My name is Dave Gibson and I live in Poulsbo, WA, a small town near Seattle.I bought my first '54 truck, a 3100, from a friend when I was in high school and have always had a love for them. When it came time to start another project, I thought it would be fun to try a Big Bolt. My research found this COE back in Michigan, a long way from Seattle, but I loved the the look of it and had to have it! I flew to Michigan, met the owner Joe, and we became fast friends. He is a retired mechanic/auto worker with a yard full of projects and a barn full of tools, a hobbyist's dream! I also bought a flatbed from Joe to haul the COE home. We spent a week getting the flatbed ready for the road, said our goodbye's, and I drove back to Seattle without a hitch. I started the restoration, but then sold our house and had to look for another garage. We are in our new house and I should get back to it soon. My wife thinks the house addition should come first. I sneak out and weld while she's at work!
1954 COE
