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Mod | | Forums66 Topics126,777 Posts1,039,270 Members48,100 | Most Online2,175 Jul 21st, 2025 | | | Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 24 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 24 | Thanks HandyAndy. I bought a 49 that a gentleman pulled out of a farm field in California and started to restore. He installed a l31 5.7l vortec and 4L80e tranny . It has a Scott's front suspension and a 4-link rear end with bags. When he moved to Iowa, it sat in storage for 5 years and was never ran. I flushed the engine and cleaned the tank along with several other things and got it running. Still a lot of interior work to be done and of course the bed wood. The way he installed the rear shock mounts allows them to protrude higher than where the cross sills would of been so he has uni-strut going from bed side to bed side. I am unsure how the bed wood mounts and am curious if they could be mounted to the uni-strut. Looks like you have been around and tinkering with these trucks for awhile? You are welcome to make the drive to Kalona anytime so I can pick your brain:)
Take care! Corey
1949 chevy 3100 Scotts IFS 4-link rear L-31 5.7l vortec
| | | | Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 | ...and then, after I moved all the files to the new computer, I had to remember the process to update the graphics! I've slept since the last map update, so I had to remember!
All updated now. Thanks for your patience! I'm ready for the arrival of summer and the departure of COVID, so perhaps some of us can get together.
-Kevin
This is what happens when you live with a house-full of women, the wife and daughters name all the cars: 1960 Impala - "Frankie" (Frank Sinatra) 1961 Apache - " 'Mater Jr." (wrecker) 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 1967 C20 "Ol' Blue" (hidden in a log cabin for 30 years) 1972 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Juliet" 1976 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Olaf" 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - "Romeo" | | | | Joined: Mar 2022 Posts: 37 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2022 Posts: 37 | Are there a lot of old grain trucks up that way?
-Kevin yes there seem to be, sometimes you'll see 3 or 4 of them sitting in just one guys yard, then 3 or 4 more a section down. you can add me at Central City, NE | | | | Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 | I'll get you added.
-Kevin
This is what happens when you live with a house-full of women, the wife and daughters name all the cars: 1960 Impala - "Frankie" (Frank Sinatra) 1961 Apache - " 'Mater Jr." (wrecker) 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 1967 C20 "Ol' Blue" (hidden in a log cabin for 30 years) 1972 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Juliet" 1976 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Olaf" 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - "Romeo" | | | | 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 | Shakey, Please add me to Kansas City MO (Grandview) when you get the chance. Thanks!
~ 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: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 | MrVaughan and Gdads51 have been added!
-Kevin
This is what happens when you live with a house-full of women, the wife and daughters name all the cars: 1960 Impala - "Frankie" (Frank Sinatra) 1961 Apache - " 'Mater Jr." (wrecker) 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 1967 C20 "Ol' Blue" (hidden in a log cabin for 30 years) 1972 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Juliet" 1976 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Olaf" 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - "Romeo" | | | | 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 |
~ 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: Sep 2022 Posts: 51 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 51 | I can't PM anyone yet as I'm too new, but I too would like to be add to the map, Scranton, Ks.
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1951 GMC 451 1964 International Harvester v190
| | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Welcome to the garage Saw mill! Shakey will get you added soon!
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! | | | | Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 | Done! Saw Mill is on the map!
-Kevin
This is what happens when you live with a house-full of women, the wife and daughters name all the cars: 1960 Impala - "Frankie" (Frank Sinatra) 1961 Apache - " 'Mater Jr." (wrecker) 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 1967 C20 "Ol' Blue" (hidden in a log cabin for 30 years) 1972 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Juliet" 1976 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Olaf" 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - "Romeo" | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 | Watch out now they know where you live I wish I could come and visit 2 Ton has been my co pilot on a few road trips love to meet you all on my bucket list
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | Joined: Oct 2022 Posts: 1 Moderated | Moderated Joined: Oct 2022 Posts: 1 | Shakey,
Please add me to the map as well...Springfield MO
Thanks! | | | | Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 | Shakey,
Please add me to the map as well...Springfield MO
Thanks! Done!
This is what happens when you live with a house-full of women, the wife and daughters name all the cars: 1960 Impala - "Frankie" (Frank Sinatra) 1961 Apache - " 'Mater Jr." (wrecker) 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 1967 C20 "Ol' Blue" (hidden in a log cabin for 30 years) 1972 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Juliet" 1976 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Olaf" 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - "Romeo" | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 270 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 270 | Kevin,
Please add me to the map, "59 fleet", in Oklahoma city.
Thank you for all your effort in this.
Mark | | | | Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 332 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 332 | BigBoyGarage, we should get together, I am in Bolivar.
Chris Oldieoldie
1954 Chevy custom 261CID, T-5 5 Speed. 1952 Chevy 6400 2 ton hydraulic flat bed.
| | | | Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 332 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 332 | Moderator,
Is this going to be an actual map?
1954 Chevy custom 261CID, T-5 5 Speed. 1952 Chevy 6400 2 ton hydraulic flat bed.
| | | | 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 | oldieoldie, If you click on the very 1st page of this thread and first post by "Shakey 61", you will see a link in the post that will allow you to download and open a "map" with the names and place marked for those that have asked to be included. Hope this answers your question.  Have a good weekend! 
~ 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: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 | BigBoyGarage, we should get together, I am in Bolivar.
Chris Oldieoldie If you guys meet up, let me know. I'd journey over to meet you! -Kevin
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This is what happens when you live with a house-full of women, the wife and daughters name all the cars: 1960 Impala - "Frankie" (Frank Sinatra) 1961 Apache - " 'Mater Jr." (wrecker) 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 1967 C20 "Ol' Blue" (hidden in a log cabin for 30 years) 1972 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Juliet" 1976 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Olaf" 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - "Romeo" | | | | Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 | Kevin,
Please add me to the map, "59 fleet", in Oklahoma city.
