebolters and people who need a kick in the ...
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | Man... The frame really looks awesome ! What a great job Mark, But them legs??? 
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 | LOL! Thanks! My kids thought I was wearing tights! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Painted the frame, dump box frame, inner fenders etc today... As of this point reassembly begins!
I may of rust proofed my legs... a little... a reminder of why I shouldn't spray paint in the wind..... Looks great Mark, your last comment reminds me of another thing you shouldn't do against the wind...... At least if you did,your legs wont rust!  
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 2010 Posts: 575 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 | Looks great Mark, your last comment reminds me of another thing you shouldn't do against the wind...... At least if you did,your legs wont rust! Very true! Thanks, by the end of the day I hope to have a rolling chassis again. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Had to take out the steering column to get the steering box looked at. Had to loosen the inner fender, take out the fender to cowl brace and the driver's seat. The rest was easy. (easier than I had envisioned) | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 451 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 451 | Wheel Studs exchanged for bigger and better, no thanks to FLAPS.
I am so tired of dealing with part store “professionals” who cannot find a pine scented air freshener without first knowing what size motor the vehicle has that it is going in and weather it has power steering and air conditioning.
Cavebull
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 835 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 835 | Left the headlights on and somehow managed to fry my 5 year old Optima battery due to total deep discharge. So I ran around and purchased and put in a new battery today. grrr. 6V batteries are gettin' hard to find around here.
Kurt | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | I took advantage of some 90 degree temps and hit a good lick on the cab today.
Cut out the old carpet, removed the incorrect seat, removed the gas tank and vacuumed the floor. Found a few goodies and a buck or so in change... nothing old though... bummer.
All this revealed good, solid floor metal... no rust throughs anywhere YAY! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 60 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 60 | I also use an Optima. When I got it I made some research as they are very expensive here in the Netherlands and I remember it was mentioned that if it gets totally discharged the only way to bring it back to life is charging it with high Amperage (about 100A) for 20 minutes
Jianis | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | I put an Optima in but didn't really need it for 2 years. When we tried to start it the thing was dead. I took it back to Interstate where I bought it and because it was over 30 months old and was an Optima I got no replacement. Leaving it sit for too long must be hard on them.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 60 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 60 | I am surprised from my car battery back home.I go back 2 or 3 times every year.In the winder I am away for 8 months.My battery is 6 years old. I am mostly in a harry so I often have no time to charge it.So far It always starts. Jianis | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | I decided to change the battery box from this to this.
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Got the running board to cab seals done,passenger side running board,splash apron and rear fender fully fitted with all stainless hardware..
Finally managed to get the neutral safety switch working on the steering column, I had the wiring info all along,in my TH350 rebuild book....!
Sussed my brake light problem too, a dead wire...now fixed, those LEDs are really bright!
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: Aug 2010 Posts: 255 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 255 | Pulled the gas tank (Tiny was right - full of rust). Gonna' get everything cleaned up Monday, then order parts I need. Try to ship tank to KY sometime this week. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | today was GREAT! i cut out my original firewall and fitted my "Direct sheetmetal" 4" recessed firewall in its place. currently it is held in place with clecos but I will weld it up this week!
pix are in my album
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*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: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Got the drivers side running board ,splash apron and rear fender buttoned up. For the last time for a while...(I hope!)
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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.
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