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28TudorAZ · 06-16-2022, 02:17 PM

I was never really happy with the gas pedal placement and where the brake ended up being. I fixed these both this past week. I added 3" to the brake pedal and I used a 2001 S10 gas pedal and added some material and put it where I want it with a torch. It works 100 times better. I am going to finish installing all the ac vents and replace the compressor then ship it off to have the A/C finished.

28TudorAZ · 06-19-2022, 10:09 PM

Definitely a project of a different caliber. Next item on the list is my cruise control.

**8man** · 06-20-2022, 07:47 AM

Who made the cruise control? I got mine from Dakota Digital, it's installed, and I can't wait to try it.

28TudorAZ · 06-20-2022, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 8man

Who made the cruise control? I got mine from Dakota Digital, it's installed, and I can't wait to try it.

Rostra is the brand on the box. Same as the one that Dakota Digital sells. I bought mine at the thecruisecontrolstore.com

28TudorAZ · 08-03-2022, 06:26 PM

A/C and heat is installed. Waiting on a replacement part for the cruise control.

**joedoh** · 08-03-2022, 11:57 PM

woooop just in time for it to cool down in az haha

I might be through phx around labor day!

28TudorAZ · 08-04-2022, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

woooop just in time for it to cool down in az haha

I might be through phx around labor day!

Well better late than never.. ha ha. Plus it has a heater too. It will be hot till end of Sept. Last October was even hot. On 9/6/2021 it was 105 degrees. What are you doing in Phoenix?

**joedoh** · 08-04-2022, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 28TudorAZ

What are you doing in Phoenix?

some visiting, some work mebbe.

nvrdone · 09-02-2022, 08:53 PM

also, brothers trucks and other venders have a preformed piece that you weld in. thats what I used on mine.

28TudorAZ · 10-22-2022, 12:51 AM

Ran into issues with the AC. Not really cooling all that great. I ended up putting a pusher fan on which seems to have helped. I may take it to a different shop as the first place I took it to doesn't really seem to know what they are doing. I have taken it back about 5-6 times now. I think its possible that it has a bad high pressure switch. I have lost faith in having this shop work on it. Its not that I have high standards but several bolts weren't even tightened under the hood and also the steering wheel was loose from when he swapped out the cruise control lever from the one I installed cause it was bad. I did do a few thing over the past few weeks. Put new AC vents in. Fixed and organized wiring under the dash(shop left it a mess). Replaced the LED flasher lights on the dash, shortened the glove box, tinted windows, added an air horn(really loud), put a hidden receiver hitch on it. Also hit a 1000 miles on the odometer this week.

**joedoh** · 10-22-2022, 09:32 AM

man that overhead shot really shows what a nice truck this is!

**8man** · 10-22-2022, 09:46 AM

Truck looks good. I really like the AZ antique plate too.

**oldman3** · 10-22-2022, 10:29 AM

Sweet...Jim

**youngrodder** · 10-24-2022, 03:24 PM

Looks good. Looks like you modified the glove box depth with hot glue like I did on my 48 truck build. Vintage air now supplies a plastic shallow glove box with their AD kits.

Marc

28TudorAZ · 10-28-2022, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looks good. Looks like you modified the glove box depth with hot glue like I did on my 48 truck build. Vintage air now supplies a plastic shallow glove box with their AD kits.

Marc

No hot glue in AZ. It melts

I used staples, super glue, and caulking. I looked for a shallow one but couldn't find one.

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Sweet...Jim

Thanks!!!

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Originally Posted by 8man

Truck looks good. I really like the AZ antique plate too.

I do too..funny story we forgot to register it for over a year and someone stole our plate number.

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Originally Posted by joedoh

man that overhead shot really shows what a nice truck this is!

Thanks!!!

28TudorAZ · 04-07-2023, 09:28 PM

Did carpet and door panels.

**Rickysnickers** · 04-08-2023, 08:29 AM

Very nice.

**8man** · 04-08-2023, 09:06 AM

Yep!

**joedoh** · 04-08-2023, 10:22 AM

I love it when guys actually finish their trucks, I love it more when they keep making them better. gorgeous again!

