Hi first time to this forum. I am retired from HVAC industry of 40 years, I enjoy working on cars and trucks and woodworking, I also like fishing. I just bought a 1955 1st series GMC 3/4 ton truck (152-24-P-Z) in Nov of 22. It has not ran is 20 years so there is a lot to do to get it to the point that I can get it running. I am looking forward to reading about your experiences with restoring an old truck and hopefully learning along the way.
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1955 1st series GMC 150 / 248 ci / 4 speed on the floor Working on changing over to 12 Volts, 12 volt change over is done. I have it running !! The brake system is completely finished.
Welcome to the site, we're glad your here. take a little time and look around the forums, there is a lot off information to be found and some great stories. Pictures? We love pictures, the info on how to post is in the left margin. Again welcome to the "BOLT", see you around the shop.
Craig "Living life in the SLOW lane" Come, Bleed or Blister something has got to give!!! '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting) '58 Viking 4400, 235, 4 Speed (Thor)
In case you are using a cell phone to access the site, (and you don't get the column on the left), there is a *sticky* post right here in the Welcome Center that gives you more info on posting images in the forums.
Plus, it's not a *download* file. I found it's easier to follow.
Besides the forums (got a good search program ... also up top in the Menu bar), there are some Tech Tips here that may help you. That link there drops you into the "getting started" portion of the main Tech Tips page.
Gdads51 says you may want to post a "hello" in the The Great Lake Bolters forum as that group includes the "Minnesota" in it's territory.
Welcome!
Man ... we've had more and more 55.1 trucks showing up of late!
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Welcome Cowboy55!
Glad you decided to join us here and looking forward to hearing about and seeing your truck as you have time to post more.
If you need more help in posting pics, let us know and we will help you get that ball rolling along.
BTW - don't be afraid to show us what it looks like to start. Absolutely no judgement as for the vast majority of us, we started off pretty much right where you are at.
As you decide on what tech questions you need help with, make sure you post them in the specific "Shop" forums that cover those topics. If you can' find a best fit, feel free to post in the General Truck Talk forum. We can answer there or move it to where in needs to go for further discussion.
Also helps to keep your questions down to a single topic so folks can keep answers on-topic to what you need help with.
Once again, Welcome to the 'Bolt!
Dan
Dan
1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 (My Grandpa's hunting truck) 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)
Finally time to get to work on my Grandpa's (now mine) truck!
Sorry, I just dropped off the earth and now I am back. I can't believe that it is April 7 and we still have 18" of snow on the ground. I am from Princeton,MN some of you wanted to know. I will work on getting some pics posted soon. Thanks for the warm welcome.
1955 1st series GMC 150 / 248 ci / 4 speed on the floor Working on changing over to 12 Volts, 12 volt change over is done. I have it running !! The brake system is completely finished.
I think i have to pics of my truck when I brought it home on a trailer. It has been sitting for 20 years and does not run yet. Been working on changing it over to 12 volts first.
[edit by moderator] I've converted your PDF's to photo files. It's best to attach photos directly, that way we can see thumbnails directly in the post. Instructions on how to do that are here in a sticky thread above the Welcome Centre, and also on the left margin if you're on a PC. You've figured out how to attach files, just need to use the right file type -- jpg or png.
Nice truck BTW.
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1955 1st series GMC 150 / 248 ci / 4 speed on the floor Working on changing over to 12 Volts, 12 volt change over is done. I have it running !! The brake system is completely finished.
Thanks for the help! I think I will need more help trying to learn how to use a forum, first time in a forum.
Thanks,Bart
1955 1st series GMC 150 / 248 ci / 4 speed on the floor Working on changing over to 12 Volts, 12 volt change over is done. I have it running !! The brake system is completely finished.
Thanks, it was from Rochester MN then they move it to Avon MN where it sat in a garage for 20 + years.
1955 1st series GMC 150 / 248 ci / 4 speed on the floor Working on changing over to 12 Volts, 12 volt change over is done. I have it running !! The brake system is completely finished.
Lovely truck ! Looking forward to seeing more of it. I imagine it will run, looking as food as it does ! Nice to have it and friendly you on board. Charley
1954 Chevy 3100 1963 Chevy half ton stepside short box 230 1954 GMC 3 ton 302 And several more Chevy camper and work trucks 1979 1987 1996 1931 Packard car, 327 i 8 auto Charley
Oh wow! That is a solid looking truck. Everyone has their own preference. If it was mine, I would make it mechanically sound and drive it the way it looks. Keep as original as possible. Welcome to Stovebolt. I would never have got mine on the road if it was not for this great group.
