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Welcome Centre (4 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)
Moderated by: Achipmunk, Rusty Rod
Thu Jun 08 2023 02:55 PM
NJC
3,925 29,379
Thu Jun 08 2023 02:55 PM
by NJC
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.

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General Truck Talk (23 viewing)
The Forum for general pre-'73 GM truck-related issues and questions.
Moderated by: Gdads51
Subforums: Tech Tips -- General
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:34 PM
fixite7
20,435 180,182
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:34 PM
by fixite7
The Engine Shop (42 viewing)
The place to discuss engine items, rebuilding, updating, swapping engines.
Moderated by: Phak1, Woogeroo
Subforums: Tech Tips -- Engine
Fri Jun 09 2023 02:32 PM
Hotrod Lincoln
32,999 261,904
Fri Jun 09 2023 02:32 PM
by Hotrod Lincoln
Driveline (9 viewing)
The shop area for transmission, axle, brake & suspension-related discussion about repair, restoration, upgrades or swaps. 4WD, too!
Moderated by: Dusty53, SWEET
Subforums: Tech Tips -- Driveline
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:17 PM
Otto Skorzeny
9,171 69,478
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:17 PM
by Otto Skorzeny
The Electrical Bay (16 viewing)
Don't do the Smoke Check! Stop by here with all your electrical questions, comments, tips and whatever else ya got that's related to Stovebolt electrical systems.
Fri Jun 09 2023 10:30 AM
Guitplayer
9,710 76,974
Fri Jun 09 2023 10:30 AM
by Guitplayer
The HiPo Shop (14 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!
Moderated by: Fibonachu, KCMongo
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:15 PM
TUTS 59
5,142 47,524
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:15 PM
by TUTS 59
Paint and Body Shop (9 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 klhansen.
Moderated by: klhansen
Subforums: Tech Tips -- Paint and Body, Doors
Fri Jun 09 2023 11:52 AM
WarEagle1
12,816 83,658
Fri Jun 09 2023 11:52 AM
by WarEagle1
Interiors (3 viewing)
Stop by here to discuss interior work -- upholstery, interior paint, floor mats, seats, headliners, whatever.
Moderated by: ndkid275, Phak1
Thu Jun 08 2023 05:22 PM
Stewart ** 2
4,160 27,893
Thu Jun 08 2023 05:22 PM
by Stewart ** 2
The Tool Chest (12 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!!!
Moderated by: MNSmith
Subforums: Workshops and Garages
Mon Jun 05 2023 06:14 AM
tom moore
1,797 20,318
Mon Jun 05 2023 06:14 AM
by tom moore
Making a Stovebolt Bed (2 viewing)
Your Bed -- Not as easy as Mom made it look! Well, come join the discussion on restoring your truck's "Business End."
Moderated by: klhansen
Thu Apr 27 2023 11:49 AM
WICruiser
1,079 6,892
Thu Apr 27 2023 11:49 AM
by WICruiser
Name that part ...
Need to identify a left-over part? Or something in that trove of NOS treasure you just scored? Need to properly identify something before you sell or buy it? Show us a few pictures and tell us whatever numbers you can and we'll try to help you figure it out.
Moderated by: klhansen, ndkid275, Rusty Rod
Sun May 28 2023 02:35 AM
Fox
12 79
Sun May 28 2023 02:35 AM
by Fox
Project Journals

Blog your on-going projects!

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Project Journals (1 viewing)
The restoblogs! Ongoing projects (restorations, modifications, outright street machines, as well as smaller scale component projects (steering, engines, etc.) -- all in near real time! Blow-by-blow, step-by-step description, commentary and discussion by the project persons themselves ... and you are there!
Moderated by: John Milliman
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:07 PM
dsbike
161 5,729
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:07 PM
by dsbike
The Parking Lot

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-1988 GM truck! No advertising -- that goes in the Swap Meet!

