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| | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 413 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 413 | Hello everyone,
Just wanted to say Hi, and what a great website.
Im a 73-87 guy, but I've always had a soft spot for the older trucks. I just bought my first Big Bolt. its a 1942 GMC 1-1/2 ton cab & Chassis, Long wheelbase with a 2 spd rear. It's a one owner truck, that's been sitting in a barn for the last 30 years.
And Yes, "It Ran When It Was Parked".
I bought this back in june, & I havn't got it yet. Iv'e been going crazy trying to find someone to bring it home. I just found a guy who's pretty reliable, says he can pick it up this week. I can't wait!
As soon as it gets here I will post some pics in the gallery.
Jeff
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 397 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 397 | Welcome to the "Stovebolt"!! There's alot of help here from a whole bunch of great people!! Congratulations on your '42!! What a find! Pictures! We all want to see pictures when you get her home!! 
"Lucille" ..... Proud Member of the "Southern Stovebolts" David Wolff 1946 Chevy 1/2-ton In the Gallery | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 | Welcome aboard!  Cliff59 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 | Welcome to the bolt. Enjoy your time here.  | | | | | 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: Jul 2008 Posts: 413 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 413 | Hey guys,
My Truck was shipped out from VA. yesterday, on its way to me in Mass.
It's a one owner truck that's was in a barn for the last 30 years. Iv'e been waiting since the first week of June to get it here. It should be here today.
it's been a long summer waiting for this to happen!
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 413 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 413 | Well I finally got my truck. It's not quite what I expected, but it's not bad. There's a lot more rust than I expected, but it is very solid. I was a little disappointed at first, but the more I look at it the better it gets.You gotta keep in mind this is a 65 year old truck!. This is to be expected
This truck is actualy bigger than I thought, its not a 160 wheelbase 1 1/2ton I think it's a 2 ton with a longer wheelbase.
The vin # is 1574-113557
Model# CC404 Serial # 7189 89.5 Horsepower Gvw is 15,000 lbs. I do have some photos from today, but i havent figured how to post on here yet. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,416 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,416 | Welcome to the Stovebolt!!
Congrats on your new arrival.
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 2006 Posts: 346 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 | Welcome to the Bolt, Jeff. Hey there all rusted when you get them. There's no way but up from here. Everything you do do it will be an improvement. Just takes time and money. Hang in there you'll be fine.
Terry K.
1951 5 window 1/2 ton
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 238 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 238 | Welcome to Stovebolt . You are now also a "Big Bolt" - a owner of a 1 1/2 ton or larger truck . ED
1952 GMC 303-24
1953 Chevy 6400 | | | | | 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 | Welcome. Stick around. We'll teach you how to post pics.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 | Welcome to the bolt. HERE is a link about how to post images. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 | Welcome to the bolt  Cliff59 | | |
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