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72&04HD · 04-14-2016, 02:44 PM

Been here since 2006, but not very active in the truck scene.

I had a 1955 3100 about 15 years ago, had fun with it but sold it to a friend and bought a 1972 C-10. Kept that truck for many years and always wished I had my 55 back. Well now it's time to get back into one, but this time it may be a 57 with big back glass.

Description from what I saw:

The truck in question is a nice looking 1957 3100 with an older restoration. It has a gen2 Camaro front clip, everything looks complete and the installation appears correct. PS PB with 4 wheel disc, 10 bolt rear end, not sure on gear ratio. 350/350 combo, nothing special in the motor, it moves the truck down the road. Interior is missing arm pads, sun visors, and rear view mirror. Front glass is good but could use new weather stripping, all side glass needs replacing, rear glass is good and new. Still has gas tank behind the seat and seat appears NOS. Body is very straight, not show winning straight, but nothing I would turn away from. Paint is red and shows well, no scratches, no bubbles, still shines nice.

Here is the bad from what I saw:

Front passenger suspension hits very hard on small bumps at less than 40mph, I'm thinking a new shock will fix this?

All side glass needs replaced

Power steering pump is leaking, but still functions without issue

Due to the Camaro front clip, the engine sits very low, and being that the motor is from a truck it has a deep oil pan which has come in contact with some bumps and actually hangs below the front crossmember. Because of this, the transmission crossmember was lowered about 5 inches and the exhaust routed above it. I'm thinking new motor mounts to raise it up, remount the transmission crossmember and reroute the exhaust under it. New oil pan and all should be good.???

Some idiot cut out the dash to install a stereo, not a hard fix and I have an idea to remedy that

My biggest issue, I'm 6'2" with a 36 inch inseam and can barely get my foot on the brake pedal beacuse it's so close to me. I can't recall, but didnt the trucks have the brake pedal that went into the floor vs hanging off the firewall?

Sorry for the long post. Just need some advice since I've been out of these for so long

04-14-2016, 02:44 PM	#1
72&04HD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rockwall, Tx Posts: 1	Newby… kind of, got questions Been here since 2006, but not very active in the truck scene. I had a 1955 3100 about 15 years ago, had fun with it but sold it to a friend and bought a 1972 C-10. Kept that truck for many years and always wished I had my 55 back. Well now it's time to get back into one, but this time it may be a 57 with big back glass. Description from what I saw: The truck in question is a nice looking 1957 3100 with an older restoration. It has a gen2 Camaro front clip, everything looks complete and the installation appears correct. PS PB with 4 wheel disc, 10 bolt rear end, not sure on gear ratio. 350/350 combo, nothing special in the motor, it moves the truck down the road. Interior is missing arm pads, sun visors, and rear view mirror. Front glass is good but could use new weather stripping, all side glass needs replacing, rear glass is good and new. Still has gas tank behind the seat and seat appears NOS. Body is very straight, not show winning straight, but nothing I would turn away from. Paint is red and shows well, no scratches, no bubbles, still shines nice. Here is the bad from what I saw: Front passenger suspension hits very hard on small bumps at less than 40mph, I'm thinking a new shock will fix this? All side glass needs replaced Power steering pump is leaking, but still functions without issue Due to the Camaro front clip, the engine sits very low, and being that the motor is from a truck it has a deep oil pan which has come in contact with some bumps and actually hangs below the front crossmember. Because of this, the transmission crossmember was lowered about 5 inches and the exhaust routed above it. I'm thinking new motor mounts to raise it up, remount the transmission crossmember and reroute the exhaust under it. New oil pan and all should be good.??? Some idiot cut out the dash to install a stereo, not a hard fix and I have an idea to remedy that My biggest issue, I'm 6'2" with a 36 inch inseam and can barely get my foot on the brake pedal beacuse it's so close to me. I can't recall, but didnt the trucks have the brake pedal that went into the floor vs hanging off the firewall? Sorry for the long post. Just need some advice since I've been out of these for so long



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