54' 3100 restore...my current project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

droppedgmc · 12-12-2010, 12:04 PM

This is my friends truck that I'm restoring for him. Started this weekend and got pretty far into it. This is my insentive to get my truck done next...so whatch for that build.

Got the bed off, sanded down, almost ready for primer. Engine and trans pulled. Gas tank behind the seat pulled.
Whats going in: MII front suspension with rack and pinion. Fuel cell. Will be dropped on static, not air. truck is being built as a clean cruiser...gonna be shweet. I will be updating this weekly or as more work is done.

droppedgmc · 12-12-2010, 12:06 PM

droppedgmc · 12-12-2010, 12:07 PM

Cab off, chassis preasure washed, front mock up

droppedgmc · 12-12-2010, 12:09 PM

droppedgmc · 12-12-2010, 12:10 PM

droppedgmc · 12-12-2010, 12:11 PM

Engine
98' vortech block and heads. 10:1

droppedgmc · 12-12-2010, 12:12 PM

Put the engine/ trans and front shocks in tonight

droppedgmc · 12-12-2010, 12:13 PM

I also have the headers ordered...coated

The CC2 header is only 4" tall. For very tight clearance connections this header provides excellent clearance. fits all GM straight and angle plug heads, plus Dart, Trick Flow, Brodix, Brownfield, and Edelbrock cylinder heads. Comes with all hardware necessary for installation.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine : Small Block Chevy 265-400
Primary Tube Diameter : 1½"
Collector Diameter : 2½"
Weight : 14 LBS / 6.35 KGS

FEATURES:

16-Gauge Primary and Collector Tube Thickness
3/8" Thick Flange
Patented Flange Design Requires NO Gaskets
Tightest Fitting Header Available Anywhere!
Made in the USA
INCLUDES:

Header Bolt Set

OPTIONS:

Our Aluminized Ceramic Coating is available and RECOMMENDED on all Sanderson Headers. We apply a multi-layer inside and outside silver ceramic coating in-house to meet our high standards of quality, and polish the coated header to a high luster. This coating provides aerospace and military technology to your vehicle to control the heat in your engine bay, improve cylinder scavenging of exhaust gases, and increase the longevity of your header investment. (read more here)

You can select Thermal Ceramic Coating below, and the header price and part number will be automatically updated.
Copper Collector Gaskets are recommended for all Sanderson headers (SEE RELATED PRODUCTS BELOW)
Sanderson Headers do not include collector bolts due to our customers' wide range of preference. We do offer a collector bolt set that features Grade 8 Bolts with Locking Nuts (SEE RELATED PRODUCTS BELOW)

NOTES:

This header offers 1½" primary tubes, which is good for about 350HP on a casually used 350 cubic inch or smaller engine application. For larger or higher horsepower applications we offer this header with 1-5/8" primary tube sizes, Order #CC2_158.
Will fit Mustang and Vega style steering as long as there is 2" of clearance between the center exhaust ports and the steering gear.
The Patented Leak-Free Design that Sanderson Headers offer you is the only leak-free flange design on the market ... Do Not Attempt To Use Flange Gaskets! The raised flange on the Sanderson Headers will buckle the gasket during tightening and actually cause a leak!
Sanderson Headers are NOT emissions legal on pollution-controlled motor vehicles. It is the purchaser's responsibility to verify local regulations for compliance.
Wrapping your Sanderson Headers with ANY thermal tape voids your header warranty. The best thermal protection for your headers is our Aluminized Ceramic Coating that is available for every Sanderson Header.
WARRANTY:

Limited 5-Year Warranty (read more here)

DIMENSIONS:

(Right and Left Side Headers are the Same)

Tube Size ............ 1½"
Collector Size ....... 2½"
DIM A ................. 2¾"
DIM B ................. 4"
Weight (Lbs / Kg) . 14 / 6.35

droppedgmc · 12-12-2010, 12:13 PM

got a little more work done today. radiator support and radi are in. mock up of inner fenders and supports. got a bunch of sanding done on the cab, i'll get pics of that tomorrow

1lo67 · 12-12-2010, 10:56 PM

very nice.... gotta nice clean look to it.

droppedgmc · 12-19-2010, 11:27 PM

some body work getting done

xpickup · 12-20-2010, 09:11 PM

droppedgmc, Very nice build. Not too many 54-55 on here.

Kabwe · 12-20-2010, 09:31 PM

Nice build, keep up the good work.

kaycee · 12-20-2010, 10:17 PM

Hey neighbor looks like you getting some progress done,should be a sweet ride when your done.I use to live over in Roggen

bjcaldwe · 12-21-2010, 01:21 PM

Looking good.

allengator · 12-21-2010, 01:32 PM

Impressive work!

RCbowtie69 · 01-10-2011, 10:16 PM

nice!!!!

droppedgmc · 01-11-2011, 11:30 AM

Doors

Tail lights. Going to be LED cadi's

droppedgmc · 01-15-2011, 08:24 PM

more light work. shaving the stake pockets

jimig1 · 01-16-2011, 12:21 PM

The tail lights look slick

chevyrestoguy · 01-16-2011, 12:28 PM

Love it!

50adrod · 01-16-2011, 12:37 PM

at that pace it will be finished in no time. nice work

droppedgmc · 02-08-2011, 01:18 AM

more light work

droppedgmc · 03-24-2011, 03:12 AM

Rear Tails almost complete

Paint

Exhaust down pipe from header

Layedoutsonoma91 · 03-24-2011, 10:29 AM

this build is flying along! Looks great!

