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| | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 32 | I have a 1949 one ton flatbed that my Grandpa bought from the creamery where he used to work way back when. The truck was passed onto my uncle who then gave it to my dad to park in his yard and when I was finally old enough to drive I wanted to buy it from my uncle. He was nice enough to just hand it over to me and all I had to pay for was the title transfer fee. I drove it in high school but then it sat while I was going through college and starting my career. I've been lucky enough to move back to Idaho and have a little time and a little money to now put into restoring the old work truck. I've been keeping a blog of the whole process The Old 49. All that I've really done so far is tear it apart but I'm at the point now where I finally get to start putting things back together slowly as I can afford it. I have loved all the information I've gotten from this site as it has been very useful so far. I'll have more questions of course and I look forward to tapping the expert knowledge that is here. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | Welcome to the Bolt! It's cool to have your Grandpa's truck--that makes it even more special. Are you going to put the flatbed back on it? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 32 | I am planning on putting the flatbed back on it. I've got a little farm and plan on using it around to farm to haul hay and supplies. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | old49joe, that is a super story. I read it all and you sure have a lot of history in the truck so it deserves the best....and one that you can pass on to your children. Wow, what a story.
You can put this story in the DIY forum and come add to it anytime..... and also let the folks know what you did on your bolt in a permanent type thread in the General truck forum.
....I do suggest that you ask your questions in the most appropriate forum as not everyone visits here in the welcome centre each time they come in.
..and for what its worth. I love the short bed duallys. Dont' forget, we have a One Ton Forum here and also a BIG BOLT forum that you may find answers to questions. Good luck. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome Joe. Sounds like the truck will be put back to work, nothing wrong with that. Hopefully, the process will go smoothly. Good luck.
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