This is my first post to this or any other site. I have spent countless enjoyable hours reading posts from many “bolters” that have informed and guided me since I found this site in the winter of 2008. I had recently acquired a 1954 Chevrolet ½ ton. (In Canada badged a 1300.) “Stovebolt”, what great site, so much information in a well organized, friendly atmosphere. I had passed through my hot rod stage in life and wanted to keep it mostly as delivered. The plan was to make it safe, reliable and use it as a truck. Unfortunately, the “while I have this apart I might as well clean and paint it, replace this, repair that” syndrome disassembled most of the truck. It did not leave the garage until Fall of 2017. Now I was afraid to use it as a truck for fear of scratching the paint. An all too common story. On the plus side that allowed me to justify purchasing a 1955 first series 3100 Chevy. A rust free California truck that will be made safe, reliable and as found Sea Foam Green paint. To be used as a truck. I would like to thank all of the people that have made this journey possible.
Last edited by Peggy M; 05/12/20238:04 PM. Reason: truck info to title
We’d love to see pics if your trucks they both sound like nice rigs.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 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.
Like you, I was once a long time "reader" before I finally decided to join the active side of the Stovebolt community.
Glad you have been able to make use of the info that has been and continues to be shared by the entire "Collective" (as some call it).
You story and experiences are similar to many shared by a bunch of fellow 'Bolters.
Now that you have given us a taste of what you have going on, how about posting some pictures of your trucks???
We would all love to see some pictures when you get the opportunity. Picture Posting Help[/url] in the IT Short Bus.
Looking forward to seeing your trucks and future conversations!
Dan
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~ 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)
Welcome to the ‘bolt! Tell us a bit more about yourself and your trucks, how you found them and their histories. We bolters love pictures so include a few.
Last edited by Peggy M; 05/09/202411:26 PM.
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
Welcome, I have been on here since 2001 and have my 1954 3100 finished since 2008 if there is such a thing as finished. Phaki, you see haow long I have been on here and I have yet to figure out how to post my truck as you have done yours.
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Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am. 1954 3100 Chevy truck In the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix 1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
Looking forward to more posts an conversations in the forums!
~ 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)
1970 Chevrolet C10 Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny Follow the build in the Project Journal 1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually "Ole Red Girl" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures here 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300
