47-55.1 Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

28TudorAZ · 06-16-2018, 05:36 PM

Yeah we sold the motor/trans for $300 and some misc parts all for around $500. So we are in the s10 frame for $800 as of now and after we sell the original frame for $500 we should be into it at $300. Not too bad considering all the money we would have spent modernizing the old frame. So we have a tow bar mounted to the front of it now and magnet taillights. Next step it to cut off all the brackets and diesel fuel the whole frame to strip any wax off of it and power wash it. Then drag it to my house. I bought the metal yesterday to start building the mounts for the cab.

28TudorAZ · 06-23-2018, 03:40 PM

Bought a motor for it today. Its a 91 Chevy 5.7 TBI w/700R4 w/80K Got to drive around in it today and he will be pulling the motor later today. Its in a 84 Chevy and he is giving me everything including the computer, manifolds, exhaust, alternator, power steering, and harness that has already been spliced out for his vehicle.

**8man** · 06-23-2018, 06:41 PM

Nice deal on the motor.

I read Skymangs "how to" and it they say muratic acid to clean the frame of wax. I've not heard that diesel will cut it. Just something to consider.

28TudorAZ · 06-23-2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 8man

Nice deal on the motor.

Yeah not bad for $1000. I read diesel will break up the wax. I guess we will see. I really do not see any wax on it. Maybe they didn't put any on because its an AZ vehicle?

**gigamanx** · 06-23-2018, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 8man

Nice deal on the motor.

I read Skymangs "how to" and it they say muratic acid to clean the frame of wax. I've not heard that diesel will cut it. Just something to consider.

I had a back and forth when I did my frame of the muriatic acid mess. I don't want to speak for skymangs, but I am not sure its an exact science. I used a couple of flap disks and my welds came out great. I tried the muriatic process and it was messy and made no difference to the outcome of the project. I only did one side of the frame before giving up and using a flap disk on the other side of the frame. Just go lightly on it.

Nice score on the engine. Make sure you get everything when you go pick it up. I made the mistake of not verifying my craigslist engine and spent another $2000 to get it to working condition in the truck. Having the matching transmission will help!

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Good luck

28TudorAZ · 06-24-2018, 07:59 PM

Thanks for the advice skymanx. Power washed it today.

28TudorAZ · 06-30-2018, 06:48 PM

Set the cab down on the s10 frame today.

28TudorAZ · 06-30-2018, 07:04 PM

More Pictures.

mikebte · 07-12-2018, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 28TudorAZ

Bought a motor for it today. Its a 91 Chevy 5.7 TBI w/700R4 w/80K Got to drive around in it today and he will be pulling the motor later today. Its in a 84 Chevy and he is giving me everything including the computer, manifolds, exhaust, alternator, power steering, and harness that has already been spliced out for his vehicle.

That's super cool, I'm running the same TBI and trans combo in my 59. Great to see someone doing something other than an LS swap. Don't get me wrong, LS is cool, but its just over done. TBI is and will always be a reliable route, and you can always add an old school air filter to make it appear carbed.

28TudorAZ · 07-21-2018, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebte

That's super cool, I'm running the same TBI and trans combo in my 59. Great to see someone doing something other than an LS swap. Don't get me wrong, LS is cool, but its just over done. TBI is and will always be a reliable route, and you can always add an old school air filter to make it appear carbed.

I am hoping to make the TBI work. I figure I am just going to have wire it pretty much from scratch.

Got the mounts built today and took out the old seat brackets. Ran out of wire on my welder so I guess I am done for today.

**joedoh** · 07-21-2018, 07:56 PM

nice work! your cab looks to be in pretty good shape

28TudorAZ · 07-22-2018, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

nice work! your cab looks to be in pretty good shape

Not too bad. Has the usual rust in the rear bottom panels and the panels on the front could be replaced. Someone put some fiberglass and bondo in the rears. I am not going to really mess with it besides maybe fix the cracking and seal it up. My dad wants it running and driving first and then he can slowly do everything else.

Going to try and do the cab mounts today.

28TudorAZ · 07-23-2018, 12:11 AM

Got the front mounts on.

06-16-2018, 05:36 PM	#1
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Yeah we sold the motor/trans for $300 and some misc parts all for around $500. So we are in the s10 frame for $800 as of now and after we sell the original frame for $500 we should be into it at $300. Not too bad considering all the money we would have spent modernizing the old frame. So we have a tow bar mounted to the front of it now and magnet taillights. Next step it to cut off all the brackets and diesel fuel the whole frame to strip any wax off of it and power wash it. Then drag it to my house. I bought the metal yesterday to start building the mounts for the cab.

06-23-2018, 03:40 PM	#2
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Bought a motor for it today. Its a 91 Chevy 5.7 TBI w/700R4 w/80K Got to drive around in it today and he will be pulling the motor later today. Its in a 84 Chevy and he is giving me everything including the computer, manifolds, exhaust, alternator, power steering, and harness that has already been spliced out for his vehicle. Attached Images

06-23-2018, 06:41 PM	#3
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,292	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Nice deal on the motor. I read Skymangs "how to" and it they say muratic acid to clean the frame of wax. I've not heard that diesel will cut it. Just something to consider.

06-30-2018, 06:48 PM	#7
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Set the cab down on the s10 frame today. Attached Images Last edited by 28TudorAZ; 06-30-2018 at 06:59 PM.

06-30-2018, 07:04 PM	#8
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. More Pictures. Attached Images

06-24-2018, 07:59 PM	#6
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Thanks for the advice skymanx. Power washed it today. Attached Images Last edited by 28TudorAZ; 06-24-2018 at 09:31 PM.

07-21-2018, 07:56 PM	#11
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. nice work! your cab looks to be in pretty good shape __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

07-23-2018, 12:11 AM	#13
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Got the front mounts on. Attached Images



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