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Welcome to the Stovebolt.com Forums

Welcome to Stovebolt.com's Virtual Garage! -- the premier on-line source for sharing knowledge of pre-1973 Chevrolet and GMC trucks! These forums are for discussions directly related to the care, restoration and use of antique GM trucks, including Swap Meet and Events sections.

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The Parking Lot
The entryway to the Virtual Garage! Pull up into your area, hop out and join other guys with similar trucks and general interestes -- Got questions about your truck? Or the truck of your dreams? Join the crew in here discussing specifics or your type of pre-1973 GM trucks! No advertising -- that goes in the Swap Meet!
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Welcome Centre
New to Stovebolt.com and these forums? Cool! Welcome!! Check in here! Pull up a chair close to the woodstove and tell us a little about yourself and your truck(s)
Moderator: J Lucas, Joy
Subforums: The DITY Gallery
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Re: Hello from NJ
(oldblu65) - 7 minutes 13 seconds ago
General Truck Talk (7 viewing)
The Forum for general pre-'73 GM truck-related issues and questions.
Moderator: cletis, Woogeroo
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Re: changing from 16 inch ...
(52Carl) - 11 minutes 7 seconds ago
Big Bolts (4 viewing)
For the bigger trucks. Got a ton and a half or bigger truck? Come on in and join the crew working on the full-figured jobs!
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Re: 7.50 X 20 or 8.25 X 20
(Virginiafiretruck) - Today at 02:52 PM
Panels 'N Burbs (3 viewing)
The place to be to discuss issues regarding those elegant and utilitarian full-bodied trucks -- Panels and Suburbans of all vintages!
Moderator: Tony'N Weatherford
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Re: Suburban rear lights
(tclederman) - Today at 11:52 AM
'60-'66 Trucks (3 viewing)
Welcome back to the Sixties! If you love those 1960 to 1966 trucks, this forum is for you! C'mon in and talk about those trucks, swap stories or get advice on your latest project. If it's related to '60-'66 GM trucks, it's good to go in here!
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Re: 6-cylinder 3 on the fl...
(Markeb) - Today at 02:12 PM
Tons 'o Fun (1 viewing)
1-Tons -- They're not the same as pickups but they're not Big Bolts, either. Got one? Join the crew in here!
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Re: Gas or Diesel in a mod...
(Grigg) - Today at 12:31 AM
The Shop Area
Ready to break out the tools and get to work?? Well, plenty of space and tools are available -- just find your way to the appropriate shop and get to work. Need help? Just ask!
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The Engine & Driveline Shop (7 viewing)
The place to discuss engine items, rebuilding, updating, swapping engines, trannies, driveshafts and rearends.
Moderator: 53moneypit
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Re: 5 speed Overdrive tran...
(LONGBOX55) - 7 minutes 5 seconds ago
The HiPo Shop (4 viewing)
Thinking about a hotrod, street rod or other custom work? Stop in here. Shoot, we'll even talk about power brakes, power steering and CD players!
Moderator: KCMongo
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Re: Rack & Pinion Ques...
(LONGBOX55) - Today at 03:49 PM
The Electrical Bay (1 viewing)
Don't do the Smoke Check! Stop by here with all your electrical questions, comments, tips and whatever else ys got that's related to Stovebolt electrical systems. Moderating the Electrical Bay is Randy Rundle, author and expert on vintage electrical systems and proprietor of Fifth Avenue Antique Auto Parts.
Moderator: Alan Horvath, fifthave
Subforums: The Radio Bench
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Re: Main power source to c...
(waldo53) - Today at 03:38 PM
Paint and Body Shop (2 viewing)
Some folks actually enjoy body work. You'll find them in here. Get, give or swap advice on body work, painting, paint care. Rust talk here, too. Your Shop Supervisor is 4ontheFloor
Moderator: 4ontheFloor
Subforums: Making a Stovebolt Bed, Doors
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Re: Chemically Dipping...B...
(65PanelMike) - Today at 04:38 PM
Interiors
Stop by here to discuss interior work -- upholstery, interior paint, floor mats, seats, headliners, whatever.
Moderator: Alan Horvath, Rusty46
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Re: GMC Speaker Grill
(AD_Pickup) - Today at 04:41 PM
The Tool Chest (1 viewing)
Can you ever have enough Tools or a big enough shop? Stop in here and find out. Or discuss that upcoming tool purchase with one of the experts lurking within... IF YOU DARE!!!
Moderator: 48bigtrucks, MNSmith
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Re: Hey Jock -Tool Brand Q...
(LONGBOX55) - Today at 03:52 PM
Swap Meet
This is the place to buy, sell, swap and give away parts and trucks. Check trucks wanted / for sale; parts wanted / for sale; miscellaneous stuff; modern GM and non-GM; freebies; Stovebolt spotting alert network; eBay and Craiglist links; and for all this ... a hauling board! Anything 30 days or older, will be deleted. Feel free to re-post! You have to be logged in to use this section.
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Trucks for Sale
Pre '73 GM trucks for sale.
Moderator: GMONIZ, ZooKeeper
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Private Thread
Trucks Wanted
"Wanted to buy" ads for pre- '73 GM trucks only.
Moderator: GMONIZ, ZooKeeper
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Private Thread
Truck Parts For Sale
Pre- '73 GM truck parts for sale.
Moderator: GMONIZ, ZooKeeper
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Private Thread
Truck Parts Wanted
Pre- '73 GM truck parts wanted.
Moderator: GMONIZ, ZooKeeper
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Private Thread
Misc. Stovebolt Stuff
Pre- '73 GM related stuff like tools, literature, license plates, etc.
Moderator: GMONIZ, ZooKeeper
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Private Thread
Modern GM and Non-GM
Post-'72 and non-GM trucks and parts -- for sale and wanted to buy.
Moderator: GMONIZ, ZooKeeper
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3M Flexible Grinding Wheel...
(ZooKeeper) - Sun Mar 14 2010 01:02 AM
Freebies (1 viewing)
Free stuff! Truck stuff give-aways!
Moderator: GMONIZ, ZooKeeper
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Re: SS grille, 1950 3100, ...
(MacX) - Today at 12:52 PM
Stovebolt Spotting Alert Network
See a cool truck available? Tell us!
Moderator: GMONIZ, ZooKeeper
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Re: 1941 Fruehauf Stainles...
(Motohack) - Wed Mar 17 2010 12:12 PM
Hauling Board
Need a truck or parts hauled? Got room for a haul-back? Let 'em know in here!
Moderator: Barry Weeks, GMONIZ
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Modesto, CA. to Albuquerqu...
(unpainted) - Wed Mar 10 2010 10:37 PM
eBay and Craiglists Links (2 viewing)
See some cool, interesting or useful Stovebolt-related stuff listed on eBay or on Craigslist?
Moderator: GMONIZ, ZooKeeper
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(2) 1948 Chevorlet 2 ton t...
(Woogeroo) - Today at 08:31 AM
The Front Office
Well, there should be a place for everything. Here is where we pile all the fine bits of greaseless information. See what's been added to the site, check all the Events (lots of gatherings in lots of places), ride the IT Shortbus and catch a few technology tips, or totally zone in the Greasy Spoon.
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New Stuff and Announcements

