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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 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | Hello all, I'm new to the site and as of today I am a proud owner of a 1949 3800 1-ton flatbed w/hydro dump. I have restored many things over the years from antique furniture to old Coke machines and I was so sure of myself on my latest endeavor. However as I looked at my newest project sitting in my garage I am getting a little overwhelmed by what needs to be done. My plan is to just take inventory of what I have and what I want to tackle first. First up remove the bed (that lift cylinder looks very very heavy) and then remove the cab. clean, repair & paint the frame and go through the various suspension parts, axle, brakes and engine. Next the cab, repair floor and cowl rust paint and wiring. last but not least clean & paint the bed frame, replace all bed wood, replace the lift cylinder seal's and hoses. So I have my work cut out for me in the coming months. I want to restore it to a semi-original, I want to upgrade a few things like 6v to 12v and the upgrade the rear axle & brakes. I look forward to getting it all started and learning from the people on this site as I am sure I will have 1000 questions. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,596 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,596 | Welcome Blind to the the StoveBolt.
The 3800 will be more labor and money payout, than your other projects.
It will pay off many times over though, when you start driving it, with the smiles and waves you will get.
I like it best when people slow down smiling and waving, then start taking pictures.
Don't hold back to ask questions, this group lives for the questions.
We have many Show Me State members, that will be more than willing to help you out.
What part of the state are you from and we really like pictures.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome, yes they do look overwhelming if you stare at it long enough. Just make a list of priorities and start working away at it. Don't let it sit too long, keep at it. (Mine took me 5 years in my spare time.) Little by little you will see the progress and that will give you incentive to keep going. We are your support group. As Don says, you will get payback when it's done. Good luck.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 |
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | How do I attach pictures? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,683 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,683 | Saw that truck on craigslist recently and somehow convinced myself that my one truck is enough for now.
Glad you took away the temptation before I lost my willpower. That's a really cool truck. Best of luck with it.
1951 3100
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | Yep, looked at a lot and kept coming back to it. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,683 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,683 | What part of MOare you from?
1951 3100
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 42 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 42 | Welcome! I'm originally from just west of St. Louis, but now way out west in New Mexico. Your truck looks awesome! Enjoy the resto! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | I'm originally from Springfield but now live outside Willard Mo.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,596 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,596 | Great area to live in with Springfield not too far away and also close to the nicest lakes.
A lot of us will be at the StoveBolt Reunion next Sept.
If you and your family can make it, they all will have a good time. Also, you don't have to bring a truck. Bring lawn chairs and be ready to meet a great group of people. It is not your normal show.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | Sounds like fun, thanks for the invite. Where will the reunion be located?
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | Sounds like allot of fun! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 | Okay, we've got Bryan's story in the Gallery now. Look forward to updates as they come. Looks like he's already made a good connection with you fellas lending a virtual hand!
Keep us posted on your "mut" Bryan!
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 6 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 6 | Just looked through your photo bucket album - looks like you are making very nice progress. I saw a lot of pictures of AD's in a junkyard - where is this yard? I'm in SE Mo and would like to pay them a visit. | | |
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