Just thought I'd drop in and make my introductions.
I just picked up a 1940 1/2 ton pickup which was sitting in a field abandoned for a bunch of years. It's actually pretty solid still.
I volunteer / teach a automotive glass to a few high school kids from a small local school. This truck is going to be their project. Our plan is to get it running, driving, and stopping, and then fix the broken and missing parts but keep it as original as possible within reason.
Looking forward to learning from you all. I know nothing about these old Chevys, so I will be learning on the fly as well along side of the students.
Last edited by Peggy M; 07/19/20237:06 PM. Reason: added more info to the title
Welcome to the Stovebolt madness. There is no cure!
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! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
Welcome to the "BOLT".. I glad to see that your sharing this project with your class, there is not enough emphasis of education for Trade Skills any more. The old truck will be a stone age lesson in basic mechanics for most of your students. Great project.
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 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)
Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
Welcome to the 'bolt! It's awesome you are teaching the next generation how to fix this truck. Their life skills will grow in many other areas after bringing it back to life. Ask away, we're here to help!
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck -30- Stovebolt Gallery Forums When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
You (or your students) may want to start a Project Journal for the restoration. Hopefully, someone can get some good before, during and after images all along the way.
The Welcome area here is mostly for us to get a chance to know you and the school / kids (whatever you can share, of course). It's very tempting once a dialogue gets going, to drop questions in here. Best to post questions in the Shop Forums; that's where the "Collective" really shines.
You all may enjoy reading some of the Gallery stores so you can see what's possible!
Looking forward to hearing more!
Welcome. Enjoy.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum "I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O"
Welcome to the ‘bolt! I love that your teaching the younger generation about these awesome machines. I agree that it would make a great “Project Journal”. You could keep a running journal that your students could follow as well as us fellow ‘bolters. Good Luck with your project and remember that you can ask any question as we are here to help!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 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 Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
I think I already said it somewhere's else, but your getting this by leaps and bounds.
Looking forward to your future posts.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Thanks all, I started a Project Journal, I even figured out how to post pics!
Excellent! Looking forward to your post!
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Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 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 Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
About the door art, there is information on Spanky Hardy's 1948 Holmes Wrecker Gallery page that (at the time of his entry) has a link:
Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Over 6,000 pictures This one is on AD Chevy trucks (1947-1955). Lots of work on Brad's part ... pure enjoyment for you.
Wonder if he's still collecting.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum "I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O"
This project is buzzing along in The Project Journals forum. If you hadn't gone to read the Journal (and see more pictures), you are really missing out. Already some cool history and serendipity abounds!
Great story already!
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum "I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O"
