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big_moss · 01-21-2019, 03:07 PM

Some recent progress

FAKKY · 01-21-2019, 06:19 PM

For the axle flips for lowering and ride quality I've seen some comments where people say use a bolt in rather than a weld in.
Personally seems like we weld so much on altering these trucks that it shouldn't be an issue ..... but makes me wonder why the bolt in kits etc ?

http://djmsuspension.com/flip-kits/

"Resist the temptation to weld these plates in. Your frame is probably tempered which means you can weaken it by applying heat. It’s a little more work to drill the holes but a lot safer."

Is it that our frames are not tempered steel ?

Never quite understood it exactly --- I know when I owned my diesel guys on that forum would freak out if you mentioned welding on frame.

nice looking truck.

99 to Life · 01-22-2019, 10:25 AM

looking good moss.

big_moss · 04-09-2019, 12:27 AM

Body is off getting sand blasted. Should be done this weekend weather pending we had some tornadoes in our area this past weekend so kinda put a damper on things. Gonna ha e my spot at the metal work shop on the next month or so. So possibly going to have the motor and trans built on the mean time.

99 to Life · 04-09-2019, 12:38 AM

yah moss. that was a nice patina. what is your color scheme gonna be?

big_moss · 04-10-2019, 09:40 AM

This is the blue I want to do

99 to Life · 04-10-2019, 09:55 AM

very nice. this is the blue I used for Geronimo

big_moss · 04-10-2019, 10:00 AM

Yeah I'm taking the rear end to get built and hopefully the motor and trans all within the next week

big_moss · 05-19-2019, 12:45 AM

Picking the body up tomorrow hopefully gonna be taking it to metal work very soon

reaper71 · 05-19-2019, 07:46 AM

What's the plan with metal work? I.E. custom touches,stock etc.

Mark

99 to Life · 05-19-2019, 07:50 AM

Nice, did you blast that yourself? if so how long did that take and would you do it again without an enclosure?

**8man** · 05-19-2019, 02:06 PM

Nice work. Like the build.

big_moss · 05-29-2019, 09:50 AM

No I didn't blast it myself I had a buddy of mine get it done for me. Got it home this past Saturday and applied Gem rust killer in the entire body. Hopefully it's off to metal work soon. Trying to get a friend of mine lined out for a place he can do the work. Whole new roof panel, ls fab firewall, toe boards, and kick panels, whole new front and rear floor, rockets and cab corners, and new lower door skins.

big_moss · 07-05-2019, 02:40 PM

whats up guys well got a few things buttoned up on the chassis finally got my metalwork/body work and paint all lined out and it should be going to the shop within the next 2 weeks. already got the trans built for 600 hp with a 3200 stall so its ready to go. the block that i had was no good was already bore 60 over and im building a 383 so it wouldn't have worked already have another block at the machine shop and it should be getting close to being done. still pushing to have the truck done for my car show in November

big_moss · 07-18-2019, 05:22 PM

hey guys whats up ive got some updates the truck is getting dropped off for metal work and paint and body Saturday and finally get to clean my garage out of the 7,000 dollars in replacement panels i have for the truck. my motor guy called and said the crank pulley is at the balancing shop and assembly should start next week. looks like its all starting to come together

99 to Life · 07-18-2019, 10:18 PM

long process. nice to get it outta the shop sometimes. Cleaning up is a good feeling!

big_moss · 07-19-2019, 09:06 AM

99 thats for sure man when it comes back all it will need is wiring plumbing and interior im very excited

big_moss · 07-23-2019, 03:36 PM

can anyone help me with a tilt steering column, steering shaft/ knuckles needed , and a frame mounted hydro boost set up part numbers thanks in advance

Tinbasher · 03-14-2020, 01:21 PM

Awesome truck man! Any progress?

