The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Big Bolts SHES HERE!!!!!!!!! 48 LOADMASTER ARRIVES HOME

hey guys, my all orig 1948 chevrolet loadmaster with the short flatbed arrived this am and shes sittin in my driveway.

was grinnin from ear to ear as i pulled her up the drive way... i need to have a look at the rear wheel cylinders think theres one sticking back there, smelled clutch smell, clutch is also new could be that... stay tuned will be posting a pic in the gallery rain is pouring down here now...

ill be asking a ton more big bolt questions im sure, its awsome feeling puttin down the road sittin wayy up high in the old bolt.... thanks for listening guys.... still grinnin even at 35-40mph

Congratulations!, Can't wait to see it.

congrats

Gotta love the 2-tons. Congrats!

sent pics to peg this am of the new ol' gal still trying to get the wife to "get the picture" of a very original big bolt...

Just take her for a ride in it and keep saying what a view!!

i haven't even driven mine yet, partly because the one i was going to buy doesn't run......and i found a better one for less.......whats it like!!!!

i want the feeling of ringing ears at 35mph haha

Congratulations....need pics...just love them big ones......

Hey 48,
I'm gonna post a picture of your Loadmaster for you. It's one of the nicest unrestore trucks I've seen. I must share,
Scott

1948 Loadmaster

thanks scott, i sent some to peg this after noon plan more this friday when i take pics with the kids in her.... im still grinnin from ear to ear everytime i look at her, wife just shakes her head.... looked under the seat this am the original jack and handle with tool kit is there!!!! also called and spoke to the original owner in south dekota this morning, he is 92!!!!! he said "where are you calling from???" when i told him texas he said" that trucks in texas???" couldnt belive it, was funny...

WOW,48 guy (dbone) Thats ONE SWEET TRUCK!!!!
How can your wife NOT like it??
You did good,,drive it,,enjoy it,,take care of it.

Wow that is a really nice truck and I thought my 56 was in great shape. That 48 is by far the nicest 61 year old unrestored truck I have ever seen.

That's two WOWs in a row!

well she kind of was expecting a reg truck bed but i think shes kinda gettin use to it, engine needs detailing after a good powerwashing bath, stay tuned for pics, being able to talk to the orginal ower was a trip... plan to get a "slow moving vehicle" triangle for the rear and take life in the slow lane....

ok guys start a "let him keep the ol truck " petition so it might help the "boss" understand guys toys....... fellow bolters unite....

Be careful with a slow moving vehicle triangle.

A friend of mine got in trouble a few times for having them on farm equipment hauled on a trailer and going over some speed, say 35mph.
Apparently, at least in Virginia, if you go over a certain speed with the triangle in view it's against the law..... Seems a little stupid to me. He said they were not very nice about it at the time.

Grigg

Donnie,

Surprise, surprise!

Your's is one in the batch for July 1 ... but I knew you were ANXIOUS (to say the least) to let the guys see it. Plus ... wow ... it's worth showing off.

Let us know when you get the Photobucket account set up and we'll add it to the Gallery page.

Congratulations. Looks great!

Peg

Grigg and I thought Washington was dumb with things like that. It seem to me that our law enforcement agencies have forgotten the purpose of the laws and now think that they where put in place as revenue generators.

Lotta that going around, Grant..

Great going, nice looking truck. I'm sure that your wife will be pleased when you haul home that first batch of mulch for her flower bed. Don't forget to let her know that the next time you help her sister move that the long sofas, and other big stuff will be a piece of cake.
All kidding aside, they do come in handy. I will be hauling off a load of dirt for my sister in-law this evening.

Have fun enjoying your new ride.

John

That's a really nice looking truck.
Model 6100 with 137" wheel base, right?

Grigg

Nice truck. I like it. With the "Buffed up" original paint, it makes the truck even nicer!

