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| | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 | hello everyone, newcomers here, we just bought a truck we have both been wanting for a few years now. We just moved to kentucky from michigan and was out riding around when a local backroad farm had "GRETCHEN" outfront with a 4'x4' board that said $250 and a phone number. after about 25 to 30 phone calls i finally got ahold of the owner who said "YES it runs and drives i would take her to tenn. right now if you wanted." So I then told Mr. Hall that i would be right out to get it.
I will be asking lots of questions and hoping the wife and i can make some new friends in the process
Thanks in advance for any help you give us. Thanks to Jimbo and
1946 chevy 1 for the info i already recieved, lots of help already
Last edited by Brian & Krystal; 01/01/2008 8:48 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 67 | Welcome to the bolt. You will find almost anything you wish to seek about your truck here. Just remember to take pictures. They love pictures here.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 91 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 91 | Welcome
There is a small fee for using this site. As mentioned, we do love pics.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 453 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 453 | Welcome to the bolt! I see you're in Lancaster, Kentucky. I live near Lancaster, PA. How do the locals pronounce it..."Langcister" or "Lan-caster? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 |
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 | that is hillarious they say "lang-cister"!!!! the other part that is funny is the county spelled Garrard pronounced "garid" thanks to everyone for the great welcome we will have pics very soon!!!!
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 | [URL=http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561961050sRrxhL
Hope this works | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 707 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 707 | Oh, my. Okay, I don't have the same truck. Mine's a 3804. I like your big wheels.
1951 3800 Be the change you want to see. -hotshoe
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 91 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 91 | One tons are cool, nice truck and great price.I'm sure you'll have a great time driving and workin on her. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | Cool Truck !! Welcome to the Bolt !!
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: Jun 2006 Posts: 91 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 91 | Thats a great looking truck.
The picture with the for sale sign looks like it belongs on a calander.
Happy bolting and keep us updated. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 385 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 385 | That looks a lot like my 195? Chevy 1 Ton Duallie Dump except yours seems to have more ground clearance, and bigger wheels. I'm not sure exactly what year mine is. The cab came from a 1952 3/4 ton, and the engine from a 1954. Should be lots of fun to start with a runner. Did yours have a muffler on it when you got it?
195? Chevy 3800 dump truck
1973 Chevy C30 cab and chassis
1987 Suburban 3/4 ton 6.2L Diesel
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | great truck and price, enjoy | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 | Nice truck, and a very good buy. I see it has a later 235.
Cleon | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 197 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 197 | I think I have the twin to that truck...... Which I am going to drop it down with standard 16in wheels. When I put them on I dropped the truck over 2in all around which I think gives it a nicer stance. I just have to pick up a couple more tires.
Last edited by Jackyl; 01/05/2008 5:51 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 | thanks everyone
cleon what lets you know with the picture that this is a 235 engine. again i dont know a whole lot about these so teach us
jackyl i would like to see pics with the 16 inch wheels. the bolt pattern is the same as most dually truck correct? I have a guy who might have a set of 19.5 wheels i was going to try on it. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,186 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,186 | Hey Brian,
That is a cool truck, I really like the little dualies. I'm in the process of fixing up "Big Orange" as we speak. I recently found and purchased a '53 1 ton dualie with a 235. I was going to part out but when I got it home and looked at it I can't bring myself to do it. This truck is way to nice to part out especially as it has no rust and a hoist! I should probably just find somebody who wants it. Fix yours up and have some fun with it. You can tell your engine is a 235 because of the side cover and the valve cover. The 235 was an option in the '53 models if my memory serves me correctly. :crazy:
Bruce | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | Welcome Brian -- as you can tell, only the coolest of Stovebolters are allowed to own AD 1-tons  So welcome to the elite! The guys are correct about the engine -- the tell-tale signs of the later (post-1954) 235 are how the valve cover attaches -- four screws on the flange versus two acorn nuts on the top of the valve cover, along with the pushrod cover that go all the way up around the spark plugs. Prior to 1954, the earlier model 235 (the splasher 235 developed for the war trucks) was optional for the 1-tons and bigger trucks -- my '49 3800 still has it's original splasher 235 that the original owner special ordered with the truck. Anyway, you got a great deal on that truck! And welcome to the Stovebolt Community! You're family now so don't be a stranger! And be sure to check out all of the web site, not just the forums. Regards, John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 | Brian, John all ready answered your question but I will respond. He is right about the rocker arm cover and the short side plate as being a dead give away to it being a full pressure 235.
Again it looks like you did well. Congratulations
Cleon | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | 19.5 wheels off somethimg like a older stepvan or motor home will unlikely to be a direct fit they will be 10 stud. you have 8 studs and possibly a smaller hub some of the newer freighliner,international, and fords midranges use a 8 stud 19.5 pattern but the studs are heavier so measure carefully before purchasing wheels. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 | thanks to everyone. never been so welcomed on a site before.
I got to drive "Gretchen" home yesterday. She was running fine till the old fuel filter clog right up. Changed it and drove around a little while, runs and drives very well. Noticed a little more rust in the floor boards so I found a guy with 3 cabs that he says are very solid with doors and windows. Going to look saturday willlet everyone know if he has alot of parts worth looking at.
thanks again we really feel welcome | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 | Hey Brian & Krystal, let me put in my own "WOW"! What a deal you got...will be looking forward to seeing your progress.
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