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| | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 | Welcome to Stovebolt.com - we can't wait to see your progress.  | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 | WOW!  Welcome to the bolt  Cliff59 | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 | Welcome to the Bolt. It looks like a ambitious project. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 227 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 227 | Nothin like starting out small!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Happy spannering......Doc Bob. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 | You got to start some where and with something. I can see the finished truck in those pics. If you look hard enough you'll see it in there. There is 2 trucks (not complete) in that pile. I think I'm going to have to shorten the frame. I really want to use this frame and these wheels.
I have to be honest here. I have spent most of my time on VW (cheap & easy) to lean alot of my fabricating. This is my first domestic build. There are going to be a TON of questions.
Like:
What wheel bolt pattern is that and what updated axles with juice can I bolt them to?
I want to use this frame (shorten) if not doable what frame (old) can I use?
Its a '29 so what years are the same (model, parts that fit..etc.)?
You don't have to answer these now I plan to reseach as much as I can. I'm waiting on the title to figure out the VIN , model and all that stuff so I have a true starting point. I think this is going to be a BLAST to build. Its not going to be anything fancy. All I can truly say is that I'm SAVING a piece of history from the scrap death. | | | | | 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 to the bolt. Just remember, its one piece at a time!! I see quite a project but I see a lot of enjoyment and pleasure. It looks like you got a dream and a plan which are necessary to do anything. We will be watching AND helping when we can. Keep us posted. We all like pics. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 | It's a good feeling to save them from the scrap death, and make them useful again. I've saved a few of them over the years. Some of them are in my webshots albums.
Cleon | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 | Welcome to the 'Bolt, Scott! That is an ambitious project you have ahead of you...will be neat to see your progress! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 | Welcome to the Stovebolt, Scott. Have fun on your 29.
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1951 5 window 1/2 ton
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,423 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,423 | Welcome Scott76 It looks like you have a lot to work with. From what I can see, the sheet metal looks really straight. Looking forward to watching your progress 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: Nov 2007 Posts: 131 Certified Bolt Nut | | Certified Bolt Nut Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 131 | welcome and goodluck! Make sure to take many pictures...we like pictures!! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 87 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 87 | Welcome to the bolt. i am a newbie also. I see the truck you want in that picture too. you are right those rims are unique. How long was it sitting out there? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 94 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 94 | Hi Scott. Welcome to the group. I think you'll find this a great place to get answers for most of your questions. Another great resource I found when I began restoring my 28 sedan was the VCCA. vccachat.org/ Most of the discussions over there center around stock restorations, but I'm sure you could find help in translating body codes, job numbers, the type of wheels you have and the like. If I can be of any help let me know.
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