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| | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | How many COE (Cabover Engine) owners, are there, on here, & what do you own. I have a, '53 Chevrolet 5400 series 2 ton COE, & a, '52 GMC 450 series 3 ton COE. Plus several COE parts trucks. See them here, http://www.classiccoe.com/spanky.htm | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 355 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 355 | Does it count if you want to be a COE owner? If it does then put me down. Theres an other guy close to me that wants to own one also, but I'm not telling him where they are. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | Originally posted by iowa trucks 59:
Does it count if you want to be a COE owner? If it does then put me down. Theres an other guy close to me that wants to own one also, but I'm not telling him where they are. I knew it, where are they you SOB (LOL)! I looked at one this week-end the kid thought was made of gold, he still owns it. He did call me this morning wanting to know if I was still at all interested, so I told him what I would pay for it. We'll see, but I'm doubtful I'll be an owner anytime soon. Spanky, are you saying you are looking to sell some? If so, I'll consider one of the Chevys!! Scott | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 355 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 355 | Why Scott I didnt name any names. Do you want a COE truck? You should have said something!! Sorry for hijacking your thread, Spanky, but we really do want to drive the really big truck. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | Not really looking to sell one of mine yet, but I do know of a couple For Sale, out your way. One is a '55 1st series Chevy, that runs. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 355 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 355 | Ok well theres at least four ears listening out here. Send one of us the info. And thanks. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | Originally posted by spanky:
Not really looking to sell one of mine yet, but I do know of a couple For Sale, out your way. One is a '55 1st series Chevy, that runs. I could deal with that. PM me if you want, Thanks Spanky, Scott | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | You don't have to look far. It's right here under your noses. Check out the Stove Bolt "Trucks for Sale" Ads. It's also in the Stove Bolt Gallery, under,Greg Pates 55 1st series 5700. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 477 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2001 Posts: 477 | uhhhhhhhhh-----------yep. i got one! by the way spank, did you ever get a pic of my truck? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8 | '47 chevy coe. runable, but not "running"
Get to work,millions on welfare are depending on you.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 267 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 267 | i finally got close to a coe i spotted a while back( about a month ago). turned out to be a mid 50's dodge, owner wanted over 6000$ for the cab sheetmetal he was keeping the chassis for another project . i said oh! and left.
I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it!
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Count me in, first and only Stovebolt....so far. Always looking | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | Spanky,
Those are two different trucks. The one in the swap meet is the one I looked at this week-end. The one in the Gallery is a Chevy. Do you know if it's for sale or something (see previous reply)?
Scott | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | Scott,You didn't go back far enough, in the "Trucks for Sale" Ads. Look on page 2, post 1-17-06. You'll see Greg Pates '55 1st series Chevy COE, For Sale. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | Yep Kool, I got a picture, of your GMC COE. Done anything to it lately. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | Thanks, I sent him an e-mail,
Scott | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | I'm another wanna be COE owner.
I would prefer a curved windshield, five-window GMC. I looked yesterday at a '51 Chevy 3-window that was said to be for sale 3 months ago for $1,000. Its pretty rusty and I may go back and offer a lot less.
I had given up on owning a COE but back in November a neighbor knocked a tree over on my 6400 and I've decided to use that as an excuse to buy a COE.
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 58 | If anyone is still looking for a COE I will be selling my 55. Plan to put it on Ebay soon but would love to see it go to a Stovebolter. 261 engine runs no smoke, 4 speed, 2speed rear axle, PTO run hoist. needs a little carb work and a hydrovac. $1,500.
55 Cabover
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 6 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 6 | Hi, I have a '39 chev 1.5 ton cabover. I'm about a third of the way through the restoration. I'll try to post some pics in the gallery over the weekend. Thanks, this is a great site. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 115 | I have a complete 1940 COE Body. Was a CAL Trans truck hauling sand in The Lake Tahoe area. I got it from a guy that was going to rod it and got rid of the drivetrain. I am thinking to build a pickup with it.
Brian D
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 477 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2001 Posts: 477 | hi spanky. was looking for a 302, but might have found a 270. the 248 runs good but sure is amemic, and i have to side mill the head to get the manifold to seal like it should.
doing a 12v change now. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | Thanks for the lead Spanky. We struck a deal and now I have to figure out how to get it home. I'm waiting for measurements to see if it will fit on iowa trucks 59's (Jeff)trailer.
Thanks,
Scott | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 116 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 116 | Hello, I've got a COE, a 1947 Chevy 2-ton, but it's the 1946 body style. http://farmdog.homeip.net/webpub/1947COE/ The cab is completely disassembled and the frame will be next. I plan on doing a full restore (with a few minor changes). | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | Congratulations Scott, Glad to see the 'ol '55, go to a fellow StoveBolter. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 24 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 24 | There is one in Wenatchee Washington, running 235...about a 20' flatbed as i recall.
'41 Chevy G7107
'42 International M-3L-4
'44 stude US6
'50 GMC 250
'53 Chevy 6400
God bless our military, radical dictators and the ignorant people who follow them for enabling the USA to build these fine machines.
Travis Weedman
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | In a few weeks I can join the COE club, haha,
Scott | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Originally posted by Travis Weedman:
There is one in Wenatchee Washington, running 235...about a 20' flatbed as i recall. Is it listed for sale anywhere? What year?
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 29 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 29 | Spanky,
Aside from the 52 COE in the gallery,I also picked up a 53 later on.The 53 is the foundation for my restoration which had better sheetmetal.The 52 is a donor while getting any of the 53's inferior parts.
The 53 is down to the frame which was sandblasted,primed and painted back in November.All my trucks are in hibernation till April.
Also got week in the knees and purchased a 1961 White 2000 in December...just could not resist.Only a quarter sized hole in one of the cabcorners and the usual sporadic surface rust.
I'll try to get some photos of the White for the non-GM gallery.I know you guys will really the likes of this truck.....bye!
Ron | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | I like the Monte in the background too,
Scott | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5 | Hey Guys glad to see all the coe owners out there I'm starting my first coe project 46'chevy looking foward in building a neat truck also looking for any more for sale if anyone selling you can email me at [email protected] Thanks Art | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 477 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2001 Posts: 477 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | Neat Truck tabasco. What's the deal, with that front bumper. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | Nice Koolcar maybe room for awinch on tobasco"s front bumper | | | | | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 37 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 37 | Spanky & kb3csw, yes it had a winch at one time. Unfortunately they removed part of the grill to install it. My parts truck has a complete grill but it is pretty rusty. It also has an original bumper but bent some. I hope I can salvage the lower grill bars from it. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 199 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 199 | Boy I tell you I get the fever ever time I look at pictures of COE trucks!!!! Dang, I gotta get one. They are scarce in TN which would make it a lot of fun to own one. Dreaming!!
Hobert
"The Lord is my shepherd"
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 | Hey Tabasco, I am over in Garland, I'd like to ride out sometime and have a look. I always wanted to do one of those things up. But I have to finish my 72 and move some iron before I'd tackle another one. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,682 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,682 | I'd like to get a '47 thru '50 COE, drop a diesel in it, and put a rollback bed on it and use it for picking up old trucks.
I haven't seen any COE's around these parts tho.. lots of 'conventionals' tho.
an idea is only stupid if you think about it rationally.
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