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SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-24-2015, 08:21 AM

Howdy all. Thought it was about time to sign on and share my project with you all. Its a complete frame off resto mod, installing a 2004 pontiac GTO (VZ Monaro 265kw) LS1 and 6 speed tremec, circle track 9" with Mark Williams 411 true trac 31 spline centre. TCI IFS with 68 camaro drum brake hubs, VE HSV 365mm front rotors, 350mm rear. 2010 Camaro Brembo's all round. 20" American Racing black Daytona rims.

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-24-2015, 08:28 AM

here is day one, my truck picked up and ready to deliver, had the owner remove the 235, and noted that although it has a 54 vin, original 235 with manual trans and original diff, it also had an open drive shaft, which would make it very late 54. Sweet

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-24-2015, 08:44 AM

So Here is my truck with a little photo shop edit. Wanted to have something to inspire me over the next couple years of chop and grind.

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-24-2015, 08:52 AM

Goint to skip the strip and tear down stage, and get straight to business.
First off send the chassis off to get the bow from a previous hit in the side removed. Make a dolley for the cab and get it blasted clean,
Lower front floor was rusted out, from the vent drain tude rotting away. So I machined up a bead roll profile and made the first floor repair. Made a tool to aid in the filling of the 50 odd holes on the firewall.

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-24-2015, 08:57 AM

There is a huge pile of small and large pieces that needed fabrication and welding in place so heres a few of them

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-24-2015, 09:00 AM

Lower inside rear corner

Katrina/10 · 06-24-2015, 09:04 AM

Nice work!

**oldman3** · 06-24-2015, 09:13 AM

Welcome to the group, you are doing some great repair work. Rally like the photoshop pic, keep us posted...Jim

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-24-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Welcome to the group, you are doing some great repair work. Rally like the photoshop pic, keep us posted...Jim

Thanks Jim, got a bunch of cool stuff to share

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-24-2015, 09:21 AM

Column support all done,

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-24-2015, 09:25 AM

I decided to eliminate the cowl vent water trap and try out my new electric bead roller from METAL MAN TOOL here in Oz. so make a template, do a test roll, taper the roll to a peak at centre and back down at the end, that was fun.

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-24-2015, 09:27 AM

Yep, thats where its going. Right in the hole

FarmerSid · 06-24-2015, 07:21 PM

Beautiful work you've done. Awesome details.

**mongocanfly** · 06-25-2015, 05:11 AM

Good job on the patchwork..but something don't look right....your steering wheel is on the wrong side...ha ha..

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-25-2015, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Good job on the patchwork..but something don't look right....your steering wheel is on the wrong side...ha ha..

It sure is, just the way we like it down under, dont mind a left hook car, I have a 51 chevy hardtop, just thought this would be more user friendly as my shop truck RHD. I can flip the images if its messing with your mind. :-)
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**oldman3** · 06-25-2015, 09:45 AM

All I can say is WOW, fab work is over the top. Looking forward to your next update...Jim

Chevy-49 · 06-25-2015, 10:37 AM

Great pictures, nice mod's
Over here we have only 24 hours to spend in a day.....

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-25-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy-49

Great pictures, nice mod's
Over here we have only 24 hours to spend in a day.....

Haha, thanks mate, id like to say our coffee is stronger down under, the truth is its been on going for two years now, only now I have decided to kick it in the guts. Before it ends up on the shelf like my other projects. Also no wife, no kids = free time.

**slammed57** · 06-25-2015, 12:53 PM

nice work on the frame

**Advanced Design** · 06-25-2015, 10:40 AM

Very impressive fabrication!

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 06-25-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Very impressive fabrication!

Thank you, hitting things with a hammer is my favourite form of exercise

reaper71 · 06-26-2015, 04:53 PM

Killer Build looking forward to more progress updates..

Mark...

ChuckDriver · 06-27-2015, 10:53 PM

Great work! Keep the updates coming please!

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 07-01-2015, 05:25 AM

Here is a good shot of the dash steel work. Ie.. No ashtray, RHD swap.

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 07-01-2015, 05:33 AM

Here is the rear leaf spring hanger , has a hole to drain water, came out pretty good I think.

