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So I finally got my dream truck, a early fifties Chevy COE (could have been either a Chvey or a brand F), and I'm looking for folks in my area to commiserate with. Any one out there with a early 50's Chevy or GMC that wants to connect with a crazy old man?

I'm in the greater Detroit area, and have a 1954 Chevy 1/2 ton that is not road worthy....yet....
What year is your COE?

Hello I'm out here in Hart, Mi. On my farm I have an operational 1959 GMC D860 hiway tractor. GM 6-71 diesel, Spicer 5&2. Looking for minimal rust cab/parts. Thank you.

I'm near Durand. Not far.

hi i am in lincoln park,i have a 1954 gmc tow truck
not that far

Cool. What kind of shape is the 54' GMC Tow Truck in?

--Tom

I'm in Clinton twp, north of Detroit. i just got a 51 3800 1 ton truck. always looking for someone to chat about old trucks and ideas.

What kind of shape is the 51'?

--Tom

Hi extremek, I bought my 1955 International Harvester 300U near St. Johns, I live between Chelsea and Stockbridge just east of 52. Took the '57 on it's loaded maiden voyage on thanksgiving morning and put 92 bales of hay on her, I was pleased with the results even though it was only a 30 mile round trip.

Just Mark: my wife started life in Vernon, her grandfather was a business man in Durand, they owned the concrete culvert plant and Marsh Monument.

I'm in the area. Let me know if you want to meet up for coffee, and talk old trucks some Saturday.
--Tom H.

i am up for coffee too,i am in lincoln park,mi.
not to far ,lets meet up for a talk session
always love to talk trucks.

Sounds good. Let's pick a Saturday and meet up. How about meeting in the Warren area?
--Tom H.

Hey guys! I'm in Pinckney, Michigan (during the summer months). I have a 1950 GMC 100 and a 1954 Chevy 3100. It's nice to see some guys out there.

I'm in Ortonville with a '41 3/4 ton. Anyone near here ??

Your Blue 54' looks great! We should get together for coffee and trucks when you are back in Michigan.

--Tom

Ortonville isn't too far. Definitely open to meeting up to talk old trucks.

--Tom

Oh man, that's right down the start from me.

We now live between Stockbridge and Chelsea.

Hi guys,

I'm in Big Rapids, where I'm a professor at Ferris State (econ and finance). I have a '53 3/4 ton daily driver, with an original 216 (but some upgrades), and my current project is a '46 Fleetline Aerosedan. I also have a '50 Fleetline 4 door and my wife's "new" car is a '67 Chevelle with a 250. Of the 5 vehicles we own, all are Chevys and 4 are Stovebolt 6s!

We have a great cruise-in the first Friday of every month in the summer here in Big Rapids--yous guys should come check it out some time!

Cheers,
Tyler

Tyler,

I graduated from Ferris State, so would like to make it back up there sometime to check things out.
Sounds like I need to mark the Big Rapids cruise down on the calendar for this year.
Let's get some chatter going when we get closer to summer, and get as many area Bolters as we can to participate.

--Tom

im just a little north of big rapids in sears id like more info on the monthly cruise i have a 51 chevy 3100 and always looking to drive it ill keep an eye out fur more post and get up or down for one

My stock 1946 Chevy two-ton flatbed is over in Bath, and I am sometimes there. Having worked mostly with tractors, I would greatly appreciate some hands-on direction on properly downshifting the 4-speed, or, suggestions on installing a transmission with synchros. In any case, I am interested in connecting with others and talking trucks.

Charlie

Let's do this coffee get together
I am up to talk trucks anytime

Someone needs to suggest a place and date, are we looking at Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids, some small town in between?

Selfishly I vote the Greater Detroit area. Lots of coney places to choose from for a cup of coffee.

--Tom

I would like to drive the '57 but if it's more than 30 miles on two lane I would have to drive something else, Western Detroit area, Flint, Lansing area, or anything south of those would work for me.

How about the Brighton or Clarkston area?

--Tom

Brighton is good for me.

Brighton would be fine by me too!!!!

Rick

Great! We have the meeting area. Now a day, time, and exact location.
Saturday morning coffee would work for me, however I am already tied up the next couple Saturdays.
How about Saturday, July 13th at 8am at Brighton Coffee House and Theater. (I have never been there, but it looked interested online, so definitely open to suggestions)

--Tom

I can't do the 13th, how 'bout the second Tuesday of next week, I keep that open for an emergency schedule and I bet no one has anything going on that day.

Hmmm....the second Tuesday of next week....agreed nothing on the calendar for that day...
If the 13th doesn't work, how about the 20th?

--Tom

The coffee shop is in old downtown Brighton, nice spot, parking might be an issue if we have a big group. Street parking and a small lot behind the buildings. I can put it on my schedule for the 20th.

OK. The 20th of July it is. In the meantime we can poke around to see if there is a better spot to accommodate the gathering.
Another thought is to meet at a car show. We could set up some chairs, drink coffee, talk trucks, and be surrounded by classic vehicles.....
On the 20th, there are shows in Webberville, Howell, and Lake Orion to name a few.

--Tom

I would be open to Webberville or Howell, or Brighton.

The Webberville show looks like a winner to me, so how about we plan on meeting up here?
Its an annual car show at the Vantown Community Church. 3504 E. Howell Rd. Webberville, MI (8am-3pm)
Meet at 8am..ish, set up some chairs, and gab about trucks....

--Tom

Anyone going to try to make it to this get-together?

I will be there, and hoping a few others chime in. (my truck is not road worthy, yet, so it will just be me and my lawn chair....)

--Tom

Tom, I'm planning on the Webberville car show, I have not been to it, do you have a landmark to meet at or should we use phones to zero in.