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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2 | Hello everyone, new to really old trucks but have rebuilt Austin Minis and Volkswagen Beetles in the '80's. I recently stumbled across a gem of an old truck with all the "character" and patina along with a price too good to resist. I plan on rebuilding it as stock as possible and will try and maintain the patina. Behold my 1951 Chevrolet 3100 PU.  My new ride | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | Welcome to the Stovebolt madness. There is no cure. Hope you possess some serious skills or a very deep wallet. 
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)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
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USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 | welcome to the site! That looks like quite the project! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2 | [quote=Justhorsenround]Welcome to the Stovebolt madness. There is no cure. Hope you possess some serious skills or a very deep wallet. :chug:[/quote]
I'm fair with sheet metal work and have lots of time between customers. Not having any heirs makes it easier and I don't plan on leaving a healthy bank balance when I go. I am not planning on rebuilding it to be a front page model but to leave the looks as if it is an abandoned truck when parked in a field on the farm. As long as it runs, steers and stops reliably it will be mission accomplished.
I will be moving it this weekend and then will pull the cab and bed off the chassis for a good cleaning. Lots of pics to follow on my website. | | | | | 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 | The longest journey begins with the first step. I have a vision and can see what your intentions are. We are here to help, just let us know. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 21 diesel weasel | | diesel weasel Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 21 | Looks like you are in for a serious project, sounds like you are up for the challenge. I must say I’m interested in following along.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,208 Moderator, Electrical Bay | | Moderator, Electrical Bay Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,208 | Good luck with it and welcome.
~ Jon
1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
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