Hello everyone, I’m happy to be apart of this truck enthusiast Family , I'm 66 years old and retired. Two weeks ago I purchased an all original 1952 Chevy 1/2 ton. I bought it from a guy who had it for sale in Pa. at the Classic Auto Mall. It has always been on my wish list since I was a young boy to someday own one of these Beautiful trucks. I drove it around for days with a big smile on my face. Can’t wait to share the passion with everyone and learn so much about this whole new world of vintage trucks.
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WOW Gary, that truck sure is sweet! Love the color. I don't blame you one bit driving around with a huge grin on your face. Congratulations on your 52. Welcome to the forum & hello from California.
1959 3100, original 235/3 on the tree w/overdrive. Carter YF 2100S carb, 205/75/15 w/front sway bar
Welcome to Stovebolt and congrats on your fantastic truck. Consider yourself at home here on the bolt. Any questions just ask them in the garage forums and we'll do the rest.
Wow is right. That’s a little creampuff. Welcome to Stovebolt Gary. The good news is, your permagrin will wear off after you’ve driven your truck for about 40 years.
Welcome to the ‘Bolt! What a beautiful truck! I also have a ‘52 3100 that I’m in the process of restoring. You’ll get all the help you need on this forum and all you need to do is ask!
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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 Gary! I have to say I love the color too. Those doubled up tail lights will surely help let folks know from behind when you are hitting the whoa pedal. Interesting touch! Looking forward to seeing and hearing more about your truck in the forums.
~ 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)
I like the driver's door logo in that one pic, too.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
John, Nice Job on that picture. [on edit] Looking again at the original, you also got rid of the reflections of the photographer on the hubcaps too. Awesome.
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Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Gosh, that is one beautiful truck you have there. You say that this is a'52, all original 1/2 ton. That has me wondering, with the floor shift. I have a '50 3100 with 3 on the tree. I thought that floor shifts went away sometime before '50. Just wondering---anyhoo beautiful ride you have.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
