Good afternoon I have recently acquired a 1941 Chevrolet Pick up original to the Portsmouth Ohio Fire Dept in Portsmouth Ohio. The truck has been privately owned for approximately the last 35-40 years that I can trace back. My father who is 74 has an extensive collection of PFD history and antiques so adding this to his collection is a dream. He has photos of this truck when new in parades and around the fire house. The PFD had 3 of these trucks. I went to Ohio and picked it up earlier this week and brought it back to Leonardtown Maryland where it will stay in the family for generations to come.
It has a 216 with a 4 speed, windshield wipers on both sides, an Arvin heater and a custom tailboard and rails built by the fire dept I assume.
Last edited by Peggy M; 01/06/20248:39 PM.
1941 Chevrolet AL 3/4 Ton previous Portsmouth Ohio Fire Dept 1959 Chevrolet 3100 1966 Chevrolet C10 "Sunoco Truck" 1986 Chevrolet C20 Crew Cab 454 lowered 6" 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban LS 6.0/4l80e swap lowered on Qa1 coilers 1994 Chevrolet c1500 lowered 2/4 on 17x11 Billets 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full custom on air bags.
Well, goodness gracious NEIGHBOR!! If you just picked it up earlier this week, I guess we haven't had time yet to spot it on the road. Trying to zoom in on the images, some of the background looks familiar. Where are the images staged ... here or Ohio?
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "Success comes in 'cans' ..."
The two outside photos are in Ohio. The others are my shop in Leonardtown.
1941 Chevrolet AL 3/4 Ton previous Portsmouth Ohio Fire Dept 1959 Chevrolet 3100 1966 Chevrolet C10 "Sunoco Truck" 1986 Chevrolet C20 Crew Cab 454 lowered 6" 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban LS 6.0/4l80e swap lowered on Qa1 coilers 1994 Chevrolet c1500 lowered 2/4 on 17x11 Billets 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full custom on air bags.
1941 Chevrolet AL 3/4 Ton previous Portsmouth Ohio Fire Dept 1959 Chevrolet 3100 1966 Chevrolet C10 "Sunoco Truck" 1986 Chevrolet C20 Crew Cab 454 lowered 6" 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban LS 6.0/4l80e swap lowered on Qa1 coilers 1994 Chevrolet c1500 lowered 2/4 on 17x11 Billets 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full custom on air bags.
In that case, yes the crew was on duty in Portsmouth Ohio station 2. Fun fact my cousin currently works there, my uncle retired a few years back, and my great great grandfather was one of the original firefighters that started the department in the 1800s. My father has published a book about the early history.
1941 Chevrolet AL 3/4 Ton previous Portsmouth Ohio Fire Dept 1959 Chevrolet 3100 1966 Chevrolet C10 "Sunoco Truck" 1986 Chevrolet C20 Crew Cab 454 lowered 6" 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban LS 6.0/4l80e swap lowered on Qa1 coilers 1994 Chevrolet c1500 lowered 2/4 on 17x11 Billets 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full custom on air bags.
Wow. That is some more great story. We enjoy history of the trucks that show up here. Hopefully, you'll see some of that in the Legacy Gallery. Once in a year section, just drop down to the "Medium & Heavy Trucks -- Flatbeds, Dumps, Cab-Overs, Firetrucks, etc." If you search for "firetruck," you'll get some good reading / info.
Also, we have a fun forum: The Stovebolt Volunteer Fire Department. We try to jump on fire apparatus of all kinds. We (personally) have so many connections with the FD community around here. Some will pop up here, but for sure in the Old Dominion Stovebolt Society in the Parking Lot area. Come, set yourself on a running board there and chat a bit if you are so inclined.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "Success comes in 'cans' ..."
Welcome Fannin and that's a fantastic looking truck. The story and your family history are very cool too! Looking forward to seeing and hearing more about the truck.
~ 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)
It showed 50,550 when I picked it up. So far I’ve put 50 miles on it.
1941 Chevrolet AL 3/4 Ton previous Portsmouth Ohio Fire Dept 1959 Chevrolet 3100 1966 Chevrolet C10 "Sunoco Truck" 1986 Chevrolet C20 Crew Cab 454 lowered 6" 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban LS 6.0/4l80e swap lowered on Qa1 coilers 1994 Chevrolet c1500 lowered 2/4 on 17x11 Billets 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full custom on air bags.
Welcome to the ‘Bolt! Fantastic truck, great story and history. We would love it, if you expanded a bit on both your story/history, your goals and what you have (if any) already accomplished on restoring your truck.
We ‘Bolters love pictures, so please post more!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
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Alrighty then. Looks like the Leonardtown 'Bolters are beginning to be a force to be reckoned with! As you may know, the Centre of the Stoveboltiverse is right here in Leonardtown (Compton, actually, home to the Stovebolt Galactic Publishing Empire Headquarters Campus)) so you are at the very epicenter of it all ... (lucky you ... )
We have another 'Bolter close by us (walking distance) with a similar vintage ('41?) 3/4-ton. We should all get together one of these nicer days. We *might* let Chuck County Boy (Mike B) join us if we are feeling brotherly that day.
Welcome aboard, glad to have you!
John
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
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1941 Chevrolet AL 3/4 Ton previous Portsmouth Ohio Fire Dept 1959 Chevrolet 3100 1966 Chevrolet C10 "Sunoco Truck" 1986 Chevrolet C20 Crew Cab 454 lowered 6" 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban LS 6.0/4l80e swap lowered on Qa1 coilers 1994 Chevrolet c1500 lowered 2/4 on 17x11 Billets 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full custom on air bags.
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
So many things I like about the video. So many great shots with an impressive job piecing it all together. And the start of it: going to get the '41 and more of the reasons why, and the historical value of this truck. The "mile markers" were a fun touch (had to pause myself ). I remember those steep hills with the "run away ramps." Glad it wasn't snowing when you made the trip. It was fun to see your old stomping grounds and awesome to show the other Stovebolts just here and there! Topped off with the '59 on display at the firehouse. From the video, I thought that place in Ohio looked a little like Leonardtown or LaPlata (MD). And hearing you gear up and down with that 216, and the great sounds only an old truck can make -- totally neat. A quality video! You are off to a great start. Will be anxious to see Episode Two.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "Success comes in 'cans' ..."
Fannin,
Nice truck and it’s always nice to hear pieces of history when it is available. Doesn’t look like you have much to do on it but just share pictures along the journey.
We (personally) have so many connections with the FD community around here. Some will pop up here, but for sure in the 
