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10-18-2008, 07:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: kalispell, Montana
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From Montana
Hello everyone. I am from montana & I am starting to work on a 1952 3100.
I saw an old 50's P/U for sale on the side of the road a couple of months ago. I stopped by and ended up buying it. I have since really got the bug for these trucks & now have six of them in my yard  It has become a hobby in of itself just going down remote roads, finding an old truck then trying to haul it off for free. I have two 52's, one pre 50?, and three 54's. I just got the 54's & don't know what the differences are other than I noticed the windshield is one piece & the grill is different. It looks like maybe the hood is a little longer & I noticed the bed rails are flat. I haven't had as much time as I would like to work on my planned build. So far I picked out a 52 cab & used metal from other old junker cars to patch up the floor & cab corners. It is looking pretty solid, I also patched one door bottom and that is about it for the body. I installed a 77 chevy 1/2 ton p/u front end & started on a disc brake 9" rear that I got from the junk yard. I have put together a ls1 forged short block, reworked heads, intake, oil pan, turbo, & exh. manifolds for this build. It will probably be a long time before I get this on the road. I have never done body work so I am learning as I go. I do however work on boosted ls1 setups, it is my specialty. Here is the pic of the first truck right after I got it home. The guy told me it was a 50 but I have since found out it is a 52. 
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10-18-2008, 08:12 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: From Montana
 to the board from Mid-MO!!!You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.
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10-18-2008, 08:22 PM
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Step Brother
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: knoxville TN
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Re: From Montana
from knoxville tn!!!
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10-18-2008, 08:48 PM
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3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: missoula, mt
Posts: 598
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Re: From Montana
Welcome from Missoula
Josh
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10-18-2008, 10:43 PM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: From Montana
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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10-19-2008, 12:55 AM
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KOFFIN DRAGGER
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: st.anthony Idaho
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Re: From Montana
welcome from Idaho, and I am in kalispell quite often, if you need any help feel free to call on me.
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10-19-2008, 01:04 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
Posts: 12,361
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Re: From Montana
Welcome to the board from Texas
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10-19-2008, 08:11 PM
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Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
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Re: From Montana
from Knoxville Tn.....
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10-20-2008, 01:48 PM
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Chevys Kick A$$
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Zootown, MT
Posts: 12,699
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Re: From Montana
Hey welcome to the best board around from another Montanan. Sounds like you got some sweet projects going on.
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10-22-2008, 10:22 AM
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I wish I was a cowboy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Posts: 409
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Re: From Montana
Good luck with all the old steel, and don't forget to show all of us your progress as you go, we all enjoy that. Welcome!
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10-22-2008, 01:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: southdakota
Posts: 179
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Re: From Montana
welcome from southdakota ahhh 50-52 doesnt matter
fat fenders are cool you can make it a 5 window theres a kit to do that if you choose |
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04-14-2010, 06:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Gainesville, fl
Posts: 187
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Re: From Montana
love the patina on your truck!
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04-15-2010, 12:47 AM
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Fun Stuff
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sedro Woolley, WA
Posts: 400
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Re: From Montana
Welcome from NW Washington. Looks like you got your work cut out. Have fun.
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04-19-2010, 11:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Kalispell Montana
Posts: 73
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Re: From Montana
56 plates, libby truck?
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04-21-2010, 12:19 AM
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RIP Mr Ron
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
Posts: 8,150
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Re: From Montana
Welcome to the site from Big Sandy, West Tennessee.
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