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STOVEBOLTING!
Ready to get the truck on the road?
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From West to East, South to North ... into Canada, of course!
Some groups have posted events that cover your roaming area.
Check in for starters, and check back often. Might be missing something like this
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Thu Jan 15 2009 05:54 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 22
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Aloha from the big Island...
My first post here so I hope I don't mess it up!I'm trying to get this Stovebolt that is available here on a barter for construction work.(right up my alley).It's a little rusty in spots but the engine and drivetrain had a lot of work done on it about 8 years ago.It starts and runs good.I have been up late for three nights now reading posts and advice from this site.I'm like a kid in a penny candy store.I haven't been this excited since my last grand daughter was born!!I'm looking forward to asking advice and talking "STORY" IN THE FUTURE.
BTW,my first vehicle was a blue '55 chevy small window pickup with straight six,4speed,and baby moon hubcaps.Oh the memories...
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 715
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It is good to have you here- Welcome to the 'bolt  How lucky can you get, work out the details and grab that truck  Okay, now tell me, what kind of a bed does it have on it? Keep us posted, Hawaiiansteel 
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Joined: Jan 2009
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Thanks mexicosab!!The truck had metal plates welded over the old wood flat bed.The metal goes and the wood bed will be redone.I want to return it as close as I can to the original truck.It really hasn't been modified much except someone fiber glassed over the vent right under the windshield and the heater is long gone.The dash is the biggest problem.It's pretty rusted out and I'm gonna have to do some modification...(gonna need some suggestions for sure!!)I'm going up to see it again in the morning and I'll take some pictures and try to get em posted.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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Hey, welcome to the site Hawaiiansteel. We are glad to have you aboard. I can feel your excitement about getting this old work truck. Go for it! There's lots of help here. Scott 48 has some big stuff and knows all about them, others will be sure to help for sure.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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I am anxious to see pics.
Welcome to the "Bolt"
John
J Lucas 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWB 1959 Chevy Apache 31 Fleetside 1959 Chevy Apache 32 Fleetside 1969 Chevy C-50 Grain Truck My Flicker Photos! [flickr.com]
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 373
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Aloha, Hawaiiansteel. Welcome to the Stovebolt!
Terry K.
1951 5 window 1/2 ton
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson-
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 22
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Thanks for the warm reception!I appreciate it.
My youngest son(almost 20)thinks it's cool.My oldest son thinks I've lost my mind.(not the first time I've heard that!)The wife is blissfully unaware of the truck(going to finish the family bath remodel this week before I spring it on her!Yeah,I know,I know...)
Looking forward to talking with you all in the future,Jeff
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 373
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I'm way ahead of you, Jeff. I finished our bath remodel a month ago. The only thing I'm waiting for now is heat! To cold for me to work on my truck. It was -15 below zero with a wind chill of -30 below. Do you want to trade places?????????
Terry K.
1951 5 window 1/2 ton
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson-
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,289
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Aloha Jeff! Welcome to the 'bolt. You've joined a pretty exclusive bunch! You're not alone,I'm sure a lot of our relations think we have lost our minds! I hope you get your new truck and keep us posted with your progress! Send some  when you get it. Jock 
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. 1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr .
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Joined: Jan 2009
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Hey there,
Couldn't get pics today.The lady I'm getting it from had dental work done and really didn't want anyone around.(don't blame her!)The weather has turned nasty today,raining with 50-60 mile an hour winds.I'll try again tomorrow...BTW Jock, my grandmother was born in Scotland.(Edinborough)
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