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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Oct 2024 Posts: 63 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2024 Posts: 63 | Thanks for allowing me to join. I’ve been checking out this forum recently and have been very impressed with the discussions and tech tips that have been talked about. I have already obtained a lot of useful information and hope to gain more knowledge as I continue to Research repairs & modifications.
I recently acquired a fully restored (to the best of my knowledge),a 46 Chevy half ton pick up. I think the only update from stock is the 1954 235 engine.
I absolutely love the Aspect of stock condition. But I am already realizing that trying to go to neighboring towns to do different shows will be hindered based on road speed and drivability.
I am researching many articles on here concerning updating torque tube gearing or changing complete rear end and transmission. thanks for everyone’s input on all the topics and I will definitely ask questions when needed.
Looking forward to making it more drivable and enjoyable, taking it to shows and showing it off.
Last edited by John Milliman; 12/22/2024 8:41 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Welcome to Stovebolt Rick. I see you've already been engaging in some of the SHOPS posts. And now with this post, you are past moderation. You'll be able to post directly from here out AND be able to send Private Messages (PMs). See you around our "Virtual Garage!"
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum"I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O" | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Hello Rick, I’m glad you found us. Let’s see some pics. HERE IS a link on how to post a pic, if you need it.  Welcome to the Stovebolt John | | | | | Joined: Oct 2024 Posts: 63 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2024 Posts: 63 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Wow! My goodness. What do you even NEED to do to it, besides DRIVE it! This is a great looking '46. What color is it ... a blackish-blue? A blue-ish black? (I like colors that take on different colors when you look from different angles. )
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum"I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O" | | | | | Joined: Oct 2024 Posts: 63 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2024 Posts: 63 | I believe it’s a factory color. Boatswain blue with black fenders and running boards. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 | Welcome to the bolt. As Ms Peggy said ; it’s nice. Drive it.
Another quality post.
Real Trucks Rattle
HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 | Welcome Rick! That is a super clean and beautiful truck! Thanks for sharing the pictures (drool - darn where's a bib when you need one - hahaha)!  Since you are in Iowa, I will offer a 2nd Welcome from the the Midwest Bolters Association since you are right in the midst of our Stovebolt "Side Lot" area. You might say howdy to folks there and if interested, maybe check to see what other MBA Bolter's may be nearby. 
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow 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)
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2020 Posts: 364 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2020 Posts: 364 | What a nicely turned out truck top and bottom, a favorite color combo, like the stakebed on Alcatraz. Enjoy!
Chuck
Hank: 46 Chev 1/2ton shortbed
2023 Miata RF Club
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Very nice.👍 Thank you for posting the pics.
John | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 | Very nice! I wouldn't change a thing!
Welcome to the Bolt! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 | That's a 'Beautiful Truck'. Welcome to the 'Bolt' !
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm Truck-30- Stovebolt Gallery ForumsWhen I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2024 Posts: 63 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2024 Posts: 63 | Thanks to everyone for the supportive comments! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 627 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 627 | That’s a beauty! It would be sinful to modify anything.
Mike Barnes
1950 GMC 1-ton pickup
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 765 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 765 | Very nice looking truck, Rick. I'm just getting started on putting my truck back together and I'm going to try installing 3.55 gears. I too want to experience 60-65mph on the highway. A local driveline shop told me if I run into problems that they would be happy to help. Only catch - no help until Christmas season. They are booked solid until then.
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~ John in Utah 1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engineHere We GoFollow in his DITY Bay- If you think about it, it has been one year ago today!
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