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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 35 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 35 | Sorry,
I posted elsewhere in here before I figured out from reading that proper protocol is an introduction.
I'm still looking around trying to figure out how to navigate, so bear with me.
I live in east central Kansas and have a 1958 3100 fleetside 235 w/4spd.
When I found it,It was a 97k mile farm truck with shag carpeting interior, 3 different sized tires, leaking heater core, broken glass and no wiper motor. That is not an all inclusive list.
Lots of scratches, dings, and a bit of rust, but all mechanical is now functional.
In my younger years the stovebolt was usually the first casualty in a quest for speed and noise, however now it's a nostalgic challenge to keep running and tinker with.
Thanks for leaving the door open.
David
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| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 | David Don’t worry, the door is always open.  There are lots of guys here willing to help with nearly anything.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 | Welcome!
Looks like You've got a good project truck. Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,300 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,300 | That's a good looking truck ya got there. Enjoy the ride.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell."
"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 | David, Welcome to the "BOLT". What you have looks like a good example of a survivor, just the fact that the 235 is still there is a good thing. I'm a big fan of the four eyed Task Force trucks and love seeing them join the site. Introduce yourself at the Midwest Bolters forum, they're a great group of folks.
~ 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) Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 | Welcome to the ‘bolt! You have a really nice start to your project. There are so many restomods in the car/truck shows these day, it’s nice to see a real survivor. You’ve come to the right place as expert help is here and all you need to do is ask! See you in the shops!
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: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 | Welcome David, to both the Stovebolt and the Midwest Bolters Association (you are automatically a member there based on your location - lol).  Lots of fellow 'Bolters call our area home.  Glad to see you have already mastered the picture posting process! Like the look of the Task Force Fleetside as it has a different style all its own. From your intro, sounds like you have already been well into getting things going on your truck. Looking forward to seeing you in the forums, not mention more pics of your truck as you can provide. 
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~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow 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)
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Hello David, Your '58 31 Fleetside looks real solid. Good score. I have a couple '59s. One is a 31 and the other is a 32 both Fleetsides. Welcome John | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 |
Another quality post.
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HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 121 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 121 | Welcome!
You’ll soon discover this site is as indispensable as a set of clutch head screwdrivers!
😉 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 | A good starting point don't lose the vision.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Sorry I'm late to greet you David, But welcome to the Stovebolt crew!
Hope to see you around some of the MBA (Midwest Bolters Association) events this year.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | |
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