Hello, I recently joined after buying a partially restored 51 3100 from my cousin. It was the truck my uncle drove for many years on our farm near Maryville TN. I just had an overhaul done on the 216 Thriftmaster that has 120,000 miles on it and it showed. Leaked from every seal and gasket and the four middle cylinders were just along for the ride. Miraculously, it still ran in that condition. Looking forward to sharing info with everyone on this forum. A few things I'm noticing working on this old girl: you get greasy working even 10 feet away from it, rust never sleeps, and make sure you've got lots of money hanging around you don't need for something else.
Welcome to the Stovebolt madness. There is no cure!
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! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
Welcome to the Stovebolt Mr. Jones. I agree, nice truck. We have many bolters from Tenn so be sure to watch for them. Any questions just visit the garage forums and we'll do the rest.
Welcome to the “Bolt”. I too bought a truck this year and the help and advice I have gotten here has been fabulous. All you got to do is ask and these guys and gals will steer you in the right direction.
Good looking truck you got there!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
Welcome to the BOLT. That is very sweet old truck.
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