I am slowly working on a 1956 Chevy 1 ton long bed (see below). The frame/rolling chassis is complete, the bed is primed and mock-up. Now I need to tackle the rusty cab problem.
Welcome to the Stovebolt madness. There is no cure! We have a “Special Forum” for 1 tons. Be sure to check in there.
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)
Love the front bumper, now that is unique. My favorite truck of my Dad's was a 56' LWB, not sure but I seem to remember it being a 3/4 ton. I'm working on rust issues as well with my 59'. Glad your here, Welcome to the BOLT.
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
1. Wisconsin 2. Probably going to paint it cardinal red, the door tag says 725 (if I remember correctly) and I think that was the original color 3. The front bumper was two stock bumpers welded together with the tire attached. I wasn't able to keep the bumper, but do plan to reuse the grill guard
1. The cab, hood and doors were dipped and stripped this summer. Like brand new, just few holes 2. Bed is mocked up and wood is fabricated 3. New wheels, used tires 4. All replacement sheet metal in hand after a 10 week lead time (complete new floor, firewall, fenders, door bottoms) 5. Driveshaft reconditioning in progress
Nice truck and welcome to the “Bolt”. Too bad you had to lose that bumper, truly a one of a kind. You making some nice progress. Keep posting!
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
Paul, just a reminder this is the Welcome Center. It is not the forum for a running project journal. We have a separate forum for that.
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)
Where about in the Midwest are you located?
