Just joined the forum after hearing about CCCOE's build. Been a Chevy/GMC fan most of my life and have had several GM vehicles and projects over the years, mostly squarebodies.
My newest is a early 50's COE. I've looked for one of these for years but the right deal never came around until recently. The sheet metal is pretty much all there and in good shape, not much rust. The original running gear is gone and the frame has been cobbled up, so I'll probably put it on a P20 chassis that I have.
I look forward to !earning from this forum, hopefully being able to share some information, and hanging out with the gang (like I need another reason to sit on my butt instead of getting out in the shop).
Extend your wifi to cover your shop so you can take a tablet or a notebook out there and then you're covered!
Post four more time and then we can take you off probation (we'll know after 5 posts that you're not a bot or a troublemaker). Pictures of your COE?
Regards, 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 Stovebolt. Consider yourself at home ! There is a good bolter not to far away. "Dakota" lives in Box Elder. See you around the garage forums.
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 the ‘Bolt! I Also love COE’S and “COCOE’s build but it’s way too big of a project for me.
We would love it, if you could tell us a bit about your truck, its history, your goals and what you may have already accomplished on restoring your truck.
And of course we ‘Bolters love pictures, so please post some. There are instructions for posting images on the left margin on this page. Again, welcome!
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
I agree that COCOE's truck is a big project, I wouldn't have the confidence to attempt a project like that. I worry about basic body work, mating two cabs is way beyond my comfort zone. Luckily my sheet metal is pretty good and shouldn't require too much work.
Measuring the P20 chasis I have, it looks like it won't take too much fabrication to mount the cab to it. It's a 3/4 ton single rear wheel configuration, but I have a C30 rolling chassis that I may swap the dually front hubs and rear axle from to make the COE a dually. I'll have to get the cab mounted and figure out a bed before I decide. I'm thinking about a stepside pickup type bed, or something resembling an old wrecker bed (without the booms).
The P30 donor has a fresh 350 and I think a 700R4 transmission. I have the whole truck, so will probably try to use most of the wiring harness from it (the engine has a throttle body injection so I will need the computer).
SDJunkMan, Welcome to the Bolt! Just so you know, you aren't limited to posting pictures except for the normal max allowed of 10 per post. Check out some helpful hints and tips from this guide thread for "Posting Pictures" at the top of the Welcome Centre forum. Looking forward to seeing what you have to start with and progress as you begin your journey.
~ 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)
You can post pix right away. Many newbies add images to their forst post.
~ 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"
Hello SDJunkMan, my family has a place in BoxElder and my 54 GMC lived there for 34 years before I drug it down to Texas. Welcome and Good luck with your project
1954 GMC Series 1 102-24 Series 1/2 Ton Long Bed 248 to a Hydramatic
SDJunkMan, Congrats on getting some pics posted of your GMC COE! Looks like you have some really nice "Bones" to begin your project. Looking forward to more posts and pics on the GMC project!
~ 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)
When you're ready to get into details, I bet the gang in Big Bolts will be a big help for you.
~ 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"
SDJunkMan, great looking truck! I’m not sure when the title changed on my post but my build is on a P 30 frame not a C 30. The width is good with out mods but the steering took me a long time to get right. Good luck with your build and if you get stuck reach out I will help if I can. And welcome, COCOE
Very cool SDJunkMan!
Never saw many of those COE trucks in North Central PA area when I was growing up. My Dad was a truck driver. remember a lot of the cracker boxes.
Jeff 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Follow his build in the Project Journals 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible | 2020 Chevrolet Silverado | 3500 Duramax | 2021 GMC Sierra Denali USAF Veteran 1983-1987 | PSP retired 1990- 2012
Just so you know, you aren't limited to posting pictures except for the normal max allowed of 10 per post. Check out some helpful hints and tips 
