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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 139 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 139 | Still here, hope to have the 53 rolling next year with the new V8, turbo 350 and a 66 Nova rear end and TCI mustang two frt suspension..
1947 Studebaker M15 on 76 GMC one ton dually chassis with 454 4 spd
1953 Chevrolet 1/2 ton p/u
1957 Oldsmobile 88 2dr hardtop
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 | Hy burgundybolt, good to see/hear from you, will you be debuting it at the picanik? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Well, I'll be jiggered! It's good to "see" you back on the Bolt, Mike. Believe it or not, John and I were just talking about some of the early gang over the weekend and your's was one of the names that came up.
Hope you get to the picanik ... I'm sure the BC gang will be glad to see you, too.
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum"I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O" | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | Hey Peg,
I still pop in now and then to look. I've been working on a '58 Fleetside and a '60 shortbox. As always, many irons in the fire.
SFFS = Stovebolter Forever Forever Stovebolter | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Steve, I *have* seen your screen name every once in a while on the Active Topics list. I was also thinking about the Servicemembers project just last night, too. The fellow who coordinated it "over there" is now stationed at Annapolis, MD (hard duty!). That was a real good idea you came up with.
Will have to hunt down your posts to see what's shakin' with the '58!!
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum"I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O" | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | I still have a lot of Stovebolters phone numbers in my phone. Every now and then I get to talk with one of them. A couple of the have stopped by and had lunch or coffee. It's a Stovebolt World After All.
STOVEBOLT UP | | | | | Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 59 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 59 | Here in New West, just finishing the 261 rebuild.
1962 GMC 920 step side 261 4 spd
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Here in New West, just finishing the 261 rebuild. Have you been to 3Bs picky nick? I am trying to place a face. What year 261 is that and is a Canadian one? I am trying to learn more about all the different engines.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: May 2014 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2014 Posts: 11 | Just saying hi....Safety inspection on the '52 revealed too much play in king pins (marginal) and rear leafs walked.(I totally missed it) New parts in a box waiting. Thanks to everyone for all the great tech posts. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 59 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 59 | Haven't been to any local bolters get togethers ,the 261 I have is out out of a 1962 GMC C920 stepside ,original engine.
1962 GMC 920 step side 261 4 spd
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 12 | Mike King 1950 1300 5 window short box
1952 1300 5 window short box
1953 3600 5 window reg box
Im Located in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and Am doing a frame off restoration to the 1950, the other trucks are parts trucks. I have completed the drivetrain and am starting the body work this spring. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Hello Mike,
Post a link to some pictures if you can. Are the inner and outer side cowl needing patch panels? If they are I have done that and highly suggest you save the inner to outer piece, they call it the hockey stick, because the replacement ones are no where close to the originals. You will most likely find you will have to work the inner pieces too.
Good luck with your restoration. I just lifted the cab off my 1948 two ton.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 | been away for a few years working on other projects but have relocated to Penticton BC and brought my 1952 one ton Canadian built now i will start again to make this into a rough daily driver | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Archiemark, Welcome to BC. Do you have any pictures to link to? Maybe 3B will have his picnic again this summer and you can drive to Chilliwack!
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 21 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 21 | Hello BC Bolters:
I am a new member (at least trying to post notes and pictures) to this site, and have a 1938 Chev pickup that was my fathers farm vehicle in Alberta. I am now just finding time to start a project restoration of this truck, at least as a daily driver.
I see there is a Stovebolt member that is located in Penticton moving from Alberta, just an hour North of here.
Penticton is holding the annual "Penticton Beach Cruise car show this coming weekend, with a sold out limit of 800 cars.
I am having trouble posting pictures here, but will give it a try later.
Brian | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 | thank you for the welcome i am starting the body work and the interior rust to get it past the bc inspection. then i will have a daily driver as the rest is ready to go. hope to see other bc members in penticton this week end over 800 cars are suppose to show up
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 3 | Hello
Names Trevor Living in Qualicum Beach. Building a 41 Chevy 1/2 ton. Into the Stovebolts in a bad way. Always been a truck guy and always Chevy's. to the point I even make sheet metal for 36-46's
Glad to be here looking to find out as much as I can. Also have a 46 in the wings and looking for a 302 GMC for it to make it into a old school racer.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 3 | Hello BC Bolters!
I'm a newby to the site but have been playing with these Stovebolts for some time now. Currently trying to finish up the body on a 41 1/2 ton and have a pile of parts for a 46 waiting in the wings. Located in QualicumBeach
Cheers!
