The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk Re: What did you get done on your 'Bolt today?

I got my u-joint collar gaskets and installed the yoke collar. Finally the truck is back on the ground. To make this easier, since I was working alone, I put the bolts in from the engine side of the yoke extension on the transmission. This allowed me to hang all the shims on the bolts, assemble everything and then just tighten it up with some serrated lock nuts.

I also have a 3 window (53). I like them better. I have a 5 window (54) sitting out back. When they were
sitting side by side once you get past the blind spot thing I just think the 3 window's are cooler.

Dusty, I'm not always right but 1937 is suppose to be the first year for ALL metal body. The 36 still had some wood in it but mostly, I believe, was the door post on them. Sure you got a 37? Is there a cowl tag on the firewall that you can see when you raise the right side of the hood??

Me too Mick...

Chip , my '37 has a New Zealand built wood framed body , definately '37 , I would have loved the all metal version , but just so rare here , might as well say unavailable.

I just installed the door glass , new window channel , lubed the winder and lock and reassembled the door .

All good

They make you put a tarp over your load whenever you visit the local brush recycling center. I’ve always struggled trying to find places to tie to. Usually I use the two tailgate chain eye bolt holes at the rear, then I tie one front corner to the driver-side mirror and the other around the gas cap. Needless to say I always wished for a better way. So, this past week I searched the web looking for some anchor points that would fit the old truck. Even looked at Harbor Freight, Lowe’s and HD. Finally found exactly what I was looking for in the automotive section at Walmart, and for only $2.88 each. The top rails on my ‘50 are beveled and I worried that the length of the anchor point would be too long and wouldn’t let it fit inside, but it wasn’t and fit perfectly and worked like a charm. Can’t wait to make another trip to the dump so I can try them out!

https://www.amazon.com/l/17002131011

These stainless steel tie-downs install easily, look nice, and are very well made.

Contact Bull Ring and see if they make one to fit Stovebolt beds. If you do, let us know: yes/no.

Also for beautiful and durable stainless and chrome parts check out boat dealers or a boat parts house.

Funny you should mention Bullring. They are located just outside of San Antonio in Boerne, Texas. I found them on the web and contacted them to see if they have a product to fit my truck. Got a very nice response and a diagram of their anchor point and how it is installed. After looking at it (the heavy grey lines are the edge of the stake pocket) I decided it probably wouldn’t work because the inside of my stake pockets do not have much of a lip for the anchor point to attached to. He said he liked a challenge, so I plan to drive out and purchase at least one anchor point to bring home and see if it works. I’ll be sure to post the results.

did some work ion my 58 today. Pulled the plugs, did a comp check, cleaned the plugs and then pulled the points dizzy and put in an HEI one. Then had to change the ends on the plug wires for the new dist cap. (already had 8.5mm wires).

Also got my cuda running again (new cam and oil pan) not that anyone cares about that!

Just got back from a test run of the rebuilt 261! Wrapped up the engine reinstall today, pushed the truck out of the shop for a 1st start (in the truck -- we did the break in on the test stand). Engine started right up and idled great. Checked all systems and did a short test drive around HQ. Then, loaded the hood in the back, and drove over to Hambone's (about 10 miles away) and he and his sone helped get the hood reinstalled. Had a *very* enjoyable/therapeutic ride home from 'Bone's that was far too short....

Big thanks to all who helped get Charlie's 261 upgrade accomplished. Charlie is 100 percent mission ready/ready for tasking

Did some minor cleanup on some wiring. Ordered some parts. 67* day so I took advantage and got a few small things done.🛠

Installed the okie bushing in my torque tube on my 46 half ton, installed the rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders, my rear wheel seals are in so I can put my axles back in and reassemble the differential.

The right rear turn signal was not coming on. Checked out the ground, crawled about chasing for any obvious problems with the wiring, then decided to try some "parts shooting". Replaced the turn signal switch, then spent what seemed like an eternity lying on the floor of the cab making adjustments, trying the signal, going to the front, going to the back, then back to the cab floor. For something that the service manual indicated was self-evident, and needing no instructions, it took a lot of finesse to get both the left and right side working on command. That having checked out, I went for a joy ride. Which brings me to a body question. While heading south, the setting sun was making a warm glow in the cab floor below the dash and forward of the passenger door. I've been in denial about prodding about for rusted out areas, but would bet that there is a problem area or two on this 61 Chevy C10 - should I remain in denial and drive on, or roll up my sleeves?

Oh the joy of these old trucks...and the comfort of AAA. Clutch was bad on my 58 suburban. Had AAA tow it to the shop (because I seem to never get anything done on my own, and I don't know much about clutches). They replaced the clutch and told me it was ready. Picked it up and tried to drive home. Got less than a mile, and it was bucking and sputtering and shutting off. Took a quick look around and saw that there is no fuel making it to the carb. Called AAA and had it towed home. I guess I know what my next project is...I'll start with a fuel pump. I can handle that one.

