Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

robozride · 08-16-2016, 08:24 AM

Hey there good truck people. I picked up my latest project this weekend and will spend the next few months making "Nina" a happy girl. This old truck has a pretty good story.. A fellow in Missouri bought it new and used it for his plumbing business until he retired. Upon his death his daughter took ownership of the truck and stored her for the next 25 years (yes, a real barn find). That's when I purchased her from the original owners daughter and dragged her home. I will be leaving the exterior as is with cleaning only. New MII ifs with power rack in the front and 4 bar with coil overs in the rear. Motor will be sbc normally aspirated with an automatic trans. Ill change the steering column, seat, shifter, gauges, etc and will probably paint the inside of the cab to make it more comfortable. That's about it, she will be stereotypically low with 18's and ready to pile on some new stories.

robozride · 08-16-2016, 08:28 AM

So the first thing I did was order all of the needed suspension parts so we could get started in a couple weeks.

Last night I decide Nina deserved a long overdo bath. I broke out the power washer and a spray bottle of CLR and here are the results, I cant believe how much color was hiding under all of the oxidation!

**Advanced Design** · 08-16-2016, 12:11 PM

Sounds cool. I am in for the ride along....

robozride · 09-11-2016, 05:20 PM

And... Were off! started tare down today. No surprises lotsa dirt grease and broken bolts. Things are looking pretty solid though.

STOCKISH · 09-11-2016, 06:30 PM

Looks like an amazing start!

robozride · 09-13-2016, 08:19 PM

60 year old Missouri dirt up in there

Zoomin · 09-16-2016, 12:16 AM

Your truck is in amazing condition considering how it was stored. Looking forward to seeing the transformation.

HUSSEY · 09-19-2016, 10:54 PM

Great looking truck. How did it look after it dried out with the CLR bath? Before I finished reading your first post I though to myself, please Lord don't let there be another clear coated patina truck. Glad to see you're leaving it AS IS.

robozride · 09-20-2016, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HUSSEY

Great looking truck. How did it look after it dried out with the CLR bath? Before I finished reading your first post I though to myself, please Lord don't let there be another clear coated patina truck. Glad to see you're leaving it AS IS.

Ill post some pictures of the after when I start to reassemble. IT came out really good, brought out a lot of the color that you couldn't see and took all of the rusty "haze" off so it gives it a good contrast. I was worried about it looking wet sanded or scratched up so I didn't go crazy with the arm pressure and it looks pretty good. NO! No clear coat for me!

robozride · 09-20-2016, 08:17 AM

Rear frame is stripped an ready for four link.

STOCKISH · 09-20-2016, 08:28 AM

Nice, Keep it up! Whose 4 link are you going with?

robozride · 09-20-2016, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by STOCKISH

Nice, Keep it up! Whose 4 link are you going with?

Its a Speedway kit for 47-54
that comes with bolt/weld in brackets, bars and shock cross mount. Ill be adding some plating and small c-notches as well.

STOCKISH · 09-20-2016, 04:09 PM

I am debating on using that same kit. Be sure to post plenty of pics!

ChuckDriver · 09-20-2016, 10:38 PM

Nice Patina!

robozride · 10-09-2016, 01:22 PM

So I had a couple days off and installed the rear Speedway four link and a c-notch. The kit installed pretty easy and as you would expect. The low bars bolt on for reference and then the others line off of those. Your supposed to drill for the other bar mounts and shock cross member, but I welded it all in. The only complaints I have are that the instructions are a little vague, but easy enough if you have any experience. Also all of the bolts are big 5/8 fine thread with nylocks and mine came with coarse thread nuts? not easy to find most places. I think in the end I will need to go with shorter shocks or rework the mounts to get it as low as im looking for but wont do either till I get all of the weight back on it.

DeanTX · 10-09-2016, 07:13 PM

Looks like a nice 4 link kit. Wheels look good too.

Zoomin · 10-09-2016, 08:29 PM

What axle are you using and how do the bars attach to it?

robozride · 10-11-2016, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

What axle are you using and how do the bars attach to it?

Its a 69 Camaro 10 bolt. The brackets upper and lower are welded on.

lower50's · 10-11-2016, 06:04 PM

So cool you basically bought it from the original owner. Are there any holes in the body at all?

robozride · 10-11-2016, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

So cool you basically bought it from the original owner. Are there any holes in the body at all?

Yep, it has the guys name and town with aluminum plated letters on the drivers bed side, he used it for a plumbing business. One hole about the size of a 50 cent piece in the passengers cab corner, other than that very solid.

robozride · 10-11-2016, 07:53 PM

Not a clear photo but here's what I was referring to. Has his name and Higginsville Missouri and the zip, I plan to leave it there, originally had some orange lettering on the door for his business but only little spots remain, not legible at all.

