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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | There is nothing like going to Africa on a church missions trip for 2 weeks and have the experience of a lifetime! It only got better once I called the painter/mechanic and he sent me pictures of the cab with paint on it. I have been informed that I can pick it up next weekend! Now I will just need to get some help putting the parts back together and wiring! Soon she will be on the road again and driving in style.
Paint pictures are in my photo bucket!
Can you tell them I am getting excited?!?!?
Chris | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Wow, just saw the paint pictures. Is that Omaha Orange?
Good on the Missions trip. Our daughter went to Pau Pau, NG when in high school to build nurses' quarters. It was hard but a great experience. I still have all the letters she wrote home. She wasn't suppose to tell us about any of the "difficult" stuff until she got home. Obviously, she survived all the difficult stuff ... and has ever since.
Keep loading up pictures!!
Don't forget your little treasure's, too!!
Peggy
~ 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: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | The color is the new "sunburnt Orange" that GM is using on newer vehicles. We spent the last 2 weeks in Uganda, dedicating Wells, medical missions, baptizing people, visiting people in the hospitals and praying with them, spending DAYS playing with kids. I got the pleasure of identifying, treating and saving the lives of 2 kids with severe malaria and numerous major infections that the doctors missed. I can tell you more in person over a few drinks.
Chris | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | Holy cow Chris. Nice stuff. Getting close now. Couldn't help but to notice the 60-66 in the background. You teasing me? | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Looks nice, Chris!
Keep up the chatter -- We do have a few things on tap for the Summer, but maybe we can schedule some help!
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Hambone, that is my buddy's truck that he learned to drive on while his father or grandfather taught him. He is working on restoring it after he is done with my truck.
John,
I would love any help that everyone would give. My goal is to have it assembled and wire harness completed so that I can take my 88 year old grandfather out on his birthday during the Labor Day weekend. I am going to be trying hard, but not sure if I can get it completed.
By the way, wait till you see the plans for the wood bed! My buddy does custom work and is going to engrave the bed for me.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Chris, How far along is the rest of the truck -- chassis, engine, driveline and suspension?
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Engine runs (drove it into the garage 2 years ago), drivetrain should be good to go, suspension- took out too many leaf springs and need to put shocks onto it, Chassis- painted and complete. it is currently just a frame sitting there with the engine and driveline in it. I need to line up the front end, etc.
I figured sweet would have her purring like a charm in about 15 minutes!
Chris
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| | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | Extra hands makes the cab and front sheetmetal go on real fast. Maybe a 6 pack or two and that part is done.
Get those spings sorted out.
R&S spring works, Bladensburg is a great resource and can make whatever you need. | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | Chris
When everything is ready let's set up an uprising for your truck.
If you want since you live close, Woodbridge if I recall, we can get the driveline all ready so we can focus on getting the truck back together.
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | 6 pack? I would supply more then that! I have the springs, just took out too many and never put them back on. I was attempting to soften the ride a bit while adjusting the stance a bit.
Sweet, driveline should be good to go, but another set of eyes never hurts!
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Anyone up for helping put my baby back together the weekend of 12-14? I have Friday the 12th off of work. Does this work for anyone that can assist with the sheet metal and other assembly that I don't know how to do? I will be going through the parts to ensure that I have what I need and not missing anything major.
John, Chassis is rolling, and complete with driveline, engine, brakes, etc all in place. I just need to add a couple of leaves.
Once I have a head count, I will be purchasing beer in the proper quantities required to get the job completed.
Chris
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Chris -- 12-14 Aug is a bad weekend. Suppose you can pick another?? The next bad weekend will be about the 24th of Sept. Just saying, but schedule an eval with Sweet and then we can talk about a truck raisin' hooyah blow out.  John
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~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Is the weekend of 20th better? I am open!
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Update:
Due to my friend having his kids this weekend (due to divorce) We agreed that since I have Friday off of work, I would pick my truck up next weekend and he would supply the trailer. If anyone wants to assist, I will start doing work on Friday after I get the truck home and Hopefully start the wiring harness and some assembly in preparation for starting the engine and final assembly with the ODSS crew!
Hope to hear from you all soon. Does everyone want to the the final assembly weekend on the 20th? Once I get a head count I will ensure that there is extra beer (more then a 6 pack) for everyone.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | John and Doug's CWS days are the 12 and 26. The weekend of the 12th is already taken with a weekend thing.
I know Hambone is anxious to participate. His oldest son heads off to college very soon - so that will take a chunk of his time somewhere.
