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1957 235 fire truck (Portugal) #1505030 06/13/2023 9:00 AM
Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 2 Porto, Portugal G Gil Silva Moderated
Gil Silva Moderated G Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 2 Porto, Portugal	Hi everyone! I'm Gil from Porto, Portugal. I'm currently working on a fire truck from my local corporation. It has a 1957 235 in it that isn't working. Trying to figure what's wrong with the engine and then will processed to assembly the rest of the truck (someone previously disassembled part of the truck.. and wasn't able to put it back together). We don't have stores selling American car parts here in Porto, so I Will definitely need your help identifying parts and online stores to get them! Last edited by Peggy M; 04/20/2024 7:50 PM. Reason: added more info to the title

Re: 1957 235 fire truck (Portugal) Gil Silva #1505047 06/13/2023 12:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316 Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall
Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316	Welcome to Stovebolt, Gil. As you may know members here are from literally all over the world. We also have a sub forum for firetrucks. Take a little time to look around and see all the Bolt has to offer. Any questions shouild be posted in the most appropriate forums for best results. Visit often. We're all here to help. See you around the garage. 1937 Chevy Pickup In the Gallery 1952 Chevy Panel In the Gallery More photos 1950 Chevy Coupe Pictures! I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd. I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you

Re: 1957 235 fire truck (Portugal) Gil Silva #1505058 06/13/2023 1:48 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Grandview, Missouri Gdads51 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT
Gdads51 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Grandview, Missouri	Welcome to the Stovebolt Gil! Alvin is right about where you can find fellow Stovebolter's. Check out the International Zone forum and post in there to say hello to other folks from Europe. You may be surprised to find someone closer than you think, AND who will be able to probably help you with finding parts and resources for your truck. The other spot Alvin mentioned where you may want to post is The Stovebolt Fire Department forum. A very helpful place for folks sharing knowledge and information about "Fire Trucks"! You may also want to check out the Big Bolts forum as "Big Bolt" trucks were the base of what became your fire truck. One last note. Please post some pictures of your truck. The folks that make up this fine site (that includes you now too) love to see what you have. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your truck and more conversations in the various forums. 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)

Re: 1957 235 fire truck (Portugal) Gil Silva #1505081 06/13/2023 3:07 PM
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69Cuda Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 Hamilton, MT.	welcome to the site!! sounds like a fun, if not challenging, project! Mike 1955 Chevy 6400 ex-flatbed (no bed now!) sold September 2023 In the Stovebolt Gallery 1958 Chevy 6400 flatbed W/dump In the Stovebolt Gallery 1959 Chevy Suburban Owned for almost 20 years, Daily Driver -- sold May 2016 In the Stovebolt Gallery Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof

Re: 1957 235 fire truck (Portugal) Gil Silva #1505084 06/13/2023 3:17 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Skyline (NE) Alabama P Peggy M Authorized Pest
Peggy M Authorized Pest P Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Skyline (NE) Alabama	Yes, welcome. It does sound like an interesting project. I bet some folks will be able to help with the parts questions. We've been pleasantly surprised at what's out there. Believe it or not, there are four people listed in the directory who used "Portugal" as their location. Could be more. 69Cuda is the Moderator for the Stovebolt Volunteer Fire Department, so it'll be a good place to post a few of your questions. Bem-vindo ~ 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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