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We are having a difficult time fitting the radiator and the fan into the restoration. The truck is a 1951 3100 with engine #FBA13701 that I believe is a 216. We are using the X radiator support. Sourced a correct radiator but there so little room for the radiator fan. Someone suggested using a...

Glad to say we are back at the '51 3100. Life can be so distracting sometimes LOL. The front end question: What is the best way to install the front end grill, the lower pan and pieces? We've been doing it a piece at a time: Fenders mounted w inners, then installed the radiator support. It...

I was looking through manuals etc for how the cab and frame were originally connected on the 47-54 Chevy pickup and didn't find anything. Anyone point out the ground location(s)? Haasman

Does anyone know why the Heater/defroster diverter cable was originally located left of the steering wheel? Haasman

we have a ‘51 3100 Chevy that we are rewiring and everything works well except some oddities with the front turn signals, wondering if anything occurs to you about these issues? We have LEDs on all four corners. They all work and flash with the hazards. We are using a 900 SignalStat turn...

Trying to figure out what part do I need to attach the brake cables to the rear axel. I was told that the axel is from a '62 Ford.

As the title says I am trying to figure out how to connect the Ford rear end parking brake cables to the the cross bar. The cables have no connectors. Is this something I could find at a FLAP? Haasman

Been away for a while ... working on the 3100 again. Yay. I am looking for pictures of wiring loom- from firewall down to frame. I would like to see how wiring is attached to the firewall especially around the brake light switch and that lower area. The loom dives down and is attached to the...

Need help identifying the differential in my 51 3100. Reason is I am having trouble find the correct emergency brake cables. It occurred to me that I might have a Ford differential? Appreciate the help, Haasman

on my 51 3100 I have been working on the wiring. I've got two sets of wires for the rear lights: one set for the taillights and the other for bed roll lights. I've got four wires coming from the front that connect to both the left and right rear lights. My question is what's the best way to...

I am wiring my '51 3100 with a simple OEM style harness. Where should I connect the heater blower motor and lighter? It seems everything routes through the headlight switch. Wondering if there isn't a better way? Thinking of eventually adding a radio. All three could run off the same 12v...

Clutch head bolts or regular hex heads? Haasman

Getting ready to install the bed metal pieces (sides, front etc) and after looking through lots of threads and postings, still not exactly sure where each of the three cross sills go. Got the wood blocks, rubber pads and hardware. Additionally, how do the metal bed parts attach to the metal...

Am I correct that the steering column is insulated from the truck body at the under gauge area and down at the firewall? Thus the horn electrical connection only goes through the wires? I made a nice custom steering column mount that is secured to the firewall and I am thinking this is why I...

Trying to determine the year, where built etc. I've used multiple sites with old Chevy truck VIN decoders but the "E" has thrown me. How do you guys read this? Its supposed to be a '51 3100 .....

Getting the hood back from painter for my 51 3100 and realize I don't have the correct bolts/nuts/fasteners to hold the left and right sides together. Can anyone tell me the correct ones? Ideally how many as well. Appreciate it. Haasman

Can someone post the location of brake Light Switch on Firewall? In the body work, the holes seemed to have been covered .... Thanks in advance Haasman

What's the best way to ground the cab to the chassis (since the chassis is already grounded to the neg side of battery)? I've looked at several spots but not seeing how it was done originally. Haasman

Looking for solutions for better access to the master cylinder through the cab floor. Thinking of creating a flat door with weather seals. Haasman

Brake & Clutch Pedal shaft Seals- Improvements-Suggestions In the process of installing the brake and clutch pedals through the cab floor/firewall .... Wondering if there is anything better/more effective in keeping moisture and noise out than what our host and other sites sell, that is the...