DOWNUNDER we don't have a lot of Stovebolts popping up everywhere which has made it hard for me to source parts, panels and replacements for rotting bits.
LAST TUESDAY was different. I met up with a guy who said he may be able to put me on to a few free Chevy bits and we arranged to meet 7.30am. He showed me the way out to a farm house on a 200 acre property with an absent landlord.
But he's the caretaker with full control.
We drove into the bush for a while, and came out onto what looked like a junk yard, with more than 100 old cars parked under the trees in various stages of decomposition.
There was 9 Chevy's like mine and a couple of GMC's, all 1941 to 1944 and all ex-military.
Most had fenders and grilles, something I been moaning about for the past 7 months.
I found one 1942 3/4 ton cab so good, I'm going to ditch mine and switch to this one.
Other notable vehicles in there was 1 1940 DeSoto sedan, ex military with the remains of some kind of shield painted on the right front fender, I don't know whether it was Australian or USA, but THAT car would have been the ride of Commanding General. So, that would be a historic car.
I figure I could get about three Bolts running out of this lot, there's 216 engines, complete, everywhere and around every tree there's a new surprise.
Also in there is a chassis and engne for a 1925 Oldsmobile, body parts for a 1931 Chevy rag top and, fellas, I only had a quick look.
I'm going back next Saturday with my recovery tools and plenty of time.
And I'm the only bloke allowed access to the place through three locked gates on private property.
This is heaven!
God Bless
Zac
