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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | I finished the restoration of my 1952 3100 on Father's Day and posted some pictures on Photobucket. I did everything on this truck myself with very few exceptions- machine work, the seat, speedo head, wiper motor, and maybe a couple things I can't think of right now. I had very limited painting experience and no body experience beyond changing panels. The paint and body work was the most challenging part for me. The most accurate statement I can make about this whole project is it just would not have happened without this forum. I relied heavily on the information so many people have supplied helping the rest of us. Thank you so much to everyone who contributes here. The search function receives a lot of criticism but I have found it very useful and got most of my information that way. Pictures posted at http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l286/Hookalatch/Chevy%20Truck%20Finished/Chuck | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 | She looks absolutely great. If you can do that kind of quality work in only 3 years, then my hat's off to you. Did you watch any instructional videos to learn bodywork and paint? Like you, that will be a new challenge for me.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 64 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 64 | Looks awesome great job!!! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | Your truck looks great!!!
Nice photos also
Your work will inspire others I'm sure.
Let us know when you load more pics
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 | You too have become part of the "useful information" that is available here. Great job and pictures!  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | Lugnutz, I got the little book Metal Bumping that is often recommended on this site. I do watch car shows but no specialized instructional videos. You can get all the info you need on paint and bodywork right on this site if you search some.
Several people list detailed instruction on how to achieve good results. What I hard to learn (over and over) is not to skip any step and they are ALL important. I figure I painted the truck about 2 1/2 times counting all the times I had to redo parts. The smallest things like masking with minimal creases and crevices or closing the door gently when leaving the painting area can make a lot of difference in the amount of "dirt" you get in your paint. I did not have a dedicated paint booth.
Chuck | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Chuck,there's not much more I can add that hasn't already been said.
You're obviously no stranger to the expression "The devil's in the detail."
Outstanding!
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 2002 Posts: 2,877 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 50 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 50 | Job well done !!! Truck looks great. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | You did a great job, Chuck. The more you do yourself, the more you appreciate the finished project. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 55 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 55 | Very nice work - You did great. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 | WOW! What a beautiful truck. Great job!!! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 133 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 133 | nice truck now drive it to show it off and have some fun.
daren | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 | That is one beautiful job and truck you did.
What is the actual color name ?
Tim
1951 3100 Chevrolet1951 Chevrolet Suburban CarryallImage"A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | The color is Ocean Green. It wasn't available until 1953 but I thought 1952 was close enough.
Chuck | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 698 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 698 | Great looking truck. That's a job that is well done....
My Fleet: 19411953195919651966 1953 Willy's Pickup John Vegetarian- old Indian word for bad hunter
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | That truck looks great. I too am doing the work myself, but longer than 3 years. I am just about finished with the patch panel installation and hope to be prepping and painting this summer. The only work I haven't done so far is the wiper motor rebuild and I had some custom wheels made up so that I went from locking ring, to one piece. (mine is a two ton). I wished I found this site before I even bought the truck, but it has been a storehouse of information and ideas and my favourtie place to go on the net.
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When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 | Great looking truck. You did good! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 115 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 115 | You did a great job on this truck, it looks great!
Kenny Martin Talladega, Ala Second place is the first loser - Ricky Bobby 1956 Chevy 1/2 Ton | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 | Great. but they are never completely done.
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: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | Excellent work! Beautiful Truck! | | |
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