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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 18 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 18 | Greetings from Illinois,
After dropping in on the Bolters as a guest now and then, my recent acquisition finally allowed me to register bonafide. I belong to a couple forums as I believe automotive sites to be invaluable resources the garage inclined.
Dad always said, "If you're going to own two vehicles - make one a truck." I've followed that advice most of my life and it proved to be sound. But the job required I use a company vehicle for the last decade - so no truck... But those days are over now! And I knew exactly what I was going to do - I now have a very stock '61 Apache, I-6, manual 3-speed, long box. She leaks and needs a little attention - but who doesn't? The last manual 235 I drove was in my high school girlfriend's Biscayne - I never forgot that car.
The proper manuals are on their way through the magic of eBay. In the meantime, I'll post any questions in the appropriate forums. I'm glad to be the latest member of the Stovebolt community.
Take care,
Jim | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 | Welcome to the 'bolt. Please post a couple pix of your truck for us to ooo and ahhh over.
Another quality post.
Real Trucks Rattle
HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | 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)
| | | | | 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 | Jim, a big Stovebolt welcome to you. Many of us have been here for years and realize this is the most valuable web site for Stovebolt guys that is on the web.
See you around the garage........and watch for other bolters from your state. They are quite a few here. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,927 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,927 | Welcome from another Illinois Bolter. Glad to have you here. We all enjoy pictures of old trucks. 😎
Professional Novice
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 18 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 18 | To Rusty Rod, Justhorsenround, Achipmunk and Frank50...
Thank you for the kind words. I was hoping there would be some other Illinois members in the community. The heat has kept me out of the garage theses past days. But I do have some questions that I will post up on a separate thread... Likely tonight.
Thanks again,
Jim | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 893 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 893 | Jim, welcome to the site. Where about in Il. do you live?
Brian
1955.2 3100 Truck
The older I get the more dangerous I am!!!!! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 213 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 213 | Welcome to the group, Jim! I purchased my '46 Chevy truck from a gentleman in Illinois [about 6wks ago now]. Enjoy your 'new to you' truck! | | | | | Joined: May 2016 Posts: 268 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2016 Posts: 268 | Welcome from suburban chicago. John
1949 gmc 1-ton | | | | | Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 620 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 620 | Welcome and have a great adventure, the people on Stovebolt Forums are some of the best. They have helped me so much and have forgiven me for stupid mistakes (computer errors). I believe these old stovebolt trucks emit some sort of drug that causes mild addiction. Doc.
Currently making 1954 3100 better than new and Genetics
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 140 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 140 | Welcome to the best site you’ll ever use! From Peoria area, have fun! | | |
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