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Hello TS Coachworks. Do you plan on coming over to the mainland on the 13th for a get together at 3Bs in Chilliwack? PM me if you are and I'll give you directions. I guess we should meet on the island some time. We did it years ago and should probably do it again.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Welcome TS. Nice o have another Pre-war truck in the group ! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 5 | Good day all,
First post as a new bolt owner. Just picked up a 49 GMC 1 ton truck yesterday. Going to be looking for parts (S10 frame, short box, etc.)
Thought I'd introduce myself here. I'm from Kamloops and me and my father are both long time car guys. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Hello Flat Black,
Hope it isn't too smoky in Kamloops area. Heading up to Sorrento on Saturday. Good luck on your new project. What's going to power this truck?
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 5 | Hi super55,
We've been really lucky lately. The smoke has mostly cleared in the last week or so. We have some haze but nothing major. Sorrento is really nice.
As for what's going to power it, I have several ideas. Various LSX's with and without turbos, but I also have the idea of an LL8 atlas motor to keep it true to its heritage, but with the requisite turbo.
I have a million different ideas for it, just need to get them all to coalesce in to one cohesive plan lol. Good thing I'm still in the planning stage huh?
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 5 | Thanks for the welcomes guys,
Is there anyone local that has a bunch of AD trucks around for parts or anything that I might be able to get in touch with? Specifically looking for a bed and running boards/splash aprons. Mine were cut when they fitted the dump bed.
Thanks | | | | | Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1 | We are building a Promo Truck for my company www.096stills.com 52.5 Big bolt I say that as it has features of a 53 but reg says 52 - dropping it on a Dodge Cummins 3500 Chassis - - would like to connect with others for ideas parts etc - North Burnaby was going to post a Pic new to the forum.
Looking for
A.Original Flat deck have seen a few around the web - they bolt together and have round corners.
B.Front Splash Apron Big Truck
C. Right Front Fender - looking for Patina Green
Do have Hood - running boards and other front sheet metal
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Building a Promo Truck 1953 Big Bolt - Dropping it on a Dodge Cummins 3500 Chassis North Burnaby BC - like to connect with others for parts and ideas
| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | There are quite a few on-line companies - Jim Carter, Chev's of the 40's, Mar-K, who sell complete bed kits. Finding an old one still in reasonable condition is pretty difficult. Unless you are a body shop guy, repairs to the old ones can be pretty expensive.
As for running boards - really a problem if you want the original look with the " corrugated " surface. There are a few outfits that sell reproductions that are a smooth surface in fibreglass
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 4 | hello from Vancouver island am new to this site? is there any truck get together's on the island? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 12 | Figured I would introduce myself here. Still finding all the parts of stovebolt.com
I recently got a 54 GMC dump truck and have been fixing everything to make it drivable again.
It came with two 6 cyl but both were not in running condition and I had a fully rebuilt 72 350 set up for propane which would be easier on maintenance and no old gas to gum up carbs n stuff.
I drove it for the first time the other day and had a huge grin all day.
Now , I am chasing down many electrical gremlins and soon will get it inspected and registered( it came from washington)
BTW once I am done I will have two leftover engines if anyone wants them or parts from as I will not want to keep and if no one needs anything then off for scrap I guess.
They are a 248 (the original) and a 270 I believe. If anyone needs anything let me know and otherwise
Hello from langley...
Corey | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | Hi Corey, Welcome, I'm Boyd. In Langley I see. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Hello Corey,
Paul here in Maple Ridge. Welcome to the board. Have you put some pics of your truck up on the gallery? What transmission have you got in that truck? Keep checking in from time to time. There is a picnic, usually in June or July.
Cheers!
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: May 2014 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2014 Posts: 11 | Hey BC Bolters. I am now retired and have more time to play. Unfortunately to support my car/truck addiction I have to thin the herd. Need to sell one of two trucks. Offering to BC Bolters first as they are most likely to appreciate them.I'm in Abbotsford. 1952 GMC 3/4 ton restored to stock. 1946 Chev almost road ready. I love them both but one has to go. New to the forum so hopefully this is OK and I did it correct.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 1 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 1 | Mitch here from Fort. St. John. got myself a '52 1300. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Hello Mitch, hope you have plenty of anti-freeze in your 52. Do you have a picture in the Stovebolt gallery? By the way do you know either of the Chramosta boys, Jimmy or Denny? They live in Fort St. John, but grew up two houses down the road.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Are there any stovebolters in Haida Gwaii? My son has been up there in Masset with his '67 Chevy C10 for the last several years. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 60 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 60 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,115 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,115 | Post by DDean moved to HiPo forum.
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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
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