Low buck 53' 3100 5 window - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sim6 · 02-19-2015, 02:34 PM

Just got this last week. keeping everything old school with a 4" drop, white walls steel wheels with no caps. Pretty straight and not to bad on the rust. more pictures to come before I get started. This was before I pulled it home.

b.sharp · 02-19-2015, 04:10 PM

looks like a nice start. keep us posted with the updates and pictures. Everyone likes pictures..

Sim6 · 02-19-2015, 07:05 PM

Took a few more pic's.

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fisherman420 · 02-19-2015, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by b.sharp

looks like a nice start. keep us posted with the updates and pictures. Everyone likes pictures..

X2....nice find

**Advanced Design** · 02-20-2015, 12:07 AM

Cool find, enjoy the build!

ghettoluxury · 02-20-2015, 12:21 AM

Very cool heater.

Sim6 · 02-20-2015, 08:58 PM

Ordered a bunch of parts this week for the interior and electrical. This weekend I'm going to clean the engine up a little and pull the oil pan to see what I can tell about the condition of the motor. The motor is a 235 out of a 55'. I would like to keep this set up but if it's no good I'll find a running used 305 or 350 to put in.

**LEEVON** · 02-20-2015, 09:05 PM

FYI if you need odds and ends there is a guy named Dean up in Bentonville who has a nice stockpile of parts for these trucks. He used to buy and sell on Craigslist.

Sim6 · 02-20-2015, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

FYI if you need odds and ends there is a guy named Dean up in Bentonville who has a nice stockpile of parts for these trucks. He used to buy and sell on Craigslist.

Thanks! Any idea how to get ahold of him?

**LEEVON** · 02-20-2015, 09:54 PM

No idea, its been about 5 years but I could show you where he lives on a map...will do that when my computer starts cooperating. He parted these trucks and always had a few cabs, frames, and such outside. In his barn are stacks of doors, steering wheels, glass, etc. I will dig around my old e-mails and see if I find anything too. Last time we connected I posted a "WTB" on Craigslist.

Sim6 · 02-21-2015, 06:39 PM

Pressure washed the engine and under carraige just to get it somewhat clean. Pulled the plugs again and the inspection plate off the bottom of the trans. First good news was it turns over well by hand. I pulled the oil pan after draining the oil. Nothing concerning in the pan. Pulled one of the journals off so far and I think it looks pretty decent. Crankshaft looks good too. I'm going to pull the rest and the connecting rod bearings.

Pic's are not great tho.

Sim6 · 02-21-2015, 06:41 PM

Let me know if you see any issues. Thanks

RUN GMC · 02-21-2015, 06:49 PM

Thats so crazy nice.......good luck with the build......

**Advanced Design** · 02-21-2015, 07:09 PM

I agree, really clean looking bearings. Have fun!

Sim6 · 02-22-2015, 01:50 AM

It's so nice to work on something for change that has so much room everywhere you turn. I'm really going to enjoy this. Everything else I've done you have to scrap a layer of skin off all your knuckles to get the easiest spark plug out. What a blessing simplicity is.

Sim6 · 02-23-2015, 02:28 PM

Crankshaft bearings were good. the connecting rod bearings were scorched and I could feel variations in texture on the crank. Going to pull it and put in a v8. With that said if I put in a 305/350 with th350 trans am I going to need a custom drive shaft? I believe my 3 speed is the longer one. Has a long tail.

Sim6 · 02-24-2015, 11:58 AM

Found a nice stock 305 with th350 fully dressed for $600 78K. Just pulled out 2 months ago. I'll get some pic's this weekend pulling out the 6.

Sim6 · 02-28-2015, 09:47 PM

Tore the front down today after lunch. going for the bed tomorrow and interior.
Think i'm going to change directions a little. Gonna do the S10 swap.

iowaboynca · 02-28-2015, 10:53 PM

is the frame bad?

Sim6 · 02-28-2015, 11:25 PM

No, but by the time I redo brakes, wheel bearings, ball joints and a drop axle with the modified steering arms I could just swap in a S10 frame for less.

Sim6 · 02-28-2015, 11:33 PM

I can only find one spot with rust holes in the frame. It's a small area about where the bed meets the cab.

Sim6 · 03-01-2015, 09:29 AM

Did some searching last night, gonna keep the original frame.

67swb72klb · 03-01-2015, 09:41 AM

I think you will be glad you did
Very nice project!

**Advanced Design** · 03-01-2015, 09:54 AM

Still going with drop axle or ?

