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| | | | Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 6 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 6 | Hi, my name is Kevin. I live in Graham, NC. I have 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster, short bed . 4 speed on the floor. I got it from my Dad in 1983. He was cutting and delivering firewood in it. He realized that the firewood was dinging up the back of the cab and decided to sell it to me for $400.
I drove it some over the years. I went in the Air Force for 4 years, then went to college. I got married. We now have 3 grown daughter and two grandchildren. I always said after the girls were out of college I would get serious about restoring my truck. We’ll, it’s time. I look forward to reading and learning from you who have already started and those that have finished restoration projects.
Kevin
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,516 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,516 | Welcome to the ‘bolt! Great story. There’s allot of southern ‘bolters in your area. You should check in with the “Southern Bolters” forum, as they may be some of your neighbors. Good Luck with your restoration and again welcome to the ‘bolt!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 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 BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,423 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,423 | Hello Kevin, it's extra cool when we hear about someone that's had their truck for many years. Looking forward to seeing a few pics.
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~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 6 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 6 | Thanks for the welcome. Looking forward to getting started! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 122 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 122 | Hi Kevin, welcome to the Stovebolt Forums. It's good that you now have the opportunity to work on your '48-3100. I am currently working on a restomod of a '51-3100 as a retirement project. This site has a wealth of experience and information available to answer many of the questions you will have during your restoration. Take lots of photos during the disassembly process and bag and tag everything. You will benefit from this during reassembly. Enjoy your project! I will help in any way I can. Good luck!!
Charlie
'51 3100 5-Window (Restomod in progress)
| | | | | 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 | Kevin, I'm a little late to Welcome you but better late than never. We are all here to help and share knowledge so ask questions in the garage forums and we'll do the rest.
....I'm just down the road in Spartanburg so if your down this way the hot dogs and cold Pepsi are on me! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,457 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,457 | Kevin, welcome to the "BOLT". There are more than a few of us Air Force Vets on the site , glad your with us. As Phil said be sure to check out the "Southern Bolters", we have a good size crowd and getting bigger. Watch out for that Alvin guy he's a "Hot Mess".
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400"The Book of Thor"Read the story in the DITY1960 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 | | | | | Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 6 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 6 | Thanks to all for the warm welcome! | | |
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