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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | After 6 years of work and final assembly finished I can finally call my truck done. Thanks to all here who have knowingly and unknowingly influenced where my project went. Here’s the spec’s: 1952 Chev 1300 (Canadian ½ ton) 1955 235 w/ .080” overbore Fenton intake w/dual Rochester “B”s and solid linkage Split stock exhaust w/Dynomax mufflers straight back Ported 848 head 261 cam 53-54 water pump w/stainless adapter plate 3:55 gearset Amsoil bypass filtration Ash bed Alpine stereo American Racing rims on Radial TA’s Custom machined side cover and air cleaner Custom roll pan Modern paint (2002 Avalanche Arrival blue) Other than above the remainder is stock I did all the work myself with the exception of shooting the paint and the torque tube r&r as I had access to an old guy who had done many of them. Here’s some pics: frontrearengine rightengine leftash bedand roll pan I wasn’t very happy with the linkage I received with my intake but instead of bashing the vendor I used my proficiency with computer aided modeling and machining to come up with something that not only worked but actuated the carbs from the best possible direction to avoid straining the throttle shafts. Here’s a shot of my linkage. Maybe some engineer out there will come up with something similar for the other popular setup. Thanks again everyone. Curt B.
1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 | Hey Curt,That sure is one sweet truck. You do fine work.
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: 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 | A great job and attention to detail. It's looks nice, well done my friend. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | LUST, LUST, LUST! If mine looks half that good when I'm through I'll be happy! 
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | I told my wife that it won't ever be done.
At least untill they plant me. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 | very nice,i'm jealous.................dave
1949 Chevrolet 3100 "When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | curt,
you got one sweet truck there. very nicely done. you should be proud of yourself.
leonard | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | WOW Curt love the carb linkage especially  and OF course your rig  but say it ain't so you can't be done cause there is always something else. Thanks for sharing the pics HAPPY DRIVING 
Last edited by carolines truck; 07/20/2008 11:01 PM.
Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
Gooday-that's my 1¢ answer due to the lousy economy ~ cause I ain't got - no . mo . doe
Every Shaver | Now Can Snore | Six More Minutes | Than Before ... | Half A Pound for Half a Dollar | Spread On Thin | Above the Collar || BURMA-SHAVE
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | WOW!!...Oh and by the way did I say WOW!  That's one sweet ride! Well done Curt. Now enjoy...... Jock.
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.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | That is one of the best looking blue I've ever seen. Nice work but the pictures just doesn't seem to do it justice!
| | | | | Joined: May 2008 Posts: 210 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2008 Posts: 210 | Very nice work! I love it. One thing that I've never heard around here though is the words...I'M DONE. Are we ever really "done"? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | Beautifully done. Your shop machine skills are certainly evident. I really like your side plate and cover. You could probably market those if you had the time.Great truck.
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Drew
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 61 | Curt,
Beautiful ride. Well done!!
Bill S.
Tempe, AZ
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 | Nice. Gives me the will to keep pickin away on mine.
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 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | Super Sweet!!!...MY HATS OFF TO YA BROTHER!
| | | | | | md4fred Unregistered | | md4fred Unregistered | Wow your truck looks great!!!!!! I hope mine turns out even close to that. Would you still have your original carb and air cleaner? I am looking for one
Mike | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 |
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 | WOW , that is a beautiful truck .
1951 3100 Chevrolet1951 Chevrolet Suburban CarryallImage"A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Very nice job!! I really like the color. Nice machine work also. John | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | Curt -
The truck is beautiful. Very, very nice body and paint work!! Your engine looks great!
Here is the question, Curt: Are you really ever finished with a truck like we all have? Everytime I turn around, mine needs something!
It it does look very impressive!
Joe
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | |
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