513chopshop's bagged 1956 3100 build.

[513CHOPSHOP]

Originally Posted by Spblack

did you run drop spindles up front? whats your plans for the air ride? send me a pic of your frame horns up front as well. Im kinda doing the same thing your doing now. My step notch is getting installed now.

I'm not having to run drop spindles since I kept the step up from the subframe when I clipped it. Doin that also sets the motor higher ad feels up the huge engine bay on these trucks a lil.

[513CHOPSHOP]

Originally Posted by ZR2RICK

Looks great, do you have any pics,details of what you did on your frame horns/front bumper mounting? i used the same type of clip w/ the large shock type bumper mount and would like to see how you tackled it.

Sorry it took so long but I just posted a couple pics of the frame horn setup I done. hope it helps bud.

[513CHOPSHOP]

got my wheels mounted on this weekend. once im done with the police academy im going get at it in high gear and get it done.

[ChuckDriver]

That looks great!

[Kim57]

Those look really nice.
Kim

[Mattyparty]

Subscribed!!!! Awesome lookin truck

[Spblack]

nice,where did you pick up them wheels at?

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Spblack

nice,where did you pick up them wheels at?

They look to be mobsteel wheels.
http://detroitsteelwheel.com

Marc

[513CHOPSHOP]

Wow! It's been a while since I posted any updates. I now have the truck 90% done and been working through the minor bugs. heres a few pics for your enjoyment....

[ChuckDriver]

Very nice!

[Red Foreman]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Very nice!

Yep X 2

[Kim57]

Looks real nice.
Kim

[joedoh]

very very nice!

[513CHOPSHOP]

I appreciate it fellas!

[513CHOPSHOP]

Shades of the past 2016

[513CHOPSHOP]

Just catching up with some pics from the build and some that I just think are cool.

[513CHOPSHOP]

Maiden voyage to dinner with the Family

[Az. Hank]

How about some pictures of the big back window conversion?
I'm interested in how you matched the paint. Wonderful job you cannot tell it was a small window and the paint on the other cab was different.

[jcramsey]

Love this truck! Nice work!

[513CHOPSHOP]

Originally Posted by Az. Hank

How about some pictures of the big back window conversion?
I'm interested in how you matched the paint. Wonderful job you cannot tell it was a small window and the paint on the other cab was different.

Unfortunately, I lost all the progress pics due to a broken phone. We took a different approach than I've seen done. We only replaced the window section itself. I'll try my best to explain.

The pics shows a black/red reference line where we cut both cabs ( along the bottom body line below the window, just behind the door jam, and drilled the factory rivets from the drip rails). That cut being done on the inside and outside of the cab. I kept the top section of the small window due to a rusty donor cab in that area (coincidence that it worked out to be in the usable spot). The big window section was then matted with the og cab and (patiently) welded solid. With a little bondo I was able to get it back straight. The paint is a combo of spray bomb primer and house paint that matched the old faded red. Im extremely happy with the finished product its nearly impossible to tell it was changed.
Sorry this is a long post but I hope it helps. I'd be happy to answer anymore questions.

[Kim57]

Truck turned out real nice.
Kim

[513CHOPSHOP]

Just enjoying the weather in SC yesterday

[ChuckDriver]

Beautiful!!

[513CHOPSHOP]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y5DF0GK1c4

I done a small video of the truck and uploaded it to Youtube. If you have time check it out!

[513CHOPSHOP]