47-55.1 Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project.

[joedoh]

gorgeous!

[8man]

Looking very nice!

[Desert1957]

I love this build. Your build has saved me a lot of time planning my project , Thank you for such detailed post.

I have been amazed between You , Joedoh , Hussey , Skymags , what you have contributed to this forum.

[layinrocker65]

What headliner did you go with and how was the install?

[Tempest67]

looks really good

[28TudorAZ]

Originally Posted by joedoh

gorgeous!

Thanks!!!!

Originally Posted by 8man

Looking very nice!

Thanks!!!!

Originally Posted by Desert1957

I love this build. Your build has saved me a lot of time planning my project , Thank you for such detailed post.

I have been amazed between You , Joedoh , Hussey , Skymags , what you have contributed to this forum.

Thanks!!!! They have all helped me as well.

Originally Posted by layinrocker65

What headliner did you go with and how was the install?

I went with the stock cardboard one. It only took an hour to put it on. I called around to upholstery shops and the cheapest I found was $300 to do a headliner. It was around $65 because I had to buy the center support but if you have that its only $35. You cant beat that. It would not be difficult to glue some upholstery to it as well. I didn't need anything fancy.

Originally Posted by Tempest67

looks really good

Thanks!!!!

[Desert1957]

Originally Posted by 28TudorAZ

So everything works as expected when I swapped the wires. I already tested everything. Its going to be a huge pain to pull the fuse panel and swap the wires. Oh well its gotta be done.

Sorry, can you guys explain this wiring problem? Which aftermarket fuse boxes come wired backwards?

[28TudorAZ]

Originally Posted by Desert1957

Sorry, can you guys explain this wiring problem? Which aftermarket fuse boxes come wired backwards?

The flasher was not working and would just stay on when I used the turn signals. I am using the EZwire wiring harness with the flasher unit that hooks directly to the fuse block. The wires for the flasher must be switched on the fuse block. I don't think this would usually matter but I am running all LED lights. I also have the flasher unit for LED lights.

[28TudorAZ]

Happy 4th of July!!!!! Thank you to all that have fought for our freedom.

[28TudorAZ]

Wired up the stereo and the 6x9 and powered 10" sub woofer. The 6 1/2 speakers in kick panels will hopefully be there this week. Sounds pretty good considering it is missing the 2 front speakers. I guess my next task is the door windows. I am not looking forward to that task.

[joedoh]

looking good! I bought a set of QM MB Quart speakers that are 1/8th a sphere enclosed I figure I will put in the kicks of a truck some day. I had two sets and like a dummy I sold one set, I dont even remember to who! They only made em for a minute, and you never see them for sale any more.

I bet your truck sounds good, thats a fine looking 4th of july pic too!

[gigamanx]

Originally Posted by 28TudorAZ

Wired up the stereo and the 6x9 and powered 10" sub woofer. The 6 1/2 speakers in kick panels will hopefully be there this week. Sounds pretty good considering it is missing the 2 front speakers. I guess my next task is the door windows. I am not looking forward to that task.

Does the truck only have classic rock stations?

[8man]

I do like your dash. The vents and radio worked great.

[28TudorAZ]

Originally Posted by joedoh

looking good! I bought a set of QM MB Quart speakers that are 1/8th a sphere enclosed I figure I will put in the kicks of a truck some day. I had two sets and like a dummy I sold one set, I dont even remember to who! They only made em for a minute, and you never see them for sale any more.

I bet your truck sounds good, thats a fine looking 4th of july pic too!

Funny how as you get older you cannot find stuff that you really like 5 years later. It sounds pretty good but definitely needs to the front speakers. I bought a powered 10" subwoofer for $100 and it sounds pretty good.

Originally Posted by gigamanx

Does the truck only have classic rock stations?

I will since its going to my dad but while channel surfing some bumping might have been coming from my garage.

Originally Posted by 8man

I do like your dash. The vents and radio worked great.

I almost did a newer style double din stereo but glad I did not. I am pretty happy with it. When I put the vents in I tried to mimick the gauge placement. I actually plan to go vintage air so there will be 4 old style matching knobs next to the ignition under the Chevrolet.

