1951 Chevy 5-Window 3100

"Fred" Owned by Mike Degroot "mdfred" Bolter # 18308 Fair Oaks, California

From Mike :

           Hi everyone! I am a proud new Stovebolt owner !!! I've got myself a 1951 Chevy 5-window 3100 with factory 4 speed and working original am radio.

           When I got it home, my wife immediately named it "Fred." My response was "Are you sure it shouldn't be a female name, 'cause I think it's going to cost me some money."

           I found the truck (which had been sitting in a back yard for the last 24 years) in Modesto, California. I was amazed that the tires aired up and held to this day (a month later).

           The truck now actually runs -- after numerous replacement fuel and electrical components. We have even taken Fred for one lap around the block.

           The truck is original except for the rear bumper, which I promptly cut off [ pix ] (I think it even had Ford tail lights and turn signals). The body is straight with some light surface rust. As you can see [ pix ] , the bed wood might need a little refinishing. [ Git out ... Editor ]

           The only history we know about our truck is that it was purchased second hand in the 1950's by the family I bought it from. They used it as an electrical service truck.

           I have worked at a local Chevrolet Dealership for the last 30 years starting as a technician (at the tender age of 20) working through the different positions and finished as Service Director. I have restored other muscle cars and my wife and I always wanted an old truck.  
 
           I have a question regarding the twin matched horns on the firewall which appears to be a another factory option. I plan to restore the truck to correct original, so would I leave the horns and remove the turn signals?

Mike Degroot

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