We are still asking: What did you get done on your Bolt today ????
The question, initially posted May 23, 2005, was:
"Whatcha do on your Bolt this weekend?"
After 51,906,997 views, 7378 replies over 185 pages, this thread in General Truck Talk is a happening! And it's not just weekends anymore.
My son and I picked up a “new” truck on Saturday. It’s a 1979 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4. It has a rebuilt engine and transmission, and, according to my old mechanic friend, the best drivetrain offer by GM! He was the one who rebuilt the stuff! I’ll have to research this one more! It runs great.
1970 Chevrolet C10 - Grandpa’s- My first truck.—in progress to shiny 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10. 1950 Chevrolet 1300- in progress to shiny. 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife’s
Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 1951-GMC 9430 1951- Chevrolet 1300
Genie: "I am the genie from a magic lamp and I have the power to grant you three wishes." Me: "I want to be rich." Genie: "OK, Rich, what's your second wish?"
I purchased one of those (1/2 ton 4x4) brand new back in '79 when I was working at a GMC dealer. It was actually the same color as the dark blue on your truck.
Purchase price was around $7,800. Am sure there are wheel and tire combinations on new trucks that probably cost more than that today.
BTW, those mirrors, IMHO, are some of the best that GM ever offered on a LD truck. Their vertical orientation allows for a much fuller field of view than the horizontal ones that replaced them.
Good luck with your project!
Best Regards...
Last edited by CrowbarBob; Tue Oct 05 2021 04:26 AM. Reason: Typo
1970 Chevrolet C10 - Grandpa’s- My first truck.—in progress to shiny 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10. 1950 Chevrolet 1300- in progress to shiny. 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife’s
Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 1951-GMC 9430 1951- Chevrolet 1300
For the sake of clarity and accuracy , “patina” does not apply to that project truck.
No offense intended , Fox.
What does "patina properly refer to?
"On metal, patina is a coating of various chemical compounds such as oxides, carbonates, sulfides, or sulfates formed on the surface during exposure to atmospheric elements (oxygen, rain, acid rain, carbon dioxide, sulfur-bearing compounds).[2] In common parlance, weathering rust on steel is often mistakenly[3] referred to as patina."
Well , there are a lot of differing opinions on the subject of patina. I’ll tell you what I think is not patina: plain old thick scaly rust.
In the photo , the hood finish has worn down exposing the primer and even some bare steel. While the worn finish is not consistent , I would say that there are areas of true patina exhibited.
The Chevrolet emblem on the front of the hood on the other hand , is just plain rusted.
Age 68 is not too late to start hot rodding , right?
