The Stovebolt Site Forums Welcome! Welcome Centre 1941 Chevy 3/4-ton, 4spd (Idaho)

Currently in ND and was where my Dad drove it around in the 70's -80s when he purchased it from another farmer.

Ran last in the 80s when they drove it out of a barn that was being demolished. It was then parked outside until a couple of years ago. I live out of state and I hope to
go over there this coming spring and bring it home. Believe we still have the title for it, still looking for that.

I would like to keep it looking rough like the farm truck it is but driveable. Yet to see what is truly salvageable.
When it was brought to the barn they towed it.

I Believe it is a 216

The number on the plate inside the engine bay is: 21AL01 6380

I am in my 30s and this is all very new. I have experience with engines as I work on my car and bike but never had the nerve to dig into this truck always see it when I visit the place to help, and now I feel the time has come. I need something to keep me busy and it was mine if I wanted it so here we go.

Time will tell what I can keep and what is toast.

Welcome to Stovebolt! Your truck looks to have "great bones" as many will say here. You are starting off with what looks like a mostly very complete truck, which is way more than some of us did - lol! For a little bit of help learning more on your truck, check out the 1941 Chevrolet Truck Data PDF. Tons of information to help you learn about and work on your truck.

From info contained in that resource, your Vehicle Serial Number "21AL01 6380" decodes to provide the following info:

21 = Janesville, WI Assembly Plant

AL = 1941 3/4ton

01 = Built in January

6380 = the 5380th truck assembled on the Janesville Plant line

Others will chime in with their welcome notes soon. While you wait, give this helpful post a thorough read as it will make your Stovebolt experience the best it can be.

Once again, Welcome!

I have my own '41 in similar condition that I rescued from South Dakota. I am looking forward to following your progress.

Welcome to the Stovebolt

John

Welcome to the Stovebolt. I have another North Dakota truck. It was in worse shape than yours. With help from this forum, I was able to completely tear it apart and put it back together and make it run.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. There are different areas that cover certain parts.

Start a build journal so we can follow along.

Again Welcome!

I appreciate the warm welcome, I am excited for what next year brings.

I would like to do as much myself as possible so my plan is to read read read all winter.

Purchased so far: Parts Book, Service Manual, and Owners Manual.

As a sign maker I had to make some wall art as well you might say I am excited for this project.

Mom and Dad went on some of their first dates in this truck. Every year I hear " Man it would be cool to take a ride in that truck again."
I plan to make that happen.

Welcome to the 'bolt. I had a 39 in similar condition as that. Except, mine had water where there was supposed to be oil and occasionally vicyversy.. If / when you tear it down, take lots of pictures. Bag and tag all the parts, bolts, nuts ect for what they go to.
It would be fun to see if it will run. Then see if it will stop before driving off. ect ect.

Thinking about appropriate trailer.

Am I reading correctly that the widest overall point of this trucks fenders is 72 9/16ths in width?

With the exception of the front bumper (see your posted pics above) that is the widest measurement of the truck. The bumper as shown in your pictures above looks to extend about 1" to 1-1/4" or so beyond the fenders on either side, so think maybe 75" overall width + a little fudge factor when deciding on a trailer to haul it home. Below is a car hauler trailer selection guide I found on line that may help you decide what you need.

NOTE: As you need to ask for help or info on your truck from here on, please post your questions in the best on-topic technical forums in The Shop Area as that's where you will get the best replies and help.

will do!