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| | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 14 | Hi ALL.. new here my son and my self have just purchased an Australian (HOLDEN) 1940 Chev truck .:-) A runner really long chassis with wooden drop side bed dual rear wheels 5 front wheel studs 10 rear has external hinged front screen and side vents on lower cowl and quarter windows with the front wheel arch cut outs 6cyl with a pto.. She is in good condition for age and am told it could be ex military..! Any info on her would be great ? still arranging transport home. we paid $3500 AUS.. And from zooming on pics we have Have found the little round Holden badge on firewall..! Can any body help with how many ton it is? http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/wayneellison/media/DSC_0462_zpsfd70d124.jpg.html
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 844 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 844 | welcome im in hunter valley good to see you are keeping the dream alive
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 707 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 707 | Welcome, Wayne, from Canada. You've joined a big group. Can't help you on uploading - barely know what to do, myself - but we'll be waiting on the pics.
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| | | | | 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 | Welcome to the Stovebolt. You will find lots of knowledge and great folks here. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 | Welcome to the Stovebolt.
Look forward to seeing your "new" truck. The Australian versions are always just a bit different.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 14 | Our New truck http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/wayneellison/media/DSC_0462_zpsfd70d124.jpg.html | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 14 | Yes found the video on how to load Pics... | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,991 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,991 | That's a cool truck! Welcome to the Bolt! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 | Wayne,
That is a cool project! I love the front end view of the 1939-40 trucks.
It is odd that the Holden cabs look basically the same, but are different in so many aspects. The ventilation systems are totally different than North American models. Does it have a cowl vent at the top near the windshield as well, or only the ones on the side? Also, is the mechanism that opens the windshield original, as it looks like nothing I have ever seen. The inside door panels are also quite different. I am not sure about it being ex-military, but did notice that it has a military like oil can holder on the firewall. The discovery phase is the most fun part of a restoration. Enjoy!
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 14 | Hi paul :-)No vent below screen and that window Mechanism is standard Have seen on other Holden trucks screen opens right out horizontal and He is army issue color code Says DLX KHAKI.. Assume Dulux KHAKI..? Also has a fabric head liner not there but the bows are still in place..?
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 | Wayne, Are you planning on restoring your new truck like original? It would be great to see the progression of a Holden Chevy. There is guy in your town rebuilding a WW2 KW969, small world I guess. Sam seems to know his way around a shop, you may want to meet him. Check out his restoration at: http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=157023Paul | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 14 | Thanks for the heads up Paul.. Will try to contact Sam..! Yes sort of thinking of Resto but want to change the tray to steel checker plate flat bed with better proportions, And putting power assist dual circuit brakes and as it is fitted with True widow maker rims am looking into getting wheels rebuilt using old centres fitted to new late model 2 piece fims changing to 12volt and electric wipers just for safety... but will be painting it Khaki...:-) what do you think..?
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 | Wayne,
I don't know what the truck should look like as far as the bed, could that one be original? If you think it may be military, perhaps it warrants some investigation as to what you have. Your wheels don't look like the Firestone RH5's to me, can you post a closer up image? If they are multi-piece wheels in decent condition, I would go with them. My 235 starts like a champ with a good 6 volt battery. How often are you planning on driving in the rain? If infrequently, the parts to restore the vacuum wiper motors are out there. Keep in mind, I am more of a restoration/preservation type so I am showing my bias. Close to original military trucks are worth more than mongrels. I guess it comes down to what you want to do. I look forward to seeing more images.
Paul | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 14 | paul tray not original spent most of life on farm has a grain bag lift on rear rh side and in glove box a bag hook.. Rims have split ring held on with 2 rivets led to believe that means widow makers? we live in sub tropics nothing to get big rains 5in in minutes so good wipers a must.! needs a total rewire so might as well go 12 volt and lights not sealed beams and planning on going full rego not club rego so can drive daily will even need to fit seat belts and blinkers (utilizing front park lights)to make road legal as have to compy with ADRs (Austalian Design Rules). Just want to make Him (DUDLEY name of last owner ;-) user friendly for next 74 years...!
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