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#579084
Wed Sep 30 2009 11:54 AM
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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.
Last edited by Ralf; Wed Sep 30 2009 11:58 AM.
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By the way, I'm from Ashburn Ontario
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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
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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! 
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All stovebolters are nice guys,...or gals.
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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.
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. 1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr .
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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
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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 [ flickr.com]
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Speak for your self Jock, the wife tells me I am bad all the time. Well most of us are Ralf! 
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. 1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr .
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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.
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