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| | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 39 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 39 | Im 16 and currently looking at chasing a small dream. My grandfather had/has a Chevy Loadmaster, and thats about all I know about it. He died when I was 2 years old, and it sat/sits in the barn its been in for 20+ years to the day. My uncle now owns the farm and I dont really have access to the truck whenever I feel like (long story) and he's not one to give things up at all if you know what I mean. Ive been hoping in the past years to have the chance to talk to him and aquire the truck. I suppose I will post more about this truck in the general truck talk since it seems more fitting up there. Old Trucks Rock!!!
Morton (PA)
P.S. Im also into Allis Chalmers tractors if any of you out there are too.
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No 'bolt yet, but if you'd like to help me out with that, send me a message! Or check out my wanted add in the swap meet.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 | Good luck on getting Grandpa's truck, and welcome to the 'bolt!  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 | Welcome morton.  Maybe uncle will lighten up a little and you can get that truck out of there and bring it back to life. You will have lots of people here to ask questions as you go. Keep the faith and when you get it be sure to post lots of pictures.
1957 Chevrolet 1/2-ton Stepside LB in the Gallery My Photobucket shots The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." - John Stuart Mill (1806 - 1873) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi Morton, welcome to the 'bolt! Hope you can prise that truck from your Uncle's grasp. Better you get it and do something with it, rather than it going to waste,sitting in a barn! All the folks here will keep you right!
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
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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: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Welcome!
Good to meet you today,
Keep us updated on your progress.
Also, if looking for a truck browse the trucks for sale section, and post a truck wanted add too. Quite often you will see what look like very decent trucks for reasonable prices.
Three things to think about on your new old truck adventure:
-- Take your time finding a truck, search and search, and go look at several before you seriously consider buying one. Always buy one in the best possible condition you can find and afford at the same time. It never pays to buy a rust bucket thinking you'll save money by fixing it yourself..
-- Don't get to deep into the project to start with, try to keep all repairs and improvements small and manageable so you can continue to drive with minimal down time, helps to stay motivated. Hold off on the modern engine swap for a few years till you are comfortable working on the old 216 or 235, then you will be better prepared for the big upgrades, and more knowledgeable. You will be satisfied with the work for a long time to come, whereas if you jump in unprepared you may find yourself redoing stuff not long after.
-- Always remember, The Stovebolt Page is here to help with your old truck adventures and problems.
Good luck,
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 | Welcome morton & don't give up hope on Grandpa's truck...these things always take more time than a fella wants. In the end it'll all be worth it!
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 131 Certified Bolt Nut | | Certified Bolt Nut Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 131 | Good advice Grigg!! Nothing worse than being burnt out and having a thousand parts in the garage and no light at the end of the tunnel | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | Hi Mort! Hope you have success with grandpa's truck! Good luck & keep us posted.
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 | Welcome to the Stovebolt, Morton.
Terry K.
1951 5 window 1/2 ton
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
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