Did you get to catch up with Sweet to see if you have all you need? I think that was the last discussion I heard.
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: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | I knew everyone was busy next weekend. Figured weekend of 20th was best, but never heard anything from others. Waiting for sweet to get back with me | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | I am out next 2 weekends and then dropping #1 off at college on the 19th. Not entirely sure what that means in terms of schedule, but I suspect I will be at the CVS buying tissues.
I would like to help, but next 3 weekends are booked. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Well, I will start assembly and see how it goes. More then likely I am going to need some experience looking everything over and assembly prior to getting her on the road. Time for the real test, putting it back together. Then celebration with beer! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Hambone,
You are in luck! We won't be able to put it together until SEPT timeframe. I am getting the cab and frame back on Friday. Hopefully I can get the whole fuel, electrical and engine (plugs, wires, etc) put back together. A week later I will get the hood and box back. 2 week from now I will get all the fenders. I was told that the painter was worried about overspray so he was unable to paint everything like he originally told me. At least I can start the wire harness and figure that all out since I have NEVER done any wiring in my life!
Chris | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 45 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 45 | If you get hung up on the wiring let me know. I do a lot of it at work. I could probably run up there one day or talk you through it on the phone. PM if you need my # again.
Richard
Richard
42 Chevy pickup
65 Chevy C10 Panel
| | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | Go getem Chris. I will keep track of your progress and will pitch in when I can and when you have a 6-pack. (Mostly when I can since I know you have the 6-pack handy). | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Thanks guys! We will have a celebration on the first test drive. Hopefully we can have the truck raising with a few other trucks! Beer will be on hand if and when anyone wants to show up to assist. I appreciate any assistance! I figure that I should have the engine components completed this weekend and then start the wiring next week. I will post pictures as soon as I get home tomorrow.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Truck cab and frame is at home! Time to start working! | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 |
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | There is one of it sitting in the garage on photobucket. I should have taken one of it being pulled on the trailer behind my new baby (65 years younger then my other girl). I was amazed at all the thumbs up and horn honks that I recieved. I can't wait to drive it! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Wow, assembly is fun...
So far I have had the opportunity to use the tools that we recieved from my grandfather that were passed to him from his father. There was a note on them that stated they were made in 1939. Very cool!
Major learning note: No matter how hard you try to label everything, you can never label them exact enough! When you buddy does it and throws all the bolts into a box, it makes it even more difficult! Thank god for LOWES close to the house!
So far so good, going to attempt the electrical wiring on Friday and Monday. Should be interesting! After that (maybe during it) I might need some assembly assistance. I will buy enough beer that everyone can enjoy enough.
Time to prep a few smaller items that didn't get painted black.
Chris | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | What's up? Awfully quiet in here. Free day coming up Friday or Sat and need something to look forward to.
Hambone | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | I hit a snag and have been unable to do anything currently as I deal with 2 sick kids. One of which hit a 104 temp and spent some time in the ER.
You can come help do some wiring if you want and brake line bleeding with the hopes of starting the engine up for the first time in about 2 years.
Chris | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | I can be a second hand with the brakes and can run some wires. You need Sweet for the motor stuff. I will make a bet he can get it running and tuned before I can finish your beer. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | I would take that bet! I would even supply the beer! Win win for everyone!
Just got word that bed is painted and will be clear coated tomorrow! Pics posted in photobucket.
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| | | | | 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 | ...what is the name of that color? Reminds me of the color on my panel. Can hardly wait to see after the clear coat. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Bone -- Swing by here and grab my brand new, still in the box power bleeder if you want.
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Sunburst orange is a newer General Motors color.
Wife has kids Saturday! I will be in my garage all day long! Thank god! | | | | | 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 | Thanks ndkid275. Mine is a Mitsibishi Eclipse " bizen sunset orange". Nice color and be sure to post some pics when the clear goes on. I like it. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Achipmunk, If you look at my photobucket, the cab has first couple coats of clear. Final clear will be done after all parts are on the truck (prior to Windows and all being put in) I will post the bed pictures shortly since it was just shot with clear coat a few hours ago.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Saturday's goal: Bleed brakes and start the wire harness.
Maybe: attempt to start her up?
Anyone else want to join us? Send me a PM for the address that will have free beer!
Chris | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Chris -- I am sending a representative in my place -- hope you have a wonderfully successful day!
John
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | OK. All set. Chris I will be there around 1100 on saturday and we will see what we can do.
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