First Project

[aznightrider]

I am new to the board, and want to share my new project. It is a 52 Chevy 3100. Right now it has the stock 235/3 spd in it. I know I want to do an engine swap. I have a 350 that I rebuilt 5 years back that has been on a stand waiting for the right vehicle to go into. I also have a 292 that needs a refresh that could go into this too. I have a 2004r out of a 1985 Olds 442 that I will be running with either engine. I am not looking to race this truck, just cruise back and forth to work. Here is what I am starting out with. It was painted like this when I bought it.

The only bad rust I found is in the cab corners.



I am still trying to figure out the suspension/frame. I like the idea of an s-10 frame, but this one is straight. I like the Scott's Hotrod Superslam IFS so that is a possibility. The rear is going to be a 4 link set up. That is a long ways off though. Hope you enjoy the pictures, I will be posting more as the build progresses. Thanks for looking.

[arturo7]

Very cool! Welcome to the board, az. Good luck with the project!

[Angryman117]

Looks like its in very good shape, except for the usual spots. Go with the 350 and the overdrive transmission. As long as the stock frame is good, use it. S-10 frames from what I am told need a lot of fabrication for cab mounts and what not. Good Luck!

[vht]

Welcome aboard! Keep the stk frame, go with a font clip or something. I've got a tci ifs on mine but it came with the trk. If it hadn't had it I would have used a Malibu, cutlass type clip. It seems like to me the Camaro's are a hair wider to me. Have fun with the build, we'll be watching.