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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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David
Don’t worry, the door is always open. smile

There are lots of guys here willing to help with nearly anything.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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Welcome!
Looks like You've got a good project truck. Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress.


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1959 Chev. Viking 40

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That's a good looking truck ya got there. Enjoy the ride.


Ron - - Dusty53
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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.


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1958 Viking 4400
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'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

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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!


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Welcome David, to both the Stovebolt and the Midwest Bolters Association (you are automatically a member there based on your location - lol). wave

Lots of fellow 'Bolters call our area home. shake

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. thumbs_up

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Hello David,

Your '58 31 Fleetside looks real solid. Good score. thumbs_up I have a couple '59s. One is a 31 and the other is a 32 both Fleetsides.

Welcome

John


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Welcome!
You’ll soon discover this site is as indispensable as a set of clutch head screwdrivers!
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A good starting point don't lose the vision.


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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


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