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| | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 2 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 2 | Good morrning all I have not been here for a while, I have a 64 gmc short wheelbase fleet side that I received help on, now I need help again. I was just informed of a local truck for sale and I need to have help fast because if I want it I ned to respond quick, today I need to know what this truck is... 1938 Chevrolet, all there (except the box) appears to be complete and original not touched for 20 years and motor siezed. model 1533 Serial # 8-153381012 engine T1281051 body 101 would a box and fenders be hard to find? reproductions? All the metal is much better than expected if you know how to docode this quikly, please email me [email protected]thanks..........reg | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 187 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 187 | Who cares it's an old bolt buy it and ask questions later. All the parts can be had on the after market or found on E-Bay or local swap meets. I'd love to find a 39' pick-up locally. Good luck.........Rick
'36 Tall cab Chevy 1.5 ton, '36 Low cab Chevy 1.5 ton, '53 GMC 2 ton, '51 GMC 640 5 ton, '47 Dodge 2 ton, '42 GMC CCKW 353 6X6.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | I think a box and fenders is gonna be EXTREMELY hard to find for it. Most of the pre 40's beds seem to sell for a lot and are pretty beat to hell. Someone else will step in and correct me...
But, you could put a nice short little flatbed on it??? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 221 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 221 | Hi Reg!
Here is the telephone number for GM's Vintage Vehicle Service....
1-888-467-6853, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EASTERN Time.(Posted by 'Greg' a little while ago.)
Give them a call and I'm sure they can help. In the meantime, my book shows that number as; a 1938 Chev. at 1 1/2 - 2ton.
Good Luck. sounds like a good truck.
George | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Reg and guys, that serial number decodes as a 1 1/2 ton truck,so it would not have had a "box" on it, a flat deck or some other kind of body I would think. So get it and make it in to whatever you want, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Reg, If you are talking pickup there is lots of stuff available. MacHils has the bed assemblies complete, R&R Fiberglass in Tenn. has the fenders, front/rear and running boards. 37/38 have a lot in common. If its a BIG truck as someone mentioned then some things are different. If its good as you say it is you need to buy it, if price is right, and if nothing else part it out to fellow stovebolters....and of coarse make a little profit!!! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 166 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 166 | Achipmunk, do you have web address for MacHils? Tried using Google & couldn't locate them.
Thanks, Charles | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Charles, when I bought my assembly some time ago I did not know that you could deal with MacHils directly and purchased mine through Roberts Motor Parts somewhere around Ma. It was shipped directly to me from MacHils which is in Moberly Missouri. I later found out you can deal directly with them. I have looked for the address I have for them but it appears its in a stack of old papers. This place has been mentioned here several times so maybe someone will chirp in here while I search. Back around 1999 I got the ENTIRE kit, stainless strips/bolts, cross sills, chains, bolt kit, everything for about $1200 and I picked it up at the trucking terminal. I think now it all goes for around 1700 which is cheap since no body work etc etc has to be done and the bed is of good quality and workmanship. I went ahead and had them weld the stake pockets to the bed sides and weld in the angle stipe inside the bed sides for about $20 more. I'll keep looking for the address unless some one here beats me to it. I'm also going to look in the LINKS here as I think it is listed there. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Charles, I should also have added that Mar-K sponsors the BED forum on this site. It appears they have it all to so please give them a call and consideration as well. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 240 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 240 | Call 1-411 Moberly Mo and ask for their phone # and addy. Did it for you, their # is 1-660-263-7444
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 240 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 240 | It would be nice to do business with the vendors that support us thou.
You Learn more Listening than Talking
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Thanks for getting him that number Spareparts. And ditto supporting those who help us. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 117 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 117 | where are you from, i know where there is a gmc 48' sitting with a box, in wisconsin
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 2 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 2 | Hey mickster, so I was away so long, was on a ski holiday.
Im in western canada, but will travel for a good truck.
I have had a local with some knowledge look at the truck, he suggested I keep looking. As it is a 1.5 ton, parts and value after leave a bit to be desired.
thanks all for your help .................reg | | |
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