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| | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 8 | Getting a nice welcome way down at the parts wanted section when I wrote my first post made me think that I haven't introduced myself..
My name is Anders and I live in Norway, Europe.
I have been reading here for about a year, registered some months ago. Really glad to have found this superb site, it has really helped me with the work I am doing on my truck. Even if I haven't asked, others have and the search function covers most things..
As for my truck it is a 59 Apache shortbed fleetside (235/3-speed, big back window, all trim available). It is in rough driver condition and is getting a little TLC this winter. I want to keep it a little rough as I like them that way, but what there is of rust is taken care of and the drivetrain and suspension is getting a lot of new parts. And a hundred other things..
Anyway, glad to be a part of this community, happy new year to everyone from up north!
Anders
1959 Apache Fleetside Deluxe
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Welcome to Stovebolt.com. Management has asked that introductions go in the Stovebolt Dispatch forum so I'm moving this over there.
Use General Truck Talk for general questions about these old trucks or for more specific questions use one of the specialized forums.
Good luck with your truck. I know you'll enjoy it. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 | Welcome to the Stovebolt & Happy New Year from the fun & sun of Florida, USA. It's going to be about 25 degrees here Thursday morining, kind of like a warm day in Norway?
1957 Chevrolet 1/2-ton Stepside LB in the Gallery My Photobucket shots The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." - John Stuart Mill (1806 - 1873) | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 8 | Thanks! Wouldn't mind a trip to Florida right now. I have actually been there twice before and will be back..
Here in Norway we have about 0 degrees Celsius now (freezing point) but no snow. At least the cold winters and roadsalt gives me time to work on my old cars that are only used in the summer months..
(Thanks for moving the post. I have just been used to reading in the "General Truck Talk" part and posted there without thinking..)
Last edited by 59 Rocket; 01/01/2008 10:31 PM.
1959 Apache Fleetside Deluxe
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Welcome to the 'bolt Rocket. If, while working on your truck, you discover a fix or shortcut that hasn't been mentioned don't be bashful about jumping in. We can use all the help we can get. 
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Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,409 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,409 | Hello 59 Rocket, welcome to the "Bolt".
Have a great one.
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | Welcome to the Bolt 59 Rocket !! there's lot's of GOOD folks here and lots of good advice but like Tiny said..."If while working on your truck, you discover a fix or shortcut that hasn't been mentioned don't be bashful about jumping in. We can use all the help we can get".... Yes sir...all the help we can get !!!
Welcome aboard !!
Todd
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: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 | Welcome to the bolt, 59 Rocket. Glad to have you here. You'll find a lot of great people here. Happy New year back at you. 
Terry K.
1951 5 window 1/2 ton
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 | Nice to have you hear 59 Rocket! Always good to hear from fellow car folks from across the pond! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | Hey 59Rocket, Glad to have you on board. I'm an '59 Apache fan myself. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 578 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 578 | Hey Anders, Hello from another 59 Apache operator. Did you know that a "59 Rocket" was an Oldsmobile? Don't worry, Olds were built by GMC, so your name is still O.K. 59 Rocket, Ya Gotta Love It!
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