Thank you for all your effort in this.
Mark Done! -Kevin
This is what happens when you live with a house-full of women, the wife and daughters name all the cars: 1960 Impala - "Frankie" (Frank Sinatra) 1961 Apache - " 'Mater Jr." (wrecker) 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 1967 C20 "Ol' Blue" (hidden in a log cabin for 30 years) 1972 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Juliet" 1976 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Olaf" 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - "Romeo" | | | | Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 22 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 22 | Hi! Can I get an add? I'm located in the Springfield, MO area. Thanks! | | | | 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 | Millenimech, Welcome to the Midwest Bolters Association (MBA) gang!  Also a big "Welcome" to the Stovebolt community too!  Am sure Shakey61 will get you added to the MBA Map soon. In the mean time, maybe you could go and post to introduce yourself and your truck in the Welcome Centre ? If you read a couple of the latest new posts in there, you can get a flavor for what you may want to tell us. What ever you do, please post some pics of your truck - lol! If you don't, be prepared to be pestered until you do - haha.  Once again, Welcome!  Dan
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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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | I'll call Shakey tomorrow and get him to add you.
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! | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 35 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 35 | Hey Shakey61 Sorry, but I didn't realize youi had to volunteer to be added. Purty puleeze? Don't live in a city, but my address shows Hartford Kansas..........
1958 3100 Fleetside w/235 4spd
| | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Hartford Kansas? I guess you may know some folks that work at Wolf Creek?
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! | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 35 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 35 | I guess you may know some folks that work at Wolf Creek? Short time I worked there was during construction before the plant fired up in the early 80's. My brother did 30 yrs there.......but retired a bit more than 10 years ago. So folks I would be familiar with are long gone.
1958 3100 Fleetside w/235 4spd
| | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | 26+ years at the Callaway power plant. It is the sister plant of Wolf Creek and we share a lot of tooling and parts.
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! | | | | Joined: Mar 2023 Posts: 22 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2023 Posts: 22 | Howdy y'all. Looks like I'm fixing to be the most southern of the midwestern association. I'm down in Gatewood, MO which is just about on the Arkansas line. Just picked up my 6400 on Saturday, haven't even gotten her turned over yet -- need to monkey with the starter but I think it's the "solenoid" switch that's the problem.
-- Ian
'55 2-ton stakebed | | | | 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 to the MBA Maranatha!  Am sure when Shakey61 gets a chance he can get you added to our map. If you need to ask question on the 6400, best to pose them in the nearest to on-topic forum in The Shop Areas. Glad joined us and look forward to the possibility of a meet up at some point in the future.  Dan
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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: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 |
This is what happens when you live with a house-full of women, the wife and daughters name all the cars: 1960 Impala - "Frankie" (Frank Sinatra) 1961 Apache - " 'Mater Jr." (wrecker) 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 1967 C20 "Ol' Blue" (hidden in a log cabin for 30 years) 1972 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Juliet" 1976 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Olaf" 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - "Romeo" | | | | Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 22 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 22 | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 22 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 22 | I always wanted to be on a map. Hello from Desoto,Mo Steve 51 3100 48 6400 | | | | Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 | Steve,
I'll get you added.
-Kevin
This is what happens when you live with a house-full of women, the wife and daughters name all the cars: 1960 Impala - "Frankie" (Frank Sinatra) 1961 Apache - " 'Mater Jr." (wrecker) 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 1967 C20 "Ol' Blue" (hidden in a log cabin for 30 years) 1972 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Juliet" 1976 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Olaf" 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - "Romeo" | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,504 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,504 |
1951 3100
| | | | Joined: May 2023 Posts: 26 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: May 2023 Posts: 26 | Too new to PM, but I am in O'Fallon MO.
1960 Chevy C10 gasser- Rabble Rouser 1953 Harley Davidson Panhead chopper
| | | | Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 | Do you wish to be added to the map?
This is what happens when you live with a house-full of women, the wife and daughters name all the cars: 1960 Impala - "Frankie" (Frank Sinatra) 1961 Apache - " 'Mater Jr." (wrecker) 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 1967 C20 "Ol' Blue" (hidden in a log cabin for 30 years) 1972 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Juliet" 1976 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Olaf" 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - "Romeo" | | | | Joined: May 2023 Posts: 26 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: May 2023 Posts: 26 |
1960 Chevy C10 gasser- Rabble Rouser 1953 Harley Davidson Panhead chopper
| | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 340 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 340 | Feel free to add me to the map at Sioux Falls SD (Far top left corner). Thanks! | | | | Joined: Sep 2023 Posts: 7 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2023 Posts: 7 | I am in Rolla, MO, but my truck is in Halltown, MO (in Dad's shop during the build since I don't have a garage). I'm fine with being listed in either one | | | | 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 back JacobU66! When Kevin (Shakey61) gets a chance he will add you to the map. Glad to hear from you again and looking forward to seeing you at the Roundup. Maybe you have some pictures and updates you can share on your project ‘66 you and your dad are working on. 
~ 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: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 200 | I'll get you added to the map in Rolla!
This is what happens when you live with a house-full of women, the wife and daughters name all the cars: 1960 Impala - "Frankie" (Frank Sinatra) 1961 Apache - " 'Mater Jr." (wrecker) 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 1967 C20 "Ol' Blue" (hidden in a log cabin for 30 years) 1972 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Juliet" 1976 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Olaf" 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - "Romeo" | | |
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