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| | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 14 | Hey guys,
I thought it would be a good idea to join this forum! I recently picked up a '50 3100 Panel from the Chicago area. All original, untouched/unmolested. Pretty solid and straight for a midwest truck. I've wanted a panel for years and after a summer of scouring craigslist, I found the "right one".
Im currently getting all the sheet metal work out of the way first. Next step is to pull the body off and do all the chassis work.
This is going to be a bomb (14's, dropped straight axle, hydraulics in the back, 235/dual carbs and straight pipes).
I know this foam will be a huge help in the upcoming steps.
Building a '50 Panel 3100
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome FoxCustom, panels rule! Panels are cool whether they are stock or modified. Be sure to visit the Hypo shop, that's the forum for modified trucks. Have fun with it.
Leo | | | | | 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 | Another YAHOO for the panel  Welcome FoxCustom ,welcome aboard the Stovebolt Page. Everything you need you will find right here. I'm sure you'll also find some bolters around in your area. Visit often and they'll even find you!! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 14 | Thanks guys!
Once I figure out how to post pics, I'll upload some of my progress.
Building a '50 Panel 3100
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | Thanks guys!
Once I figure out how to post pics, I'll upload some of my progress. Refer to the lower left corner of this page. | | | | | 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 | FoxCustom, not sure but since the first 4 post are "moderated" you may not be able to post the pics till after your 4th post.
I know that you have to have 4 post to be able to do the PM"s (private messages) so make a couple more post and you'll be all ready to go!! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 14 | Ahh. Got it. Most forums are that way I guess.
I can't wait to get into the chassis portion of this!
Also, if anyone has any leads for a pair of factory buckets, let me know. I'll have the whole truck re-upholstered so I just need a solid frame, springs, and back.
Building a '50 Panel 3100
| | | | | 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 | One more post to go and your a free bird Have I ask what part of Mi. your from?? I was stationed at K.I. Sawyer AFB in the mid 60's. Darn coldest winter on record up until that time  Base was about 24 miles from Marquette. Oh, and there was this cutie who lived in Gwinn | | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 14 | One more post to go and your a free bird Have I ask what part of Mi. your from?? I was stationed at K.I. Sawyer AFB in the mid 60's. Darn coldest winter on record up until that time Base was about 24 miles from Marquette. Oh, and there was this cutie who lived in Gwinn Hahah. That's pretty cool. Small world. I'm down in the Detroit area. Still cold down here though. I'm always looking forward to summer.
Building a '50 Panel 3100
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 15 | Like a 47-53 half ton chevy panel as good in looks as any truck post war.A good one has never been easy to find or would have owned one. | | |
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