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Old 04-12-2013, 02:53 PM
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So I finally found the truck to start my project with.

This is what I started with -
1947 Chevy 3100
Air ride
C-Notched frame
Wilwood Disc brakes
Tubular A-arms


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I don't want to spam all my build pics here, so heres the pb url.

http://s95.photobucket.com/user/toef...20Chevy%203100
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Got the motor pulled back out and stripped down. Most of my parts are in, let the fun begin!

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Cool build! I want one of these trucks for my next project.
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Thanks! It will getting two on3 70mm or 61mm turbos once the motor is done and reinstalled.
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With the talk of turbos you have my attention sir. Subscribed for the win.
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With the talk of turbos you have my attention sir. Subscribed for the win.
Just saw your build, have you gotten the turbos on that bad biatch yet!?! Looks like a very fun project you have going yourself!
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I am at the cusp of getting the pipes fabbed up. I got tired of crappy work and ugly labor costs so I bought a little mig welder and argon/co2 90cf bottle. Going at it hard this weekend. My C10 swap is not running right, so no point in sticking the T70's on there and compounding the problem (pun intended)
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Cam/Oil Pump/Timing gear installed. Hopefully tomorrow Ill have my new oil pan/timing cover with new gaskets installed.
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I always loved that era truck, hopefully I can find one for my next build. Truck looks great. Keep up the great work. Subscribed
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I always loved that era truck, hopefully I can find one for my next build. Truck looks great. Keep up the great work. Subscribed
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Got my oil pan/timing cover on. Need to figure out placement for oil returns, either the front cover or the front of the pan.

Also got my metal for my exhaust so I have plenty to keep me busy for a while.
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What controll Arms and nuckles are on there? I'm doing a 51 3 window street rod, 07 ls 5.3/4l60e drop out, tci 4 link coilover, chassis eng ifs with heidts tubular arms. It's all mocked up but the more I see bagged set ups wish I would have gone that route..



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