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Hi Everyone

I'm new to this forum and from what I’ve seen it looks fantastic. I have a 1942 1.5 ton truck and another 1946 1.5 ton truck in parts. Looking forward to building ghem both over the next few years of my retirement, and I expect I will be a regular to this forum.

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Last edited by Peggy M; Fri Apr 21 2023 02:47 PM. Reason: edited title - first things first ;)
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Welcome to the Bolt!

I saw your name pop up in the registration email, and I was hoping you'd be more than just "passing thru" ... we get our fair share of those. Of late, we've been getting more and more newbies from "out of town." And also lately, more trucks that are not in the Advance Design era.

The '42 looks great already. And looks like you've got plenty of garage space. Always a big help. Curious how you came about finding the '42 as well as the '46, and what got you interested in big old trucks in the first place.

I'm guessing most of your posts will be in the Shops Area, from Engines to Interiors, and even Tools. Or perhaps the Big Bolts forum, which is a more specialized group for 1.5-ton and larger trucks, for some of those questions.

And you might like to see who else is in your "neighborhood." If you hadn't noticed, we have an International Zone of Bolters from all over. A few choice ones from Australia. Post a shot down there and let 'em know you just rolled in.

Since you may have some parts to get rid of, or even need, don't forget are very active Swap Meet. That's proven to be very helpful to many. Even a Freebies section and Spotting Alert. Check them out, even if just for fun.


Let me warn you, this group can never get enough pictures. So, keep 'em coming.

😎


Peggy M
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Welcome Neil Smith to the Stovebolt community! wave

That '42 is a great looking truck and has some items on it I haven't seen on any other Chevy trucks of that vintage.

The "signal/marker lights" mounted atop the headlight pods are pretty interesting items. Not to mention it being a "right-hand drive" truck.

Definitely interested in hearing and seeing more on your trucks! thumbs_up

Dan


Dan

1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 (My Grandpa's hunting truck)
1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod)
2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver)
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Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)

Finally time to get to work on my Grandpa's (now mine) truck!
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welcome to the site! Sweet looking truck you have there! As Peggy mentioned, be sure to poke around in the big bolt section for anything specific to the bigger rigs!


Mike

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Welcome!
I've always loved that style of truck. I grew up with a '46 1 ton pickup.
Keep us posted on your progress.


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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. In the spirit of posting more photo's, here is a shot of both of my ladies. The '46 on the right is now stripped down to boxes of parts, a LOT of work required.

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Thanks for the added pics Neil!

Looking forward to future conversations in whatever forum your topics/questions best fit. thumbs_up

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!
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Welcome to the 'bolt. Do you have any history on those trucks? like how they got there?


Another quality post.
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Oh Rusty Rod, that reminds me. We have a interesting category in the Tech Tips that relate to histories of GM trucks. Some specifically about Australia trucks, and a few about Stovebolts in WWII. And others ...

Hope Neil has some good stuff like that!


Peggy M
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In case you look for parts in the future your park light assemblies are 1937 Buick (picture) and also shot of a 46 Chevy which are the same as a 42 except glass lens is slightly shorter. If a true 42 the boot around the fuel filler neck is leather as the Japanese controlled the rubber supply. Both nice trucks.
1937 Buick:

1946 Chevy [postlmg.cc].

1937 Buick [postlmg.cc] in deep snow.

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Welcome. Australia is one of those place I had on my bucket list and almost made it. My brother was Career US Air force and he was slated to go there but retired instead. So I did not go. My loss.


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