Hello everyone.! My husband and I are new to the forum and just checking in to say hi. We have just purchased a 1955 / chevy 1-ton with a lot of work ahead.
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Welcome to the site and to the hobby! In my experience, 1-ton owners are generally smarter, better looking, quite erudite and have a certain suave je ne sais quois about them
So you should fit right in!
Be sure to check out our site and don't hesitate to ask questions. As we say around here, there are no dumb questions. There *are* dumb answers, however, but we'll try to help you avoid those!!
Looking forward to seeing pictures of your truck and hearing more about it.
Happy holidays! John
~ John
"We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are"
1948 International Farmall Super A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
Welcome to the both of you. Yes, they are a lot of work, usually. Just be sure to visit whenever you need help, all the info is here somewhere. Even a forum specifically for one tons. Please post up some pics when you get a chance, not all 1955s are the same, you have either a first or second series truck.
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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.
Welcome to Stovebolt! Looking forward to seeing pictures of your truck, in what ever state of condition it may be. Posting the beginning pictures can help in lots of ways, plus give a sense of accomplishment when you compare later in-progress and finished project pictures. Many will say the most fun is the journey along the way!
~ 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)
Is your '55 a first series Advance Design or is it a second series Task Force?
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy) 1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather) | 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif) | 1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe | 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
First, welcome to the βbolt! Spend a little time and tell us a bit about yourself and your truck. We bolters love pictures so include a few. Instructions on how to post images are on the bottom of the left margin on this page.
Again, Welcome!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
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