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| | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 | Thanks to Steve Johnston for introducing me to this site. I just bought a 1957 Chev short box step side. It will take a few weeks to get it sorted out, but we're making progress. I bought the truck off e-bay in Georgia. It hadn't run since 1983. The old 235 was pretty much a boat anchor. As luck would have it, while looking for a new hood, I came across a nicely built 261 with dual carbs and exhaust. The owner was planning a long run and wanted a more modern drive train. It needs new gaskets, but other than that it runs perfectly. Once I figure out how to post a pic, I'll send photos.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 | By the way, I'm from Ashburn Ontario | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Hey Ralf I'm just 45 minutes north of you, some of my jobs take me to Ashburn. Welcome to the site. You are fortunate in finding a rebuilt 261. I also have a 261 in my half ton panel. (not on the road yet) Hopefully, you can get her together in due time. Good luck.
Leo | | | | | 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 Ralf. Look forward to seeing you around the shop. If you get a chance to meet up with 1953Panel do so. He's a nice guy.... .right Leo!  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | All stovebolters are nice guys,...or gals. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi Ralf, welcome the the 'bolt. I see you are swelling the Canadian ranks!(There's quite a few of you guys now!)  As Leo said,we're not a bad bunch!  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: 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 | Speak for your self Jock, the wife tells me I am bad all the time.
Welcome to the 'bolt Ralf.
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: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | Welcome aboard! Looking forward to some pictures!! 
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Speak for your self Jock, the wife tells me I am bad all the time. Well most of us are Ralf! 
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: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 | Got the 261 in yesterday. Just a few more minor attachments and I hope to fire it up this weekend.
I posted this in Swap Meet too. I'm in need of a 15x7 6 lug Western Wheel 30 spoke turbine style rim. All leads would be greatly appreciated.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | Welcome to the "Bolt" Ralf. You couldn't have found a better Chevy truck site. Steve must be a great guy. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 | The 261 purrs like a kitten. Really looking forward to getting it out on the open road. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 | Sounds like your hard at it Ralf. have fun and welcome. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 | It would appear that I can't find that matching wheel. Has anyone used an adapter to fit a 5 lug wheel? Are they safe, if so, where can you get them? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 52 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 52 | welcome to the bolt fellow canadian ralf.Sounds like you have an awsome project on the go and cant wait for some pics =) | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | I'm a bit late welcoming you
Welcome Ralf | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 | The 57 is coming along nicely. I was on my way to the local speed shop when I notices an old Chev sitting in a drive a few houses down from me. Turns out my neighbor bought a 57 this summer too. We didn't get a chance to talk for too long, but I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more of each other. I'll introducing him to this site, if he doesn't already know about it. What are the odds, of 2 57 on the same street? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Ralf, we need to see some pics. We're waiting..........
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: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 | As soon as learn how to post a pic I will. Give me a wrench, no problem. Ask me to navigate through a computer, that's a different story.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | I hear you Ralf,i'm still fumblin' the keys ...despite the post count! BTW it took me about 5 mins just to type this!
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: Jan 2008 Posts: 15 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 15 | hey ralf. good to see ya on the site. someday we should do a road trip and see that 53 panel north of ya. won't be driving the 55 on the 401 anymore this year i see they were spraying that icing agent today.
later steve | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 | Finally, some pics
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 | Hey Steve, Thanks for coming over today, I wouldn't of gotten that heater in without the help. Doing a road trip to see 53 panel sounds like a great idea. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 15 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 15 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 | Welcome to the club ralf.I to am canadian,so it good to be able to speak real english as opposed to the stuff they speak in the south Anyway,i've got a '57 shortbox myself,if i ever figure out how to upload pics,i'll show you'all.See,theres that southern language slippin in. Scott,are you saying,when your bad,your GOOD!?  Regards,Roy | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 37 | Hey Roy, where in Toronto are you? | | |
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