Tony Taylor's 1941 1/2-Ton Chevy AK

"Petey"

From Tony:

         Well �this is my boy �PETEY.� He�s a 1941 �-ton �AK� built in Ontario, CA in July.

         As you can see, he�s pretty much stock except for an extra mirror and tail light. Came off the line with a 216ci and a three speed that�s still keeping up with today's traffic in town. He�s not afraid of the expressway but I just don�t like to let him get wound that tight.

         Picked Pete up in El Segundo, CA about a year ago and he seems to like it here in West Tennessee. He�s retired now and only lets dogs hang out the window and kids honk his horn while putt�n around town.

        Petey still sports his original 6 volts, �ball & cup� steering, drum brakes and 16 inch wheels with 750 tires. He�s even got his original spare tire carrier with lock.

        Petey got his name from the Little Rascals dog of the same name and seems to like it. I swear you can here every cylinder hit with the most beautiful melody when I�ve got him clicking along at about 40 mph. That front bumper turns up into a big proud smile. I wouldn�t dare put sound deadner in his cab.

         Pete�s going to stay as stock as he was from the factory. His original color was Brewster Green with Black fenders and we�ll get back to that after a few years of driving enjoyment with this temporary color.

         I forgot to mention Petey�s never been restored, just a quick coat of paint and regular lube�n and lots of drive�n. He�s only got one problem � He likes to mark his territory.

         I�ve enjoyed The Stovebolt Page for awhile now. Good Stuff ... Thanks.

Tony Taylor
�Tweak�
Collierville, TN