**youngrodder** · 04-08-2023, 09:39 PM

Nice comfy looking interior..

Marc

28TudorAZ · 04-23-2023, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Very nice.

Thanks!!!

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Originally Posted by 8man

Yep!

Thanks!!!

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Originally Posted by joedoh

I love it when guys actually finish their trucks, I love it more when they keep making them better. gorgeous again!

Thanks!!!

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Nice comfy looking interior..

Marc

I actually like driving this thing more than my 69 Mustang. Drives and handles very smooth, is quiet, windows tinted, A/C and Heat and has cruise control. Is very comfortable.

06-16-2022, 02:17 PM	#1
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. I was never really happy with the gas pedal placement and where the brake ended up being. I fixed these both this past week. I added 3" to the brake pedal and I used a 2001 S10 gas pedal and added some material and put it where I want it with a torch. It works 100 times better. I am going to finish installing all the ac vents and replace the compressor then ship it off to have the A/C finished. Attached Images __________________ Project "Eagle Spirit" 52 Chevy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763085 Project "LS Scout" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=844133

06-19-2022, 10:09 PM	#2
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Definitely a project of a different caliber. Next item on the list is my cruise control. Attached Images __________________ Project "Eagle Spirit" 52 Chevy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763085 Project "LS Scout" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=844133 Last edited by 28TudorAZ; 06-19-2022 at 10:19 PM.

06-20-2022, 07:47 AM	#3
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,292	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Who made the cruise control? I got mine from Dakota Digital, it's installed, and I can't wait to try it. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

08-03-2022, 06:26 PM	#5
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. A/C and heat is installed. Waiting on a replacement part for the cruise control. Attached Images __________________ Project "Eagle Spirit" 52 Chevy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763085 Project "LS Scout" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=844133

08-03-2022, 11:57 PM	#6
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. woooop just in time for it to cool down in az haha I might be through phx around labor day! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

09-02-2022, 08:53 PM	#9
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,442	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. also, brothers trucks and other venders have a preformed piece that you weld in. thats what I used on mine. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

10-22-2022, 12:51 AM	#10
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Ran into issues with the AC. Not really cooling all that great. I ended up putting a pusher fan on which seems to have helped. I may take it to a different shop as the first place I took it to doesn't really seem to know what they are doing. I have taken it back about 5-6 times now. I think its possible that it has a bad high pressure switch. I have lost faith in having this shop work on it. Its not that I have high standards but several bolts weren't even tightened under the hood and also the steering wheel was loose from when he swapped out the cruise control lever from the one I installed cause it was bad. I did do a few thing over the past few weeks. Put new AC vents in. Fixed and organized wiring under the dash(shop left it a mess). Replaced the LED flasher lights on the dash, shortened the glove box, tinted windows, added an air horn(really loud), put a hidden receiver hitch on it. Also hit a 1000 miles on the odometer this week. Attached Images __________________ Project "Eagle Spirit" 52 Chevy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763085 Project "LS Scout" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=844133 Last edited by 28TudorAZ; 10-22-2022 at 01:17 AM.

10-22-2022, 09:32 AM	#11
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. man that overhead shot really shows what a nice truck this is! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

10-22-2022, 09:46 AM	#12
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,292	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Truck looks good. I really like the AZ antique plate too. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

10-22-2022, 10:29 AM	#13
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Sweet...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-24-2022, 03:24 PM	#14
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Looks good. Looks like you modified the glove box depth with hot glue like I did on my 48 truck build. Vintage air now supplies a plastic shallow glove box with their AD kits. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

04-07-2023, 09:28 PM	#16
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 318	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Did carpet and door panels. Attached Images __________________ Project "Eagle Spirit" 52 Chevy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763085 Project "LS Scout" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=844133

04-08-2023, 08:29 AM	#17
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,972	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Very nice.

04-08-2023, 09:06 AM	#18
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,292	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Yep! __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-08-2023, 10:22 AM	#19
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. I love it when guys actually finish their trucks, I love it more when they keep making them better. gorgeous again! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393



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04-08-2023, 09:39 PM	#20
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: Starting a 52 Chevy 3100 Project. Nice comfy looking interior.. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

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