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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 7 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 7 | Hallo,
My Name is Claus,56 Years old i live in Germany near Munic.
I baught an GMC 9300 from 1949.
I try a full resto of the Truck, its many work but i like it.
I think its a 235 cui Motor.
Maybe next year i can drive the Truck.
Are here other Germans?
I will say thank you for all the help i got here.
Sorry about my bad englisch
Claus
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | Welcome to the Stovebolt Madness. There is no cure!  Don’t apologize for your English, you should see my German!
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!
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Welcome Claus, yes there are others here from Germany. I met one of them several years ago on my way from Bayern to Holland. I even presented him with an official Stovebolt flag. You have a Canadian GMC, that's why it has a Chevy engine. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,659 Curmudgeon | | Curmudgeon Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,659 | Willkommen Claus,
I checked the list and there has been approximately 50 who have visited this website from your country.
You are currently in moderation so please post several times with questions.
Later you will be able to send private messages to members.
When you post a question please identify your truck (1949 GMC 9300).
One member from Kaiserslautern has asked many questions.
Tschüss
"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use."
"I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Hello Claus,
It sounds like you have a great project. Please post some pictures. My son is currently stationed at Ramstein.
Welcome
John | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | Willkommen Claus,
Ihr LKW is eine Schonheit.
My family came from the Holstein-Schleswig area so you will have to translate my very poor High German into your very acceptable Low German.
Evan
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 | Welcome to the 'bolt. I sold a 39 pickup that was sent to Germany several years ago.
Another quality post.
Real Trucks Rattle
HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
| | | | | 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 | Welcome to Stovebolt, Hillracer. Consider yourself at home! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 7 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 7 | @ J Lucas,
Yesterday was big meeting of gouverments in Ramstein. How long your son stay at Germany? I hope he has a good time here....
Where did you buy your parts for the Truck? I m looking for 2 carburetors for 216 cui 6 bolt.
Thanks and nice day
Claus | | | | | Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 7 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 7 | Hallo,
Schleswig Holstein is exactly the other side from Germany.
I stay at the south from Germany. Bavaria, 100 miles far from Munic near the Austria Border.
You stay one time in Germany?
I d like to travel to the United States but my wife nows if we travel, every junk yard will be mine.....
Second reason: if i m in USA i will buy an Oldtimer but money money.....
So i have to wait...
Claus | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 | @ J Lucas,
Yesterday was big meeting of gouverments in Ramstein. How long your son stay at Germany? I hope he has a good time here....
Where did you buy your parts for the Truck? I m looking for 2 carburetors for 216 cui 6 bolt.
Thanks and nice day
Claus Hill Racer, please note that buying, selling, and soliciting for parts is not allowed in the forums. Please look in the swapmeet area and post your needs there. Thanks.
Another quality post.
Real Trucks Rattle
HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Claus,
My son will be leaving this September or October for his next assignment. He's not yet sure where he's going next. Germany hasn't been a very good experience for my son and his family due to the Covid 19 pandemic and all the lock downs. Unfortunately it was just not a good time to be stationed far away from home.
Our first grand child was born at Ramstein shortly after they arrived. To make matters worse the baby came 3-4 weeks early. It has been very stressful for my daughter in-law with no close family for support.
All of my parts I have purchased from local vendors, swap meets and private citizens here in the US. I have had good luck buying parts from Jim Carter, Classic and LMC all located in the Kansas City area here in the US.
I'm looking forward to seeing a picture of your truck.
Good luck finding your parts.
John | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 45 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 45 | Hello Claus,
I´am from Germany.....located near Kaiserslautern / Mannheim. Good luck with your restoration. If you have any question / problems... poste here...I think you will find good advices and help.
Back to your question about parts:
- "Classic Industries" was previously ok, but the last two years they are very slow to reply for your orders and calculating shipping cost, or they did not reply... I don´t know why.. advantage was: shipping and custom clearens via UPS brings your parts directly and fast (1week) to your door
- LMC: ok. Take a bit longer to get your parts because customs clearens are made at a custom office in your area. Your have to go there to take the parts and pay your custom.
- I found many parts at "ebay" with the "global shipping programm". It takes 2 weeks and you have your parts at your door...easy...
- carburetors parts in US: carbjunkys are good adress
Regards,
Sven
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Sven, Claus hasn't been around since April.  Wonder if he'd enjoy a post in the International Zone forum? There are a number of countries represented there. (Posted this hear, in case Claus shows back up.  )
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum"I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O" | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Speaking of Germany. Last week I met a fellow from Hannover, vacationing here in the US. Thorsten from HannoverJohn | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 | Welcome Claus to the ‘bolt! A few years back, I had the opportunity to visit your beautiful country, when my son had a temporary assignment in Dresden. Myself and my wife did a whirlwind tour of Germany in a little over a week. My favorite was definitely Bavaria. Stunning countryside and great beer! Again, welcome to the forum!
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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: Jul 2013 Posts: 45 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 45 | Peggy, maybe he´s busy and couldn´t check posts...it doesn´t matter. Replys/advices in posts could help other peoples....  | | |
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