I got my Bicknell adjustable torque arm for my Frankland rear end and all the mounts and crossmember tubing. Not sure how it all fits together but started polishing it. They are having an open house at my engine builders tomarrow (Gaerte Racing Engines) think I'll go. ordered a 2 piece polished timing gear cover from Tom Lowe. Still polishing bell housing.

Driver side Inner & Outer "rocker panels" installed on the tonner panel. (behind the door to the front of the rear fender). Primed.
Pulled Steering column and stripped dash for cleaning/painting.
Draining 4:56 rear differential overnight to swap to rebuilt chassis.

I got the engine back in my '62 C10 after doing the rebuild. Still a few small things to do before it fires up, but the Heavy Lift part is done.

What truck do you have? Can you send pictures?

Well, yesterday actually.
Finished fabrication on replacement stake pocket stops for the bed of my truck. I removed the original mangled stops and was able to bend one back into close to original shape to be able to get dimensions for fabrication. Cut them out of 16 ga stock with a sawzall, drilled the holes and then took the blanks to a local panel fab shop my company had done work with. They used their 230 ton capacity Cincinatti computer controlled press brake to bend them up for me (they did the small job gratis - it's good to have contacts )
Here's a shot of the completed pieces waiting to be welded in place, along with the pattern piece.

IT IS ALIVE!!

I got the engine installed in the '62 C10 yesterday. Today I got it up and running. I took it out on a shake down cruise and everything seems to be working fine. Much smoother than the "KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK" I had from the spun rod bearing before I tore it down a month and a half ago.

Yesterday - I got some more work done on the interior, installed the cigarette lighter to use on the phone charger. Slow going but so enjoyable.

Two tone paint on the cab!
Hugger Orange.

Look'n good Darcy!

Mike B

Hey Darcy, that's a very nice color combo. Looks great!

Got some more work done tonight. Steering column installed along with the alternator. I'm waiting on a "correct" main wiring harness firewall grommet from Classic and that will complete the re-wire job for now. I'll move on to the radiator support and inner fender-wells restoration next. Another few steps taken in the journey.

Pulled and replaced two rear axle bearings and seals. Noticed that there was a little unwanted noise in the driver's rear. I have always been taught that noise = worn out parts. I cant say enough about the oreilly up the street. Paid a little more for the bearings but I used for free the rear axle bearing puller and bearing installation tool. Saved me in the long run. Noticed that one of my rebuilt wheel cylinders was weeping so ordered another complete unit to finish the job off. It was a great time for me to examine the rear end gears, and they look really nice for being 65 years old, mind boggling. You can tell a vehicle that has had good care and maintenance, the hard parts seem to last nicely.
AD trucks are timeless.

Great post Sstock. Got any pictures of that timeless beauty?

Finished polishing and mock up of Bicknell adj. torque arm. More pics in driveline forum.

Jealous!!

I cleaned and detailed the underside of my Truck today. You might say I have the shiny side down on my 50. The paint and body are as found after 25 years in storage. Just the right amount of rust and Patina for me. But hanging from that powder coated frame is a all new drive train.

Tom, that is impressive looking under there. I bet the top looks just as good. Got any pictures of the build process and finish work?

Holy crap, Tom .... forget the truck, I'm impressed by your garage floor.

Here are a couple pictures before we powder coated it. I had a lot of help , from some people with a lot more skills then I have.

I just painted the steering column on my '54. I plan on getting that installed today. It has a new upper bushing. I flushed out the old grease, what I could anyway. I also adjusted the backlash and preload. I also orders some fresh corn head grease to fill the gear box. I will have to wait on that a few days.

Finished polishing the 2 piece timing gear cover from Tom Lowe. Back to working on bell housing.

She wanted to go bike riding yesterday morning, so I loaded both of the bikes in the bed of the old truck and then drove us about 12 miles to the trail head. Rode about 13 miles in 3 hours, then loaded up and drove back home. She then “let” me have the afternoon to do my work. I used the chain saw to cut several large limbs that had grown over our wooden arbor covering the back deck, then cut them up and stacked them in the bed of the truck. A cold front has blown in this morning lowering the temp to 37 F. so I won’t finish loading today, but will once it warms up again then I’ll make a run to the brush collection center. I love using the old truck like a truck!

I installed a door handle droop spring and I put in all new door weatherstripping and glass.

I rattle canned the dash on the Patina Putter. Also got the windshield in and the rear bumper. Last, I started putting in the wiring harness.