Hey all, thanks for the add! I am new to the old Chevy truck scene and am looking forward to finding out what fits what etc.....
I recently picked up a 1948 Thriftmaster 1-ton truck. However, it will not stay that long as I am planning a gasser build. About 6 months ago I sold my 1951 Chevy Hardtop to help my daughter with her bills for my 1st grandson. Now I am going back to building another gasser. I am making the drivetrain just like my hardtop which was plenty powerful and meant to look like it came from the 1960's.
The motor will be a 355 Chevy with dual quad tunnel ram, 700R4 transmission and a 8.8 ford posi rear end with 3.73 gears. Looking forward to gaining some knowledge.
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Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Your project will have a following for those that like to call The HiPo Shop home.
Can I offer a suggestion for when you do get into your project? If you don't intend on keeping any of the 1 Ton drive train or other 1 Ton specific parts, hope you would offer them up to fellow Bolters using our very own Swap Meet forums section. We have a Truck Parts For Sale forum and even a Freebies forum if you're feeling extra generous and wanting your left overs to find good homes.
Some 1 Ton parts can be somewhat hard to find and I am sure we could help find them new homes if that is your desire.
Oh yeah, don't forget to go say hello in the Midwest Bolters Association forum. Lost of 'Bolters residing not far from your noted home base.
Looking forward to more conversations and pictures as you can share.
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)
welcome to the site! Will be a cool project for sure. I have always liked the looks of gassers! I understand the idea of weigh transfer for a drag race, but have always wondered how they ride just driving around town?
Welcome Gasser! I grew up in the St. Louis area but live in mid Missouri now. Like Dan said, check out the Midwest Bolter's Association and see what we have planned.
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!
Welcome to the 'bolt ! Sounds like a great project. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Be sure to visit the "Ton's 'o Fun" forum.
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."
welcome to the site! Will be a cool project for sure. I have always liked the looks of gassers! I understand the idea of weigh transfer for a drag race, but have always wondered how they ride just driving around town?
If built right, they do pretty well. I drove that beast to a car show an hour away from me on the interstate 70mph all the way. The key is to make sure you have no death wobble with the cross steer.
You will be right at home in the HiPo forum. Maybe you can head over there next. I see you've made it to the MBA and Legion Hall.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum "I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O"
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