Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vintovka · 07-29-2018, 11:41 AM

Actually will never be done but close enough to go to the beach. Its ever evolving as the attached thread evolves. Amazingly (frighteningly) fast. Still lacks USAF hood and tailgate decals and lots of little's. Yes those are power running boards under the originals. Needed for us old folks.

**57NAPCO** · 07-29-2018, 01:38 PM

Nice looking

USAF 1973-1976

vintovka · 07-29-2018, 03:26 PM

USAF 430TFS 1969-1973 Think we passed each other. FWIW I started a build thread on that forum.

**special-K** · 07-29-2018, 05:29 PM

I like it. Nice job.

vintovka · 07-29-2018, 06:06 PM

Thanks. Not a perfect job by any means but built to last. The memorial for the 10 aircrew we lost from my squadron in Vietnam 72-73 will to be engraved on mytlewood sideboards.

**57NAPCO** · 07-29-2018, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vintovka

USAF 430TFS 1969-1973 Think we passed each other. FWIW I started a build thread on that forum.

Cool, I’ll pull it up and do some reading.

I have a very good friend in Gold Beach area that commercial fishes out of Brookings some times. Been doing it 45 years or so.

vintovka · 07-29-2018, 06:26 PM

The 428th, 429th and 430th squadrons were bombing Laos and 5 F-111a crews were lost. Truck was used to transport many of them while at Nellis.
For full story of my CO ( Col Coltman and Capt Brett) google " f-111 Ranger 23". Lost in 72 and found some 30 yesrs later.

FWIW: Was down in Gold Beach today. Rogue is packed full of fishing boats right now all circling a big dredge barge, its dump barge and the tug boat. Only 50 feet wide between barge and jetty and little boats are dodging them and the 20' huge clamshell digger while in operation! its nuts.

**57NAPCO** · 07-29-2018, 06:57 PM

I worked on F 111’s in Mountain Home, Idaho.

Small world

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Originally Posted by vintovka

The 428th, 429th and 430th squadrons were bombing Laos and 5 F-111a crews were lost. Truck was used to transport many of them while at Nellis.
For full story of my CO ( Col Coltman and Capt Brett) google " f-111 Ranger 23". Lost in 72 and found some 30 yesrs later.

FWIW: Was down in Gold Beach today. Rogue is packed full of fishing boats right now all circling a big dredge barge, its dump barge and the tug boat. Only 50 feet wide between barge and jetty and little boats are dodging them and the 20' huge clamshell digger while in operation! its nuts.

vintovka · 07-29-2018, 07:10 PM

What did you do? I was in Intel for TFR.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-01-2018, 09:51 AM

Truck looks good. Nice job and a great memorial.

CG · 08-08-2018, 08:44 AM

I think it would look great with some steel wheels with small caps, or possibly even a set of slotted mags. The saw blades are a little newish for my tastes.

Enjoy your cool ride, you did a great job.

vintovka · 08-08-2018, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

I think it would look great with some steel wheels with small caps, or possibly even a set of slotted mags. The saw blades are a little newish for my tastes.

Enjoy your cool ride, you did a great job.

Thanks. I agree on the wheels. They are probably 35+ years old and await "financial recuperation" for replacement.

**57NAPCO** · 08-08-2018, 12:35 PM

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What did you do? I was in Intel for TFR.

I was in MMS, I worked the cockpit weapons system. Cross trained outa that into CES and worked all over the base.

vintovka · 08-08-2018, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

I was in MMS, I worked the cockpit weapons system. Cross trained outa that into CES and worked all over the base.

I was lucky and lived and worked with same pilots and navigators 24 -7 almost whole 4 years. Why their loss was personal. Spent brief time in right seat and knew that instrumentation well.

CG · 08-11-2018, 04:37 PM

What kind and size of wheels would be your "dream" wheels for this beast? Looks like standard Chevy 6 lug on there.

vintovka · 08-11-2018, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

What kind and size of wheels would be your "dream" wheels for this beast? Looks like standard Chevy 6 lug on there.

Yes They are standard chevy 6 lugs 12.5x33 x15 . I have no idea as to what might look good. Need to recover from all the costs so far so at this point "free" would be almost a prerequisite. Open to ideas

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-11-2018, 06:05 PM

15x8 with a clip style hub cap would look great.

vintovka · 08-11-2018, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

15x8 with a clip style hub cap would look great.

Could you post a pic?

CG · 08-11-2018, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

15x8 with a clip style hub cap would look great.

Im not sure what the difference between clip and non clip are. Wouldn't the end game be the same? Snap a cap on, clip or nub?

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-11-2018, 10:31 PM

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Could you post a pic?

I wish I had some pics.

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Originally Posted by CG

Im not sure what the difference between clip and non clip are. Wouldn't the end game be the same? Snap a cap on, clip or nub?

I was talking the period correct caps for his truck. They didn't go over nubs they had a ring that attached on the clips. I saw the clips for sale on e bay

CG · 08-12-2018, 06:07 PM

Oh OK got it. Learn something every time I log on here.

07-29-2018, 11:41 AM	#1
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,898	Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 Actually will never be done but close enough to go to the beach. Its ever evolving as the attached thread evolves. Amazingly (frighteningly) fast. Still lacks USAF hood and tailgate decals and lots of little's. Yes those are power running boards under the originals. Needed for us old folks. Attached Images __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

07-29-2018, 01:38 PM	#2
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,237	Re: Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 Nice looking USAF 1973-1976

07-29-2018, 03:26 PM	#3
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,898	Re: Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 USAF 430TFS 1969-1973 Think we passed each other. FWIW I started a build thread on that forum. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

07-29-2018, 05:29 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 I like it. Nice job. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-29-2018, 06:06 PM	#5
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,898	Re: Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 Thanks. Not a perfect job by any means but built to last. The memorial for the 10 aircrew we lost from my squadron in Vietnam 72-73 will to be engraved on mytlewood sideboards. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

07-29-2018, 06:26 PM	#7
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,898	Re: Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 The 428th, 429th and 430th squadrons were bombing Laos and 5 F-111a crews were lost. Truck was used to transport many of them while at Nellis. For full story of my CO ( Col Coltman and Capt Brett) google " f-111 Ranger 23". Lost in 72 and found some 30 yesrs later. FWIW: Was down in Gold Beach today. Rogue is packed full of fishing boats right now all circling a big dredge barge, its dump barge and the tug boat. Only 50 feet wide between barge and jetty and little boats are dodging them and the 20' huge clamshell digger while in operation! its nuts. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

07-29-2018, 07:10 PM	#9
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,898	Re: Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 What did you do? I was in Intel for TFR. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

08-01-2018, 09:51 AM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 Truck looks good. Nice job and a great memorial. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-08-2018, 08:44 AM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 I think it would look great with some steel wheels with small caps, or possibly even a set of slotted mags. The saw blades are a little newish for my tastes. Enjoy your cool ride, you did a great job.

08-11-2018, 04:37 PM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 What kind and size of wheels would be your "dream" wheels for this beast? Looks like standard Chevy 6 lug on there.

08-11-2018, 06:05 PM	#17
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 15x8 with a clip style hub cap would look great. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-12-2018, 06:07 PM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: Nearly Done USAF 3100 4x4 Oh OK got it. Learn something every time I log on here.



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