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Crusty Old Sarge
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I was thinking that we share one or two pics of our "Bolts" with in this group. This is not meant to replace the Gallery, but just to show the other Southern Bolters what is out there.

With that I guess I'll start, I know it's in pieces but here is "Earnest".
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59' Apache 31 "Earnest"
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~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
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“Old Blue.” 1953 3100 drive thumbs_up
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“Old Blue” 1953 Chevrolet 3100
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Little Blue Truck '38 1 ton
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And ole blue..1937
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Last edited by Achipmunk; 02/03/2023 3:27 AM.

1937 Chevy Pickup
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1952 Chevy Panel
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1950 Chevy Coupe
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That’s a beautiful truck Alvin!


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Crusty Old Sarge
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Aright folks I like what I see, lets keep it going!


~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
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As my grandson would say “pop pop’s truck”
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Please don't tell my wife how much this thing cost!

1953 Chevy 5-window
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Socket Breaker
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My 1965 Chevrolet C10 long wheel base, stepside

note: no idea why my photos get the wonky [img] tag instead of shrinking like everyone else.

Hmmm, so don't click on the photo after uploading... and don't bother with previewing a post if you add a photo as it doesn't show. Ok, got it, but weird.
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Crusty Old Sarge
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Woogeroo, where in the world is "ToolBox"????


~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
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Ok, I know there are WAY more trucks than above. Where y’all at?? Let’s 👀 um ? 🛻


Please don't tell my wife how much this thing cost!

1953 Chevy 5-window
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Fairly new here, but being from Ga, I guess that puts me in with yall Southern Bolters smile

Im from Coweta county, just north of Sharpsburg.

Added 3 new pics of my 62 C10 in dark gray primer.
Also has a new set 255/70/15 tires.
The old 62 has come a ways since that 1st multicolored pic.
It still has a ways to go to ,but it is currently my daily driver 👍
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Last edited by fattboyzz; 12/31/2023 2:31 AM.

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.
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Crusty Old Sarge
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Fattboyzz, again Welcome to the site. Glad you checked in at the Southern Bolter's, lots of folks in your area. We have some events I the works you and 62 would be a welcome addition. A few of us are getting together for the Antique Expo at Minters farm outside of Fayetteville the 3rd and 4th of March. I'm currently working out the details for our annual meeting, this year it will be at the AD Nationals in Townsend Tn.


~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
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Crusty Old Sarge
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Originally Posted by fattboyzz
Fairly new here, but being from Ga, I guess that puts me in with yall Southern Bolters smile

Im from Coweta county, just north of Sharpsburg.

It looks like we will be in your backyard. How far from Fayetteville are you?


~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
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Here is mine in Orlando
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Here’s our “Georgia”
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And my 51 3100
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Those are some beautiful trucks!


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Yea, and what I love to do....you'll be in a parking lot or a gas station somewhere, (and we've all had this happen), folks have to come over and look and ooh and ahhh at your truck, I tell them it took me over a month to get it like this. The look on their face is priceless.


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Crusty Old Sarge
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Mike, she's mighty PURDY...


~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
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Here it is when I unloaded it off the trailer, January of 2016. The above picture, is 38 months and about 2500 hours later.
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Originally Posted by kades51
And my 51 3100
kades51, very nice!!!


Please don't tell my wife how much this thing cost!

1953 Chevy 5-window
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More images in Flickr
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Crusty Old Sarge
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Well I thought I should add Thor to this collection.
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Thor, '58 4400
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Thor after Bath

Last edited by TUTS 59; 09/07/2023 4:33 PM.

~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
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Yup! For shore! thumbs_up


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Crusty Old Sarge
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We have added another Bolt to our fleet, a '62 C10. The Truck has been in my wife's family since purchased new by her Great Uncle. It's a base Truck, no heater or radio, 235, 3 speed on the column. It has rust in the usual areas for these trucks, the roof corners and knee knockers. The bed floor is completely rotted. The plan is to get it running, driving and then make it pretty. For now I'm just calling it Miss "T", Linda will no doubt name it something else.

PS: Linda' was told the Truck was a '62, I think it is in fact a '60. All of the badging and grill are correct for a '60. Having Linda's truck be a '60 would be pretty COOL as Thor is a '58, Ernest is a '59.
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Miss "T" 4
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Miss "T" 5
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Last edited by Peggy M; 10/16/2023 5:08 PM.

~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
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Tuts, that's a great addition to your fleet!


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Let’s see, 58, 58, 60᠁.. does 2 more sequential years equal a straight flush. Very nice. Or maybe just flush with projects.


Please don't tell my wife how much this thing cost!

1953 Chevy 5-window
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Three at my house. Mine are the 1963 C10 fleet and 65 step side. Both short beds. I have significant financial and time invested in my son’s 1968 short fleet. Haha!
At least I’m on the title.
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Last edited by Lugnutz; 12/31/2023 2:30 AM.
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Make it pretty? Give it a good rub down with 30 wt.
I must ask...does it have brakes🤣


1937 Chevy Pickup
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1952 Chevy Panel
In the Gallery
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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 smile
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Crusty Old Sarge
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Originally Posted by Achipmunk
Make it pretty? Give it a good rub down with 30 wt.
I must ask...does it have brakes🤣

Brakes are overrated.... drive


~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
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Last years Veterans Day Parade!
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My "Green Truck"
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Crusty Old Sarge
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John L., that's a gorgeous Truck!!! Your "Green Truck " would be a hit at the Townsend show, would love to hear more about your build.. thumbs_up

Last edited by TUTS 59; 10/24/2023 3:56 PM.

~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
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I had it there at their first show and placed in the top ten and hope to take it back in 2024. It's still on the original frame, ( I get asked often what frame is under it) 350 engine, power steering, 14 bolt rear axle and SM420 trans but I'm in the process of installing a NV4500 5 speed. Future plans are tinted glass, air conditioning and a more modern seat. Of course like all projects it won't ever be done!

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Crusty Old Sarge
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John L, where in TN are you? The Townsend show was a blast, we have decided to use the show as our annual Jamboree site. Dave (the show organizer) has been great to work with and is very accommodating to us "BOLTERS" Last year we only had one truck that made the show, PaPa Joe and "Old Blue" saved our Bacon. I would love to see you and "Green Truck'" there with us in '24.

I am currently working on "Thor" changing to a higher geared Dana 90 and upgrading to 4 wheel disc brakes. "Thor" should make the Townsend show, I promised Archie I would have a truck at the next show.


~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
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I'm in Sparta Tn. it's @ 16 miles south of Cookeville. I talked briefly with ya'll at the Stovebolt tent at the show. I had my GMC wrecker there the past show but I'm planning on bringing the green truck this year. Look forward to meeting
you in 2024!

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Great, I'm already looking forward to it.


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 smile
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Would like to see it as well Alvin might get a leave pass for Xmas


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Since I did not make it to Mo with the 54. Maybe Tennessee in the spring.


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Alright Folks, I would like all of you to post a favorite picture of your Truck. No questions just yet , I have a wild idea running around in my head.


~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
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Here’s one for Winter, and a couple in the farmer’s field across the road.
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