Low buck 53' 3100 5 window

[chopit]

I haven't measured on my new project. 350/700r4 but I have a different twist anyway. It's running a mustang GT rear. If I can find the ends cheap, I'll probably just have Larrys make me up a new one and balance it.

[Jesse49chevy]

Hey Sim6, just got done looking through your thread, nice... very nice. Congrats on all of the good work. I am still working on mine and I am always looking for ideas on how to accomplish what I have in mind. I like your tires and I want to do something similar. I currently have some rally wheels that I really like, 15x7 front, 15x8 rear. Since I will run with a LQ9, I really want to use 15x10 in the rear, but I cant seem to find the right tire combo with a 4inch white wall. Any suggestions? I would hate to buy the Coker tires and not be able to use them on 10" wheels as the largest tire I found on their site is
235/70r15

[Sim6]

So after looking at 99's builds I decided to go back to the original steering column. So I tore out the late column and modified the original to work with the power steering. I used the original three on the tree as the auto shifter. My youngest son doesn't like my color combo but I think it's a classy contrast. Thanks for the help 99 and chopit!

[Sim6]

I used all original pieces from the shifter box to make the shift linkage work. Not shown in this pic is a bushing bracket supporting the shifter shaft on the lower end of the column.

[Flysocal]

Very cool sim. The original wheel and column look great

[chopit]

Was glad help bud especially since you got to be the guinea pig on the shift linkage. Now all I have to do is copy yours lol....

[Advanced Design]

Nice work on the column and the colors look good.

[99 to Life]

Very nice looking. I feel like the steering wheel is like a grille. Just such a staple icon. glad you kept it. I like how you made the tree shifter work. I'v seen it done before but never personally had to do it. Looks proper, nice work again.

[Sim6]

Thanks fellas!

[chopit]

Get her wired and come pick me up lol. We'll go for a malt at Barnett's Dairyette.

[mikec4193]

Hi Sims

I just saw you chopped the original column...how did you support the solid steering shaft to the outside mast jacket? I am thinking about putting a front steer steering box on my original Howard Knapp farm truck...I have been told in stock form these things don't handle like the S10 chassis do....I would be trying to keep the original steering column too...like you did....

Just wondering out loud...

MikeC

[Sim6]

Originally Posted by mikec4193

Hi Sims

I just saw you chopped the original column...how did you support the solid steering shaft to the outside mast jacket? I am thinking about putting a front steer steering box on my original Howard Knapp farm truck...I have been told in stock form these things don't handle like the S10 chassis do....I would be trying to keep the original steering column too...like you did....

Just wondering out loud...

MikeC

Mike, at the bottom of the pic are the lower part of the shaft and just above that is one of the manual shift brackets from the original set up. It's hole was the perfect size for the lower part of the shaft. I cut it down and welded it to the lower part of the column to support the shaft down there. Then I cut the lower part of the shaft to desired length and welded the bracket on the end of the shaft as you can see.


Thanks dug224!

[dug224]

Low buck builds are right up my alley. Keep the photos coming. Great job.

[Advanced Design]

Fast progress!

[Sim6]

finally had a day after work the it was dry and not raining.

[Sim6]

and......

[mikec4193]

Do I see a clear coat on your truck????....way cool...love the finished product for sure...

congrats on getting it running and driving...

MikeC

[Advanced Design]

Looks really good Jeff!

[99 to Life]

congrats, howd it go.

[Sim6]

Mike, yes clear coat. Thanks!

Doug, thanks!

Henry, it's was awesome. I thought the 305 was going to be a dawg and it's not at all. It drives great. Something that's always been important is the visuals you see as your driving. Love the windshield, dash, steering wheel and hood. It just doesn't get any cooler than this truck. I think I may lower it two more inches with coils and new leaves. Still have a few bugs to work out tho.

[99 to Life]

always something to iron out. Don't let the 305 stigma drag you down. MOST guys would NEVER be able to tell the difference. Just tell people its a 350 though ahahhaahhah
congrats, very cool truck.

[joedoh]

looks great, especially considering how nice the body has to be to go naked. am I still talking about trucks? :\

I am looking for a 305tbi or tpi for my 46, these s10 swap trucks are so light even the 4.3 is more than enough power. the weight of an s10 is in the body for insulation and crash protection, and the weight of an old truck is in the cast iron engine and heavy truck frame, so when you combine them they dont weigh much at all.

[Sim6]

Thanks for the small block confidence boost! I'm always like yeah it's just a 305. The guys at work refer to it as a six cylinder ( to put me down)Makes me want to find a late 70's Canadian model 305 4 bolt main and build it!

Joedoh,
Thanks! It def has imperfections I just thought that added character. My body is not good enough to go naked, so I don't. (You may thank me some day)
Jeff

[Sim6]

Got the inner fenders built last weekend. Cleared the bed. I got this old wood from a buddies house that was built in the 50's. i stained them and put a satin clear on.

[iowaboynca]

Looking good an nice backstory on the wood