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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 32 | @ the green farmer, we are restoring to original condition. We are going to add radial tires and one piece rim. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Glad you got things marked out Jim,the next step is the biggy.....don't slip!!! lol...
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: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Glad you got things marked out Jim,the next step is the biggy.....don't slip!!! lol... Yeah, you're full of laughs ole buddy. I will be buying new bits for this operation.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 291 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 291 | Removed the drivers door and put in new bushings and pins into the hinges. I cant beleive they used plastic as a bushing. The new Bushings are way better. http://talk.classicparts.com/picture.php?albumid=180&pictureid=1764HOT ROD JOHN, Sure wish I could find a nice set of fenders like that for my pickup. Looking good. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 | I installed Driver side window and two new door handles!!! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | My latest coup. My son wanted to fabricate a shelf to cover the area where the gas tank was. We cut it out of stainless and will use the area for storage. Making a Template Template Ready to Cut Cutting the Shelf Finished
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | Been working on removing the dents from the rear fenders for the last week. Next time I'll just buy new ones!
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,890 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,890 |
had a flat left rear tire... off and on, plugged and done.
fun.
-W
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 111 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 111 | Got the 216 and straight axle removed, frame prepped for Fatmans IFS and 283 engine | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 116 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 116 | Removed seat and gas tank,twisted off 3 bolts, found some 50 year old dirt under gas tank. Blaster probalbly saved a couple of other bolts. Tomorrow remove twisted off bolts and clean out cab, you gotta love working on these old gems.
1955 Second Series GMC"Done - A 50 Year Journey"Follow in the DITY-- No one said it was going to be easy
| | | | | 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 | Bolt broke on a stablisher bar on the bottom control arm on the 37 pickup. What a pain to drill out....had to tap it deeper and will get a longer bolt. Got that done and called it a night. Need to get a bushing and longer bolt,grade 8 or course, and I'll be "on the road again". | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | I ran my accessory wire for my under the seat plugs.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 42 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 42 | Found a flat left rear tire. Need to see if stem or bad bead - slow leak. Been shopping for wood for my bed and today I bought CYPRESS boards. Oak is to spendy for me right now and the yellow pine I am concerned about warping. Have local sawmill that sells log homes http://www.thriftloghomes.com/Went out and talked with owner today. Got all the 2 yr. air dryed lumber I needed then asked to have it planed to 3/4" thick. $75 out the door for those that want to DIY. Your mileage may vary but for me I have more time than $$ so this will work out good. Will stain with darker log home stain to bring out grain, highlight the honey hues and protect it from moisture. Here are pics of the lumber: http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/ShepFL/Vintage%2049/
Be the person you would want as a friend because at the end of the game the King and Pawn go in the same box.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Good looking wood! What will you do for bed strips?
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 81 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 81 | Dropped the doors today on the 65. Now onto removing the interior. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Marked and drilled the hole for my turn indicator. Decided to install only one turn light on the dash. With that and the high beam indicator on the dash I have finished all work under the dash. Getting close to the finish line.
The turtle...
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | AS usual i just drove it. i filled the gas tank and checked the mileage. in mixed in town and out of town driving, i drove 40 miles on the two lane highway round trip and i got 17.5 for the week. the irony is that i got the same mileage on the truck as my 2003 PT cruiser turbo driving the same mixed mileage.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 42 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 42 | Good looking wood! What will you do for bed strips? Undecided at this point. Most of the trucks I see at the cruise ins are Stainless. Thinking of going with steel painted same as truck. Not sure of color scheme tho as it is early in the game. What do you like to see? I plan on keeping this rig stock with basic safety upgrades.
Be the person you would want as a friend because at the end of the game the King and Pawn go in the same box.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 174 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 174 | pulled a 50' x 30' tarp over the truck, getting ready for the snow! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 187 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 187 | fixed a surprise gas line leak
Rick
58 3600 4 on the floor
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | I replaced the gas tank sending unit. The gauge now works fine. Looking at the design on the orginal, I'm suprised it lasted as long as it did. Also replaced the gas cap (old one was leaking after a fill. No major projects until spring. Just driving it when I can. Have a safe holiday. work in progress. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | David,
That looks like a great truck. Keep us updated on how it goes. Plenty of pics of your work.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 | I reinstalled the fenders and steps on my '65 short bed. I used Peel & Seal ofor fender welting, worked great and was one of the easier projects I have done thus far on my truck. Here is a how to link, see post #105: http://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?p=78694#post78694
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | I have two power outlets down on the front of the seat. I had wired them under the seat and today put the seat in and tried to run the lead to the fuse box. A bang and a flash told me something was not well under here. It seems I have a pesky ground somewhere. My son will be coming over soon to help me pull the seat out so I can check it out.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 126 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 126 | Installed fog lights with a remote sensor so they can be independently opperated without adding another switch in the cab. And an oil change after the holliday stop and go driving. Got the remote controller from pep boys for about 30 smackers and was supper simple to install. Has a built in relay, and has a good range On the remote (About 80 feet id say). If any of you want more info on it let me know!
66' Chevy C-30 Rat
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Brian,
Do you have a product number on that?
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,700 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,700 | Put some interior panels into electrolysis for rust removal and took off the overload springs and stops on the rear.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Cut and installed my choke cable and fitted heat shields to the exhausts where they pass close to the starter and brake M/C.
I also made a panel to hold the airspring temporary inflation valves until I get a proper control system.(More $$$!)
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 2009 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 | Cleaned and painted 2 rims to have tubes and tires mounted on. Got all the bolt holes cleaned out and bought new grade 8 bolts with lock washers to mount my recently acquired. 3 speed transmission. Cleaned up and spray painted my e brake handle and reassembled it. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 126 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 126 | Brian,
Do you have a product number on that? The pn on the package is PL-HARN7A. Its a pilot brand, there is probably info on it on the pilot website (Pilotautomotive.Com)
66' Chevy C-30 Rat
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~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 78 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 78 | My son visited from Chicago for the Holiday and with his assistance I FINALLY got that 1946 windshield out!
The internal rust within the hinge assembly prevented it
from opening enough to get a screwdriver on the upper screws to the window frame. I finally had to break down and cut the heads off. Next challenge: removing the studs from the frames without hurting anything.
Milk the cows you have
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 82 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 82 | This weekend I got the 3" dropped I beam from Sid's installed. New king pins went in smooth as butter. Got the tire rod & ends from Classic parts & they are great.
Today I ordered misc parts - axle dust caps, shock mounts & shocks etc.
Can't wait to get it back to gether & go crusin.
1949 chev 3100 3 window. 350hp/327/m21 4 spd, 12 bolt rear, power brakes, 3" dropped axle from Sid's. Disc brakes next.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 72 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 72 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Good looking 56 there and helpers.
~Jim
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