12-12-2010, 12:04 PM	#1
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	54' 3100 restore...my current project This is my friends truck that I'm restoring for him. Started this weekend and got pretty far into it. This is my insentive to get my truck done next...so whatch for that build. Got the bed off, sanded down, almost ready for primer. Engine and trans pulled. Gas tank behind the seat pulled. Whats going in: MII front suspension with rack and pinion. Fuel cell. Will be dropped on static, not air. truck is being built as a clean cruiser...gonna be shweet. I will be updating this weekly or as more work is done. __________________ '85 swb

12-12-2010, 12:06 PM	#2
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project __________________ '85 swb

12-12-2010, 12:07 PM	#3
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project Cab off, chassis preasure washed, front mock up __________________ '85 swb Last edited by droppedgmc; 12-12-2010 at 12:47 PM.

12-12-2010, 12:09 PM	#4
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project __________________ '85 swb

12-12-2010, 12:10 PM	#5
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project __________________ '85 swb

12-12-2010, 12:11 PM	#6
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project Engine 98' vortech block and heads. 10:1 __________________ '85 swb Last edited by droppedgmc; 12-12-2010 at 12:11 PM.

12-12-2010, 12:12 PM	#7
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project Put the engine/ trans and front shocks in tonight __________________ '85 swb

12-12-2010, 12:13 PM	#8
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project I also have the headers ordered...coated The CC2 header is only 4" tall. For very tight clearance connections this header provides excellent clearance. fits all GM straight and angle plug heads, plus Dart, Trick Flow, Brodix, Brownfield, and Edelbrock cylinder heads. Comes with all hardware necessary for installation. SPECIFICATIONS: Engine : Small Block Chevy 265-400 Primary Tube Diameter : 1½" Collector Diameter : 2½" Weight : 14 LBS / 6.35 KGS FEATURES: 16-Gauge Primary and Collector Tube Thickness 3/8" Thick Flange Patented Flange Design Requires NO Gaskets Tightest Fitting Header Available Anywhere! Made in the USA INCLUDES: Header Bolt Set OPTIONS: Our Aluminized Ceramic Coating is available and RECOMMENDED on all Sanderson Headers. We apply a multi-layer inside and outside silver ceramic coating in-house to meet our high standards of quality, and polish the coated header to a high luster. This coating provides aerospace and military technology to your vehicle to control the heat in your engine bay, improve cylinder scavenging of exhaust gases, and increase the longevity of your header investment. (read more here) You can select Thermal Ceramic Coating below, and the header price and part number will be automatically updated. Copper Collector Gaskets are recommended for all Sanderson headers (SEE RELATED PRODUCTS BELOW) Sanderson Headers do not include collector bolts due to our customers' wide range of preference. We do offer a collector bolt set that features Grade 8 Bolts with Locking Nuts (SEE RELATED PRODUCTS BELOW) NOTES: This header offers 1½" primary tubes, which is good for about 350HP on a casually used 350 cubic inch or smaller engine application. For larger or higher horsepower applications we offer this header with 1-5/8" primary tube sizes, Order #CC2_158. Will fit Mustang and Vega style steering as long as there is 2" of clearance between the center exhaust ports and the steering gear. The Patented Leak-Free Design that Sanderson Headers offer you is the only leak-free flange design on the market ... Do Not Attempt To Use Flange Gaskets! The raised flange on the Sanderson Headers will buckle the gasket during tightening and actually cause a leak! Sanderson Headers are NOT emissions legal on pollution-controlled motor vehicles. It is the purchaser's responsibility to verify local regulations for compliance. Wrapping your Sanderson Headers with ANY thermal tape voids your header warranty. The best thermal protection for your headers is our Aluminized Ceramic Coating that is available for every Sanderson Header. WARRANTY: Limited 5-Year Warranty (read more here) DIMENSIONS: (Right and Left Side Headers are the Same) Tube Size ............ 1½" Collector Size ....... 2½" DIM A ................. 2¾" DIM B ................. 4" Weight (Lbs / Kg) . 14 / 6.35 __________________ '85 swb

12-12-2010, 10:56 PM	#10
1lo67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morristown, Tn Posts: 275	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project very nice.... gotta nice clean look to it.

12-19-2010, 11:27 PM	#11
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project some body work getting done __________________ '85 swb

12-20-2010, 09:11 PM	#12
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project droppedgmc, Very nice build. Not too many 54-55 on here.

12-20-2010, 09:31 PM	#13
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project Nice build, keep up the good work.

12-20-2010, 10:17 PM	#14
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project Hey neighbor looks like you getting some progress done,should be a sweet ride when your done.I use to live over in Roggen __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

12-21-2010, 01:21 PM	#15
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project Looking good. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

12-21-2010, 01:32 PM	#16
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project Impressive work! __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab



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01-10-2011, 10:16 PM	#17
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project nice!!!!

01-11-2011, 11:30 AM	#18
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project Doors Tail lights. Going to be LED cadi's __________________ '85 swb Last edited by droppedgmc; 01-11-2011 at 11:32 AM.

01-15-2011, 08:24 PM	#19
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project more light work. shaving the stake pockets __________________ '85 swb

01-16-2011, 12:21 PM	#20
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project The tail lights look slick __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

01-16-2011, 12:28 PM	#21
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project Love it! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

01-16-2011, 12:37 PM	#22
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project at that pace it will be finished in no time. nice work __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

02-08-2011, 01:18 AM	#23
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project more light work __________________ '85 swb

03-24-2011, 03:12 AM	#24
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project Rear Tails almost complete Paint Exhaust down pipe from header __________________ '85 swb

03-24-2011, 10:29 AM	#25
Layedoutsonoma91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 290	Re: 54' 3100 restore...my current project this build is flying along! Looks great!

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