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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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| | | | Joined: Apr 2023 Posts: 7 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2023 Posts: 7 | Finally getting around to this.
I picked my truck from the original owner about 6 years ago and quickly found that not a whole lot was worth restoring. It have been half buried in a barn for too long. The frame was rotten and the cab floor had been cut out. I considered scraping the idea and finding something in better condition, but ended up finding a frame and all of the patch panels cheap enough and so change my mind. I’ve spent the last couple year collecting parts and reconditioning what I had. I just started putting the frame and cab together this past winter and hope to have a roller soon.
Plan is to go with a mild upgrade but mostly a poor man’s restoration. I just want something to drive around on a Sunday afternoon at 45 mph. A 235, 58-62 and dual master cylinder are the only planned changes.
Cheers!
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,091 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,091 | CSteve, I see you have already posted a question HERE in the Driveline forum. Hope you can get us some pictures of the truck.  Sounds like you've already taken it from "not worth it" to "plans for a roller soon." Good for you. Did I say pictures? Looking forward to hearing more about it. It seems you have already figured out where to post your questions. Welcome. 
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"Success comes in 'cans' ..." | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,013 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: 6,013 | Welcome to Stovebolt CSteve! Looking forward to seeing some pictures of your truck, even if it isn't "done" (are we ever rely done - haha).  If you need some help with the picture posting, check out this post. Catch you in the forums.  Dan
~ 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: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,422 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,422 | Hello Steve,
Nothing wrong with keeping it affordable. Lets see some pics.
Welcome
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Steve, the journey is well worth the effort and you will meet lifetime friends here, all willing to help you as needed. Welcome, consider yourself home. See you in the garage forums. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,744 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,744 | Welcome Steve! Just to add that "Affordable" is a vast territory full of opportunity for excellence. You can get a whole lot done there! We can help! Read through these forums and you'll see the synergy of guys helping each other. Get to know us. Remember that there are three options available in how to get an old truck project accomplished: 1. Good 2. Fast 3. Affordable I see you've picked your two. The good news is that they are the same two most of *us* picked! Its amazing what you can accomplish if you roll up your calendar and chuck it out the window.  Welcome aboard!
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,445 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,445 | Welcome to the 'bolt... at least 15 minutes a day and it will be on theroad in no time
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