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| | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 9 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 9 | Hello all,
I joined the older chevy truck world in a double way
1 - a 1955 stepside sidemount spare 2nd series 3200 with 265 & three on tree - original and not in terrible shape - motor runs fine some smoke - hadn't ran in 2 years or driven in 7 - needed carb kit, fuel pump and all new brakes - it doesn't have a oil filter - is this a big item or just need to change oil more often - I'm going to change all fluids - water, oil, trans, rear end, brake and put truck back on road somewhat limited of course.
2 - a 1966 stepside sidemount spare which is in much worse shape body wise - quite a bit of rust but truck runs - v8 not original, 3spd with floor shift and non stock wheels & tires.
Is either of these trucks very rare?
Am I crazy to put a cheap paint job on the 55 and drive, show and not worry about having to keep the body perfect? Any help or ideas appreciated.
Last edited by J Lucas; 02/27/2009 3:26 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,401 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,401 | No you are not crazy, it's all about what makes you happy.
Welcome to the "Bolt".
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: 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 | A big welcome to the bolt. You'll fit right in even though some may be jealous that you have TWO bolts  | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 | Everything sounds perfectly normal to me & you fit in here just fine  Welcome to the 'bolt, ernie22  It's probably a good idea to have an oil filter but my '54 doesn't have one (never did) & it's okay. I don't know if either of the trucks are rare, I sort of doubt it. A cheap coat of paint was what my dad put on my truck every couple of years as routine maintenance & it kept it protected, that's what's important. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | Sounds like a very intelligent decision to me, Welcome!!! | | |
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