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| | | | Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 225 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 225 | Original plan was to do a complete frame-off on a 1950 Chevy Custom Deluxe, (friend had one years ago and I thought it would be cool to do). But the Mrs. said an older truck would be cooler. She won the argument. Bought a 1951 3100 5-window on January 2nd from a guy in north Arkansas that he had posted on Craigslist.
The plan is to get it be back exactly like it was when it drove off the showroom floor.
Engine is already at the machine shop and should have it assembled in the next couple of weeks.
What impresses me the most, is the basic simple design of everything on these trucks. Shame they didn't retain that through the years. Gonna be fun.
And, glad I found the Stovebolt site. Lots and lots of good info so far.
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Mike
1951 3100 5 window
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome kade, the more you dig into this site the more you will appreciate it. If you get a chance, post a pic or two.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 225 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 225 | My fault on the name. Kade is my 9 year old grandson. The truck will eventually be his, so that's where I decided on the 'kades51'. He's already decided that the color will be black.
I'm actually Mike Mitchell, from Raymond, Ms.
And I need to add to my original post, that I'm glad that we went with the truck, instead of the car. Confirmation that the wives may actually know better?
I raced oval track for 10 years, so the mechanic work and body work really don't bother me.
Guy I got the truck from said "Oh yea, the motor was running a couple of months ago', which was truth-fabrication. Head had spider web cracks in every combustion chamber. Block had already been bored and had a bunch of wear. But, I kind of expected some stretching of the truth.
However, a guy I do business with, has a 1953 3100, that he has hot-rodded, (Camaro clip, LS1 V-8, etc.), so he sold me the complete 216, with transmission, for little of nothing, just to get rid of it. He was going to haul it off for scrap. Head is good and the block is standard bore. I must be living right.
Mike
1951 3100 5 window
| | | | | 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 | Mike, welcome to the Stovebolt. Your now a Southern Bolter! Lots of us around so watch for them. Sounds like a good plan you have and I'm sure your son will be in the thick of things with you. Nothing better. Post any questions you may have in the most appropriate garage forum and let us help you along on your journey. ....spent many years around the racing scene. I like my trucks better...and cost a lot less  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Sorry Mike, nice to have a grandson that age to work with you. I have a 6 year old grandson who absolutely loves the old truck. And yes, I have went to the races for many, many years, love it. | | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 256 |
1929 Chevrolet AC International - 4 Door1930 Chevrolet AD Universal - Canopy Express TruckLove the Antique Chevrolet's from 1928-1932
The Beauty, Simplicity, History, and the Stories they Tell[/font] - - In the Stovebolt Gallery-- In the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 225 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 225 | Thanks to all who welcomed me.
Already have a question posted in the Shop Area.
Mike
Mike
1951 3100 5 window
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 | Don't leave me out. Welcome Mike. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,062 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,062 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 225 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 225 | Thanks folks. It's cool to see where everybody's location is. And yesterday I saw that Red 49 Truck is not that far at all from me.
So I look a pics of his truck, and others for that matter, and having spent every weekend and a lot of weekday evenings since January working on restoring my 1951, I can truly appreciate what those that have done this, went through. Most of us know what we're in for doing this. So far, I'm having a great time.
Mike
Mike
1951 3100 5 window
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,066 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,066 | It's cool to see where everybody's location is. One of these days, we'll have a map ... 
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | welcome from Tx...post some pix when you can
love the old dirt tracks, one of the fastest half mile tracks near by.. good luck
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