So a few years back I mentioned to my boys that I would love to get a 1950 Chevy truck for my 50th birthday. I didn't think anything of it after that. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, and it was my 50th birthday and I am sitting on the couch, my wife comes in with a blindfold and says "Don't ask, just come on." We get in the side-by-side and roll down to my 30x40 shop that I tinker in. My kids are all there and they pull off the blindfold to reveal a 1949 Chevy 3600, all original but not running. Stunned is not a word I use lightly, but it works here. I am now the incredibly proud owner of this beauty, so I am starting my research here on Stovebolt.com. I will be asking tons of questions and probably posting lots of pictures. I was very happy to find this group.
What a fantastic birthday surprise. Looking forward to seeing more of your truck and trying to help in your journey.
Suggest you ask your questions in the closest on-topic forum you can see in The Shop Area forums so folks can focus on giving you the best advice and knowledge we can share.
On a "Side Lots" note, you might want to go introduce yourself and your truck in The Southern Bolters forum as you are right in their neck of the woods. There are also some upcoming significant events in that region you may be interested in knowing about.
Glad you joined up.
Dan
~ 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)
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604 In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell." "They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
1962 C10 with a 235 6cyl -- all of the drive train seems to be original. Some of this story is in the Side Lot Some people like a new truck. I liked the old ones.
Adam, welcome to Stovebolt. I'm just down the road across the interstate from Spartanburg. Drop in for a hot dog and cold Pepsi. We have several Southern bolters in N.C. Are you close to papa joe in Statesville? My first truck back in 1973 was a 50. There are lots of parts for the AD style pickups. Visit often and make 4 more podt in the forums and you can send and also receive PMs. See you around the garage.
Welcome to the bolt! I agree, best Birthday present ever! Congratulations!🎉🍻
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
Adam, welcome to Stovebolt. I'm just down the road across the interstate from Spartanburg. Drop in for a hot dog and cold Pepsi. We have several Southern bolters in N.C. Are you close to papa joe in Statesville? My first truck back in 1973 was a 50. There are lots of parts for the AD style pickups. Visit often and make 4 more podt in the forums and you can send and also receive PMs. See you around the garage.
I work in Statesville at the airport, so I will have to look PapaJoe up.
That *is* a cool truck! Looks like a great project.
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
Do you know how long it's been since it was operable? Mine sat for 5 years. My '66 Mustang sat for 15 years. I was able to get both of them operable and mechanically souind in the last two years. I've put about 15,000 miles on the two of them combined so far.
The truck cost me about $6000 in parts - $2000 of which is wheels and tires.
I started with a new gas tank and worked my way up to the engine. Didn't have to do anything with the internal components. Hopefully your truck just needs the external stuff, too.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
