'50 chevy 3100

[Matt_50]

I replaced the right front hanger this morning. Still can't believe the bolt broke in half in there. For the price of the right drill bit to drill it out, I found a couple hangers off eBay for same price.

Next I decided I wanted the battery under the hood but not on the firewall. So that there is room for future a/c and heater. I copied joedoh and put it in the inner fender. I measured height of tire and added how far the springs can come up and added a couple inches. I made a cardboard "battery" that was slightly oversized than the old battery I had in the c10.

I then cut the box down to how I wanted the shelf to fit the new hole. I used that as a template to cut out some sheet metal out of the old c10 hood. I clamped it down on the bench and used a hammer to bend into shape. A little trimming and a few welding tacks and it's in. Needs some cleaning up but came out good.

[8man]

Good progress.

[Matt_50]

Battery fits good. I plan to buy electrical stuff next month.

[Tempest67]

nice job on the battery tray, that is a good place for it

[joedoh]

looks great man!

[Matt_50]

Thanks guys, little stuff like this makes me feel like I'm learning a few things lol.

I'll need to repair right rear fender next.

[Matt_50]

Gotten a few things done lately. I think I've gotten all my cab leaks fixed. As I mentioned in another thread, the cowl vent seal is really thick. It works but I think I might take the advice to change it out.

We have had a lot of rain so it got tested out quick. Realized I had a little trickle from wiper arm seal. So I replaced both of those next. Had some light showers and it looks good so far, I'll see after a heavy rain.

Cleaned up and painted my new battery tray. Seam sealed the edges but did drill two little holes for collected rain water that managed to get through.

Welding skilled have improved since first doing original patches, me and a buddy went over a spot in the floor that I didn't like, and everything else looks good.

Pulled out transmission crossmember. I had originally only had bolts run through it to keep it from moving and spinning. I decided it needed to be welded and I'm much happier with it. Even though it wouldn't be seen I wanted it to be done right.

In another thread I have been getting wiring harness ready. Buying a few things and getting a full list and plan out before I go nuts.

Also got a new alternator bracket in, next build I'll try not to misplace anything, and new thermostat housing to point hose towards radiator. Clamps are on the list but hoses are cut and fitted.



A lot of this stuff is taking me a while and in a few cases I take a step back to redo something, but I know when I'm done it'll be a solid truck. Maybe not the prettiest lol but body skills are improving.

[Matt_50]

I didn't get a picture, but I put the driver side running board on too.

[8man]

Good progress.

[Matt_50]

Is the running board to cab corner gap right?

[Tempest67]

looks right

here is a pic of my 51 before it was disassembled

[Matt_50]

Thanks! I wasn't finding any good close up pics.

Got passenger side running board on and went over both again. I can hop up and down and no squeaks or groans!

Rained some last night, no water in cab! I'm thinking a rubber mat and a I seat cover for now. I'll be prettyfying it slowly over next few months lol for now I just want it to run, be solid, and work out any bugs once rolling.

I think I can start running wires after vacation!

[8man]

You mean working on your truck isn't vacation enough?

It's coming along.

[Matt_50]

Oh it's fun but its not 6 days in Hawaii!

First summer me and my wife are both teachers, school is done, debts caught up and lots of time for a trip or two.

[8man]

Congratulations! You two have fun!

[Matt_50]

Quick trip to father in laws before we leave Thursday, just got back and drove through a heavy rain. When it stopped I went out with a flashlight to check for and wet spots or trickles into cab. Dry!! I now feel comfortable getting wiring in after we get back.

[8man]

Good deal. Have fun.

[Matt_50]

Waiting on first of three flights to get home. A lot of time to kill. Thinking about my wiring harness buy list lol.

[8man]

Welcome home.

[Matt_50]

Been messing with electrical when I find time. Kept most of it on another wiring thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=750748

A couple of things have slowed me down. For example I didn't have the correct plug for steering column and I didn't get any smaller ring terminals, I think I need some # 10s. 7/32 size right? I'll get them ordered Friday.


I have been driving around with the slip yoke from my driveshaft in the car for weeks. Finally managed to be on the side of town with driveshaft shop. 55 to shorten, 50 to balance and whatever u joints are. Showed me where to measure and said to pull it out 1 inch. Now to see how long it takes me to take them the driveshaft lol.

[Matt_50]

Wiring is still on the other thread but I have gotten a few other things done lately too. The c10 exhaust got shortened and installed. I would not have attempted cutting and welding it a year ago lol. I was playing around with the fuel filler and I think I nailed it! Cut the factory one down and welded the tube from the factory one and onto the shortened piece. It came out pretty good so I'm gonna keep it.

Today I put the parking lamp to turn signal conversion kits in the grille. I also hooked up the horns. The grille is on! For the first time ever! Really, the grille and a few other things weren't bolted on so it took me over 2 hours to undo a few things and to get it all bolted up.

The grille was a bit beat up. I'm pretty sure someone had had a small fender bender. I had to put a bunch of screws in it and I bent and beat it until it looked half way decent. It was rusted too so I used the wire wheel and painted it black.

[8man]

The grill turned out nice. Good job on the fuel tank and exhaust work.

[NorCalGal]

I’m glad someone is doing interesting things, I’m stuck in boring bodywork jail.

[Matt_50]

Oh I still have some bodywork left, but I jump around a bit lol.

[joedoh]

go man go!