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Old 05-11-2022, 02:51 PM   #276
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Re: 53 3100 - complete rebuild and upgrade . . . .

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soooo ... can we just mount the throttle pedal to the back of the drivers side head?
I figured he was running a hand throttle and the hole in the firewall provides a clear bath for the rope.

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Old 05-12-2022, 05:17 AM   #277
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I figured he was running a hand throttle and the hole in the firewall provides a clear bath for the rope.

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There's plenty of room, gents. More interesting will be getting the clutch and brake pedals figured since they'll be hanging instead of the through- floor originals, but that's in progress also.

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Old 05-12-2022, 12:46 PM   #278
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Re: 53 3100 - complete rebuild and upgrade . . . .

i bet you will have plenty of room for brake and clutch pedals, i dont remember if you centered the column on the gauges or used the original notch but i have always felt the gas pedal was too far to the right away from the other pedals.

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Old 05-18-2022, 05:26 AM   #279
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A little shiny stuff .....

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Old 05-18-2022, 07:24 AM   #280
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i love the color choice on the smooth wheels, that's going to be a great look.
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Old 05-18-2022, 11:11 AM   #281
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Great choice of color. That will look nice next to the red.

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Old 05-19-2022, 05:07 AM   #282
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Re: 53 3100 - complete rebuild and upgrade . . . .

I appreciate the input, fellas. I wanted to go a little different from standard colors and I'm digging it thus far.

Starting to play with the tunnel/ firewall a bit and getting the body parts back on to get the running boards fitted up. Goal is to have it off the chassis jig and rolling by the end of summer.

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Old 05-19-2022, 11:58 AM   #283
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I appreciate the input, fellas. I wanted to go a little different from standard colors and I'm digging it thus far.

Starting to play with the tunnel/ firewall a bit and getting the body parts back on to get the running boards fitted up. Goal is to have it off the chassis jig and rolling by the end of summer.

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By "Rolling" do you mean under its own power?

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Old 05-19-2022, 12:23 PM   #284
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By "Rolling" do you mean under its own power?

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Boy I wish! No, just off the jig. Still have some body work, all of the wiring and plumbing, etc to do. Just ready to get the heavy fab finished.

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Old 05-22-2022, 06:24 AM   #285
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Re: 53 3100 - complete rebuild and upgrade . . . .

Got the tires mounted, so got the majority of the body back on and lined up (close enough, anyway) to check clearance, get the running boards figured and generally just get an overall feel. After studying on it, the front wheels might look a little small (but they're 18x8's with 245's?) for my goal. That might just be it sitting up in the air, though, so I'll finish the running boards and get it off the jig to see. I think worse case would be fronts with a little less back space, or maybe a small spacer will work. To me the rears are perfect.

On a different note, I've been pondering taking a little of the "bulge" out of the hood. Anyone ever take a swing at that here?

Nothing to do but get back at it - thanks for looking -

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Old 05-22-2022, 09:48 AM   #286
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Nice work. JMO, but I think the front wheels look good that size.
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Old 05-23-2022, 10:04 AM   #287
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Re: 53 3100 - complete rebuild and upgrade . . . .

Yeah nothing wrong with those front rims/tires from here. Trucks look weird up in the air on stands. Once you set it on the ground it will look very different. I bet your good with keeping with your current set up.

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Old 05-23-2022, 10:14 AM   #288
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#3 here, I think front wheels look great...Jim
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Old 05-23-2022, 10:31 AM   #289
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If that's at ride height, what will the ground clearance be?
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Old 05-23-2022, 04:28 PM   #290
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Re: 53 3100 - complete rebuild and upgrade . . . .

Thanks for all the input, fellas. It's appreciated. I'll hurry up and get the running boards fitted and get it on the ground - I tend to agree that once it's out of the air it'll look right 😆

It's at ride height as it sits, running boards will be 5" off the ground.

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Old 05-24-2022, 07:46 AM   #291
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Re: 53 3100 - complete rebuild and upgrade . . . .

i think you're right ... it's not the size but the back spacing. probably looks perfect straight on, but the 3/4 angle presents the wheel/tire at a different perspective to the fender. not that it looks bad, but i think i see what you're seeing. totally fine as-is ... or an easy try-it with a spacer.

i fully support finding a spare hood and taking it to chop-town! worst case, scrap/sell it move on.
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Old 05-24-2022, 12:02 PM   #292
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Thanks for all the input, fellas. It's appreciated. I'll hurry up and get the running boards fitted and get it on the ground - I tend to agree that once it's out of the air it'll look right 😆

It's at ride height as it sits, running boards will be 5" off the ground.

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My ride height is 5" at the front of the running board and 5.5" at the rear for a slight rake. I think it is a pretty low ride height considering I'm tucking 22's but it is enough clearance. I just need to watch steep approaches so my front bumper doesn't hit.

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Old 05-25-2022, 08:44 AM   #293
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I think 5" ride height should be OK; I've had lower and it was fine. I don't generally stomp it around speed bumps and drive ways anyway lol 😆.
I thought about tucking a larger front wheel, but didn't want to bag it so I stayed smaller. Tucking 22s is quite a feat!

As for the hood, I've been looking but they're tough to find around east TN. I do have one to go look at, but I may just go for it and see what happens one weekend if I'm feeling lucky. It's worked before! Not talking about much, just a little off the "nose" if that makes sense.

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Old 05-28-2022, 02:23 PM   #294
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Long weekend, so I figured it's time to get the old rig off the chassis jig and see it sitting on the ground. Only took a few hours to get it apart, so hopefully we can mock it up and roll it outside for a better look soon. On a side note, it's amazing how small these chassis' looks sitting by itself. More later -

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Old 05-29-2022, 09:30 AM   #295
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Burnt a little of the midnight oil and got the body mocked up, on the ground. Exactly what I was hoping for.

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Old 05-29-2022, 09:47 AM   #296
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Ride height looks good!
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Old 05-31-2022, 09:30 AM   #297
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Looks really good. Nice work.

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Old 05-31-2022, 02:46 PM   #298
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Really nice, love the tuck of the rear wheels...Jim
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Old 05-31-2022, 03:00 PM   #299
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so much win!
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Old 05-31-2022, 06:38 PM   #300
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All - thanks for the input! I'm pretty stoked how it's gone this far. Now I'm a little more motivated!

More later -

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