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robozride · 05-07-2017, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert1957

I really love the stance! Can you give me the info on the wheels and tires?
Size, offset , tire info.

wheels are 18x9.5 with 5" offset and 18x8 with 4"offset
Im not positive on the tires but im pretty sure the rears are 275x45 and the fronts are 245x40

HUSSEY · 05-07-2017, 01:33 PM

Your bed turned out great. Care to share what material you used and how you went about staining it?

robozride · 05-07-2017, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HUSSEY

Your bed turned out great. Care to share what material you used and how you went about staining it?

Thank you! sure thing. I bought some rough cut cherry, cut and planned it down to size and then sanded it out nice and smooth. The stain is a "special walnut" and I applied two coats. I used latex spar varnish and applied 4 coats. color and grain match the patina well I think.

lower50's · 05-08-2017, 08:12 PM

I like how your bed turned out.

robozride · 05-10-2017, 08:13 AM

Thanks everyone for all of the responses. I'm getting really close but cant get much time in the garage. The engine did fire but fuel pump was bad.. Changed pump and carb wasn't working so there's a new one in the mail! Ive finished the wiring. I need to button up the interior, build a bracket for brake light switch and bleed the brakes, install new side glass and door seals, check all bolts and align front end... And out the door she goes. If only i could just get two good days and be left alone, lol soon though!

robozride · 05-15-2017, 08:21 PM

Office Work...

Desert1957 · 05-16-2017, 10:15 AM

What is that material you used for your kick panels and behind the seat? Looks good.

robozride · 05-16-2017, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert1957

What is that material you used for your kick panels and behind the seat? Looks good.

I used FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) board from lowes and its covered with vinyl that matches the seats.

lower50's · 05-17-2017, 11:55 AM

Nice Job!!!

Sandemonium · 05-21-2017, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by robozride

Today was a good day in the shop, things are starting to come together. I installed the firewall booster/column mount, console, booster and finished up the steering shaft. I had to switch to an old set of headers I had as the steering wouldn't clear the coated ones I had planned. the booster mount is a nice piece but the brake pedal comes down on the right side of the column and wont work with the tranny hump, ill need to move it on the shaft or extend it over to the other side as there isn't room for a gas pedal. All in All though im happy with it all and now have steering. I think ill do the exhaust next? then I can throw the box back on.. stay tuned.

What did you use for the firewall mounted brake booster? Any more pictures on how it was installed?

Thank you

robozride · 05-22-2017, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandemonium

What did you use for the firewall mounted brake booster? Any more pictures on how it was installed?

Thank you

I got mine from CPP it is a fairly easy installation. Download template from website and drill 4 small holes and one 2". only issue that i had with it was it doesn't come with any bracket for a plunger type Brake light switch, fabbed that and am pretty happy with it

robozride · 06-04-2017, 03:27 PM

Nina has been on her maiden voyage and is running good.. a few rattles to chase down and some tuning to dial in, finish up the interior and roll!

**oldman3** · 06-04-2017, 10:55 PM

Looks great...Jim

iowaboynca · 06-05-2017, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by robozride

Nina has been on her maiden voyage and is running good.. a few rattles to chase down and some tuning to dial in, finish up the interior and roll!

No video...don't believe you...

Just kidding its looks good and i can imagine how good it feels

lower50's · 06-05-2017, 10:03 AM

Congratulations on your success it's a great feeling.

robozride · 06-13-2017, 07:41 PM

Interior shook out pretty well I think!

**mongocanfly** · 06-13-2017, 08:04 PM

Truck looks great...turned out really nice

**joedoh** · 06-13-2017, 11:41 PM

interior came out gorgeous, I love ivory seats but they are so hard to keep clean.

Scott2 · 06-18-2017, 11:34 AM

Looks awesome! This is inspiration to get mine done.

robozride · 06-18-2017, 03:38 PM

Just added this old "canteen" to my spare tire carrier. The jurys still out but I never liked having a spare on there and wouldn't change out the original stuff. what do you all think?

**mongocanfly** · 06-18-2017, 03:53 PM

Neat idea..I never liked those side tire carriers either...would be neat if you could turn it into something useful ..tool box or something..

Flysocal · 06-18-2017, 06:44 PM

Beer keg

robozride · 06-19-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Flysocal

Beer keg

Yeah, i really would like to get a Jack Daniels barrel 1/2 to put on there but can justify the $

lower50's · 06-19-2017, 06:53 PM

Ya I like it

**joedoh** · 06-19-2017, 10:51 PM

I will be the lone dissenter then, looks a little hokey to me.

05-07-2017, 01:33 PM	#77
HUSSEY Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 572	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Your bed turned out great. Care to share what material you used and how you went about staining it? __________________ My 49 AD Build / S10 Chassis -- Thread -- Pictures -- S10 Conversion Mounts

05-08-2017, 08:12 PM	#79
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. I like how your bed turned out. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

05-10-2017, 08:13 AM	#80
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Thanks everyone for all of the responses. I'm getting really close but cant get much time in the garage. The engine did fire but fuel pump was bad.. Changed pump and carb wasn't working so there's a new one in the mail! Ive finished the wiring. I need to button up the interior, build a bracket for brake light switch and bleed the brakes, install new side glass and door seals, check all bolts and align front end... And out the door she goes. If only i could just get two good days and be left alone, lol soon though!

05-15-2017, 08:21 PM	#81
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Office Work... Attached Images

05-16-2017, 10:15 AM	#82
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. What is that material you used for your kick panels and behind the seat? Looks good. __________________ Desert

05-17-2017, 11:55 AM	#84
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Nice Job!!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-04-2017, 03:27 PM	#87
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Nina has been on her maiden voyage and is running good.. a few rattles to chase down and some tuning to dial in, finish up the interior and roll! Attached Images

06-04-2017, 10:55 PM	#88
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Looks great...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-05-2017, 10:03 AM	#90
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Congratulations on your success it's a great feeling. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-13-2017, 07:41 PM	#91
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Interior shook out pretty well I think! Attached Images

06-13-2017, 08:04 PM	#92
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Truck looks great...turned out really nice

06-13-2017, 11:41 PM	#93
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. interior came out gorgeous, I love ivory seats but they are so hard to keep clean. __________________ 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

06-18-2017, 11:34 AM	#94
Scott2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 534	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Looks awesome! This is inspiration to get mine done. __________________ Scott ______________ my '51 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=677979

06-18-2017, 03:38 PM	#95
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Just added this old "canteen" to my spare tire carrier. The jurys still out but I never liked having a spare on there and wouldn't change out the original stuff. what do you all think? Attached Images

06-18-2017, 03:53 PM	#96
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Neat idea..I never liked those side tire carriers either...would be neat if you could turn it into something useful ..tool box or something..



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06-18-2017, 06:44 PM	#97
Flysocal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glendale Posts: 414	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Beer keg

06-19-2017, 06:53 PM	#99
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. Ya I like it __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-19-2017, 10:51 PM	#100
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Nina Patina 1953 3100 project. I will be the lone dissenter then, looks a little hokey to me. __________________ 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

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