Don't press your luck!
 Sure, you know how to work on old trucks. Or maybe you're just starting in the hobby. Either way, safety is best learned through OPM (Other Peoples' Mistakes), not OJT!
Either as newly discovered wisdom, or a refresher, please read this article and live safely with your old truck!
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Fri Jan 11 2008 10:02 PM
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Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm new here, but not new to old trucks by any means. I've been reading posts here for a while and everyone seems to be very freindly, so I figured I'd join in. I have loved old trucks ever since I was a kid, and have owned a bunch and worked on many more over the years. Working with trucks is pretty much all I have ever done, as a mechanic for 25 years and as a fleet manager for the last 5 years.
The 60-66 trucks are my favorites, but I like all old trucks, not just Chevy and GMC but all old trucks. I especially like all the pictures of the unmolested trucks you have here. I'm an oldie that still likes them the way they came, except for maybe a set of chrome reverse or slotted aluminum wheels. I have nothing against all the new fads if that's what someone likes, but it's just not for me.
Thanks to all of you for letting me be here, and I look forward to talking with everyone.
TruckNut
Be kind, courteous, cheerful and helpful - And someone will take advantage of you.
"Quiting smoking is easy, I've done it hundreds of times." Mark Twain
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Hello TruckNut and welcome. Most of us are friendly, except for ..... and ....... and .. , Oh well, you will figure it out.
Wanted Good Woman:
Must be able to cook , clean , sew , tune engines and polish trucks. Must have old Stovebolt and garage. Please send picture of old Stovebolt and garage.
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gtow69, Thanks for the welcome.
TruckNut
Be kind, courteous, cheerful and helpful - And someone will take advantage of you.
"Quiting smoking is easy, I've done it hundreds of times." Mark Twain
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Welcome to the Bolt TruckNut ! There's is some good folks here, Real good folks  Look forward to talkin to you too !! (Even if you dont like the "molested trucks" ) Lol ! 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 [ stovebolt.com] Toddzilla... "$old"
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trucknut: glad you decided to join us. Nice place to hang out and when you wake up the next day there is no hangover!
Welcome aboard.
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Thanks guys for the warm welcome. Much appreciated.
Tabdoo16, no offense meant to those that like customs. I'm sure there's plenty of people that don't like them plain the way I do. Each to his own. It would be a dull world if everyone liked the same thing.
And Achipmunk, I've actually grown kind'a customed to the hangovers, but I think I'll like it anyway. lol
Thanks Again!
TruckNut
Be kind, courteous, cheerful and helpful - And someone will take advantage of you.
"Quiting smoking is easy, I've done it hundreds of times." Mark Twain
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Welcome to the bolt TruckNut! I'm one that has a (molested)truck. My '51 started as a father/son project. They chopped it three inches and the son lost interest so I was able to pick it up for $700.00. I just couldn't let it go to scrap yard. I agree Orignal is better but I just had to save this one. Any way welcome to the site we're glad to have you! 
Last edited by 27Capitol; Mon Jan 14 2008 03:46 PM.
Terry K.
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The only way to have a friend is to be one.
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Thanks Terry, it's nice being here. And yes, we must save them all. They don't make 'em like that anymore, and never will again I'm afraid.
TruckNut
Be kind, courteous, cheerful and helpful - And someone will take advantage of you.
"Quiting smoking is easy, I've done it hundreds of times." Mark Twain
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Hello,TruckNut and welcome,you will enjoy your self here
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ThankYou BC52, I'm sure I will with all the fine people here.
TruckNut
Be kind, courteous, cheerful and helpful - And someone will take advantage of you.
"Quiting smoking is easy, I've done it hundreds of times." Mark Twain
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