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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!
Lots of work on Brad's part ... pure enjoyment (and references) for you!
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| | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 11 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 11 | Hi All,
I have already learned a lot but have much more to learn.
So far...
New fender turn signals
Changed the oil
Got most lights working again
Bled the brakes
Given some rides to thrilled young relatives
Grinned a lot
Swore a little
Had good memories of Gramps
https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B4Qi8HI7iAQ1bW9WS05MQjMzYkk/edit
1956 3800 stake truck
| | | | | 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 | Nice truck and I'm sure it will pay its way. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 11 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 11 | Thanks!
It is semi retired at the moment. Probably some light jobs once I feel it is safe and there is no impending doom.
Also just found out it is a 261 with a 235 head. Finally unearthed the #s under the gunk!
1956 3800 stake truck
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,991 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,991 | Nice truck!
Welcome to the Bolt! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 72 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 72 | Welcome aboard! That's one sweet truck! 261 is an awesome engine. 6 in a row makes it go. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 11 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 11 | Thanks! I have so many questions... But learning as I go!
1956 3800 stake truck
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,422 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,422 |
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 152 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 152 | Awesome truck. It's good to see someone else appreciate these flat bed task force trucks. Welcome to the bolt.
Oldbolter
1959 Apache 3800 dually flat bed/dump with 261
1956 3800 dually flat bed/dump with 235
1957 3600 flat bed, 350 engine, 700R4, PS, disc brakes, 14 bolt rear with 4.11 gears
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | OOOHHH!!! One -ton T.F. Dually with a Hoist!!! 261!! THE HOLY GRAIL!! Welcome to the "'Bolt"!! THANKS for all the pic's! New "screen-saver"! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 211 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 211 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 11 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 11 | Thanks!
I have already learned a "ton" here.
Sorry for the slow reply-- I only get to work on him in spurts when at the homestead.
1956 3800 stake truck
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 | That's an awesome truck you've got there. I used to load bricks & construction scraps off the job site into a maroon one exactly like it. Thanks for the memories- lol!
My 3.75 year old son has visions of his 55.2 1/2 ton getting a dump bed installed. I'm going to show him your pictures in a little while.
Welcome & good luck! Thanks for pics.
Brad
Wrench Fetcher, PhD | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Wow, that is a beautiful truck. That bed looks like it could take just about anything. | | |
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