47-55.1 Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mikebte · 11-04-2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 28TudorAZ

Got the power booster and pedal assembly put in. If you don't use the s10 pedal setup you can cut the end of the brake rod and tap it to use with aftermarket pedal assembly.

That's looking great! Keep it up

**joedoh** · 11-06-2018, 07:59 PM

working brakes are a good thing! great progress!

mikebte · 11-07-2018, 12:20 AM

Very nice, hope you make it down to Tucson in that rig. I would love to have a look once it's running.

28TudorAZ · 11-07-2018, 06:41 PM

Ok picked this up at a junkyard. I think I need another inch. Any thoughts? The yoke seems pretty short.

**joedoh** · 11-07-2018, 09:33 PM

is the truck on the ground? the way the leafs lean forward on an s10 means the driveshaft will move into the trans when you lower it.

if the truck is on the ground, I would say you need a little more. I have had good luck with reg cab shortbed driveshafts, I think they are around 53", I used a trailblazer shaft on one and it was just a hair too short, I think it was 51.5"

28TudorAZ · 11-08-2018, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mikebte

Very nice, hope you make it down to Tucson in that rig. I would love to have a look once it's running.

Maybe someday.

28TudorAZ · 11-10-2018, 05:38 PM

Picked up a pic and pull seat for $55. It will need to be reupholstered.

**joedoh** · 11-10-2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 28TudorAZ

Picked up a pic and pull seat for $55. It will need to be reupholstered.

thats exactly what mine looked like under a cover someone had added, the upholstery guy tried to tell me it was a 95 or newer but I got it from a 93 suburban, and they only used those floor brackets on 88-94.

he had to cut the "dents" out of the back, is why it mattered to him.

28TudorAZ · 11-10-2018, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

thats exactly what mine looked like under a cover someone had added, the upholstery guy tried to tell me it was a 95 or newer but I got it from a 93 suburban, and they only used those floor brackets on 88-94.

he had to cut the "dents" out of the back, is why it mattered to him.

I plan on leaving the back cushion as is and eliminating the headrest. They had earlier seats that were flat but nowhere near as comfortable.

Jemezcrusher · 11-12-2018, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 28TudorAZ

Picked up a pic and pull seat for $55. It will need to be reupholstered.

Is this mounted on a standard 3100 pedestal, or did you have to modify?

28TudorAZ · 11-12-2018, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jemezcrusher

Is this mounted on a standard 3100 pedestal, or did you have to modify?

I cut out all the stuff from the 3100 pedestal I think it is on page 2 of this thread and used the one from the donor seat. It fits perfectly. I just have to drill some holes. I have heard of guys leaving them in but I like all the room under the seat it gives me.

mikebte · 11-07-2018, 09:48 PM

Agreed, I spent some time at the junk yard but finally found a 53” for mine. It was out of a 2wd blazer and worked great. Blazers have verying lengths as well as the trailblazer.

28TudorAZ · 11-07-2018, 10:28 PM

It's on the ground. Its from a short bed s10. I guess I need 54.

**joedoh** · 11-07-2018, 11:09 PM

well thats terrible, especially since my advice to use a rcsb driveshaft led you there.

but I think your tall valve cover is the culprit. I tuck my motor way back against the firewall as far as it can go, but I use the stock (low) valve cover. with a tall valve cover, the motor cant go back as far.

28TudorAZ · 11-08-2018, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

well thats terrible, especially since my advice to use a rcsb driveshaft led you there.

but I think your tall valve cover is the culprit. I tuck my motor way back against the firewall as far as it can go, but I use the stock (low) valve cover. with a tall valve cover, the motor cant go back as far.

I measured it before I left and it was around 53". I didn't change out the yoke. Maybe its different. Oh well $110 to have someone shorten the old one and its aluminum. It doesn't have tall valve covers. Possibly my cab placement was 1/2 inch difference and then then my motor placement was 1/2 inch difference that would make up the extra inch.

**oldman3** · 11-18-2018, 11:00 AM

Another item to mark off the list...Jim

**joedoh** · 11-18-2018, 02:22 PM

wow pretty! makes me want to paint my doors and cab wall

28TudorAZ · 11-25-2018, 05:16 PM

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wow pretty! makes me want to paint my doors and cab wall

You should. My paint is far from show. At least it's one color inside.

It has steering and brakes now.

28TudorAZ · 12-12-2018, 10:40 PM

Almost have the bed done.

**joedoh** · 12-12-2018, 11:03 PM

beauty!

28TudorAZ · 12-19-2018, 02:58 PM

Got the seat today.

28TudorAZ · 01-09-2019, 10:16 AM

Not progressing as fast lately. Some motivation showed up on my door step in the form of gauges.

**gigamanx** · 01-09-2019, 10:35 AM

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Not progressing as fast lately. Some motivation showed up on my door step in the form of gauges.

Nice gauges. I'm having trouble being motivated also and my next purchase happens to be the need for some nice gauges. Which ones did you decide on and are you using a GPS speed sensor?

**8man** · 01-09-2019, 11:06 AM

Looking good. As asked above, what gauges and what type of speedometer set up?

**joedoh** · 01-30-2019, 04:43 PM

awesome work man! really cooking

11-06-2018, 07:59 PM	#2
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. working brakes are a good thing! great progress! __________________ 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

11-07-2018, 12:20 AM	#3
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Very nice, hope you make it down to Tucson in that rig. I would love to have a look once it's running.

11-07-2018, 06:41 PM	#4
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Ok picked this up at a junkyard. I think I need another inch. Any thoughts? The yoke seems pretty short. Attached Images

11-07-2018, 09:33 PM	#5
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. is the truck on the ground? the way the leafs lean forward on an s10 means the driveshaft will move into the trans when you lower it. if the truck is on the ground, I would say you need a little more. I have had good luck with reg cab shortbed driveshafts, I think they are around 53", I used a trailblazer shaft on one and it was just a hair too short, I think it was 51.5" __________________ 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

11-10-2018, 05:38 PM	#7
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Picked up a pic and pull seat for $55. It will need to be reupholstered. Attached Images

11-07-2018, 09:48 PM	#12
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Agreed, I spent some time at the junk yard but finally found a 53” for mine. It was out of a 2wd blazer and worked great. Blazers have verying lengths as well as the trailblazer.

11-07-2018, 10:28 PM	#13
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. It's on the ground. Its from a short bed s10. I guess I need 54.

11-07-2018, 11:09 PM	#14
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. well thats terrible, especially since my advice to use a rcsb driveshaft led you there. but I think your tall valve cover is the culprit. I tuck my motor way back against the firewall as far as it can go, but I use the stock (low) valve cover. with a tall valve cover, the motor cant go back as far. __________________ 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

11-18-2018, 11:00 AM	#16
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Another item to mark off the list...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 />

11-18-2018, 02:22 PM	#17
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. wow pretty! makes me want to paint my doors and cab wall __________________ 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

12-12-2018, 10:40 PM	#19
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Almost have the bed done. Attached Images

12-12-2018, 11:03 PM	#20
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. beauty! __________________ 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

12-19-2018, 02:58 PM	#21
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Got the seat today. Attached Images

01-09-2019, 10:16 AM	#22
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Not progressing as fast lately. Some motivation showed up on my door step in the form of gauges. Attached Images

01-09-2019, 11:06 AM	#24
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,292	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Looking good. As asked above, what gauges and what type of speedometer set up? __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204



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01-30-2019, 04:43 PM	#25
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. awesome work man! really cooking __________________ 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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