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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 94 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 94 | pls reveal the mystery!
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 | Then what constitutes an AD stovebolt? Is it based on the options or what?
I know it's not my generation, but Im still working my way back to a 32 Chevy Coupe and that'll be the last project. Any leads???SunshinePerformance.net
| | | | | | ZooKeeper Unregistered | | ZooKeeper Unregistered | Then what constitutes an AD stovebolt? Is it based on the options or what? Its what Chevy Themselves call the TRUCKS....Joe | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 546 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 546 |
The better question is what constitutes a stovebolt (the engine, the truck, or ???). [/quote]
The frame........of mind.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,229 Red dot, center of chest ... | | Red dot, center of chest ... Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,229 | The previous versions (41-47 1st series) were called "Art Deco" trucks. The 47 2nd series -55 first series trucks were called "Advance-Design" trucks. The following series (55 2nd series - 59) were called "Task Force" trucks. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | It has been noted in the past that the 37 to 40 Chevrolet trucks were call the "Diamond Series" of Chevrolet trucks. This was the series of trucks that gave us a new overhead valve engine in the 216.5 ci engine, the basis of which was in production with some improvements along the way, until 1962, solidified us into the era of hydraulic brakes, a total redesign of the cab with attention to more driving comfort and a "new design" of rounder fenders and sleeker lines - the beginning of the fat fender look, if you will. Joe 
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | The term Stovebolt refers to a variety of straight-6 cylinder engines used in General Motors vehicles from the 1930s to early 1960s.
Stovebolt is also used to refer specifically to the Advance Design series trucks with the 216 and 235 engines. These trucks were produced from mid 1947 to early 1955. In old Chevrolet truck restoration circles, these are referred to as 1947 second series trucks to 1955 first series trucks. The reason being that in 1947 they had the previous body Art Deco style still being made, and in 1955 they had the newer body Task Force style coming out.
The reason the General Motors straight-6 cylinder engines were referred to as a Stovebolt was due to the engine's slotted quarter inch head bolts. These head bolts looked like the metal bolts that were used on metal wood burning stoves, hence the slang term or nickname of Stovebolt.
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | There have been previous posts regarding the "head bolts". This statement is a mis-statement of the description of the 1/4" by 20 slotted-head bolts that held many parts to the block and head, found in the 1961 book "Cast Iron Wonder : Chevrolet's Fabulous Six | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | [quote=tclederman]Advance-Design Chevrolet Trucks - 1947-1955 (not Advanced) [quote=tclederman]There have been previous posts regarding the "head bolts". This statement is a mis-statement of the description of the 1/4" by 20 slotted-head bolts that held many parts to the block and head. Hmmm...
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | I have seen the Art Decos referred to as Wurlizers and Liberty/Victory series. Don't know if Chevrolet had a "Series Designation" for them or not. | | |
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