47-55.1 Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

28TudorAZ · 08-10-2018, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gigamanx

Keep us updated. Running truck in three months is ambitious and I thought I was ambitious with a one year project

Using the same engine might speed things up since you don't have to build a new cross member, motor mounts, or driveshaft unless you ditch the two piece shaft for a single tube.

I want it running and driving in a year but if I get it done sooner that would be great. It has the 1 piece drive shaft so it will just need to be shortened. I am using the 350 TBI motor/700R4 from a 91 Chevy. I decided to custom build the motor mounts so I could control more of the height of the motor and maybe not have to hack up the floor board as much. I will custom build the transmission mount as well. I already have in my head exactly what I am going to build and have the metal.

**joedoh** · 08-10-2018, 02:33 PM

I like the wide core mount on bushings too. looks like a good plan!

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Originally Posted by 28TudorAZ

I want it running and driving in a year but if I get it done sooner that would be great. It has the 1 piece drive shaft so it will just need to be shortened. I am using the 350 TBI motor/700R4 from a 91 Chevy. I decided to custom build the motor mounts so I could control more of the height of the motor and maybe not have to hack up the floor board as much. I will custom build the transmission mount as well. I already have in my head exactly what I am going to build and have the metal.

be careful the oil/tranny pans dont stick out below the front crossmember, that is the limit of down for me. if you move the motor back to the firewall, a rcsb s10 driveshaft will fit.

28TudorAZ · 08-10-2018, 06:52 PM

Set the motor and tranny in today during my lunch. We are going to set the front end back on tomorrow and see if we can fit a fan and radiator in there.

28TudorAZ · 08-10-2018, 07:11 PM

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28TudorAZ · 08-18-2018, 07:50 PM

Got the motor mounts welded in today.

28TudorAZ · 08-28-2018, 01:46 AM

Decided to reseal the motor before I put it in for the final time.

mikebte · 08-28-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 28TudorAZ

Decided to reseal the motor before I put it in for the final time.

Good call, nothing like fixing a leak on a fresh rebuild.

08-10-2018, 06:52 PM	#3
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 315	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Set the motor and tranny in today during my lunch. We are going to set the front end back on tomorrow and see if we can fit a fan and radiator in there. Attached Images

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28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 315	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. ---

08-18-2018, 07:50 PM	#5
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 315	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Got the motor mounts welded in today. Attached Images

08-28-2018, 01:46 AM	#6
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 315	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Decided to reseal the motor before I put it in for the final time. Attached Images



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