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| | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 10 | Hi,I have been enjoying this site for a while but have just joined because I'm getting serious about pulling the trigger on a '50 3600. I'm amazed at the collective knowledge contained within the members of this site (and humbled) I, like most of you have fallen in love with these trucks especially the AD series. I have found a 1950 3600 that I am itching to buy I just need a little help with reality maybe. I actually intend to drive this vehicle approximately 2-3 times per month as a work truck. While I prefer the 3600 for the longer bed it seems that there are a nymber of factors that make a 3600 less functional. There seems to be a lo less conversion parts for brakes and transmissions/differentials that make the truck less "modern" in it's drivability. I would like to be able to drive this truck distances of approximately 40 miles per trip and it would be a bonus to achieve 55-60 for short runs on highway.
This truck has a 235 in it which seems like a plus.
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 | Welcome to the Stovebolt,jfergvt.  I to am amazed at the collective knowledge of the members of this site. You couldn't have a better bunch of guys and gals helping you that's for sure. 
Terry K.
1951 5 window 1/2 ton
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | dont kid yourself. The 3600 differential center section is swappable up to 72. Any transmission change for a 3100 works with a 3600.
HEI, etc for making it driveable.
There are a few disc brake kits
Welcome to the 'bolt
Scott
The problems we face today can not be addressed at the same level of intelligence we were at when we created them - Albert Einstein Or with the same level of $ - Me
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,519 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,519 | Welcome Jfergvt, I havent done much with the 3600's,,i'm partial to the 1/2 tons myself. But, theres plenty of 3/4 tonners here that will be able to pretty much answer any question you can come up with.
Youve come to the right place for your future project.
Enjoy the ride. Good Luck,
Marty | | | | | 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. YOur are at the right place if you own a Stovebolt. Just let everyone know how we can help. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 | Welcome to the 'bolt, jfergvt  Maybe a.d.-hawk will jump in here soon. He's working on a 3/4 ton & is well informed about the differences ($$$). We're on our second '54, this one is a 3/4 ton for our daughter & yes, we're seeing the elevated costs and scarcity of certain things. You are in the right place. There is no better group of knowledgeable and nice folks | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 10 | Thanks for the greetings. I feel official in that I did buy the truck. It is a 1950 3600 with a '55 235 in it. It has been converted to 12v. I don't have it yet but will post pics and have many ?'s I'm sure. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 | It's good to have you  Let the journey begin! I won't be one with much technical advice but I'll sure provide moral support  P.S. I'm happy for you that you bought your truck. You can also be an official Stovebolter with just being a fanatic about this neat old iron  | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 339 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 339 | jvergvt, Welcome to the 'Bolt, good news that You found a truck and fire away with any questions...Bill B. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 53 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 53 | welcome aboard. i have a '52 3600 here in the uk which i have put a diesel engine and 5 speed manual transmission in. 16 inch wheels with 750/16 tyres.wow !!!!! cruise at 65-70 mph no problem, bearing in mind that's plenty fast in one of these, returning me approx 28-32 miles to the gallon.
feel free to ask any questions.
regards
tim (UK) | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,969 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,969 | Naturally I like a 50 3600 (see my signature). No reason you can't drive it 55-60 if road conditions allow. Especially with a 235. Plenty of parts still available at NAPA and other local auto parts stores. Search these forums for threads on disc brakes and other upgrades. If it is a solid truck without too much rust. Go For It!! 
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