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#384144 03/06/2008 4:41 AM
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I've been prowling around the last couple of days and I would like to say, "Hi," and, "Thank you," to everyone I've met so far on the forum.

Anyhow, about me. I'm a young guy, only 31, but I've always loved trucks. In fact, some of my earliest memories are riding around in my grandfather's Ford grain truck. I'm not real brand specific, I like Fords, Chevy's, Dodges, IH's, and anything that resembles a truck. I've owned alot of different vehicles and had alot of projects. Unfortunately, I never finished any of them. I would like to change that soon. My current project is a 54 Chevy 3600 truck. I fell in love at first sight! My original idea was to hot rod the truck, but the longer I have the truck the more I lean towards original. The truck is complete, with the exception of radio, everything is present and accounted for. Heck, it even has the glass windshield washer jar! The truck has been somewhat restored by a previous owner. Unfortunately the restore job consists of about 10 gallons of Bondo and a paint job that looks like it was done in a dirt floored barn. I plan on doing some upgrades such as a Dana 60 or 14 bolt rearend, possibly a T5, and a good engine overhaul with a mild cam. Of course I plan on doing a complete blast job and paint job, but that will have to wait awhile.

Anyhow, glad to meet you all.

Chris W.


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Welcome! There is plenty of infomation to learn from here.


"Save your's or someone else's Grandfather's CLASSIC TRUCK"
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Welcome OldNed and WhiteDog

Looking forward to seeing some pics. Art Decos and ADs, I like them all. What's the history behind the '46? How did you find it, and when was it last driven?

And how about that '54, will you keep it a 6 cylinder?

John


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J Lucas #384190 03/06/2008 6:39 AM
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Planning on keeping the 235, that is if I can breathe life back into her. I'm planning on a pretty basic build with just a mild cam. I might eventually add dual exhaust manifolds and a Clifford 4 bbl intake, but no definate plans yet.


1954 3600 Chevy Truck
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Whitedog #384214 03/06/2008 11:10 AM
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Welcome Whitedog,Glad to see young guys working on old trucks! As you see I started you a whole page just for yourself.
This will be the place to work on your truck. All kinds of information here. Look in galery and see how many 54 there are! Good luck! Joy

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Welcome Chris!


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Welcome Welcome. This is the only place you can get medicine for the Stovebolt Fever. But like blood pressure medicine you have to have it for the rest of your life wink


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Welcome to the Bolt Chris !!


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