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Early 'Bolts (1916-1936 1st Half)
The first GM trucks! From mechanical brakes to composite (wood framed) cabs, these early 'Bolts present unique issues and are quite a different breed than the later trucks!
Moderated by: John Milliman
Wed Jun 07 2023 01:48 AM
Rustoholic
4 25
Wed Jun 07 2023 01:48 AM
by Rustoholic
Big Bolts (13 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!
Thu Jun 08 2023 06:03 PM
MattMcK
9,355 80,495
Thu Jun 08 2023 06:03 PM
by MattMcK
Panels 'N Burbs (4 viewing)
The place to be to discuss issues regarding those elegant and utilitarian full-bodied trucks -- Panels and Suburbans of all vintages!
Moderated by: MNSmith, Rusty Rod
Sat May 27 2023 05:58 PM
Guitplayer
2,769 21,836
Sat May 27 2023 05:58 PM
by Guitplayer
'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!
Moderated by: Hambone
Fri Jun 09 2023 12:48 PM
WarEagle1
3,259 23,424
Fri Jun 09 2023 12:48 PM
by WarEagle1
Tons 'o Fun (2 viewing)
1-Tons -- They're not the same as pickups but they're not Big Bolts, either. Got one? Join the crew in here!
Moderated by: Dusty53
Thu May 25 2023 05:46 PM
doyle1950
1,234 11,051
Thu May 25 2023 05:46 PM
by doyle1950
'73-'87 Trucks -- "The Rounded Line"
NEW FORUM!! We're excited to welcome the '73 to '87 GM truck guys and gals to Stovebolt.com! An exciting site expansion to be sure! With the vast expansion of options and configurations that came with this era, there will be lots to discuss. We look forward to the knowledge sharing to come.
Moderated by: Leo
Wed Jun 07 2023 10:06 AM
RLB
14 103
Wed Jun 07 2023 10:06 AM
by RLB
Swap Meet

Guidelines -- FREE place to buy, sell, swap or give away parts and trucks. You can check out trucks wanted / for sale; parts wanted / for sale; miscellaneous stuff; modern GM /non-GM things; freebies; Stovebolt spotting alert network; other online sources, and for all this ... a Hauling Board! Anything 30 days old or older will be deleted but feel free to re-post! You have to be logged in to post in this section; not required for viewing.

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Trucks for Sale (1 viewing)
Offer your pre-1988 only GM trucks for sale here.
Moderated by: Gdads51
Sun Jun 04 2023 08:02 PM
John Milliman
6 46
Sun Jun 04 2023 08:02 PM
by John Milliman
Trucks Wanted
The place to post "I want to buy..." ads for pre-1988 GM only trucks.
Moderated by: Gdads51
New Forum
0 0
New Forum
Truck Parts For Sale
Offer your pre-1988 only GM truck parts for sale here.
Moderated by: Gdads51
29 99
Fri Jun 09 2023 02:06 AM
by Gdads51
Truck Parts Wanted (2 viewing)
The place to post "I want to buy..." ads for pre-1988 GM only truck parts.
Moderated by: Gdads51
Fri Jun 09 2023 02:16 PM
55_2nd_Series
30 211
Fri Jun 09 2023 02:16 PM
by 55_2nd_Series
Misc. Stovebolt Stuff
The place to "offer for sale" or "ask to buy" pre-1988 GM truck related stuff like tools, accessories, literature, license plates, etc.
Moderated by: Gdads51
Tue May 30 2023 10:09 PM
bartamos
4 12
Tue May 30 2023 10:09 PM
by bartamos
Modern GM, Non-GM
The place to "offer for sale" or "ask to buy post-1987 GM and non-GM trucks, parts, etc.
Moderated by: Gdads51
Sun Jun 04 2023 05:28 PM
keithfielder
4 4
Sun Jun 04 2023 05:28 PM
by keithfielder
Freebies
The place to "offer up" free stuff, including pre-1988 only GM trucks, parts, accessories, literature, license plates or what have you.
Moderated by: Gdads51
Wed Jun 07 2023 02:22 PM
68ironhead
5 59
Wed Jun 07 2023 02:22 PM
by 68ironhead
Stovebolt Spotting Alert Network
The place to post "sightings" of pre-1988 trucks and related things you come across in your travels that may be of interest to fellow Stovebolters.
Moderated by: Gdads51
Thu Jun 08 2023 02:51 AM
Stewart ** 2
7 33
Thu Jun 08 2023 02:51 AM
by Stewart ** 2
Hauling Board
Need a truck or parts hauled? Got room for a haul-back? Let 'em know in here!
Moderated by: 2-Ton
New Forum
0 0
New Forum
Other Online Sources (1 viewing)
See some cool, interesting or useful Stovebolt-related stuff listed elsewhere online? Help a fellow 'Bolter -- point it out.
Moderated by: Gdads51
Fri Jun 09 2023 02:48 AM
Gdads51
31 55
Fri Jun 09 2023 02:48 AM
by Gdads51
The Side Lot

Discussion area for the regional groups to talk about or coordinate region-specific meets, junkyard tours or other non-technical face-to-face stuff. Please take technical questions, buying, selling and general discussion to the appropriate forums. Don't see one for your area? Check out the Events Page to see how to start a GABFest!

