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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 30 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 30 | Howdy guys, long time no see haha. I have been tinkering here and there on the federal and have it back into decent shape though I need to redo some of my hackjob wiring and lap the valves, seats and replace the manifold and head gaskets. But thats not what this thread is about. I just got my hands on my first stovebolt truck, and it just so happens to be a Big Bolt, my favorite type of truck. I saw it in craigslist a few weeks ago and kinda glanced over it, figuring that when I had money it would be gone. Well, low and behold there it still was. So I called the guy up and arranged to pick it up. Granted it is very rough, the engine is locked up and the floor is pretty much nonexistent but I figure I did halfway decent at 300 bucks when it came with an entire set of 8.25 by 20 tires to replace the ones that are on it. So, how did I do guys? the truck itself Drivers side floor passenger side floor, what there is left of it anyway. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 477 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2001 Posts: 477 | the bumper grille and hood are worth what you paid. everything else is extra. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 30 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 30 | The bumper isnt all that straight, nothing I cant fix though. The hood leaves alot to be desired but I can also fix that. The grill however is perfect. I do have a question though, are GMC fenders and Chevy fenders the same?
Last edited by Vintage Farmer; 10/13/2015 5:05 AM.
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And except for the GMC trucks larger than Chevy made. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | If you ever dissemble the grille, I need to copy the side and center brackets.
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 36 | Hello Vintage Farmer. Nice Truck. Cab floors are the easy stuff. The extra 8.25-20s. Made your money right there. LOL.. I think you did really good. Any uodates? Enjoy
1947.2 Chevy 2-Ton 161". Motor- 1962 235cid
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | Nice Truck!! "Farm Dawg" Nailed It!! Sent a P.M. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 30 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 30 | No updates so far. Havent really had the time to tinker with it. The weather has been so poor and frankly, the drive just isnt there anymore. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Nice Federal. Is that a Hercules engine in there? On your GMC, is the grille supported in the center with one bracket or 2 brackets, one on each side?
Thanks,
Ed
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'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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