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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: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | http://s300.photobucket.com/user/rowe907/library/?view=recent&page=1 just trying to figure out the photo bucket thing. This is my truck, finished in early june. I put 1200 miles on it this summer. Dave
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1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,438 | Very nice homer52. What color green did you use?
Dennis
40 Chevy 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | I talked to Tim Sheridan and he sent me a sprayout of his paint. I took that to Napa, they analyzed it and matched it in Prism by signor. I think chevy called it brewester green. If anyone wants the code I will give it to them.
Dave
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1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Looking great Dave,I assume you won't be subjecting the old gal to the rigors of the Dalton highway? 
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 | Dave,
Truck looks fantastic, you have done a great job. Nice to see another 41 saved as well...but perhaps I have a slight bias.
Your photobucket test seems to work as well...the tomato sauce looks tasty.
Paul
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Photobucket works fine Dave.
That's one beautiful restoration. I'll bet you don't see many of
those up around your area. Looks as nice as Tim S.'s truck and
I'd bet he's got a room full of trophy's.
I hope to get to that point one day with my '50....that is if I
live long enough.
I'm sure you'll have a Happy New Year with that to tool around in.
Denny Graham
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Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 | What a beauty!!
Great job!
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter | | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 293 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 293 | I talked to Tim Sheridan and he sent me a sprayout of his paint. I took that to Napa, they analyzed it and matched it in Prism by signor. I think chevy called it brewester green. If anyone wants the code I will give it to them.
Dave The truck looks fantastic they really do clean up well. What color did you use on the interior? Doyle | | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 | That is beautiful, maybe one of these days I'll add to the photo bucket with my 41. I am down to the rear fenders, exhaust, and tires before completion of my restoration. Scott | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | The interior is hammertone paint I bought in rattle cans, if you want to know exactly I will look next time I am at the shop and get back to you.
This was 9 years in the making with the last 3-4 when the bulk of the work was done.
I did almost all the work myself, the only things I didn't do was the engine machine work, the glass was cut locally, of course chrome.
The ONLY thing that was not rebuilt was the steering gear, everything that I thought was good turned out to need rebuilding. I had LOTS of help from folks here on the bolt, could not have done it without that help and encouragement. What an education I received.
It has a 60's 235 in it, the 216 had a BADLY cracked block, carb is a carter YF2100s. Original 3 speed needed rebuilt. Diff needed rebuilt so I put 3.55 gears in it,I have had it doing 60 and it was fine but 55 is most comfortable.I bought a cardboard headliner and it was a huge failure so I made my own and it looks good. Dave
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1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Now that you know how to use photobucket we expect to see a lot more pictures Dave.
dg
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Very nice, especially since you did all the work yourself. I have a '47, w/ 302, NP-542 5 speed, 241 transfer case, 4WD, Saginaw power steering, etc. traded some labor for paint job, started peeling off after one year, need to start over.
Ed
'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: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 | Very handsome truck, congratulations!
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 442 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 442 | Outstanding!!! any before pics of the truck?? Mike | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 |
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1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 210 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 210 | Nice job.your truck looks great.I wish I had mine done.9 years is not that long compared to me.I have had my truck since 1983.I have not worked on it much over that time spand.I would work on it and then move on to something else.Many hot rods have came and went but this truck has stayed.I guess its time to get it on the road.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 | Congrats Dave!!! Your truck looks great .......love the color and the grill......I am...however....a little biased to the Art Decos...
Dan | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 | That is a great restoration, doing something similar to a 50 5 window, interested in the color of your dash, could you share the name or any info about it,,thanks
I would rather be late 10 minutes in this life than 10 minutes early for the next
The reason my lady and I have been together so long is because of the kids. Neither one of us wanted sole custody
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | I will get the info on the paint tomorrow.
1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Post it for all to see. I just deleted your private message. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | It is in my photo bucket for anyone interested to see.
1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | Homer,
You must have a perminate smile on your face!!! Nice looking truck, excellent job. You have a treasure there!
Jim | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 | Very good job. What a beautiful color. Steven | | | | | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 | Nice work man- that is a pristine restoration !
Brad
Wrench Fetcher, PhD | | | | | Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 17 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 17 | Homer 52:
Thanks for the photos of your truck. It brings back a million memories. You see, my father had one exactly like yours. In fact, that was the truck I learned to drive. It was a work horse as we hauled anything you could get in the bed. Hay, corn, pigs, cattle, gravel, you name it, we hauled it. Plus Daddy drove it to work every day until it died one day and he bought a brand new 1959 long bed step side. Your restoration is right on the money as I remember it. Thanks for memories! | | |
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