LS Swap 1953 Chevy 3100 Patina Farm Truck Driving Review

We've been making more progress on our projects, including the restoration on the patina 1953 Chevy 3100 LS-powered Farm Truck. Evan takes the truck for a spin and reviews the driving characteristics of the truck, including details on the modern engine, brakes, steering, and suspension. The ls swap
This classic truck turns heads everywhere we go. Most people who are into classic cars are surprised to see that this truck has had an ls swap. Automotive enthusiasts everywhere seem to really enjoy this hot rod truck. This old truck is definitely getting some miles on her this summer. A little bit of rust definitely won't slow this truck down. Even though

[@TheLuckyone760]

Very cool that you use it as an actual work truck

[@elisagalli6165]

i’m so happy to have one me and my grandpa get to work on it😁

[@mustanggarland24]

So jealous 😫 it's beautiful

[@jackperry9369]

Love it man nice

[@Shadetree_Mechanic]

what kind of steering wheel are you running? will you make a video showing your front and rear suspension ?

[@turnerc8115]

Did you swap doors (1947-1950) to remove the window vents or just install the one piece glass? I believe 1951-54 1st generation uses a window vent

[@GustavoAlderete-ov6vy]

Can you tell us why you went that direction, instead of getting a whole s-10 chassis swap, blessings all the way from Texas

[@mmondello8787]

Did you use the original steering column? What headers are you using? Thanks

[@carlosromero8180]

Do you need control arm suspension in order to install my Ls?

[@RyonTullis]

Very cool ride. I am starting to do an almost identical build with a 48 GMC. Did you modify the firewall at all?

[@willpetty4847]

how much did it cost you to do everything you’ve done to it? i have just a stock 53’ and i’m trying to fix it up but i’m only 15

[@ClassicNation]

I've got a build thread with some prices on the Classic Nation website. Check it out.

[@ntech722]

Very nice truck , where did you buy your side mirrors?

[@ClassicNation]

Thanks! Speedway Motors.

[@omalley16]

Lowering springs in the rear or just removed leafs from stock? How much lowered?

[@ClassicNation]

4 inch drop by installing a lowering leaf spring kit and adding a 2 inch drop spacer.

[@omalley16]

Classic Nation thanks! So a total of 4 or 6 in drop? Keep the pickup videos coming. I’ve been following it for awhile now and like the update videos 👍

[@ClassicNation]

I'd guess a total of 4 inches, even though the suspension kit said it's a 4" drop. Here's the specific kit: www.speedwaymotors.com/TCI-1937-1953-1-2-Ton-Chevy-Pickup-Rear-Leaf-Spring-Kit-3100-Series,47159.html
And - here's the video showing the install of the 2" blocks to lower the truck even further: th-cam.com/video/NNn5i7jQYIU/w-d-xo.html

[@Eric-wt8wr]

What transmission and rear end ratio are you running?

[@ClassicNation]

The rear end is out of a Blazer, with a 3.42 rear end. Transmission is a 4L80e transmission.

[@SaintJames40]

What would it cost me to do a ls swap? I’d have to have a shop to do it. Total price?

[@ClassicNation]

I'd guess between $8k-$15k depending on what you go with.

[@larryrobinson1399]

Stock frame ?

[@mr.theoctopus2450]

Do you need a new differential for an LS swap?

[@ClassicNation]

I suppose you don't need it, but I recommend it. I pulled a rear end from a junk yard from a blazer. It has the same track width and better gears for the LS.

[@mr.theoctopus2450]

Classic Nation thanks

[@TruckThisGarage]

Hey 👋 were this Wa. Plates lol.