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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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| | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Today I find myself in Bakersfield visiting my father-in-law. Learning that fellow bolter ad-53-3100 is having his truck restored here caused the both of us to arrange a brief get together.
I never imagined I would see a job done as well and detailed as I saw today. Every inch of detail that is being looked at and taken care of can only mean that this truck will be 110% better than when it rolled off the Oakland plant assembly line 51 years ago. Ad is not cutting any corners to achieve what he wants which is a beautiful show piece.
Though I'm not quite into doing such a major restore for I believe in driving these trucks, I cannot argue with his desires nor more importantly with how he is approaching this project. His body man (Pete) is a perfectionist. Work done on the cab is flawless to the detail. The gap around the doors meeting the cab openings are perfectly centered. The fenders, hood, beautiful bed box are all perfect.
Let's not forget the other half of the truck (frame, hardware, engine, tranny,etc) which is being totally redone 4 buildings down from the body shop. 100% top quality is being applied here as well so when the body is installed on the frame, we can only think 100% throughout.
Ad, I'm very proud of what you are doing to this truck. I cannot wait to go out for a ride soon. Don't forget about the widow of the previous owner. You might bring a tear or two to her eyes.
Please send more pics once the cab is placed back on the frame.
Good Job
Craig
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 86 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 86 | cmayna, thanks so much for the nice comments. For those who wants to look go here to see pics. | | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 | WOW!  What a joy!!! NICE paint, too!!!
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | | | | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 438 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 438 | Roger that! Great truck with smooth, clear paint. No wonder Craig is smiling! | | | | | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | I was more dying of envy wishing I had the funds and place to do what AD is doing. For what he wants out of the truck, he's doing it the right way.
MT, what if that guy in the ebay pic came up to your spot driving a fjord? Would you shoot him or run? Embracing is not a choice.
By the way, that rear drum which I received worked out perfectly.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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