1949-50 3100

[oldman3]

Looks like a fairly clean truck...Jim

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Looks like a fairly clean truck...Jim

Its been in one family since new and has been garaged from day one, very minor visible rust. Its been touched up several time over the years but I don't see much evidence of bondo or covered up rot. But you never know till is media blasted

[hopalong]

Dave have you finished the red 49-50 3100 chevy truck. I would like to see the finished body stance result of that restoration using the Danforth crossmember. thanks Phil

[dwcsr]

Not yet. Should be in about 3 weeks but here is a side view with just some old P185-15 wheels on it. The motor and trans aren't in it and it doesn't have the final springs in it so its going to drop it about 2-3 more inches

[T-P Auto]

dwcsr;

On your post#254
You showed a french head lite kit from Hagon#4050BS
Who did you order them from??
have looked at several places with no luck
So if you would let me know who you got them from

Thank You;

T-P Auto
Tim

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by T-P Auto

dwcsr;

On your post#254
You showed a french head lite kit from Hagon#4050BS
Who did you order them from??
have looked at several places with no luck
So if you would let me know who you got them from

Thank You;

T-P Auto
Tim

I think I got them at Hagan Auto
http://www.haganauto.com/40s_50s_Fre..._Sets_s/54.htm

they were hard to find anywhere else
here is a picture of them finished and painted

[hopalong]

Thanks for the update

[T-P Auto]

dwcsr;

Thank You;

Will look into the headlite system.
With all that I have done n going to do to this project one(1) more thing won't hurt(too much)

T-P Auto
Tim

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by T-P Auto

dwcsr;

Thank You;

Will look into the headlite system.
With all that I have done n going to do to this project one(1) more thing won't hurt(too much)

T-P Auto
Tim

Its those "maybe I'll do ....." that turns a 1 year project into the 10 year project.

[T-P Auto]

dwcsr;

That is why we call them projects ! ! !
Sometime you just never ever get done with a project ! !
When you start with a bare shell n a lot of ideals it just take time to think it out.

T-P Auto
Tim

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by T-P Auto

dwcsr;

That is why we call them projects ! ! !
Sometime you just never ever get done with a project ! !
When you start with a bare shell n a lot of ideals it just take time to think it out.

T-P Auto
Tim

I have a 15 year project going now, the only good thing is that with all the changes mid stream I do get good ideas to put into other people trucks.

[dwcsr]

A little more progress, Cab is on the frame and as soon as we connect all the electronics up we can slide it into potion and bolt is down then start assembling the front end

[99 to Life]

looking good, keep chipping away.

[hopalong]

dave how is the red 49 truck coming? Truck near finished? Thanks Phil

[dwcsr]

We have been working on the wiring, brake cables and other odds and ends. Its getting close. The bed still isn't back from paint yet but we aren't ready for that. The brakes are plumbed fuel system is done, radiator is done, its moving along slowly but its moving

[Coach529]

Found your build while looking for some pictures of the Scott Danforth Crossmember. Awesome build!!

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by Coach529

Found your build while looking for some pictures of the Scott Danforth Crossmember. Awesome build!!

Thanks,, I like the Danforth cross member because it uses S10 parts which are easy and cheap to get.

[FamilyBowTie]

Originally Posted by Coach529

Found your build while looking for some pictures of the Scott Danforth Crossmember. Awesome build!!

Same here, waiting for info. from Scott to decide on his or a M2.

Awesome build, just finished the read.

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by FamilyBowTie

Same here, waiting for info. from Scott to decide on his or a M2.

Awesome build, just finished the read.

Thanks,,

I think its one of the better cross members out there now

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by dwcsr

Thanks,,

I think its one of the better cross members out there now

That is great to know.....I am considering one.

Sorry if I missed it, but I was curious what you settled on for a steering rack?

Thanks.....awesome build!!

[dwcsr]

I used a Tbird rack. It took a little extra fab work but the travel is a little longer than a camaro

[Coach529]

Thanks Dave!!

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by dwcsr

I used a Tbird rack. It took a little extra fab work but the travel is a little longer than a camaro

Does it matter the generation of TBird?

[dwcsr]

This is a rack install I did 10 or 12 years ago with the Tbird rack into a C10 front end it may give you an idea on whats all involved in adding a rack
http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/rackpinion.html

I don't remember the year of the rack but the part numbers are in the article

[hopalong]

Dave did you ever finish the 49-50 3100 truck? phil