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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 12 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 12 | All my life I've loved old GM trucks. My dad instilled this love for old trucks in me from the time I could ask, "What kind of truck is that?" I could then listen forever to him explaining what make of truck it was and why it was a certain year and how I could tell the difference between the years. His favourite truck of all time was the 52 chevy with the 5-window cab, and so naturally it became my favourite too. I would always talk to anyone who would listen about these trucks and how someday I wanted to own one. Around eight years ago while I was going to college, one of my buddies travelled to Alberta, Canada to visit his parents and while he was there he called me and told me he had seen a 52 GMC for sale and that it had the 5 window cab. The farmer that was selling it wanted $1200 bucks for it and so I wired him the money that day. It still ran but my buddy towed it home for me and I've been working on it ever since but haven't gotten very far. I don't really have any space to work on it at home, and I have it stored at a friend's barn 30 minutes away. Life, getting married, lack of time and money sometimes get in the way of completing a project, but I've gained a renewed interest in the old truck and want to work alot on it this year and hopefully finish it in the next few years. My goal is to make it into a daily driver and drive all over North America with it. My wife definately doesn't have the same interest in trucks as I do, but she loves this one and says I can't ever sell it.  Anyways, I'll be needing lots of advice, and I'm really excited to have found this website and that I can be part of a huge group of stovebolters. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 | Welcome to the bolt! Isn't it something how this old iron gets imprinted on our lives? Your dad sounds a lot like the guys around here. If you've got some pics, post a link to them. We love pics.  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi 52GMC, Welcome to the 'bolt! Your story sounds strangely familiar  Time,money and family commitments usually get in the way of having fun! Glad you could join us. As 54TOW mentioned,post some when you get the chance. 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: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | Welcome to the Bolt, another Canadian,Your story is similar to mine.I bought my truck almost on the spot.My wife was not a pickup truck girl.When it came home on my pal's ramp truck it was love at first site.Hope we meet up someday.
Boyd | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | It's a Rust Affliction....
Welcome to the 'bolt | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Hey there, neighbour, welcome to the bolt. I also have had a longtime fondness for old GM trucks. I'm sure you'll like it here and if you are like me, you will soon learn a lot. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Hello 52GMC9300,
You are in good company here.
Welcome to the "Bolt"
John
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 | 52GMC9300,
welcome to the Bolt. It is good to see another Ontarian onboard! You might find the swap meets at Barrie Ontario a good place to hunt for parts. They are held in June and September. I hope that we get to see some photos of your truck some day. With my truck, I found that with patience, I was able to enjoy the journey of the restoration.
Fred | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 | Welcome to the 'bolt, 53GMC9300  You'll find the best group of knowledgeable and nice folks here, to keep you from swearing at your truck too much when you get stuck with something We all do like when you get around to it | | | | | 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. You just joined the most elite group in the whole wide world if you own a bolt...or plan to even buy one.
Hope your stay is long and helpful. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 339 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 339 | 53GMC9300, Welcome to the Stovebolt, All of Us love to talk about Our love for these old trucks here, c'mon in, and make Yourself at home....  Bill B. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 12 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 12 | | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 | Good job on the pics. It looks pretty solid. | | | | | 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 | Five windows are better than two Welcome to the bolt. Look forward to seeing you around the garage. | | |
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