1949 Chevy 3100 Will it Run? First start in 30 Years
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We found a 1949 Chevrolet 3100 truck in a storage shed. Will it run? We had to drill out the ignition and install an ignition tumbler. It hasn't been started in almost 30 years. Lets see if we can get this Barn Find started.
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I can't believe that after sitting 30 years that he didn't pre lube that engine! Pull the plugs, squirt some marvel in each cylinder, pull the valve cover, oil up the rockers, pull the distributor, spin the oil pump with a drill....GOOD GOD man!!! COME ON!!!!
Had a 1953 five window and a girlfriend in high school. The truck was taking all my time up so I got rid of it. If I gave up the girlfriend and kept the 53' I’d probably still have the truck.
I had an old pickup once and lost the key to it. I called a locksmith and he came to the house with a metal ring about 6 inches in diameter that was full of old chevy keys. He tried one after another until he found one that worked, then just cut me a new key from that one. It worked in the ignition and the door both. Cost me maybe $20. Of course that was in the early 80's.
The Marvel Mystery Oil everyone is suggesting is a good idea. These engines don't make much oil pressure. Most of the engine is not "pressure" lubricated. Look up "Splash" oil system and "babbitt" bearings. That's what this truck has. You should put new points and condenser in it too. You're going to do that eventually anyway so ??? If that fuel tank looks anything like that filter, it CERTAINLY needs to be sent out to be "boiled out". Flush out the cooling system. Do the new ignition stuff, some fresh oil, use a temporary gas can and eventually freshen up the carburetor to get all the varnish out of it and you should be "golden" !!!
Too much talkin not enough doin. Can you do both at the same time????
I would feel better with a few squirts of oil in the cylinders while you had the plugs out ... Lube the cylinders and it will raise compression helping it start ... Also adds more smoke to the garage as she fires up ...
Hate to tell you now that you drilled your ignition, but a locksmith could have disassembled that cylinder and fit you an original key. It probably would have opened the door as well. Back then GM actually stamped the key code on the side of the housing. Simple $25.00 job.
As a third-generation Locksmith you could’ve pulled the door lock out and there was a code number on it and you could add a key made by code. And the reason the lock is in the passenger side only is because it was against the law to step out on the left side, you might scare a horse most of the 30s cars and some 40s only had a key on the passenger door and all these cars in that era 20s and up have code numbers on them. GM use the same keyway from 1935 till 66. Great looking truck you’re a lucky guy, Love the patina.
Just a tip on connecting up a battery. ALWAYS connect the positive first then the earth. That way if you hit the bodywork with the spanner while you are tightening the clamp it won't short out to the body. Doesn't matter if you hit the body with the spanner when you do the earth terminal! Disconnecting the battery you START with the earth lead then remove the positive lead for the same reason.
My dad owned one. He sold it to my brother and I wound up with it as a young teenager. I only drove it around the farm. I miss that old truck. It was originally that crappy green color too.
There's a blue Chevy that I pass by everyday... It's very similar to this one. I'm in love with it. One day I'll stop and ask the owner if they're willing to sell. (It has been parked in a shed for years)
The idea of only a passenger side lock was that the man or “gentleman “ would unlock the ladies or passenger side first as a gentleman would - and when the lady was seated she would unlock the drivers side - as told to me by a mechanic with over 60 years experience
I had a '47 chevy when I was in high school. Watching this video really sent me back to those days. Thanks for posting. I really appreciate it!
I’m almost as excited as you are to see this old truck run, and I know next to nothing about car mechanics. My 4 year old granddaughter was spellbound watching you trying to start it, great stuff! Thanks!
Made me feel glad when you said that you are going to try to leave it pretty much as is. Good job!
Awesome! Glad I found this channel! Love watching restorations. Looking forward to seeing more!
What a great journey! I'm just giddy about this pick up! So happy for you and you'll love it. Don't sell it to a relative! Yes, I did just that and they wrecked it and I'm forever sad. Good memories though! Thanks for sharing!
Wet sand the truck clean it up then spray a flat clear coat on it to protect the patina!!!
What a fun project! Looking forward to the progression.