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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.

If you are new to Stovebolt.com, please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with our forums before posting. You may want to thumb through our forum Glovebox Manual (click on the yellow "Operators Manual" on the right here) for a test drive on how this all works.

The administrators of this site are not responsible for the content of any post. We reserve the right to remove posts or entire threads that are not in keeping with our guidelines. If you have any questions regarding a forum, feel free to contact the appropriate Moderator(s) assigned to that forum.

Thank you for stopping by Stovebolt.com and using it responsibly! Thanks to those who have helped make this the happening online place for all things antique GM truck related!!

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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 interests -- Got questions about your truck or the truck of your dreams? Join the collective in here to discuss specifics of your type of pre-1973 GM truck! No advertising -- that goes in the Swap Meet!
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Welcome Centre (7 viewing)
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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1954 3/4 Ton Chevy Truck -...
(Brimmer) - Yesterday at 11:14 PM
General Truck Talk (9 viewing)
The Forum for general pre-'73 GM truck-related issues and questions.
Moderator: cletis, Woogeroo
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Re: How to plan
(Stranger) - Today at 02:12 AM
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: 1946 2 ton front brake
(Harold46) - Yesterday at 11:16 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!
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Re: gas gauge issues
(MNSmith) - Yesterday at 11:44 PM
'60-'66 Trucks
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!
Moderator: Hambone, sixtyfive c-10
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Re: Brake Lights on a 1960...
(4-5-6 Chevy Trucks) - Yesterday at 10:36 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!
Moderator: Grigg
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Re: dually front hub optio...
(amabolter) - Sat May 19 2012 01:55 PM
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 Shop (10 viewing)
The place to discuss engine items, rebuilding, updating, swapping engines.
Moderator: 53moneypit
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connecting rod pinch bolts
(Hoosier_Bolt) - Yesterday at 09:47 PM
Driveline
The shop area for transmission, axle, brake & suspension-related discussion about repair, restoration, upgrades or swaps. 4WD, too!
Moderator: SWEET
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Re: 1952 Rear end gear cha...
(oldbluetruck) - Yesterday at 10:32 PM
The Electrical Bay (4 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: Starter on my 65 - som...
(Lugnutz) - 23 minutes 2 seconds ago
The HiPo Shop (2 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: headers ??
(Joe H) - Yesterday at 10:12 PM
Paint and Body Shop (16 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: Doors
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Cab joint advice
(Brimmer) - Yesterday at 11:02 PM
Interiors (2 viewing)
Stop by here to discuss interior work -- upholstery, interior paint, floor mats, seats, headliners, whatever.
Moderator: Alan Horvath, Rusty46
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Re: steering wheel filler
(Bill Marlow) - Yesterday at 06:26 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: EW Welder
(Wayne67vert) - Today at 12:45 AM
Making a Stovebolt Bed (1 viewing)
Your Bed -- Not as easy as Mom made it look! Well, come join the discussion on restoring your truck's "Business End." Forum sponsored by the great folks at Mar-K!
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Re: Bolts for '54 Bedside-...
(54CarryAll) - Fri May 18 2012 10:49 AM
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
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Private Thread
Trucks Wanted
"Wanted to buy" ads for pre- '73 GM trucks only.
Moderator: GMONIZ
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Private Thread
Truck Parts For Sale (1 viewing)
Pre- '73 GM truck parts for sale.
Moderator: GMONIZ
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Private Thread
Truck Parts Wanted
Pre- '73 GM truck parts wanted.
Moderator: GMONIZ
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Private Thread
Misc. Stovebolt Stuff
Pre- '73 GM related stuff like tools, literature, license plates, etc.
Moderator: GMONIZ
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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
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Re: 1954 Chevy 210 four do...
(Weez) - Sat May 19 2012 08:13 AM
Freebies
Free stuff! Truck stuff give-aways!
Moderator: GMONIZ
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Re: 5-lug Police Posi Rear...
(CptSkip) - Fri May 18 2012 05:16 PM
Stovebolt Spotting Alert Network
See a cool truck available? Tell us!
Moderator: GMONIZ
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Stovebolt trifecta
(Whitedog) - Fri May 11 2012 08:52 PM
Hauling Board (1 viewing)
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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Omaha to Washington State ...
(Trulyvintage) - Yesterday at 08:43 AM
eBay and Craiglists Links (1 viewing)
See some cool, interesting or useful Stovebolt-related stuff listed on eBay or on Craigslist?
Moderator: GMONIZ
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Re: 1961 Chevy Shortbox SS...
(Lugnutz) - Yesterday at 09:39 PM
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, take an info ride on 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: Stovebolt Staff
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Re: May Gallery Additions
(Peggy M) - Tue May 15 2012 07:46 PM
IT Short Bus (1 viewing)
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!
Moderator: Tiny
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Re: Reply notification
(Tj_M) - Tue May 15 2012 09:42 PM
Events
The Stovebolt Scheduling Center! 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
Check in here for the latest schedule of Swap Meets, parts events, etc. If you'd like one added, please contact the moderator. (This is a read-only forum.)
Moderator: GMONIZ
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Re: 2012 SWAP MEETS * USA...
(GMONIZ) - Fri Jan 27 2012 12:11 AM
Events, GABFests, Happenings!
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: 27 May 2012 Fallbrook ...
(Rusty Rod) - Today at 01:47 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: 2012 Stray Kat 500 Dew...
(joker) - Wed May 09 2012 02:28 PM
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

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