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| | | | Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 3 | I am currently working on a Canadian built 1950 1 ton. This site has so many tips and info. Thanks to all the members for sharing this knowledge. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 |
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
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Welcome to the site. Nice to have the Canadian model when you're Canadian. It seems most including mine are US assembled. Is it a Chevy or GMC? Pickup?
Leo
| | | | | 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 | Highland, welcome to the Stovebolt. You join a bunch of truck loving guys for sure. I see you already met Leo, .from your native country. I'd love to know more about the Canadian trucks. Good luck. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 131 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 131 | Good Day Highland
Welcome to another 1950 one ton owner in Alberta. You might check out Fox and Doyle as they also
have 1950 one ton Alberta projects. Mine is also a one ton but it is a 1955.
Once you have about 5 posts you will be allowed to post photos. They watch for scammers when you are new.
Also it would be nice to know your first name and what town you are in. I know of about one dozen bolters in
our province. There may be more.
Have fun with your project. The members here are the best.
Howie
1 1955 Chev one ton. 261 engine
3 1962 Chev c-10 261 engine
4 1966 Plymouth VIP 5.7 GenIII Hemi
5 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe 440 engine
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 3 | Just a little more info, I live near Drumheller and the truck is a chev 1434 with the 235 which I believe is the 3804 model. This truck has been sitting in the weeds since 1974 and my dad was going to give it away so I decided to bring it back to life.
Des. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 |
Yes, I think the 1434 is the Canadian designation for a Chev. one ton. 3B knows all this stuff way better than I. Drumheller eh, see any dinosaurs lately?
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 131 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 131 | Howdy Des
Welcome again Highland. My 1434 is a dual wheel with a hoist for the grain box. It is now only a new wooden deck
as the original was rotten. She spent the working days on a farm near Hanna and was a good find. Lucky
to have the extra torque from the optional 261 engine. New hoses and a proper flush and the Hyel twin ram hoist
works great. I need to repair the pinion seal then can drive it on the highway. Maybe to Three Hills show & shine next spring.
Good for you saving another truck. Was it built with a box? or just sold as a Cab & chassis? Single or dual wheels?
You can still get hydraulic parts for the Huck brand of brakes but the drums are very scarce. The 1/2 tons went to
Bendix brand brakes in 50 but the larger trucks did not. The steering and brakes are the most important part of our dear old trucks.
Leo wants a pet Dinosaur to put in his panel as a mascot.
keep in touch as we are only one hour apart.
Longest day, it will be snowing soon!
Howie
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1 1955 Chev one ton. 261 engine
3 1962 Chev c-10 261 engine
4 1966 Plymouth VIP 5.7 GenIII Hemi
5 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe 440 engine
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,062 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,062 | welcome to the site!
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 3 | Howie my truck is the p/u is single wheel with 9' stepside box. Im just going through the motor now which looks very good. Looks like ill be needed a clutch overhaul shes pretty spongy.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 293 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 293 | Welcome to the site lot's of great information here.
Howie, Fox and I had a great visit in Wetaskiwin at History Road a couple of weeks ago, it would be great to get a couple of other Bolters trucks in there next year.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | Des,
Welcome! You’ve found the treasure trove of everything old GmTruck. This site is gold for anyone working on these old girls. The 1 tons will worm their way into your garage and heart and then stay there. I’ve grown more and more fond of my big ole girl. I look forward to seeing some pictures. I’ve got 56 miles under my belt now with my 1 ton. | | |
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