The "News page" is to let you know what we've added to the site. Only staff can start threads here, but you are more than welcome to reply. If you have something you'd like us to start a thread on, just contact a moderator.

Moderator: J Lucas, Stovebolt Staff
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Re: Stovebolt Supporters f...
(Achipmunk) - Sat Mar 13 2010 08:52 PM
IT Short Bus
New to the 'Net or have computer or general Internet questions? Find help in here! Veteran Road Warrior of the 'ole Info Superslab? C'mon in here and help!
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Re: memory stick?
(squeeze) - Today at 03:24 PM
Events
The Stovebolt Scheduling Office! Want to know what's going on, coming up, going down, and where ya shoulda been??? Dude! Get down in here to get jiggy with the haps!
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Swap Meet Schedule (1 viewing)
Check in here for the latest schedule of Swap Meets/parts events/etc. Make sure you check out the Event Calendar, too! If you'd like one added, please contact the moderator. (This is a read-only forum.)
Moderator: GMONIZ
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3/19//10 CRAIGSLIST 2010 S...
(GMONIZ) - Yesterday at 11:52 PM
Events, GABFests, Happenings! (1 viewing)
Post here to let other Bolters know what kind of shows are are out there! Use this space to organize a GABFest and coordinate a convoy. And don't forget to post in the "Ya Shoulda Been There" forum for the "after action" report ... we wanna hear the details and see all the pictures!
Moderator: GMONIZ
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Re: Stovebolt Homecoming -...
(Bill Marlow) - Today at 06:33 AM
Ya Shoulda Been There! (1 viewing)
After you've been to the event, this is the place to talk about what happened, rag on the guys who didn't go and post links to pictures of the event.
Moderator: GMONIZ
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Re: Advanced Design GM Tru...
(delux54panel) - Sat Mar 13 2010 12:35 AM
Our Archives
This section is where we box things up and save 'em for a while. Sometimes we bring 'em out again ... like rummaging through the attic. Can't post in here but you can read.
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IRWIPI -- The Great
Join Steve "Builder" VandenBerg as he takes the ultimate IRWIPI Challenge -- it ran when it was parked, now will it run when he attempts to drive it ... 900 miles?!?!
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Re: Here's another adventu...
(Grigg) - Thu Feb 07 2008 08:56 AM
A Stovebolt Special: The International Zone
Who put the 'World' in the World Wide Web? International STOVEBOLTERS did! Check in here and see what's cooking around the world and what unique problems are out there among our neighbors in the Global community of Stovebolters!
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Re: Hail Bolters from A FA...
(John Milliman) - Sun Jan 25 2009 09:01 PM

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