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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10 | This '54 is my first attempt at a restoration. The engine and transmission is caked in mud/grease/road grit and the cylinders are completely charred and varnished from old gas. I had a bent push rod and 3 stuck valves (which I'm still trying to get out, btw). It would crank over with the starter which was about the only positive sign. I was wondering if this would be a complete lost cause and figured the machinist would drop on the floor in laughter when I took it to the shop. After reading some of the posts on here, it appears I'm not quite as bad off as I could be. Thanks all for the quick reply to questions and to the folks that keep this site up and running. An excellent resource for the new guys to this racket.
Brian
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 104 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 104 | Welcome to the jungle! Anything can be done if you put your mind to it. Help is here. Now all we need is pictures!
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| | | | | 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 | Best of luck Brian. Keep us posted and let us know how we can help. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Its an excellent resource all right, welcome | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 137 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 137 | Welcome to Stovebolt! Another guy in Florida. Sounds like you will be having some fun. I watched the show TRUCKS this morning and they were starting a new project with a stock 1949 3100 Chevy pickup. It was drivable but they are going to update the front axle, trans, and rearend. They were keeping a straight 6 in it. I hope I have time to watch the next shows. You may enjoy it too. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 | Welcome aboard Brian. Great to have you here with us. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | Welcome to the Bolt! If you just got here....you ain't seen nothin yet.  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 | Welcome to the Bolt. I am just finishing up my first restoration and these guys are serious. Always a response to questions and advise on how to move forward!!!!
Tim Sheridan 1947 First Series Chevy 1/2-Ton"Liberty Series" - "Art Deco" - Whatever you'd like to call it. In the Gallery | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Welcome Brian -- and thanks for stopping by! We hope you find a "family" here. Don't hesitate to jump in to ask questions, share advice or experience. Some of the gang are a little gruff but it's just an act -- they all have big hearts. Alvin's the only one who intimidates me.  John
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | 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 | Welcome Brian, and yes, this site is awesome
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: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 | Welcome to the Stovebolt, Brian. 
Terry K.
1951 5 window 1/2 ton
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
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