That is a slick one indeed!!! Maybe someday I can make my 6400 look like that.

she has afew oil leaks here and there, have the engine all "gunked" up now will powerwash it clean soon, and install new gaskets on the oil pan, side plate, and valve cover this should button her up good... the engine starts with just a touch of the starter button, purrs like a kitten,

water pump wobbles and i have a new in the box pump will install after engine is clean

Nice look'in rig. Would you believe, I saw your truck sitting at a rest area, along Interstate 85, on the back of a Car Carrier two weekends ago. My family, & I were headed to Virginia Beach, Va. early that Saturday morning, when I saw it at the south bound Rest area. I thought then, that it was a "Beauty", & wondered where it was headed. I wanted to get pictures of it, but I was in the North bound lanes. Must have came from the North East Coast area. When I arrived at my sister in laws, in Va. Beach, I saw that Donnie, was trying to contact me about his truck, via the StoveBolt private messages. Had no Idea, I had already seen it. What a coincidence.

thats her, came from south dekota originally then it was being shipped from maryland when you saw it.. i can not belive how smooth the 235 starts and runs like a sewing machine.... are these trucks going up in value??? what would you say its worth being all original??? just curious

It's hard to put values on the Big Bolts, but i've seen them in comparable shape to yours bring as high as $4500-$7500, & you may not belive this, but I've seen nice 'ol Big Bolts sell as low as $750-$1500. I purchased a very nice, running, low milage (13000mi.) '49 4400, back in the early '90's for $350. I felt guilty, leaving the old guys house, for it that cheap. It had been originally owned by a local Golf course,since new, for maintenance, & was too old to be useful to them, so it was just an old unusable truck to them. When it comes to big trucks, it all depends on who's looking for what, at that particular time, & who owns it. Exposure plays a big part also, when selling.

well i prob "over-paid" but she runs like a kitten and looks awsome i like it, love keeping ol things going... thanks "spankster" i love your 46 tow by the way very cool

hey spanky, im looking for the original fuel tank filler neck that bolted onto the tank, by chance dso you have one??? the guy had another fuel tank made for mine and included the original tank not a dent in it, plan to have it boiled out by a radiator shop and use it to make the gage correct,

just need the bolt on fuel neck the guy welded the other one on the new tank. thanks

I believe I saw that one on ebay, sounded almost like a drive it home. If you're willing to divulge, how much did it cost to get the big bolt hauled and would you use that hauler again? Saw a GMC tractor on ebay but figured it would cost more than it was worth to get it from south bend to here in MD. Good luck with your truck.

hey thre kb, i used a guy named david "cowboy" pierce from ft. worth texas, he was already up in new your area when i bought the big ol bolt, and he picked it up and brought it to my driveway here in dripping springs texas for 1200.00. i couldnt take off work pay for hotels and diesel for that much to go and get it, he treats these things like there his own would reccommend him to everyone.. awsome guy i have his contact numbers if you wanna call him and see, tell him donnie with the big 48sent you

might be bad news, momma not happy with the big bolt.... might have to sell it for a 1/2 ton to fit in the garage, anyone interested??? email me for details [email protected] great ol truck...

deal with the boss was made for a weeks vacation in hawaii i can keep the big bolt... oh happy day

Glad you're going to keep it Donnie. That's too good look'in of a truck, to let go this quick. A pole shed, would be a cheap inexpensive way to get it under some shelter, if you have the room.

plan on building a huge shop[ when i retire in 5 years, has to match my house rocked and roofed as same till then will keep polished couple times a mo, and up keep its really a awsome truck thanks spakny ill catch you on the phone one of these days,,, 3 kids, new home and a big bolt takes all of my time.

Lonnie, what you need is a camper body on skids that you can winch onto your deck for weekend outings (Check how the oilfield guys do it). THAT would bring both Momma and the kids around very quickly indeed.

A truck like yours is to be maintained in its current condition, and not sold until you die, partner. And then only if none of your family likes it. I might change the wheels, tires and mirrors if I were to drive it a lot. I might even eventually look into a taller final ratio. But I would not sell it. Ever. I'd give it away first.

Be advised that a camper could be put to another use if life should go all pear-shaped on you.

Just think how useful that beautiful old truck will be for hauling the materials to build it's new shelter! As was stated before,you'll find lots of uses for it,and whenever the wife gets uppity about the purchase,just show her what it would cost to RENT a truck this size to do all the jobs you'll be doing. Then the purchase price won't seem so bad after all.
Speed

Donnie your boss drives a hard bargain hope you get to go on that trip and that it don't come up again down the road! Glad to hear that you get to keep her (the truck, and your boss) it sounds like it really brought you joy.

Perhaps, I'll see you there, thats the same deal I had to make.

glad you'regetting to keepit.