It's been a few decades since I last logged in. I now get senior discount. I recently bought a good friend's restored 1940 1/2 truck. We both had 40's at one time. I was completely surprised he was selling his truck. He considers selling it to me as, "keeping it in the family."
It's 12v with a 235, which I am very familiar with when I had my 1958 for a number of years.
I'm just getting the garage ready for it and looking into things that need to be done on the truck. I need to do a transmission swap as the current transmission does not have a speedo connection. I'm not sure if I'm skilled enough to do it.
I busily work on my small nursery, driving plants to retailers. The plan is get the '40 working to sell plants so am looking at some kinda canopy to add to the back for my product.
Once a Stovebolter, always a Stovebolter. Thanks for the add.
Last edited by Peggy M; 08/02/20243:27 PM. Reason: added more info to the title
Nice looking truck!
You indicated that you were here before. You must have had a different handle, as it states that the above is your first post. What was your handle before?
Welcome back! That sounds like a great idea using the awesome truck for your business. It should help to boost sales as nobody can resist looking at old Stovebolts! Again welcome back!
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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
Welcome to Stovebolt. Thats a sweet pickup for sure. I've been around here couple decades so I may remember your old handle!! Yep, once a bolter always a bolter.
Here's a pic of my 1958 Longbox Stepside. Great truck and I loved every minute driving it. Unfortunately someone vandalized the manifold (removed metal gasket) and I ended up in hospital with CO2 poisoning.
When my friend mentioned to me he is selling his 1940 truck, I didn't see that coming. He did a beautiful job of restoring the truck in the 90's and I look forward to getting it up-to-date as a daily driver.
I really became familiar with the 235 with my 1958 Chevy so it's kind of a relief to be working with the same engine.
The worst thing on the 1940 is the seat. They designed a really bad seat for this truck and I must use a pillow to sit with enough back support. If any of you have solutions for that, let me know.
So, the speedo is not hooked up as the transmission doesn't have an attachment. I have 3 transmissions in the box but I'm kinda wondering if that might be more than my experience can handle.
I've added a pic of the most rust-free transmission with my finger pointing to, what I think is, the speedo connection. Let me know if I've got that wrong.
We are so lucky to have Peggy and John run this site, with an amazing crew of knowledgeable Stovebolters (you guys) and so many resources.
Welcome back!!! This being the "Welcome Centre", your technical question about the "speedo connection" won't get a whole bunch of responses here. But you will get lots more traction and good response in the Driveline forum. Re-post the question over there and you will get some great help and answers.
BTW - Yes that is the speedometer cable connector and drive assembly you're pointing to.
~ 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)
Reupholster the seat with nice foam cushions and make sure the seat cushion angles back so your legs are angled upward and not horizontal. You should sort of sink into the back of the seat. The geometry of the seat isn't particularly uncomfortable.
Are the rear tires larger than the front? They look sort of crammed in under the fenders.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy) 1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather) | 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif) | 1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe | 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
Good score. I have the same situation with my 1954. My son is 51 and I have had the 54 for 43 years and he has little to no interest. So what do you do. I don't want people coming to my house and making stupid comments and offers. :nono: :headscratch:
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am. 1954 3100 Chevy truck In the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix 1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
That’s a great looking truck, and what a nice thing for your buddy to pass is along to you. Good luck with the transmission swap. Don’t be intimidated by the job. Break it down into the several individual steps, bag and tag fasteners as you remove them, and take pictures to remind yourself what it’s supposed to look like when it’s back together. You can do it.
Re-post the question over there and you will get some great help and answers. 