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The Legion Hall (1 viewing)
The place for veterans -- ALL veterans -- to check in and stand tall with your brothers and sisters in arms. Let us know who you are! Put the DD214 away -- your word is good enough.
Moderated by: Achipmunk, John Milliman
Fri Jun 02 2023 12:56 AM
John Milliman
112 1,023
Fri Jun 02 2023 12:56 AM
by John Milliman
Annual Stovebolt Reunion (Kansas City)
This Side Lot Forum was specifically for coordinating the major Stovebolt gathering of the year: the Reunion in Kansas City. MO. Folks came from in and out of the USA, so we needed a lot of planning space. So, we hogged a corner in the Side Lot for a while! And we were glad we did!
Moderated by: Peggy M
Sun May 28 2023 11:49 PM
Peggy M
209 3,304
Sun May 28 2023 11:49 PM
by Peggy M
Midwest Bolters Association (1 viewing)
Serving the states of KS, MO, NE, IA and OK! Got something going on? Want to get an event organized? It's a BIG area, better check us out to see what's happening!
Moderated by: 2-Ton, Gdads51, Shakey61
51 467
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:55 AM
by 2-Ton
The North Eastern 'Bolters
From Greenwich to the North Pole... From La Sarre to St. John's ... This is the North Eastern North American section of the Side Lot. You might not be able to get theyah from heyah, but you can get here from darn near anywhere ('long as you have a computer!). Stars and Stripes and Mapleleaves, English et Quebecoise -- Welcome and Bienvenue! New Englanders, Les Quebecois, Bluenosers, Newfies and the Maritimes unite!
Moderated by: Hambone
Tue May 09 2023 12:17 AM
Hambone
53 368
Tue May 09 2023 12:17 AM
by Hambone
The BC Bolters (1 viewing)
Discussion area for Bolters residing in the greater British Columbia, Canada region. Please keep general discussion, technical questions and swap meet items in their original forums.
Moderated by: Gord&Fran
Sun Apr 30 2023 04:52 AM
Matties
363 3,296
Sun Apr 30 2023 04:52 AM
by Matties
The Whole Wild West Coast
We finally have a spot for you Bolters waaaay over there on the far coast. That's a nice long scenic drive from top to bottom. See who you can go wrench with along the way!
Moderated by: 69Cuda
Tue May 30 2023 04:31 AM
klhansen
98 646
Tue May 30 2023 04:31 AM
by klhansen
The Great Lakes Bolters
Mainly, MN, WI, MI, ONT (Canada), IL, IN, OH, PS, NY ... and any place that's "close," or "close enough." Another spot in Canada (BC Bolters has a nice spot in Side Lot).
Moderated by: 1954 MI, Leo
159 1,215
Wed Jun 07 2023 11:23 AM
by Leo
Rocky Mountain Bolters
Hangout spot for Bolters in the Rocky Mountain region: CO, NM, WY, AZ, UT, ID and MT for starters ... all the way up into British Columbia, Canada
Moderated by: Fibonachu
Wed Jun 07 2023 12:50 AM
fattboyzz
63 559
Wed Jun 07 2023 12:50 AM
by fattboyzz
The Southern Bolters (1 viewing)
Discussion area for the Southern Gentlemen and Ladies of who park their Bolt in the South - LA, MS, AL, GA, FL, NC, SC, TN, KY
Moderated by: Achipmunk, TUTS 59
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:56 PM
TUTS 59
317 2,913
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:56 PM
by TUTS 59
The Texas Bolters
Discussion area for the Texas Connection, the Lonestar Statesmen of the Stovebolt Page!
Moderated by: ndkid275
Wed May 31 2023 07:52 PM
ndkid275
263 1,632
Wed May 31 2023 07:52 PM
by ndkid275
The Old Dominion Stovebolt Society (MD, VA, WV & DC) (1 viewing)
Discussion for Stovebolters residing in MD, VA, West VA and DC. And ... possibly ... under probation .... So. PA
Moderated by: Bill Marlow, SWEET
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:45 AM
John Milliman
510 9,912
Fri Jun 09 2023 01:45 AM
by John Milliman
The International Zone
Who put the 'World' in the World Wide Web? International STOVEBOLTERS did! This is the forum for the non-North American Bolters to discuss their goings on.
53 529
Thu Jun 08 2023 02:21 AM
by TPR57C
The Forum Gallery

Welcome to the forum for sharing what you’ve found, learned and accomplished! When viewing the Gallery Forums, changing your Display Options to sort by Thread title will put them into YOM order.

