1949 Chevy 3100 Build Thread

[Advanced Design]

Great work on the chassis, exhaust, plumbing...all looking first rate!

Good luck with the Firebird.

[Flysocal]

My pictures have been decimated by Photobucket. They want $400 what a rip off.

I'm testing new ways of posting pics.
https://i.imgur.com/Fle7CYE.jpg

Well that didn't work, I'll keep trying

[JSavoie]

So were mine. I know it is in french but if you can use trial and error, then http://www.hostingpics.net might be for you. I'm french canadian so no problem for me. Oh! Even if there is a flag for changing the language for English in the upper right corner, it doesn't work. But the hosting is free and easy to use. I already began to replace all the links I had on a 15 pages tutorial elsewhere. Hope this helps!

If you don't like the french hosting, then you may have a look there for other alternatives to photobucket: https://www.ghacks.net/2017/07/02/ph...r-third-party/

When you find a good one, please share your find with other members here too.

[Flysocal]

[Flysocal]

Painter picked up chassis today!

[iowaboynca]

That's a cute pic.

[SKT]

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Looking forward to seeing some updates on this one!

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[kameltoes2015]

On your power steering set up, did you install a PS cooler?

[Flysocal]

[Flysocal]

[Flysocal]

Frusted posting pictures. Used Vge.me but cant seem to load the website. So now I'm trying Imugr but can only post to forum using a desktop computer. Will not work on iPad or iPhone. And the images are massive! No idea how to scale things down (figured it out). Looking for image hosting recommendations.

As for the build, painter has had it for a few months now and is taking his time. So I've been enjoying the open garage and getting stuff done around the house. The wife and I have been practical over the years and she never got the fun car she always wanted. I've built a few choppers and now building the truck but she never got something fun for herself and after I bought her a new minivan I felt kinda bad. With the space for a quick project and with her in mind, I picked up a 2006 mini cooper convertible with engine misfire. The PO was done with the car since it wasn't reliable and was a money pit. Picked it up for cheap and was prepared to remove the cylinder head and rebuild the top end. Take a look at the picture above. It was a $20 intake valve spring and the car was back on the road in no time. Happy wife, happy life.

[Flysocal]

Originally Posted by kameltoes2015

On your power steering set up, did you install a PS cooler?

No PS cooler.

Went to the painters shop a couple days ago to see no progress. He promised he will start jamming on it soon. Since the paint is gonna be high end on this truck I had Brett Howell make me custom engine covers. I'm just not at this level of fabrication yet, unfortunately. The plastic Vortec cover just won't do this justice. While fitting the covers, I decided to delete the catch can in the spirit of keeping things as clean as possible. Also switched to lokar dipsticks. Hey, at least the truck was kept inside under plastic!

[Flysocal]

Ha! Think I got it. The correct size is "huge thumbnail"!

[SKT]

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Still waiting on paint?

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[Scott2]

Originally Posted by Flysocal

Once the cab is cleaned up I will carry on with the chassis. Got it sandblasted so I can get clean welds. I understand the stock rear track width is 60". My moser custom rear end is 58 and I think that's gonna be a problem. I don't want to tub the bed. I would like to run 18 or 20s in the rear 9" wide. Fender is 11.5" deep so it will be a tight fit but doable with the pan hard. I'm going to replace my 58" with either a 60 or 62" not sure yet but 58 is def too short. Bed is 50" wide plus 11.5 for the fender. So I would need a spacer for the wheels or Custom make a 9" wide wheel with a 3" backspace. Best thing to do is get a wider axle I think....

Just going back through your thread looking for tips. Very nice build and some great parts! I have a Currie 9" rear, mine was at 60" wide. I'm running Foose wheels - 20x10 and 20x8.5. I did tub my bed slightly and ended up narrowing the rear to ~58" to tuck the tires just inside the fender lip. My rear tires are 305's and are 12" wide though.

[Flysocal]

Originally Posted by SKT

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Still waiting on paint?

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Yes sir but it’s gonna be worth the wait

[joedoh]

looks amazing, paint will be worth it.

Originally Posted by Flysocal

I picked up a 2006 mini cooper convertible with engine misfire. The PO was done with the car since it wasn't reliable and was a money pit. Picked it up for cheap and was prepared to remove the cylinder head and rebuild the top end. Take a look at the picture above. It was a $20 intake valve spring and the car was back on the road in no time. Happy wife, happy life.

was it a manual trans? probably money shifted it!

[SKT]

Originally Posted by Flysocal

Yes sir but it’s gonna be worth the wait

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Having followed your CFL builds, I’m sure it will not disappoint.

Is it going to be a Hot Dog level paint job?

Lace or gold flake?

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[Scott2]

[QUOTE=Flysocal;7441468]

Jerry from Dr Js rebuild 3 of my door hinges. One was good. Should have them back in a couple days.



I'm curious about the hinge rebuild. Mine are in need and I can't get them apart to do it myself. the Dr. J's you mentioned the "Doctor J Automotive" in Huntington Beach? Do they normally rebuild hinges? would you go to them again?

Thanks!

[Flysocal]

[quote=Scott2;8100069]

Originally Posted by Flysocal

Jerry from Dr Js rebuild 3 of my door hinges. One was good. Should have them back in a couple days.



I'm curious about the hinge rebuild. Mine are in need and I can't get them apart to do it myself. the Dr. J's you mentioned the "Doctor J Automotive" in Huntington Beach? Do they normally rebuild hinges? would you go to them again?

Thanks!

Dr. J’s Restoration Rx
37263 deer lane
Lebanon OR 97355
541-405-8286

Www.drjresorationrx.com

Good guy to deal with and the hinges came back tight.

[Flysocal]

Originally Posted by SKT

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Having followed your CFL builds, I’m sure it will not disappoint.

Is it going to be a Hot Dog level paint job?

Lace or gold flake?

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Yes sir!

[Scott2]

[quote=Flysocal;8100657]

Originally Posted by Scott2

Dr. J’s Restoration Rx
37263 deer lane
Lebanon OR 97355
541-405-8286

Www.drjresorationrx.com

Good guy to deal with and the hinges came back tight.

Perfect! Not cheap but mine are ridiculously hard to take apart (can't do it) and the springs are busted and the hinges jam and sag. This will work for me. Thanks!

[lower50's]

Just read your build... Very nice job. Did it get in the paint booth yet?

[Flysocal]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Just read your build... Very nice job. Did it get in the paint booth yet?

No sir. Time to light a fire I think. Been working sheetmetal on my wife’s 68 firebird vert. It needs a lot of work. Trying to stay busy in the garage and panel replacement takes more time than money which works for me right now.

[Flysocal]

I'm regretting hiring a painter so far away. 1.5hrs means no regular pop up visits. Slow progress but some progress. Cab bodywork is almost done and its in primer. Underside and inside of cab has been textured. Was nice to see it looking like a truck again but nowhere near done. He promises April 28 finish but he also promised November, December and almost every month thereafter so we shall see.