1950 3100 Full Custom **GunMetal** - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**youngrodder** · 02-27-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vince921

Cut my pieces to the lengths I needed and then layd it out on the bench and took a 18 inch 2-4 and rolled it ... Comes out straight as an arrow

Good to know. I know there are straighting tools that is why I asked what you used. Thanks for the info.

Marc

Iplumb · 02-27-2014, 02:27 PM

The old school best way to straiten out coiled tubing is to uncoil it, then pull it with a come along. It works awesome. I've done tons of that way.

Mike

vince921 · 02-27-2014, 10:16 PM

Didn't get as much done as I planned... Took a little more time...wanted to make sure I got the sensors perfect... Got the 2 back ones finished up

50adrod · 02-28-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by vince921

Okay got it and you had no problems keeping it in the 2.75 travel range ?

with the new sensors you can have as little as 1 inch and as much as 4 inches of travel, the older sensors had to be kept in the 2.75 inch range.

looking good, very clean install

vince921 · 02-28-2014, 09:34 AM

Thanks yeah after reading the directions last night and seeing the extra piece of paper I figured that out ... They need to update those instructions lol I got a little confused

And as far as the positions all I should have to do is run it through the calibration thing it states and should be close on my desired positions ??

vince921 · 03-02-2014, 08:11 PM

Got the Accuair all buttoned up and it came out great and went off without a hitch ! Very happy with it all ! Gonna start hanging sheet metal then I need to make the decision if I want to paint it now and put it together and have a little fun with it this year

And got the pedals from billet specialties all mounted just have to fill in around the brake petal for a better fit and finish

vince921 · 03-09-2014, 11:27 AM

headed to go pick up some 06 Leather power GTO bucket seats this afternoon.. Should be a good starting point on the idea i have for the interior!

the last couple days i have been messing with the bed got the inside all smoothed out ! almost ready for first coat of primer

And driveshaft will be here tomorrow finally !! and she will be able to move under her own power again!!

vince921 · 03-09-2014, 03:52 PM

Has anyone had any luck or seen these used

https://www.streetrodhq.com/detail/5...o_Inserts.html

50adrod · 03-10-2014, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by vince921

Has anyone had any luck or seen these used

https://www.streetrodhq.com/detail/5...o_Inserts.html

those were the old rod doors panels, I have them along with the matching headliner. they fit well when I test fit them, mine are not installed yet

vince921 · 03-10-2014, 06:16 AM

Awesome thanks for the pic ... They seem like a great starting point and very reasonably priced

vince921 · 03-11-2014, 10:11 AM

It moves under it's own power !!! Got the driveshaft installed yesterday

Now need to get the truck all squared away with the rear suspension/ finish the metal work on the bed and then rough in the interior then it's off to painttttt !!

99 to Life · 03-11-2014, 12:04 PM

congrats, always a good feeling driving it outta the garage for the first time.

**youngrodder** · 03-11-2014, 02:19 PM

That's always a great feeling. Congratulations...

Marc

Bone$ · 03-11-2014, 05:32 PM

Truck looks great keep it up...

**oldman3** · 03-11-2014, 05:55 PM

Congrats on the drive, truck is looking good...Jim

vince921 · 03-12-2014, 07:22 AM

Thanks guys .... Hoping to get the seats mounted today

vince921 · 03-12-2014, 07:27 PM

finally got some decent pics ! and got the seats mounted today .... very happy with the shape/size fitment!! now what do you guys think headrests or no headrests

And after looking at this car alllllll weekend im almost sold on the matte orange accents on this thing... i think it looks unbelievably good!

99 to Life · 03-12-2014, 08:42 PM

looking good, I vote no headrest.

**youngrodder** · 03-12-2014, 11:05 PM

I have never liked headrests, especially if you can see them through the back window.

I also saw that Nova last weekend and I thought the color combo was striking. I also liked the stain/flat finish under the hood.

Marc

**oldman3** · 03-12-2014, 11:17 PM

Another vote for no headrest....Jim

solidaxel · 03-13-2014, 12:16 AM

Another vote for no headrest....!!!

50adrod · 03-13-2014, 12:28 AM

looking good, loose the headrest

vince921 · 03-13-2014, 06:40 AM

No headrests it is !!! Now gotta start laying out a center console .... Does anyone know where I could find some billet drop in cup holders or any other accessories maybe something the accuair controller can sit it ... ?

50adrod · 03-13-2014, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by vince921

No headrests it is !!! Now gotta start laying out a center console .... Does anyone know where I could find some billet drop in cup holders or any other accessories maybe something the accuair controller can sit it ... ?

