I just want to start off saying that I appreciate all the people who have contributed to this passion. The things I have already learned here (lurking around before joining) has helped me teach my sons and daughters as well as provided them with future fond memories of these trucks. Fingers crossed the trucks stay in the family long after I’m gone.
I bought a 1947 - 3800 last year from a second owner who was best friends of the original owner. The original owner bought it new for his farm and used it as a grain truck in North Dakota. After 10 or so years he retired it and kept it as his personal vehicle. He kept the truck garaged and it was is prize truck. The second owner took possession of it 25 years ago and has kept it under a large awning north of Phoenix. I bought it, cleaned it up, replaced fuel pump, points/cap/plugs, the basics. I fixed all the switches and didn’t have to replace any of them. It’s all original and everything works great. I drive it around North Phoenix almost every day.
The 1951 - 6400 I just purchased from Colorado and it was a grain truck back in Nebraska. I will be modifying it for daily use for my company. It has a working dump bed and this truck is in very good shape. I don’t know who owned it or how it came to land at a classic car dealership but I do know the owner definitely cared about this truck. I intend to place this truck back into service.
Thanks for reading and letting me join this awesome community.
Last edited by Peggy M; 08/02/20243:25 PM. Reason: add detail to title
A big "Welcome to Stovebolt"! That is a pair of very incredible trucks you have there. It's clear they were extremely well cared for and loved. You may have noticed in your previous visits that we have a couple of forums specifically tailored to both trucks. Aside form regular technical/shop discussion that can be had in the Shop Area forums, you can find special forums to discuss the 3800 in Tons 'o Fun and 6400 in the Big Bolts forums. Both trucks have unique features and details that you can post questions about to get the best help and answers!
Once again, Welcome! Looking forward to seeing and hearing more about your trucks in the future.
~ 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 the ‘Bolt! Nice score, great story and history. We would love it, if you expanded a bit on both your story/history, your goals and what you have already accomplished on restoring your truck.
And of course we bolters love pictures so include a few more.
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
That is a pair of very incredible trucks you have there. It's clear they were extremely well cared for and loved. You may have noticed in your previous visits that we have a couple of forums specifically tailored to both trucks. Aside form regular technical/shop discussion that can be had in the 
