The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Big Bolts Old Family truck

Hi Bolters, Well here ya go. I think I've learned how to post pictures on a hosted site. It doesn't seem to link ??? but if you cut and paste the address you can see the old truck. Been in the family since 1967. My turn. Look at previous e-mails to the forum for the story. See ya Terry J
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1951964

Nice family heirloom.

That is a really nice old truck. I guess that would be the second year for the Chevy six. I really like the view from the driver's seat!

man oh man. Just get it running. I like it like it is!!

I go to a car/truck show pretty regular and there is this guy who has a 20'ish truck that he and his father are the only two owners. It is in Origianl shape right down to the license plate nailed to the floolboard. Of ALL the shiny cars and trucks this truck undoubtedly draws the most attention and folks just stop and stare for long minutes. I think its because it is one of only a few with the original "patina".
So please leave it like it is except for what it takes to preserve it and make it safe....PLEASE
man oh man!!

Right on Terry, thats an awesome truck - to cool !!

My kind of Truck, Very nice.
Cleon

Thanks Guys, It really is cool to find an old Bolt that is very original. Hopefully it is workable as-is. We'll see when I fire it up. Achipmunk's words are inspiring. It would be fun to keep it as it is even with the great patina. Question is - does anyone know if one can clean it up, remove the loose surface rust, and seal the patina in so the metal is protected? Also there will be small areas like the cab behind the doors at the splash apron where there is rust-through that will require a small patch panel. How could one do that and not have a piece of primered patch against that great old patina? TerryJ

Wow! That it is!

Looks to be in really good shape. That homemade bed over the dual rear tires adds to the character. I would love to hear it run.

I like it.

John

Terry J,,, Ive seen people spray clear coat over the rust to kinda keep in an "arrested decay" state. That would give you the patina that you have now and keep the elements away from it.
Good luck with that nice 'ol rig.

Terry that is an awesome truck. Hope too see more pics soon.

Terry, that's a real beauty. One of the most interesting pictures is the view of the front end in the rain. It looks like the front fenders have been painted with nice shiny red/brown paint.

I have to ask about the rear wheels, though. I don't know anything about trucks this old. The rear tires look 'low profile'. Are they solid rubber? I suspect they aren't, but . . . Are there any markings left on them?

I agree with folks who say preserve rather than restore.

TerryJ..your question ia about PRESERVING the patina and that is a lot different than a restoration. Not many have this experience so I would reccomend going to some of the experts like perhaps The Eastwood Co as an example. Paint companies generally don't do preservation products but Eastwood comes closer than anyone I can think of. Also you may want to contact some of the automotive museums around the country.

Terry,
there are photos in the Hotrod magazines all the time that show trucks with surface rust and some kind of sealer on top. Some of them have all the IFS mods and the big V8 but with the old patena exterior.

You've got a great old project there.
Mine was quite a bit rougher but worth the trip up to now.
Looks like all you'll be needing to find is headlight lenses.
A guy I met at the VCCA meet in Colorado had an all original 1930 Chevy Roadster Pick up. He used motor oil on his paint job to keep it all. I think there has to be a better way!
http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k283/cartunman/?action=view&current=Harrystruck.jpg
Tom in Omaha
1930 Chevy LR 1 1/2 ton truck

Hi Gang, Good ideas. I go to work in the morning in the dark, and come home in the same, but last night I took my flashlight.....to: Starkweatherr... The tires are good old 6.00x20 6 plys. The fronts are "Wards Riverside DeLuxe". One rear (outside dual) is a Firestone, the other (outside dual)is a " National....truck and bus". It says it is "gum filled" whatever that means, referring to gum rubber I guess.They are in good shape, the old Bolt being up on blocks for a few decades. I will crawl under this week end to see what the inside duals are. The low profile look is perhaps you seeing that the rear outside dual is more low profile on the bottom. I hope my local tire shop can find a tube or two. TerryJ

Terry,
You might want to look into getting new rubber-or just go a couple of wheels at a time until they are all replaced-if you're planning on driving it much.
I replaced an inner tube in an old tire. I was pretty much thinking the same thing you're thinking. The inside of the old tire was so rough it blew my tube when I was filling it. My ears rang for days! My neighbor thought I had been shot!
I put a set of Denmans on mine.
I know distributors like Coker or Universal Tire http://www.universaltire.com/
has several reproduction brands available.
We have a guy in Council Bluffs that has his truck at most swap meets. I'm guessing you'll find the same where you live.
An old tire guy like him will steer you in the right direction.
I got the Flaps for mine too. It works as protection from any burs on the inside of the rim.
Hope that helps.
Good luck and enjoy your truck.
Tom From Omaha