**mongocanfly** · 10-11-2016, 08:34 PM

Good looking truck ya got there..what brand tires are those?

robozride · 10-16-2016, 01:52 PM

Front end is striped and ready to star mockup.

robozride · 10-22-2016, 03:43 PM

CPP kit fits and installs well. Back on 4 wheels tomorrow!

**joedoh** · 10-22-2016, 04:38 PM

what a great start!

08-16-2016, 08:24 AM	#1
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Hey there good truck people. I picked up my latest project this weekend and will spend the next few months making "Nina" a happy girl. This old truck has a pretty good story.. A fellow in Missouri bought it new and used it for his plumbing business until he retired. Upon his death his daughter took ownership of the truck and stored her for the next 25 years (yes, a real barn find). That's when I purchased her from the original owners daughter and dragged her home. I will be leaving the exterior as is with cleaning only. New MII ifs with power rack in the front and 4 bar with coil overs in the rear. Motor will be sbc normally aspirated with an automatic trans. Ill change the steering column, seat, shifter, gauges, etc and will probably paint the inside of the cab to make it more comfortable. That's about it, she will be stereotypically low with 18's and ready to pile on some new stories. Attached Images

08-16-2016, 08:28 AM	#2
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. So the first thing I did was order all of the needed suspension parts so we could get started in a couple weeks. Last night I decide Nina deserved a long overdo bath. I broke out the power washer and a spray bottle of CLR and here are the results, I cant believe how much color was hiding under all of the oxidation! Attached Images

08-16-2016, 12:11 PM	#3
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Sounds cool. I am in for the ride along.... __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

09-11-2016, 05:20 PM	#4
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. And... Were off! started tare down today. No surprises lotsa dirt grease and broken bolts. Things are looking pretty solid though. Attached Images

09-11-2016, 06:30 PM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Looks like an amazing start! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-13-2016, 08:19 PM	#6
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. 60 year old Missouri dirt up in there Attached Images

09-16-2016, 12:16 AM	#7
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Your truck is in amazing condition considering how it was stored. Looking forward to seeing the transformation. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-19-2016, 10:54 PM	#8
HUSSEY Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 572	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Great looking truck. How did it look after it dried out with the CLR bath? Before I finished reading your first post I though to myself, please Lord don't let there be another clear coated patina truck. Glad to see you're leaving it AS IS. __________________ My 49 AD Build / S10 Chassis -- Thread -- Pictures -- S10 Conversion Mounts

09-20-2016, 08:17 AM	#10
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Rear frame is stripped an ready for four link. Attached Images

09-20-2016, 08:28 AM	#11
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Nice, Keep it up! Whose 4 link are you going with? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-20-2016, 04:09 PM	#13
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. I am debating on using that same kit. Be sure to post plenty of pics! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-20-2016, 10:38 PM	#14
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Nice Patina! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

10-09-2016, 01:22 PM	#15
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. So I had a couple days off and installed the rear Speedway four link and a c-notch. The kit installed pretty easy and as you would expect. The low bars bolt on for reference and then the others line off of those. Your supposed to drill for the other bar mounts and shock cross member, but I welded it all in. The only complaints I have are that the instructions are a little vague, but easy enough if you have any experience. Also all of the bolts are big 5/8 fine thread with nylocks and mine came with coarse thread nuts? not easy to find most places. I think in the end I will need to go with shorter shocks or rework the mounts to get it as low as im looking for but wont do either till I get all of the weight back on it. Attached Images

10-09-2016, 07:13 PM	#16
DeanTX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 155	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Looks like a nice 4 link kit. Wheels look good too.

10-09-2016, 08:29 PM	#17
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. What axle are you using and how do the bars attach to it? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro



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10-11-2016, 06:04 PM	#19
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. So cool you basically bought it from the original owner. Are there any holes in the body at all? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-11-2016, 07:53 PM	#21
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Not a clear photo but here's what I was referring to. Has his name and Higginsville Missouri and the zip, I plan to leave it there, originally had some orange lettering on the door for his business but only little spots remain, not legible at all. Attached Images

10-11-2016, 08:34 PM	#22
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Good looking truck ya got there..what brand tires are those?

10-16-2016, 01:52 PM	#23
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Front end is striped and ready to star mockup. Attached Images

10-22-2016, 03:43 PM	#24
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. CPP kit fits and installs well. Back on 4 wheels tomorrow! Attached Images

10-22-2016, 04:38 PM	#25
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