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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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| | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 | No words can describe your work. It's just a beautiful piece of art! Congrats!
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Robert, as usual the work you have done is truly amazing. I bet John is very happy.
I saw the truck in Macungie in 2017 with no bed and the hood sides missing and it had a crowd of people around it. People are going to lose there minds when they see it now.
Congrats on the completed project!
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,305 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,305 | "So THAT"S a Matador!"
OK, maybe not a Matador.
I have been following your build for many years on this site. Very impressive. I hope that I get the chance to see it in person one day.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 | Thanks for the comments guys. Carl, this is actually John Vannatta's build, I just helped with some rust repair and hood fabrication when a replacement cab was too wide for the original hood. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,305 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,305 | Oh, so you got to do the "easy" parts. 
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 | I traveled to Macungie and back with John and have to say, he had a crowd around his truck all week! It had to be one of the most photographed truck at the show! Great work Robert! Mike B | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Mike, thanks for the report but I have to say, it doesn't surprise me. I'm sure the "done" pictures don't do the finished project justice but it still looks amazing to me. I can't wait to see it in person.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Pat, thanks for sharing those pictures. Not surprising the truck looks that good, all of John V’s trucks are beautiful restorations.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 | Pat, thanks for sharing the pictures for those of us who did not attend. Thanks for all the kudos guys, and Carl, I think I did have the easy part....  | | | | | Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 154 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 154 | Beautiful truck great job by all involved,great article,Pat66 | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 | Robert, you did a great job on fabricating/fitting the front clip...the truck really did turn out nice! Mike B | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | I read both articles as soon as I opened the magazine. Truly impressive, not only John's commitment and passion to re-create the truck his Dad had when he was young, but high level of quality of the finished product. Robert, he went to the best to complete the metal work, great job. Both John and you should be very proud.
Billy
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 | Thanks guys! Billy, you should see what I've done to the hood off the rollback... Some previous repairs need to be upgraded.. and John is out of town.... | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 844 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 844 | Be nice to see at homecoming
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,305 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,305 | I saw this truck in person at the Antique Truck Show in Winchester last summer. Having followed the build on this thread over the time of the build, seeing it in person was inspiring to say the least.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,741 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,741 | Nicely done, Robert! BTW, Peggy and I were right behind you the other day from Foodlion to your driveway. I waved but you probably didn't see me or recognize me/us.
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 | No Charlie, didn't recognize! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 | So just in case you guys are in need of some reading material, here is the repair saga of the electrical fire on the green rollback. If you see it at the show this weekend, hopefully you can't tell what I've done.  http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=19619. | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,156 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,156 | Thanks for the link to your thread Robert. I get envious of all your tools, as well as your expertise.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 178 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 178 | OK, MP&C. This is going to be a really dumb question, but here it goes anyway. Are you a business open to the public or are you private? If public where are you located? Reason I'm asking is because I could really use some help with advise.
Stewart2
1955.1 3100
Both Owner and P/U have lots of miles, lots of history and need LOTS of TLC
Jack of several trades and experiences; Master of none
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 | Part time restoration business, full time contractor so I don't have to pay full price for health insurance. I'm in Leonardtown area, send me a PM with your questions... | | |
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