I ordered this piece and molded it into my console. http://www.dorbritzdesigns.com/produ...-pod-universal

here is a picture of it molded in the console, I just need to finish blending it in and finish the console.

vince921 · 03-13-2014, 07:34 AM

AWESOME !! Thank you sir !!! Ordered ! That's perfect was just gonna make my own but figured something like this would have some work !!

02-27-2014, 02:27 PM	#102
Iplumb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 71	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal The old school best way to straiten out coiled tubing is to uncoil it, then pull it with a come along. It works awesome. I've done tons of that way. Mike

02-27-2014, 10:16 PM	#103
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: port republic Posts: 120	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal Didn't get as much done as I planned... Took a little more time...wanted to make sure I got the sensors perfect... Got the 2 back ones finished up

02-28-2014, 09:34 AM	#105
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: port republic Posts: 120	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal Thanks yeah after reading the directions last night and seeing the extra piece of paper I figured that out ... They need to update those instructions lol I got a little confused And as far as the positions all I should have to do is run it through the calibration thing it states and should be close on my desired positions ??

03-02-2014, 08:11 PM	#106
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: port republic Posts: 120	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal Got the Accuair all buttoned up and it came out great and went off without a hitch ! Very happy with it all ! Gonna start hanging sheet metal then I need to make the decision if I want to paint it now and put it together and have a little fun with it this year And got the pedals from billet specialties all mounted just have to fill in around the brake petal for a better fit and finish

03-09-2014, 11:27 AM	#107
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: port republic Posts: 120	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal headed to go pick up some 06 Leather power GTO bucket seats this afternoon.. Should be a good starting point on the idea i have for the interior! the last couple days i have been messing with the bed got the inside all smoothed out ! almost ready for first coat of primer And driveshaft will be here tomorrow finally !! and she will be able to move under her own power again!!

03-09-2014, 03:52 PM	#108
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: port republic Posts: 120	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal Has anyone had any luck or seen these used https://www.streetrodhq.com/detail/5...o_Inserts.html

03-10-2014, 06:16 AM	#110
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: port republic Posts: 120	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal Awesome thanks for the pic ... They seem like a great starting point and very reasonably priced

03-11-2014, 10:11 AM	#111
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: port republic Posts: 120	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal It moves under it's own power !!! Got the driveshaft installed yesterday Now need to get the truck all squared away with the rear suspension/ finish the metal work on the bed and then rough in the interior then it's off to painttttt !!

03-11-2014, 12:04 PM	#112
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal congrats, always a good feeling driving it outta the garage for the first time. __________________ 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

03-11-2014, 02:19 PM	#113
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,780	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal That's always a great feeling. Congratulations... Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

03-11-2014, 05:32 PM	#114
Bone$ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Madera Posts: 86	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal Truck looks great keep it up... __________________ Bone$ 54 Gmc Build

03-11-2014, 05:55 PM	#115
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,560	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal Congrats on the drive, truck is looking good...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-12-2014, 07:22 AM	#116
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: port republic Posts: 120	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal Thanks guys .... Hoping to get the seats mounted today

03-12-2014, 07:27 PM	#117
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: port republic Posts: 120	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal finally got some decent pics ! and got the seats mounted today .... very happy with the shape/size fitment!! now what do you guys think headrests or no headrests And after looking at this car alllllll weekend im almost sold on the matte orange accents on this thing... i think it looks unbelievably good!

03-12-2014, 08:42 PM	#118
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal looking good, I vote no headrest. __________________ 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



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03-12-2014, 11:05 PM	#119
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,780	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal I have never liked headrests, especially if you can see them through the back window. I also saw that Nova last weekend and I thought the color combo was striking. I also liked the stain/flat finish under the hood. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

03-12-2014, 11:17 PM	#120
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,560	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal Another vote for no headrest....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-13-2014, 12:16 AM	#121
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,750	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal Another vote for no headrest....!!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-13-2014, 12:28 AM	#122
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03-13-2014, 06:40 AM	#123
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: port republic Posts: 120	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal No headrests it is !!! Now gotta start laying out a center console .... Does anyone know where I could find some billet drop in cup holders or any other accessories maybe something the accuair controller can sit it ... ?

03-13-2014, 07:34 AM	#125
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: port republic Posts: 120	Re: 1950 3100 Full Custom GunMetal AWESOME !! Thank you sir !!! Ordered ! That's perfect was just gonna make my own but figured something like this would have some work !!

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