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#1045899 07/30/2014 8:25 PM
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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.

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Red dot, center of chest ...
Red dot, center of chest ...
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Welcome, Ssrjim. Here's what "grandpa" can look like when he's done. My '48


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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 ?


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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!

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Welcome Jim. A lot of cool stuff in that photostream of yours.


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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.


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I hope my looks ½ as good when I'm done. Awesome!

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[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.

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[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]

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Originally Posted by Achipmunk
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.

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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

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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-

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If anyone is interested, I'm starting a build blog:

http://ssrjim.wordpress.com

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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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