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| | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 | I just bought a 1948 GMC pickup. I call him grandpa because I also have a 2003 SSR and the SSR was inspired by the old GM trucks. It is suppose to be delivered on Friday. My name is Jim and I live in Phoenix Arizona and I'm new here. <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ssrjim/14584180559/" title="IMG_0354 by SSRJim, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2901/14584180559_7df315653d_z.jpg" width="640" height="360" alt="IMG_0354"></a> | | | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,177 Red dot, center of chest ... | | Red dot, center of chest ... Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,177 | Welcome, Ssrjim. Here's what "grandpa" can look like when he's done. My '48 | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 | Awesome 48 Paul... simply stunning.
So tell us Jim, what's your plan for your newly acquired 'bolt? Stock, resto-rod, hot rod, pro-touring or ? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 791 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 791 | Welcome to Stovebolt SsrJim! This is a great group to be a part of; the folks here have been a big help to me in bringing my 1948 Chevy 1/2 ton p.u. back to life. Just let us know how we can be of help. ENJOY!
Luke | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | Welcome Jim. A lot of cool stuff in that photostream of yours. | | | | | 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 Stovbolt,Jim. Sounds like you and grandpa are in for a lot of fun. There are other bolters in Phonix. One has a 37 pickup that I know.
Good luck on your project. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 | I hope my looks ½ as good when I'm done. Awesome! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 | [quote=Hot Rod John]Awesome 48 Paul... simply stunning.
So tell us Jim, what's your plan for your newly acquired 'bolt? Stock, resto-rod, hot rod, pro-touring or ? [/quote]
I'm planning on street-roding it. New chassis, new power plant, new transmission, wheels, fresh paint. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 | [quote=FriedGreenTmater]Welcome Jim. A lot of cool stuff in that photostream of yours. [/quote]
Well thanks. I had to look to see what is there. That is not my main site for my photos. The yellow Willys wagon was my first attempt at restoring a car.. Came out OK for a first try. I will apply what I learned on grandpa.
[url=http://www.ssrjim.com]My web site[/url] | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 | Welcome to Stovbolt,Jim. Sounds like you and grandpa are in for a lot of fun. There are other bolters in Phonix. One has a 37 pickup that I know.
Good luck on your project. I hang out with a bolter, he has a 50 chevy. He directed me to this site. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 | First question. Has anyone used one of the many new chassis that are available? If yes, how was the experience? Which one? The good, the bad?
Jim
Last edited by Ssrjim; 07/31/2014 6:58 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 | Hidiy & welcome Jim-
Post a new topic with your question in the HiPo or Driveline forum- you will get some feedback there, as not all of the members visit the welcome center.
Good luck to you-
Brad
Wrench Fetcher, PhD | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 | If anyone is interested, I'm starting a build blog: http://ssrjim.wordpress.com | | | | | 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 | Fantastic. I enjoy watching someone else wrestle with these trucks. LOL Good luck and thanks for letting us be a part of it. | | |
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