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| | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 | Hello Big Bolters!
I'm looking at becoming an owner of a 1938 Chevy 1 1/2 ton truck with the 157' wheel base. Curious if any of you guys know if there are any real differences of the cabs/hood/front fenders on these compared to the 3/4 tons in size? I have only corresponded with the sellers with pictures and phone calls and there are no trucks this size that I could see in person hence the reason I ask. I'm really excited and hopefully soon be the owner of one! Thank you all! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 | The Cabs, Hood and Grille are the same for the big and small trucks. The fenders are not the same. 1938 is for the most part a one year truck... The 1938 1-1/2 ton 157" wb Dually will be Model "TD", the single is Model "TC". Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 | I appreciate that Mike, thank you for the post! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | If you wish to elaborate on your location, perhaps one of us live nearby, and could give additional input?
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: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 | He is in transition from Nevada to Minnesota, I think. I happened to read the DITY last night & saw it. I'm sure we have somebody between Nevada & Minnesota. Brad
Wrench Fetcher, PhD | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 | Haha! I could certainly elaborate, I currently live in Nevada but and moving just West of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Any additional input is much appreciated!
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 | Well guys, we have a Big Bolt now! Just bought the truck and getting ready to install a 261 into the truck! I'll be getting photos soon and more information! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 | Here's pictures of the truck!! It's such a blast, I will definitely post more pictures of the truck as soon as possible! Hopefully the link works below. Also, was able to pick up a 261 engine with a four speed transmission with a PTO! So awesome! Wanted to update you all. We have a BIG BOLT!  http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/19Chevy38Guy/library/1938%20Chevrolet%20Truck | | | | | Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 170 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 170 | So is it a driver then? Is the original motor shot, or did you just want a little more power? I just got my 261 started for the first time today, pretty exciting! Good luck with the swap. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Good choice of engines. I had a '38 GMC 1.5 ton, with Olds 230 flathead. Not enough leg room, sold it to NY.
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: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,991 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,991 | I love that truck! Congratulations! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 | The engine in it was shot, terribly, but being it was the 216 no problems there! I felt the 261 would be much better even though we are keeping else as original as possible! We want to use it and keep it as a driver, just need time.
Thank you! Hope to put more pictures up soon! I have been looking for one just like this for a long time! | | |
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