Hi everyone, I am very new to the restoring game and just got a 1952 gmc one ton. I was wondering if there is a good place to get replacement parts? One of those hey this site has most things you could want. I have noticed lots of places offer the 1/2 ton stuff but once you get into the one ton they say sorry or don’t carry that. Also best place to order new wheels and tires for the 8 lug set up. I think it is 4.5 or 4.75 but not sure everything is stock I believe and any help would be amazing.
Thanks for any and all help and can’t wait to get working on the truck and chat with all of you.
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Rick, welcome to the Stovebolt. You join many other's from Canada so watch for them.
Congrats on your 52 GMC. You will have a sweet jouney and the envy of your friends.
Since this is the welcome center it is not the place to ask technical questions as not every one visits here when they visit. Questions for fast and efficient answers ask them in the most appropriate forum for best results......driveline questions in the Driveline Forum, Engine in Engine Forum, body in the Paint and Body Forums and so on......
We're here to help so don't be afraid to ask questions.
Welcome to the 'bolt. Keep you eye on the swap meet forum for parts you might need. Also, post a want ad there. I have several ebay searches set up for my vehicles. I get about 10 hits a day, mostly for stuff I don't need, or is totally unrelated.
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Well then... you just had to start with the unicorn of trucks -- the 1-ton -- didn't you? Hate to be the first one to break it to you (1-ton guy to 1-ton guy), but as for "hey this site has everything you need" sites, none exist for 1-tons. Most sheet metal (except bed sides) we share with the 1/2-tons that most sites cater to. Same for engines, trannies. But for stuff that is unique to the 1-tons ... not so much. NAPA or your Canadian equivalent (and Rock Auto) carries some stuff. But your best bet is to try our Swap Meet and hope that your one-ton Brothers will have an extra of whatever it is you need and will be willing to help you out.
Check in with us at the 1-ton Forum ... these 1/2-ton guys will offer you plenty of advice and feigned "sympathy" but secretly they laugh and make fun of us. Only your one-ton brothers (the Men's Department of this crazy mixed up hobby) truly understand ...
~ John
"We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are"
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One tons are cool. I've never had the opportunity to get one. Nice score. You are definitely with the right group. Like John said, it will be in your best interest to post in the one ton forum and the swap meet.
Thank you guys so much. I will post more soon once I know what I need. I am sure I will need help along the way for sure. Glad to be part of stovebolt as I am sure it will come in handy.
John Lucas -- I've done *extensive* demographical research into this very subject and the results of my research have been astounding (and that will no doubt result in me being awarded the next Noble Prize for Automotive Anthropological Psychology). Namely, that you are correct in that 1-tons are "cool" by all accepted clinical measures. But ... here's the amazing thing .... there is a definite correlation between the coolness of the trucks and the coolness of their owners. 1-ton owners, with remarkably few outlying data points (none, actually), are ruggedly handsome (with remarkable physiques), exceptionally intelligent, icily adept in even the most demanding of social situations, great fishermen and hugely desired by members of the opposite sex. They exude a pervasive air of self-confidence, while remaining pointedly humble, that is inexorably infectious.
Is it the truck that makes the owner, or vice versa, you ask ... (Nature versus nurture in an industrial way of thinking, perhaps ...). A very astute and probing question you have there. My research shows that they are drawn to each other by a mutual duality of coolness and suavete. Big Bolt owners, such as yourself, are remarkably close to this level of coolness, I also discovered.
I have no doubt that Rick the New Guy exemplifies the description I have defined for the 1-ton owner.
~ John
"We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are"
1948 International Farmall Super A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
I’m looking for information on how to install the oil slinger cup towards gear or cup towards cam cover? Any help would greatly appreciated as I can’t find the answer anywhere.
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BBMONG....welcome to the Stovbolt.............you may want to post a new thread here in the welcome centre and tell us all about yourself and any truck that you have or hunting. Tons of info here so take time to browse around and get familiar with the Bolt.
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John Lucas -- I've done *extensive* demographical research into this very subject and the results of my research have been astounding (and that will no doubt result in me being awarded the next Noble Prize for Automotive Anthropological Psychology). Namely, that you are correct in that 1-tons are "cool" by all accepted clinical measures. But ... here's the amazing thing .... there is a definite correlation between the coolness of the trucks and the coolness of their owners. 1-ton owners, with remarkably few outlying data points (none, actually), are ruggedly handsome (with remarkable physiques), exceptionally intelligent, icily adept in even the most demanding of social situations, great fishermen and hugely desired by members of the opposite sex. They exude a pervasive air of self-confidence, while remaining pointedly humble, that is inexorably infectious.
Is it the truck that makes the owner, or vice versa, you ask ... (Nature versus nurture in an industrial way of thinking, perhaps ...). A very astute and probing question you have there. My research shows that they are drawn to each other by a mutual duality of coolness and suavete. Big Bolt owners, such as yourself, are remarkably close to this level of coolness, I also discovered.
I have no doubt that Rick the New Guy exemplifies the description I have defined for the 1-ton owner.
John, you sure have a lot to be humble about. We'll nominate you for the Noble prize unless you did that yourself already. But I really like your one ton.
Most sheet metal (except bed sides) we share with the 1/2-tons that most sites cater to. Same for engines, trannies. But for stuff that is unique to the 1-tons ... not so much. NAPA or your Canadian equivalent (and Rock Auto) carries some stuff. But your best bet is to try our Swap Meet and hope that your one-ton Brothers will have an extra of whatever it is you need and will be willing to help you out.![[elvis]](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/default/elvis.gif "[elvis]"){kind=small}
You are definitely with the right group. Like John said, it will be in your best interest to post in the one ton forum and the swap meet. 
