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| | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | This has to be an addiction. I have kinda been looking for project since restoring a couple of old tractors two years ago. I have done a number of cars and trucks over the years and even though my practical side says don't do this again I am somehow drawn back to it. Recently, while laying on my back, grease falling into my eyes, trying to twist my arm into an impossible position to start a blind bolt on the starter of my daily driver, I made a decision. I decided I was too old, fat, and busy to take on any new projects. The next day the phone rang. I had been trying to buy a 1952 Chevy truck from an old friend for several years. I visit her sheep ranch about once a year and she always says she does not want to sell. Now that I decided I was done with projects she wants to sell. I made a half-hearted effort to tell her to let it go to the guy that just made her an offer. She said she wanted me to have it and here I go again. With the help of this forum I hope to return it to some of its former glory. Right now my plan is to keep it stock with the exception of upgrading to a 235 and 12 volt system. I hope the link to the pictures works. Chuck http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l...ck/?action=view¤t=ff31fc96.pbw | | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 169 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 169 | thats a very scenic photoshoot!if that truck sat like that here in bc it would be a pile of rust.Looks like a solid place to start good luck with it! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome Chuck, not sure how old you are but you're never too old to work on these trucks. Being too busy is a matter of priorities. This can be your last project for now. What kind of tractors did you restore? Were they red? Good to have you join us. If you get stumped, you know where to go. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 | There is no known cure and its terminal. Welcome to the bolt.
Weeds | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 192 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 192 | Fellow Californian says welcome. Looks like a great project ,keep us posted ? Oh, the 12 steps,you've just taken the first ! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | Thanks for the welcomes. I too am surprised by the lack of rust on this truck. I know it has been outside since at least 1974 and has been up on the blocks seen in the pictures since 1985. We average 30-40 inches of rain a year here. There is lichen growing on it but no visable rust thru areas (yet). I have seen a lot worse rust problems on newer trucks in this area. To answer your question 1953 Panel, the tractors are Red (and Gray). I could tell you the manufacture but I would have to use the the "F" word. I stuck some pictures on photobucket if you want to see them. http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l286/Hookalatch/Tractors/?action=view¤t=1772cb87.pbwChuck | | | | | 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 | hookalatch: we meet here daily for therapy and its the ONLY place I get any comfort. Stick around a long time so others can benefit from your "years" (no pun intended) of experience.
Welcome to the best place for the Bowtie Addiction. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 54 | I am sorry to tell you this but it is not only terminal but it is contagious,  but the good news is that you found the only place that can help you with the search for a cure. Welcome to the bolt.
I am just here to learn, and to meet like minded people.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Chuck....firstly welcome to the 'bolt. That old '52 has still got some life in it yet! (It was corralled and the wheels removed to stop it running away!)  There's more than a few 'greybeards' here and regarding the dirt,grease and bloodied knuckles....you love it really! Go on admit it. Joining the forum is the first step on your rehab. 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: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | Yup some Folks love there yard an landscapin, some get this FEVER for Old Trucks..it is an addiction that can only be cured by work an devotion to that old Iron.
Wish ya Best of Luck on your new project!
There are lottsa folks here that will give ya the meds needed to complete it.
Tim | | | | | 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 | In your case there is a 12 step process:
Step 1, buy the truck
Step 2, bring the truck home
Step 3, buy the wife a gift
Step 4, buy some tires
Step 5, replace the fluids
Step 6, get the engine turning over
Step 7, get the engine running
Step 8, get the brakes working
Step 9, pressure wash the moss off of it
Step 10, clean out the rat droppings (be careful there)
Step 11, register it
Step 12, enjoy it.
Welcome to the bolt
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: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | Thanks for the welcomes, encouragement, and the 12 step process. I did have to deviate a little. For me, Step 3 preceded Step 1.
Still working on the others.
Chuck | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 | You may want to do steps 9 and 10 before step 2, or you may have to repeat step 3.
Either way - step 12. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 | Welcome! and Good Luck. Why do people take the wheels off of them? But, putting it on blocks may be a positive. Anyway I can't get over how good the hood ornament is! Really overall a great find. Have Fun, Safely.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,986 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,986 | That looks like a nice truck! Good luck with it. If it turns out even half as nice as those tractors, you'll have something to really be proud of!
Welcome to the Bolt!! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,069 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,069 | Hookalatch's truck story is in the Gallery now. I guess our only "updates" will be how much fun he is having with this beauty! Thanks for a good write-up. Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 | Love your truck Chuck, very well done. Really like how the red wheels sets off the green. Very nice touch. Congrats on the fine work.
Steve
1953 Chevrolet 3100261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY GalleryVideo of the 261 running1964 GMC 1000305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 45 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 45 | Chuck,
Your truck looks awesome. Great job. What is the color you chose? Did you do base coat clear coat or single stage paint?
Ron
1950 Gmc 100
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | Chuck,
Your truck looks awesome. Great job. What is the color you chose? Did you do base coat clear coat or single stage paint?
Ron It is a base/clear and the color is Ocean Green. My truck is a 1952 and that color was nor available until 1953 but I figured that was close enough. Thank you both for the compliments and sorry for the slow response. I don't normally look here since it was 6 years since the previous post. | | |
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