53 Chevy 3100 ground up Resto-rod

[SummitKarl]

My instructions were "This is for my daughter, I want it built safe and strong"
So lets get started, I received a dead stock 53, 6cly,3spd, 6volt truck in less then really poor not a chance of running condition.
So first thing is to take (how did this go together) pictures just in case.

 

[SummitKarl]

Next break out the zip-locks, strip it, and bag and tag it all and call REDNECK (Kenny) to come steam hydro-blast it

 

[SummitKarl]

next call Total Cost Involved (TCI) order the Chassis Up grade Kit and convert this thing to a Mustang II front end with power brakes
and set the cross-member caster to 2*

 

[SummitKarl]

Next get a 10bolt out of a chevelle at the swap meet for $100, locate it in with TCI's rear end up grade kit, (springs, shocks, shackles etc), and when both wheels turn the same direction, open the case and get a nice surprise that you scored a freshly rebuilt rear end with a new posi in it

 

[SummitKarl]

Time for a motor and trans, picked up a used 350ci for $200 and a used 350 trans for $50, and placed a order with Summit Racing to to rebuild both
motor got rings, bearings, RV cam valve job, alu intake, Summit Vac Secondary 600cfm carb and block hugger headers. Trans got ripped apart and only the case and valve body were reused, note the angle finder in both directions on the motor

 

[SummitKarl]

Next fit the 4 row alu radiator, A/C system and install a new alu. gas tank in the chassis getting rid of the factory tank in the cab.

 

[SummitKarl]

first is to get the cab back on the chassis and do some rusty floor repair, then off again for some missing metal repair, and plug up 60yrs worth of holes put into the firewall:grumble:

 

[SummitKarl]

ok now we can do some body work, strip it to bare metal and start fixing holes, dents and the radio cut out

 

[HighVoltage329]

Cool project. You've got skills!

 

[BajaMike]

Amazing work!

Keep the pictures coming.

:thumbsup

 

[djunkie]

Nice work. Are you doing the paint and body work yourself Karl?


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[Cole Trickle]

looks great...nice job

 

[rivergames]

Bad Ass project! nice work :thumbsup

 

[JBS]

Karl you are doing an amazing job on this truck!!

Look forward to seeing the completed job

 

[Cole Trickle]

Karl you are doing an amazing job on this truck!!

Look forward to seeing the completed job

Which daughter did you buy it for?:thumbup:

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[SummitKarl]

Nice work. Are you doing the paint and body work yourself Karl?


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yes, doing everything but putting tires on rims and front end alignment, oh and had RD make me some gauge bezzles:thumbsup

 

[djunkie]

yes, doing everything but putting tires on rims and front end alignment, oh and had RD make me some gauge bezzles:thumbsup

Nice. I should bring the jeep truck body and bed out to you and let you tackle it.

 

[SummitKarl]

4 coats of clear over 2 coats of single stage done cut and buffed, yes I said "clear over single" now gotta get that cab back on and get going.
check out the bezzles River Dave made for it, and the last picture is a custom CNC'd indicator panel and dedication plate for the daughter

 

[Caydens Cat]

great job. Keep the pics coming. When can I drop off my '41?

 

[SummitKarl]

Karl you are doing an amazing job on this truck!!

Look forward to seeing the completed job

Thank you and I am looking forward to the completed paycheck

 

[Weekend Therapy]

I dont know a damn thing about paint, but why the clear over single stage? Kinda defeats the purpose of easy repairs in the future doesn't it? Truck looks great!

 

[SummitKarl]

Nice. I should bring the jeep truck body and bed out to you and let you tackle it.

sure, why not I'll take union money too

 

[SummitKarl]

I dont know a damn thing about paint, but why the clear over single stage? Kinda defeats the purpose of easy repairs in the future doesn't it? Truck looks great!

nope makes repairs EASY!!! sand out way past the repair and just lightly into the clear, paint the repaired area with color, then mix 50% clear and paint out a little bit more, then clear only not painting past your sanded area, let dry and color sand and buff. fading and blending with clear is the key to fooling the eye.

why clear over single? 1) gives you a final chance at blocking as you can really see the imperfections with single stage and you can't with the flat appearance of Base coat, 2) you can't sand base coat 3) with Single stage and clear being the same kind of paint (urethane) you can lay down some heavy coats of clear being it binds to the color well
4) clear buffs much better than single.

basically it's just a process that works well for me and the way I work on my higher end paint jobs

 

[69GS]

Very nice work,you have some great skills.

