So I'm new.I've been reading through threads and I really like These guys.nate and big TIM and others like yall are very Knowledgable.so I joined.I just recently talked my aunt into Sellin me my great gadads 1951 3100.so wen I got it home me And my buddy stripped it down to a rollin chassis.I got a lil Work to do on the cab.tho it is very solid actually.j minor rust. And replacing the back glass.the bed is shot.and the motor I couldn't crank the starter wasn't working.so my plans are to Put in a 383 stroker that I have lying around.tho I know from Readin that Nate won't like that.I obviously want to go to an Open driveshaft rearend.thinkin maybe nova,chevelle,or camaro Tho idk for sure what works.I have a saginaw 4 spd.not sure Ratio.I'd like to do a subframe swap but I think I'm gonna j Upgrade brakes maybe.and I think ill do a drop axle.any tips Or advice on what to do with any of those ideas also how to Lower the rearend to.EVERYTHING is greatly appreciated.I figured Who better to ask than folks who've done it -Ryan-
soon Ill be trying to get pics up this weekend.I work swing shift And only have access to a computer on the weekends wen I Visit my folks.I use my phone during the week.so j stick with me Ill have them up soo hopefully.
WELCOME Ryan ! I see why Auntie was hesitant to sell it to you.... Just funnin' . Please remember to save all those old junky stock parts as we NEED them ! . You'll be amazed at how folks come crawling out of the woodwork when they're available . Take pix , we need lotsa pix ! .
Welcome, Ryan! Let "search posts" be your friend, but if you don't have time for that, ask away. Just post some pictures, okay? We want to see your new baby!