06-24-2015, 08:21 AM	#1
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	My 54 3100 pickup build Howdy all. Thought it was about time to sign on and share my project with you all. Its a complete frame off resto mod, installing a 2004 pontiac GTO (VZ Monaro 265kw) LS1 and 6 speed tremec, circle track 9" with Mark Williams 411 true trac 31 spline centre. TCI IFS with 68 camaro drum brake hubs, VE HSV 365mm front rotors, 350mm rear. 2010 Camaro Brembo's all round. 20" American Racing black Daytona rims. __________________ "There are two types of people in this world: those who like Chevy pickups, and those who don't."

06-24-2015, 08:28 AM	#2
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	here is day one, my truck picked up and ready to deliver, had the owner remove the 235, and noted that although it has a 54 vin, original 235 with manual trans and original diff, it also had an open drive shaft, which would make it very late 54. Sweet Attached Images

06-24-2015, 08:44 AM	#3
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build So Here is my truck with a little photo shop edit. Wanted to have something to inspire me over the next couple years of chop and grind. Attached Images __________________ "There are two types of people in this world: those who like Chevy pickups, and those who don't."

06-24-2015, 08:52 AM	#4
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Goint to skip the strip and tear down stage, and get straight to business. First off send the chassis off to get the bow from a previous hit in the side removed. Make a dolley for the cab and get it blasted clean, Lower front floor was rusted out, from the vent drain tude rotting away. So I machined up a bead roll profile and made the first floor repair. Made a tool to aid in the filling of the 50 odd holes on the firewall. Attached Images __________________ "There are two types of people in this world: those who like Chevy pickups, and those who don't."

06-24-2015, 08:57 AM	#5
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build There is a huge pile of small and large pieces that needed fabrication and welding in place so heres a few of them Attached Images __________________ "There are two types of people in this world: those who like Chevy pickups, and those who don't."

06-24-2015, 09:00 AM	#6
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Lower inside rear corner Attached Images __________________ "There are two types of people in this world: those who like Chevy pickups, and those who don't."

06-24-2015, 09:04 AM	#7
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Nice work! __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

06-24-2015, 09:13 AM	#8
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Welcome to the group, you are doing some great repair work. Rally like the photoshop pic, keep us posted...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 />

06-24-2015, 09:21 AM	#10
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Column support all done, Attached Images __________________ "There are two types of people in this world: those who like Chevy pickups, and those who don't."

06-24-2015, 09:25 AM	#11
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build I decided to eliminate the cowl vent water trap and try out my new electric bead roller from METAL MAN TOOL here in Oz. so make a template, do a test roll, taper the roll to a peak at centre and back down at the end, that was fun. Attached Images __________________ "There are two types of people in this world: those who like Chevy pickups, and those who don't."

06-24-2015, 09:27 AM	#12
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Yep, thats where its going. Right in the hole Attached Images __________________ "There are two types of people in this world: those who like Chevy pickups, and those who don't."

06-24-2015, 07:21 PM	#13
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Beautiful work you've done. Awesome details. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

06-25-2015, 05:11 AM	#14
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Good job on the patchwork..but something don't look right....your steering wheel is on the wrong side...ha ha..

06-25-2015, 09:45 AM	#16
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build All I can say is WOW, fab work is over the top. Looking forward to your next update...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 />

06-25-2015, 10:37 AM	#17
Chevy-49 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Losser, The Netherlands Posts: 136	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Great pictures, nice mod's Over here we have only 24 hours to spend in a day..... __________________ . My build thread: 1949 AD truck 'Chevy-49'



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06-25-2015, 12:53 PM	#19
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 704	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build nice work on the frame __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

06-25-2015, 10:40 AM	#20
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Very impressive fabrication! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

06-26-2015, 04:53 PM	#22
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06-27-2015, 10:53 PM	#23
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Great work! Keep the updates coming please! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

07-01-2015, 05:25 AM	#24
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Here is a good shot of the dash steel work. Ie.. No ashtray, RHD swap. Attached Images __________________ "There are two types of people in this world: those who like Chevy pickups, and those who don't."

07-01-2015, 05:33 AM	#25
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	Re: My 54 3100 pickup build Here is the rear leaf spring hanger , has a hole to drain water, came out pretty good I think. Attached Images __________________ "There are two types of people in this world: those who like Chevy pickups, and those who don't."

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