 

[djunkie]

sure, why not I'll take union money too

You really feel up to this challenge? LOL

 

[Weekend Therapy]

nope makes repairs EASY!!! sand out way past the repair and just lightly into the clear, paint the repaired area with color, then mix 50% clear and paint out a little bit more, then clear only not painting past your sanded area, let dry and color sand and buff. fading and blending with clear is the key to fooling the eye.

why clear over single? 1) gives you a final chance at blocking as you can really see the imperfections with single stage and you can't with the flat appearance of Base coat, 2) you can't sand base coat 3) with Single stage and clear being the same kind of paint (urethane) you can lay down some heavy coats of clear being it binds to the color well
4) clear buffs much better than single.

basically it's just a process that works well for me and the way I work on my higher end paint jobs

Makes sense to me. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[SummitKarl]

You really feel up to this challenge? LOL

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I've started with way worse than that

 

[djunkie]

I've started with way worse than that

The jeep has a lot of paint on it. House paint that is. My grandpas redneck paint jobs over the years. LOL

 

[SummitKarl]

air bar 36gt and a days work will mow right through it, or you can mow through $1k getting it blasted (which I don't recommend), shit never comes out and blasted cars always squeak at some point

 

[SummitKarl]

great job. Keep the pics coming. When can I drop off my '41?

I would like to do a 41, very different then the 47-55(1st) and I have very good parts source

 

[Caydens Cat]

I would like to do a 41, very different then the 47-55(1st) and I have very good parts source

it's a '41 Poncho... not a truck. Slow and low (as in parked not moving in garage needing air in the tires :grumble: )

 

[SummitKarl]

it's a '41 Poncho... not a truck. Slow and low (as in parked not moving in garage needing air in the tires :grumble: )

poncho?..pontiac
air,hydro or spring, done several air rides no hydros yet

 

[Caydens Cat]

poncho?..pontiac
air,hydro or spring, done several air rides no hydros yet

Yes, pontiac. Going with bags, already have the parts... just need the time (and skill)

 

[SummitKarl]

sweet ride. I like just about anything 39,40,41. yes bags are a muther, lots of modification, brackets, welding, plumbing, electrical ugh!!! if you can afford it I highly suggest you Hard line the plumbing. If not use 3 piece compression fittings only the have a Nut, Ferrel and compression sleeve, all the push-in ones are just going to leak. make sure you have clearance to drive the car with the bags flat (riding on bump stops nothing dragging or rubbing) because I promise they will go out at the most inopportune time

 

[skifaster]

Love this thread. My Dad has a 53 just like that that was my Grandfathers. In worse shape than this one to start. I wish I had the coin to fix it up for him, he has always wanted to fix it up, but put stuff for all us kids first. Now I feel like he doesn't know where to start with it and he won't ever see it fixed up. Some awesome work and talent you have. Keep the pics coming.

 

[djunkie]

Love this thread. My Dad has a 53 just like that that was my Grandfathers. In worse shape than this one to start. I wish I had the coin to fix it up for him, he has always wanted to fix it up, but put stuff for all us kids first. Now I feel like he doesn't know where to start with it and he won't ever see it fixed up. Some awesome work and talent you have. Keep the pics coming.

I'm doing the same thing for my dad with the Willys truck I got. It was givin to me but when it's finished I'm giving it to him.

 

[Long Way Home]

nice job..:thumbsup

 

[SummitKarl]

Headliner installed (PITA), with matching sunvisors, rest of the interior window trim painted installed, seat in, and both doors built and installed. :Note how straight the door gaps are. I still need to get the inside door handles wrapped to match but test fit first so I am not sorry later

 

[Rickybobby]

Sweet truck, classy subtle upgrades but kept the ol skool flavor.... nice, My 56 Napco is almost as far along as your 53....

 

[SummitKarl]

Sweet truck, classy subtle upgrades but kept the ol skool flavor.... nice, My 56 Napco is almost as far along as your 53....

Thank you that's the goal here dependable, comfortable driver.
Napco..DAM those things are hard to find, done right they look like brutes. :thumbup:

 

[SummitKarl]

Inner fender wells and completed engine compartment.
I guessing some one took a axe to the fender well at some point, nothing a little pounding, welding and grinding won't fix

 

[SummitKarl]

Fenders have taken up some serious time, I would say I had to make about 20% of each fender and what wasn't missing was beat to hell
Seriously?, who fills holes with bondo:thumbsdown, I welded the two hood halves together and welded up the trim holes for a smooth look
In the end it was worth the work..Black Glass on the first pass

 

[SummitKarl]

ALWAYS WELD NAKED!!!!!!! because your clothes might catch on fire:smackhead

 

[djunkie]

ALWAYS WELD NAKED!!!!!!! because your clothes might catch on fire:smackhead

Been there, done that. LOL

 

[SummitKarl]

Been there, done that. LOL

funny it was super delayed, flipped up hood, admiring the weld, then sniff, sniff whats that smell...oh chit FIRE!!!!

 

[GET SOME]

You have some serious talent! Looks great!

 

[SummitKarl]

Hood shot, Front clip assembly this week

 

[SummitKarl]

Oh .... hell yea, getting close enough to see the big picture taking shape and I LIKE IT!!!!

 

[Long Way Home]

Damn that looks good , hey if you hurry you can make the Goodguys show this weekend in Del Mar..

 

[SummitKarl]

Damn that looks good , hey if you hurry you can make the Goodguys show this weekend in Del Mar..

already on it, I am sending this in the morning