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| | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 16 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 16 | Hello All,
I've had my 51 chevy 1/2 ton for about a year and have done some minor work to it. In the past I was able to do simple projects that I could tackle using basic tools and the assembly book. Now I'm getting to the point where I need some more advanced advice and hard to find parts. This forum has been awesome so far. My plan is to leave my truck basically stock and try to make it just like it was when it was in use...not a rat rod and not "showroom" new, just like it would have been on the farm if it were 5-10 yrs old. I have a three window, three on the tree with the original 216. For what it's worth, I live on the west side of St. Louis MO. Looking forward to any good advice or info I can get. Thanks
-cale
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 105 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 105 | Cale,
Welcome to the forum. I am fairly new here myself and also have a 51 1/2 ton. This site is a great resource! We do like to see pictures when you get a chance to get them posted.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi Cale....Welcome!  There's been a load of new 'bolters recently, You've come to the right place. There's a wealth of information here, I have relied on it heavily and I'm sure you will too! Good luck with your project. 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: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 | Welcome Cale...glad to have you here with all the rest of us truck fanatics! These old trucks are so fun to work with & they have even been known to start up great friendships!  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,217 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,217 | Welcome Cale. There's a lot of stuff here, whether you need parts, advice or even shipping, it's all here. In the meantime you will make new friends. Hope you enjoy it here. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 | Welcome to the Bolt, Cale. 
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1951 5 window 1/2 ton
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 9 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 9 | Hello Cale,
I'm not sure how you would classify me. I guess you could call me a long time lurker. I've known about the site for quite some time and enjoy reading through all the information. I've got a '54 1/2 ton and like you intend to restore it to what it may have been like when it was in use. My grandfather had a '54 that he used on his farm and that's my inspiration.
Jeff | | | | | 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 | Cale, I need to add my welcome to bolt. Great place. Lots of things going on. Just chime when you need to. Good info and nice folks.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 | Welcome to the bolt there Cale!
Cliff59 | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 16 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 16 | I managed to get my photos uploaded to webshots...I think. Any help or advice would be appreciated. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 176 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 176 | Hi Cale,
Yup, the photos worked just fine. Thanks. It looks like you have a fantastic rust free and dent free truck. Is this indeed the case? You are off to a great start and already way ahead. | | |
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