01-21-2019, 03:07 PM	#151
big_moss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston texas Posts: 168	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build Some recent progress Attached Images __________________ big_moss bagged 51 3100 build

01-21-2019, 06:19 PM	#152
FAKKY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redington Beach Posts: 1,317	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build For the axle flips for lowering and ride quality I've seen some comments where people say use a bolt in rather than a weld in. Personally seems like we weld so much on altering these trucks that it shouldn't be an issue ..... but makes me wonder why the bolt in kits etc ? http://djmsuspension.com/flip-kits/ "Resist the temptation to weld these plates in. Your frame is probably tempered which means you can weaken it by applying heat. It’s a little more work to drill the holes but a lot safer." Is it that our frames are not tempered steel ? Never quite understood it exactly --- I know when I owned my diesel guys on that forum would freak out if you mentioned welding on frame. nice looking truck. __________________ FAKKY 57 PANEL BUILD

01-22-2019, 10:25 AM	#153
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build looking good moss. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

04-09-2019, 12:27 AM	#154
big_moss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston texas Posts: 168	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build Body is off getting sand blasted. Should be done this weekend weather pending we had some tornadoes in our area this past weekend so kinda put a damper on things. Gonna ha e my spot at the metal work shop on the next month or so. So possibly going to have the motor and trans built on the mean time. Attached Images __________________ big_moss bagged 51 3100 build

04-09-2019, 12:38 AM	#155
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build yah moss. that was a nice patina. what is your color scheme gonna be? __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

04-10-2019, 09:40 AM	#156
big_moss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston texas Posts: 168	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build This is the blue I want to do Attached Images __________________ big_moss bagged 51 3100 build

04-10-2019, 09:55 AM	#157
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build very nice. this is the blue I used for Geronimo Attached Images __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

04-10-2019, 10:00 AM	#158
big_moss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston texas Posts: 168	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build Yeah I'm taking the rear end to get built and hopefully the motor and trans all within the next week __________________ big_moss bagged 51 3100 build

05-19-2019, 12:45 AM	#159
big_moss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston texas Posts: 168	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build Picking the body up tomorrow hopefully gonna be taking it to metal work very soon Attached Images __________________ big_moss bagged 51 3100 build

05-19-2019, 07:46 AM	#160
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build What's the plan with metal work? I.E. custom touches,stock etc. Mark __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

05-19-2019, 07:50 AM	#161
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build Nice, did you blast that yourself? if so how long did that take and would you do it again without an enclosure? __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

05-19-2019, 02:06 PM	#162
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,378	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build Nice work. Like the build. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

05-29-2019, 09:50 AM	#163
big_moss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston texas Posts: 168	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build No I didn't blast it myself I had a buddy of mine get it done for me. Got it home this past Saturday and applied Gem rust killer in the entire body. Hopefully it's off to metal work soon. Trying to get a friend of mine lined out for a place he can do the work. Whole new roof panel, ls fab firewall, toe boards, and kick panels, whole new front and rear floor, rockets and cab corners, and new lower door skins. __________________ big_moss bagged 51 3100 build

07-05-2019, 02:40 PM	#164
big_moss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston texas Posts: 168	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build whats up guys well got a few things buttoned up on the chassis finally got my metalwork/body work and paint all lined out and it should be going to the shop within the next 2 weeks. already got the trans built for 600 hp with a 3200 stall so its ready to go. the block that i had was no good was already bore 60 over and im building a 383 so it wouldn't have worked already have another block at the machine shop and it should be getting close to being done. still pushing to have the truck done for my car show in November __________________ big_moss bagged 51 3100 build

07-18-2019, 05:22 PM	#165
big_moss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston texas Posts: 168	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build hey guys whats up ive got some updates the truck is getting dropped off for metal work and paint and body Saturday and finally get to clean my garage out of the 7,000 dollars in replacement panels i have for the truck. my motor guy called and said the crank pulley is at the balancing shop and assembly should start next week. looks like its all starting to come together __________________ big_moss bagged 51 3100 build



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07-18-2019, 10:18 PM	#166
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build long process. nice to get it outta the shop sometimes. Cleaning up is a good feeling! __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

07-19-2019, 09:06 AM	#167
big_moss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston texas Posts: 168	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build 99 thats for sure man when it comes back all it will need is wiring plumbing and interior im very excited __________________ big_moss bagged 51 3100 build

07-23-2019, 03:36 PM	#168
big_moss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston texas Posts: 168	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build can anyone help me with a tilt steering column, steering shaft/ knuckles needed , and a frame mounted hydro boost set up part numbers thanks in advance __________________ big_moss bagged 51 3100 build

03-14-2020, 01:21 PM	#169
Tinbasher Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Winnipeg mb canada Posts: 18	Re: 51 chevy 3100 5 window build Awesome truck man! Any progress?

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