[twinshadows]

Hi 28Tudor . . . . 1st off - - - a Very Nice Truck .
Great build from start to Driving ; and for one of the best "Causes"...…
your Dad , good on you.

Ok . . . this is just info : I have installed all LED lights on my
Nova ; installed a 'NAPA flasher # 262 , it made my lights work.
But, they would flash 'kinda slow' . . . then, I found this Flasher :
….. AUDEW LED flasher (and its adjustable - rate)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011BTMDQM...novasitecon-20

(better that adding 'load resistors' , to your lights) . . . and, for my LED's
it solved my issue - - - could work for you also, and may be just that simple , as changing your flasher (instead of messing with your wires).
Then, it's cheap enough . . . (was # 12.00 , when I bought it).
Here's my point - - - works great - - - and, I never adjusted a thing
just install . . . like 2 years ago . (I like things that work as
advertised) .
again , very nice truck & . . . . . MAN, it was HOT in Scottsdale on th'
4th . . . . Have a nice day & stay safe …………….

jim

[28TudorAZ]

Originally Posted by twinshadows

Hi 28Tudor . . . . 1st off - - - a Very Nice Truck .
Great build from start to Driving ; and for one of the best "Causes"...…
your Dad , good on you.

Ok . . . this is just info : I have installed all LED lights on my
Nova ; installed a 'NAPA flasher # 262 , it made my lights work.
But, they would flash 'kinda slow' . . . then, I found this Flasher :
….. AUDEW LED flasher (and its adjustable - rate)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011BTMDQM...novasitecon-20

(better that adding 'load resistors' , to your lights) . . . and, for my LED's
it solved my issue - - - could work for you also, and may be just that simple , as changing your flasher (instead of messing with your wires).
Then, it's cheap enough . . . (was # 12.00 , when I bought it).
Here's my point - - - works great - - - and, I never adjusted a thing
just install . . . like 2 years ago . (I like things that work as
advertised) .
again , very nice truck & . . . . . MAN, it was HOT in Scottsdale on th'
4th . . . . Have a nice day & stay safe …………….

jim

Thanks!!! As far as the flasher it works great with the wires switched. I would assume it would still have the same issue with an adjustable one. I will probably just swap the wires at some point but thanks for the info.

On another note I took it to be aligned today. They said it was near perfect and did not need to be aligned and did not charge me. I aligned it with a tape measure. The did say the idler arm is bad though. It is brand new so I guess I will be swapping that out.

[28TudorAZ]

I created the mounts for the rear bumper. 3 inch square tubing.

[28TudorAZ]

Here is the final bumper mounting.

[28TudorAZ]

I also mounted the A/C controls. I like the way this turned out.

[joedoh]

great work! i like how the dash came out

[oldman3]

Both came out great...Jim

[Zippi]

Just love the Patina look of your truck. Can't remember if you said or not but was there any other lettering on the door besides what looks like an eagle?

[Tempest67]

wow, both the dash and the rear bumper looks excellent.

I am not sure what to do with a rear bumper on mine, but you have me thinking....

Thanks for the pics, and great looking truck

[28TudorAZ]

Originally Posted by joedoh

great work! i like how the dash came out

Thanks. I am pretty happy with it. Definitely worth the extra $50 in knobs. Cant wait to get the actual A/C installed.

Originally Posted by oldman3

Both came out great...Jim

Thanks!!!!

Originally Posted by Tempest67

wow, both the dash and the rear bumper looks excellent.

I am not sure what to do with a rear bumper on mine, but you have me thinking....

Thanks for the pics, and great looking truck

Thanks!!! Yeah I was torn whether to put a bumper on or not but I am glad I did. I have a receiver hitch I am going to put on but have to get the exaust moved a little toward the front for it to not to hit it.

Originally Posted by Zippi

Just love the Patina look of your truck. Can't remember if you said or not but was there any other lettering on the door besides what looks like an eagle?

Thanks!!! It says Eagle spirit. I would eventually like to find an artist to paint it the way I really want it. Here is a pic.

[28TudorAZ]

Took these the other day.