I bought a 1961 GMC 1000 about 6 months ago. I stumbled onto this site and it is very interesting. The truck is more of a rat rod than anything right now. I have started my way through it from front to rear. This will be a journey. Glad to be among you!
Jerry
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Well, we are glad to have you here. I think you'll find just about everything you need in our Virtual Garage. You may find a good bit of that in the SHOPS AREA. And we've got a good group of GMC Bolters that can help with those specific issues. Welcome.
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~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
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.
Jerry, Welcome to Stovebolt! I'll be the first to say, post some pictures please - LOL! We all love to see what you have and the progress you make as your project moves along.
~ 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)
Welcome to Stovebolt. Your now a member of the SOUTHERN Stovebolts. Be sure you check out our forum for up coming events. There is quite a few of us around. I'm in Boiling Springs, just across I-85 from Spartanburg. Several of us in SC from the upstate here to columbia and other parts... and states. If in my area the hotdogs and cold Pepsi are on me... Or BBQ. Look around. Lot to offer. Make 3 or 4 more post and you can send pm's. Any help needed just ask questions and we'll do the rest. I've been here over 25 years. Great guys and gals willing to help.
First, welcome to the ‘bolt! Sounds like a great start for your project. If you're interested, tell us a bit about your truck, its history, your goals and what if any, you have already accomplished on restoring your truck.
And of course we Bolters love pictures so include a few. Here’s a link to instructions on how to add pictures to a post.
Again, Welcome to the bolt!
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
Here's a couple pictures. It has a little 305 in it. Runs pretty good. I just put new wheels on it and got rid of the steel wheels. Looks like I need an oil pan and a good gasket next...
Jerry, glad to see you were able to add some pictures of the GMC. New wheels you say??? How about some picture of that. If you have some questions about the oil pan replacement, check the gang over in THE SHOPS AREA. Knowledgeable gearheads there may be able to help.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
Welcome tp Stovebolt Jerry and to the Southern bolters. I'm just across from Spartanburg....not sure what part pf SC your in but hotdogs and Pepsi are on me if you stop by anytime. Nice looking truck you hsve.....check out our Southern Bolters forum for our up coming event.
