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| | | | Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 124 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 124 | Hi folks, Just found this site a couple of days ago and as I'm just getting restarted on a 38 1/2 ton project and thought it would be beneficial to join up. This is a freebee that I got from my father-in-law probably 25 years ago. Tore it apart and rebuilt the back 1/2 of the rusty frame back then but ran out of steam on it rather quickly, so it languished in the garage and then in the yard since.(Got kicked out of the garage back in 07 when I started work on a Cobra replica) Now that the Cobra has been finished for quite a few years and I'm retired and in need of something to work on I've gotten started on the truck again. As weather here in New England this time of year is not to good for working in a tent garage where the truck presently resides I've been working on the doors and hinges in the basement workshop. So far I've made 4 new hinge halves that bolt to the cab and reconditioned the door halves. Then welded patch panels on the bottom of both doors and am in the process of getting them ready for paint. Probably shouldn't admit this but I've been pretty much a FORD guy most of my life so I'm sure I will need plenty of help when it comes time to put the old girl back together.
Dave
Last edited by Peggy M; 05/19/2024 6:03 PM. Reason: added more info to the title
38 Chevy 1/2 ton being resto-moded
65 AC Cobra replica
USAF vet
| | | | | 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 | Dave, welcome to the Stovebolt. Heck, I USE to like Ferds a few decades ago! lol
The 38 should be gratifying as you go along. It and the 37 and perhaps the 39 have a good bit in common and there are several 36/37/38/39/40 guys around the garage. Some more original and some more modified. I'm sure you will fit right in. Sounds like your are well on your way this time so visit us often. I'm sure you have much you can contribute to forums. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,063 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,063 | welcome to the site! We forgive you for your past..... (For... no, I can't type it... LOL) You will find that most of us have a few different brands, don't tell but, I have Chevy, Mopar, and my wife has a 68 Mustang that her dad bought new! In fact, that is how we met. I painted it for them and then told her she couldn't have her keys back unless she went out with me! That was in 1983... | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome Dave. The head honcho here is a Ford guy too. We still tolerate him, haha. No worries. Good luck with the restoration. Be sure to ask if you need help.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 103 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 103 | Hello Dave,
Welcome from another CT guy with a 38. Mine's an old farm truck, and like most it's a work in progress. I've gotten a lot of good advice from the folks here. Hope to see you out on the roads! | | |
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