• The Gallery Forum is limited to pre-1988 GM trucks. Other marques or years can be discussed in our Greasy Spoon forum. Please read our Gallery Posting Guide" before posting your truck.

• Ask technical questions in the appropriate technical forums, not in the Gallery Forum.

• If another user sees an opportunity to help a poster/submitter with a needed part or to relieve them of an unneeded part, use the Private Messaging (PM) feature of the forums or post in the Swap Meet.

• Do not discuss *anything* other than the subject vehicle. For example, if you have a similar truck and want to discuss, please either take it to the appropriate forum or use the PM feature.

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1935 and older Trucks 1935 and older Trucks
The Gallery for owners of 1935 and prior model year Trucks!
Moderated by: Phak1
Mon Sep 05 2022 03:46 AM
Gord&Fran
3 10
Mon Sep 05 2022 03:46 AM
by Gord&Fran
1936-1940 Trucks 1936-1940 Trucks
The Gallery for owners of 1936-1940 model year Trucks!
Moderated by: Phak1
Mon Mar 06 2023 06:02 PM
Peggy M
16 82
Mon Mar 06 2023 06:02 PM
by Peggy M
1941 - 1947 (1st Series) Trucks 1941 - 1947 (1st Series) Trucks
The Gallery for owners of 1941-1947 (1st Series) model year Trucks!
Moderated by: Phak1
Fri Jan 27 2023 05:15 PM
glenns towing
13 58
Fri Jan 27 2023 05:15 PM
by glenns towing
1947 (2nd Series) - 1955 (1st Series) 1947 (2nd Series) - 1955 (1st Series)
The Gallery for owners of 1947(2nd Series) to 1955 (1st Series) model year Trucks -- the Advance Design!
Moderated by: Phak1
Fri Jun 02 2023 12:40 PM
Djg
45 285
Fri Jun 02 2023 12:40 PM
by Djg
1955 - 1959 (Task Force) Trucks 1955 - 1959 (Task Force) Trucks
The Gallery for owners of 1955 - 1959 model year Trucks!
Moderated by: Phak1
Wed May 31 2023 03:49 AM
Rich'sToys
18 92
Wed May 31 2023 03:49 AM
by Rich'sToys
1960 - 1966 Trucks 1960 - 1966 Trucks
The Gallery for owners of 1960 - 1966 model year Trucks! Show us pictures and tell us your truck's story!
Moderated by: Phak1
Thu Dec 08 2022 06:18 PM
BC59
13 42
Thu Dec 08 2022 06:18 PM
by BC59
1967 - 1972 Trucks 1967 - 1972 Trucks
The Gallery for owners of 1967 - 1972 model year Trucks! Show us pictures and tell us your truck's story!
Moderated by: Phak1
Tue May 23 2023 09:04 AM
fattboyzz
2 16
Tue May 23 2023 09:04 AM
by fattboyzz
1973 - 1987 Trucks 1973 - 1987 Trucks
The Gallery for owners of 1973 - 1987 model year Trucks -- The "Rounded Line." Show us pictures and tell us your truck's story!
Moderated by: Phak1
Thu Jun 08 2023 07:56 AM
RLB
9 45
Thu Jun 08 2023 07:56 AM
by RLB
The Back Office

Well, you've wandered all the way to the back of the site. Here's where policy gets made, deals brokered, fist fights settled (and that's all just in the staff lounge ...). 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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News and Announcements
The haps, the skinny, the gouge... Never fake, just the latest updates and news from around our site and the hobby in general.
Moderated by: Peggy M
Fri Jun 09 2023 10:09 AM
WE b OLD
39 246
Fri Jun 09 2023 10:09 AM
by WE b OLD
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!
Moderated by: baldeagle, Gord&Fran
Thu Jun 08 2023 08:26 PM
Jon G
243 1,879
Thu Jun 08 2023 08:26 PM
by Jon G
The Passing Lane - Stovebolt Memorials
The place to put links to obituaries and post remembrances of our friends in the hobby who have left us.
Moderated by: Peggy M
Tue Jun 06 2023 09:25 PM
Peggy M
41 678
Tue Jun 06 2023 09:25 PM
by Peggy M
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