Sim6 · 03-01-2015, 10:09 AM

Yes, gonna do a 4" drop axle. 4" blocks in the rear. Maybe remove a few leaves.

02-19-2015, 02:34 PM	#1
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Just got this last week. keeping everything old school with a 4" drop, white walls steel wheels with no caps. Pretty straight and not to bad on the rust. more pictures to come before I get started. This was before I pulled it home.

02-19-2015, 04:10 PM	#2
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window looks like a nice start. keep us posted with the updates and pictures. Everyone likes pictures..

02-19-2015, 07:05 PM	#3
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Took a few more pic's. [IM G]http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx301/73EB/DSC03414_zpscd75d05e.jpg[/IMG]

02-20-2015, 12:07 AM	#5
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Cool find, enjoy the build! __________________ 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

02-20-2015, 12:21 AM	#6
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Very cool heater. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

02-20-2015, 08:58 PM	#7
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Ordered a bunch of parts this week for the interior and electrical. This weekend I'm going to clean the engine up a little and pull the oil pan to see what I can tell about the condition of the motor. The motor is a 235 out of a 55'. I would like to keep this set up but if it's no good I'll find a running used 305 or 350 to put in.

02-20-2015, 09:05 PM	#8
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window FYI if you need odds and ends there is a guy named Dean up in Bentonville who has a nice stockpile of parts for these trucks. He used to buy and sell on Craigslist. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

02-20-2015, 09:54 PM	#10
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window No idea, its been about 5 years but I could show you where he lives on a map...will do that when my computer starts cooperating. He parted these trucks and always had a few cabs, frames, and such outside. In his barn are stacks of doors, steering wheels, glass, etc. I will dig around my old e-mails and see if I find anything too. Last time we connected I posted a "WTB" on Craigslist. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

02-21-2015, 06:39 PM	#11
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Pressure washed the engine and under carraige just to get it somewhat clean. Pulled the plugs again and the inspection plate off the bottom of the trans. First good news was it turns over well by hand. I pulled the oil pan after draining the oil. Nothing concerning in the pan. Pulled one of the journals off so far and I think it looks pretty decent. Crankshaft looks good too. I'm going to pull the rest and the connecting rod bearings. Pic's are not great tho. Attached Images

02-21-2015, 06:41 PM	#12
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Let me know if you see any issues. Thanks Attached Images

02-21-2015, 06:49 PM	#13
RUN GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: North AL Posts: 363	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Thats so crazy nice.......good luck with the build...... __________________ http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...baae5d9a7e.jpg

02-21-2015, 07:09 PM	#14
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window I agree, really clean looking bearings. Have fun! __________________ 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

02-22-2015, 01:50 AM	#15
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window It's so nice to work on something for change that has so much room everywhere you turn. I'm really going to enjoy this. Everything else I've done you have to scrap a layer of skin off all your knuckles to get the easiest spark plug out. What a blessing simplicity is.

02-23-2015, 02:28 PM	#16
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Crankshaft bearings were good. the connecting rod bearings were scorched and I could feel variations in texture on the crank. Going to pull it and put in a v8. With that said if I put in a 305/350 with th350 trans am I going to need a custom drive shaft? I believe my 3 speed is the longer one. Has a long tail.

02-24-2015, 11:58 AM	#17
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Found a nice stock 305 with th350 fully dressed for $600 78K. Just pulled out 2 months ago. I'll get some pic's this weekend pulling out the 6.



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02-28-2015, 09:47 PM	#18
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Tore the front down today after lunch. going for the bed tomorrow and interior. Think i'm going to change directions a little. Gonna do the S10 swap.

02-28-2015, 10:53 PM	#19
iowaboynca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Side of the valley, CA Posts: 878	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window is the frame bad? __________________ Build: "1950" GMC -Charlotte

02-28-2015, 11:25 PM	#20
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window No, but by the time I redo brakes, wheel bearings, ball joints and a drop axle with the modified steering arms I could just swap in a S10 frame for less.

02-28-2015, 11:33 PM	#21
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window I can only find one spot with rust holes in the frame. It's a small area about where the bed meets the cab.

03-01-2015, 09:29 AM	#22
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Did some searching last night, gonna keep the original frame.

03-01-2015, 09:41 AM	#23
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,464	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window I think you will be glad you did Very nice project! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

03-01-2015, 09:54 AM	#24
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Still going with drop axle or ? __________________ 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

03-01-2015, 10:09 AM	#25
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: Low buck 53' 3100 5 window Yes, gonna do a 4" drop axle. 4" blocks in the rear. Maybe remove a few leaves.

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