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#1390482 12/30/2020 7:56 PM
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Picked up a very solid 1953 Chevy 3100 for a bargain.

Could only find surface rust on it... so far.

Needs work... but am excitedd to get it up and running and using it as s daily driver.

Has most parts but was sitting under an oak tree for 12 years.

Hard to believe it's not falling apart.
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Welcome to the Stovebolt madness. There is no cure! shake
Nice find.


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Wow watch out for the dust ,around my parts the truck would be a pile of rust .good find


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Welcome to the 'bolt. It looks like you are going to have some fun with that truck.


Another quality post.
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Welcome to the “Bolt”! You got a great truck to start with. This is the best site on the internet to get help restoring your stovebolt and all you have to do is ask!


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Welcome!
Looks like you got yourself a project there!
Keep us posted on your progress.


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Now that's a nice rear bumper!


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Nice truck, it's a great start to your project. You should see if you can can get it running and drivable before you make any real plans for it. Welcome to the "BOLT".


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Nice find on that little 53. I think that paint will buff out just fine ☺


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Congrats on your recent acquisition! That's a good looking truck ya got there. Keep us posted on your progress!


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The body looks remarkable. No rust or dents. Great score. thumbs_up

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Ditto to all. If we want to see trucks that solid here in Pa, we have to ship them here from Ca. Awesome find. Congrats

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Yeah, we've seen much worse. Count your blessings and visit us often. We're here to help when you need it......see you around the shop forums...........and welcome to the best dang old chevy truck site on the entire web.


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Good looking truck. I have seen that bumper before here in Pennsylvania. That bed will come up an inch or two if you decide to remove it. Good luck.


1947 - 3800 dually known as "Deadwrench"
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Great truck score. I’m also new here, so welcome. When I got my ‘50 it wasn’t covered in 12 years of dust but the paint was so oxidized I wasn’t sure if it was green or black. A bit of compound and a few hours of polishing brought it right back. Now i have a shiny original paint truck.


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