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| | | Forums66 Topics128,156 Posts1,057,021 Members48,460 | | Most Online14,466 Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 45 'Bolter | 1947 Chevrolet 3800 1-ton long bed I bought this truck 2019 in USA / Texas
The truck was rebuilt in 2014 from stovebolt member Dave Chapman.
- 292cui engine
- AC
- front and rear disc brakes
- GM 14 bolt rear end
- power steering
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I´ve made some mechanical and electrical changes.
Last edited by Sven010; 02/23/2023 1:28 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,999 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: 5,999 | Sven, A very nice looking 1-ton sir!  Very sure everyone has to stop and look and ask about your truck.  I like your solution for keeping track of your speed in KPH (little markers on the speedometer dial). Very neat way to help you remember just "how fast am I going?" - haha!  Thanks for sharing! 
~ 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: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,091 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,091 | Speaking of Dave "Thoroco" Chapman: In the Passing LaneThat suspect that's some truck you've got then! 
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"Success comes in 'cans' ..." | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 45 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 45 | Hi Dan,
in Germany you have to add the km/h stickers to a mph speedo. If you don´t have them you will not get your license to drive the car on the road... | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 45 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 45 | Thank you Peggy,
I know every thread from "Thoroco"......here and in other sites... I made research about all the parts who where built into the truck.... the owner didi not know very much about the technical modifications.
It seems that Dave was a verey helpful and friendly person.
It´s sad to see how much knowledge will lost and a lifework will be forgotten when someone pass away without having family who share the passion or continue / honor their life work.... | | |
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