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| | | | Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 5 | Hi All,
Have been lurking on and off while checking out pics to convince mmissus on the what I was after.
Anyway just got hold of a '42 3/4 ton stakebed pick up all complete a little rough round the edges but hey that's what a project is all about, now I can't say a 100% but pressume it is an Aussie version due to the side vents in front of doors.
Once I get it home will post a pic or 2, then the choice is what direction to go, rat rod, full custom, or original?
Just a quick question will a Maple leaf grille fit a 3/4 ton pick up?
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Madk1w1 | | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 78 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 78 | Goodday madk1w1, Welcome to the stovebolt, I`m sure in time you`ll come with a direction you want to go with your truck.Enjoy the project.
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Steve | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome to the site, there's more members here from Oz. I don't think a Maple Leaf grille will fit the pickup, likely too big. Ask in the big bolts section for a firm answer. Also, check out the gallery to see what style appeals most to you. Good luck. Leo | | | | | 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 | KL1W1, welcome to the Stovebolt. Regardless of which direction you decide to go we appreciate you saving it from the tin monster/crusher. Great folks and info here on the Bolt. Enjoy your project and never, NEVER give up. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 | K1w1 not from the land of the long white cloud enjoy the journey Stovebolts there is no cure
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 5 | Haha yeah I know there is no cure, I grew up around this gear in NZ, Mums daily drive was a 56 Sedan until 1974, and had a backyard full of various brands from Chev, ford(I know that's swearing!) Dodge and some English stuff.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 | Do yo have k1wi plates I live in newcastle originally from NZ just met a group over here that came for hot rod nationals held in Newcastle over Easter I came from whangarei
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 5 | No don't havek1w1 plates, I was at work for Easter, home town was Tauranga | | | | | Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 25 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 25 | Do you have a maple leaf grille? Is it in good shape? I happen to have a 1946 maple leaf three ton that needs a new grille. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 5 | JeffreyguynoI just missed out on a good one, but do know of a couple more that might be available | | |
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