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| | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 | Hello all, just recently started a 1950 GMC COE project and was turned on to the site by Grigg. Looks like alot of good people and info. on here so I hope to be able to contribute and add to the cause. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 85 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 85 | Welcome! What part of Texas? I am mostly in San Antonio, but live in McAllen, and travel all over! Look forward to seeing the truck and watching the transformation!
Laterz,
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>|--|~ | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 | Thanks, I'm in the Rockwall area east of Dallas. I haven't been to McAllen in close to 20 years but used to enjoy the trip visiting an old friend down there. Always had some good Reynosa stories after each trip. I'll try to get some pictures posted soon, of the truck, not Reynosa LOL. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 85 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 85 | You wouldn't want to go to Reynosa now... I generally cross at Progresso. They are supposedly trying to clean Reynosa up, but it is still pretty rough over there, especially as the sun starts going down!
How'd you enjoy the snow yesterday?
Laterz
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>|--|~ | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,401 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,401 | Hey LB, welcome to the "Bolt". GMC's and COE's are cool.  Truth is, we like them all.  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: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 | It really came down for a little while. It was snowing again this morning around 0400 at my place, but all gone by 1200. That's twice this week. Where else but Texas could it be 71 degrees and get 1" of snow in the same day. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 166 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 166 |
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS "Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." -- Ronald Reagan 1966 Fleetside SWB Webshots | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 | Welcome LB COE'S are my favorite of the Big Bolts. Although I don't have one. I'm also in the Rockwall area, Heath. I look forward to seeing your COE.
Cleon | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 |
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: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | just what we need, another Texan...just kidding now.  Welcome to the bolt LocomotiveBreath. I take it you use to work on the railroad  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,403 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,403 | Sure sounds like it! Either that or he has bad breath. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 | It's from the song Aqualung by Jethro Tull. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 | Thanks all,
Yes, I still work on locomotives, occasionally have bad breath, and can appreciate a good Jethro Tull song now and then.
I just got back from Virginia (2300 miles round trip) picking up the "Twin Six" V12 from Grigg. He's a good guy, very honest and helpful.
31,32,33: my wife and I are regulars at Pancho's & Lefty's there in Heath. Great fajita's and you can't beat the free Margarita's.
The old COE is not much to look at yet, but I'll get some picture's posted soon. B.T.W. your '49 doesn't happen to have 5 lug "Motor" wheels on it does it? I need 2 of them for my truck if you know where any of them are.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 397 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 397 | Welcome to the Bolt Loco!! Cool name!!
"Lucille" ..... Proud Member of the "Southern Stovebolts" David Wolff 1946 Chevy 1/2-ton In the Gallery | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 | The '49 doesn't have 5 lug wheels. Were also in Pancho & Lefty's most every Monday and Wednesday night. Be sure and post some pictures.
Cleon
P.S. I'm not familar with any 5 lug wheels for these trucks. The front hubs have 5 studs, but the 10 hole wheel mounts on them with a 5 hole reinforcing plate on top the wheel under the the lug nuts. Maybe you are missing the 5 hole plates.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Locomo: you went to Ginny and didn't come by and see me in S.C.....shame on you. We have locomotives that come through here! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 | Sorry, this locomotive was high balling and couldn't stop. The entire 2300 mile trip was done in just under two and a half days. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 | LocomotiveBreath, Welcome to the bolt ! Trucks, Trains, Tractors, I like them all!!
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.
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Welcome!
Glad to see you here,
These folks will be a big help with your project, they have been with mine.
About his wheels, I have seen pictures of the truck, and I too was surprised that they were not the usual 5 lug fronts 10 lug rear. They are true 5 lug wheels front and back, no clamp plate and no extra stud holes.
I suspect they were called "Motor Wheels", as that is probably who made them. I have not consciously seen them on an AD COE, except for this one, I have seen them on older GMC trucks though.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 | Thanks Grigg,
The pistons are coming out this weekend, whether they want to or not. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 | Welcome aboard! Cliff59 | | |
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