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| | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 | Hello all, This looks like the place to be for information and advice while my dad and I tackle the job of restoring our 1950 Chevy 3100. This winter the body and frame is staying at my fathers place, and I have the 216 and transmission in mine for restoration. I have a good bit of mechanical experience both with modern cars and vehicles from the early half of the last century, but relatively little experience with 50's era stuff. It's an exciting project! Here is the engine as it rolled into my garage, i have since cleaned up the exterior some and removed the headers, starter, and generator. Next up is transmission and mounting it on the engine stand. Any tips/pitfalls to watch for in that process would be appreciated! http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk62/mibusmeatbag/EngineArrivesinRochester.jpgFeel free to ask any other questions, thanks for having me.
Slowly restoring the family '50 3100
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 115 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 115 | Welcome to the Stovebolt. You will find good folks that can help you with any and all questions. Check out the sub forums, there is one for engines where you might find some helpful info.
Kenny Martin Talladega, Ala Second place is the first loser - Ricky Bobby 1956 Chevy 1/2 Ton | | | | | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 738 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome midgitman. Kenny gives good advice, some real experts around here, but not necessarily in the welcome centre.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,990 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,990 | Welcome to the Bolt!
As mentioned, check out the various other forums on this website. Each deals with a particular area of restoration. You'll find all the info you will ever need, and more!
Keep us posted on your progress. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 111 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 111 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi and welcome from a fellow '50 owner.
All the info you could ever need is available at the 'bolt!
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 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Midgitman, welcome to the Stovebolt. The world center for those who enjoy stovebolts.
My first truck I actually owned was a '50 Bolt. Visit often and stay late. Best truck site on the web. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 | Thanks for the warm welcome. I have been perusing the engine sub-forum quite a bit, thanks!
Slowly restoring the family '50 3100
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 | It looks like [img] tags are disabled on this forum, is that true sitewide, or on a per sub-forum basis?
Slowly restoring the family '50 3100
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