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Wed Oct 31 2007 03:16 PM
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I just wanted to say hi and that the site is probably the best help I've gotten since acquiring my 1950 3100. I just recently(I think yesterday) became a member, even though I've known about the site for a couple of months. You guys have an outstanding amount of unlimited knowledge, and I look forward to dealing with everyone!!
Jenny
Last edited by Peggy M; Wed May 03 2023 11:46 PM. Reason: added more info to the title
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Welcome! I'm working on a '50 3100 too. Plenty of help on this site for sure.
Drew
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Thanks Drew. Just out of curiosity, what kind of shape is yours in? Mine's pretty rough (actually, she's been called a bucket of rust), but I think that's the best kind to have. Not too far gone that it's not worth it, and not too nice that I'd feel bad by making cuts.
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Jenny, welcome to the bolt, you will find all sorts of advice.
Ed
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HaHaha,Thinking about what shape it was in(and in some respect still in)makes me laugh because when I went and looked at it for the first time I didn't see all the stuff needed to be done.I just wanted to buy it. I drove it occasionally for a year before I had to start a rebuild. The frame cracked badly one day! So now I'm in the process of a frame off rebuild,not a restoration.
So it's been a learning curve, but in many ways enjoyable.
Drew
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Oouch!!! A cracked frame is never a good one. I'm fortunate enough to have a really good frame underneath of her, but I can't drive it by sitting on a frame rail! The body's pretty bad, well atleast the floors, bed, fenders...let's just say everything except the actual cab! My goal is to have her done and a daily driver by May. It's gonna be a feet, but I have the means and will power to get it done. The main reason I set my deadline for May is because that's when drag racing season starts. I think she'll be a great addition to my club.
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Thanks Ed! I've already found lots of advice, and am looking forward to getting more and being able to share some of my own.
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Welcome Jenny. Advise is free and abundant but GOOD advise can be another story. 
Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion.
Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.
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So how much do I have to pay or what do I have to trade to get good accurate advice?
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Welcome Jenny. Just send a monthly check to my PayPal account and you'll get all of the advise you ever wanted. Don 
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Ooh, I see. Well, then I guess I should go ahead and start making out the checks.
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Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion.
Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.
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Hello chevy jenny,
Welcome to the "Bolt"!!! Anxious to hear all about your truck.
John
J Lucas 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWB 1959 Chevy Apache 31 Fleetside 1959 Chevy Apache 32 Fleetside 1969 Chevy C-50 Grain Truck My Flicker Photos! [flickr.com]
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another welcome aboard jenny. and hey while your at it you cand send monthly installments to my bank account... then maybee the wife wont get so made when i buy parts LOL but seriously this place is ful of usefull knowledge
~army truck
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Alright, so is there anyone else that would like to be added to list to receive checks? Anyone, anyone at all? 
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JLucas~ My truck's a 1950 3100 that I managed to score for a whole $450.00. She definitely needs a bunch of love, but is well worth it. I hope to have her done and as my daily driver by May (that's also when drag racing season starts!). I'll try to add her into the gallery along with the "adventure" that it took to get her. Thanks for wanting to know about the old girl.
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I prefer cash. Are you a Drag Racing spectator, or do you participate? If you drive, or are a crew member, maybe you can submit a picture with your truck next to the dragster. Now that would be extra cool. John
J Lucas 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWB 1959 Chevy Apache 31 Fleetside 1959 Chevy Apache 32 Fleetside 1969 Chevy C-50 Grain Truck My Flicker Photos! [flickr.com]
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As long as all goes well, I'll be bracket racing my truck in May. I'll definitely make sure to post a pic of her and I going down the track! I can't wait. Everything's already underway, and so far, it's going well. I'll keep you updated though.
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Besides the Checks you would benefit by taking all this good advice and disregard about 80%
Last edited by gazim; Sun Nov 04 2007 02:40 PM.
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Well, this is good to know. Chevy Jenny's truck was my first attempt at working on someone's profile (adding her truck to the signature line). Glad to see it worked. The computer kept giving me thank "boink" sound.
But ... her truck and story are now in the Gallery!
Peg
Peggy M
“After all, tomorrow is another day!”—Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind
Share knowledge and communicate it effectively. ~ Elihu
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Thanks Peggy!!!! I am soo happy to see her in the gallery!! I am glowing and smiling ear to ear!
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Jenny ,
In PA we will take 2 good sized chickens , or a side of smoked bacon in paymeant ...if it is a realy good tip ya after it may cost ya a gallon of XXX Cider ..
Tim
P.S. welcome and ENJOY THE SITE !...nice meetin ya !
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Chicken, smoked bacon, and cider?? Sounds like a good start to a stovebolt bonfire...Where are you at in Pa, Tim?
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Tim is located in Clearfield County ...right Smack dead center in the State.
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Ooh. I am about 45 minutes outside of Philly. So, I guess you're about 4 hours or so away. I saw your truck. Nice! Maybe we could get all the Pa bolters together sometime next Spring. I'll be willing to bring the poulty and bacon, but you might have to brew up some of that XXX Cider!
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Jenny,
I'm glad we were able to get you in there! I had seen some of your posts, but ... well, you know how hectic it's been with the forum stuff.
Now everyone can see your pride and joy.
Peg
Peggy M
“After all, tomorrow is another day!”—Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind
Share knowledge and communicate it effectively. ~ Elihu
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hmphg... not another "gurl" to deal with...
well welcome to the 'bolt anyhoo's.
Another quality post.
Real Trucks Rattle
HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
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