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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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| | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 54 | CHAPTER 1 - The Acquisition
I guess once you become a Stovebolter you just can't get it out of your blood! I'm about 90% finished with my 1951 5-Window Chevy Truck resto-mod so I thought it was time to get started on the next project. While visiting this year's Pumpkin Run in Ohio, I saw alot of very nice cars and trucks. One of the coolest in my eyes was a slammed 48-54 Chevrolet Panel truck. So... when I started looking around for a new "project" vehicle, I ran across a 1938 Chevrolet Panel truck, located about 45 miles from my home. The owner and I settled on a price and the rest is recent history.
I'll be submitted updates and will be uploading new pictures as well as we begin the disassembly.
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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 | It appears to be an ambitious project but it will make one neat looking ride. Please keep us posted. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 39 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 39 | Thanks for all the pics. I saw some details in there that illuminated some construction detail questions that I had about my '38 truck.
Rob | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 3 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 3 | Do you need a right rear NOS fender for your panel? [email protected] | | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 14 | Hows the project coming? I just bought a 38 panel also and am about to dive into it. Have any tips?
If the shortcut actully worked it would be called "the way"
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 164 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 164 | Nice Panel you got there.
I would like to have one some day when I grow up.
Keep us posted.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 54 | So sorry I missed your post. Just perusing today and noticed your post and that I had not replied. Project is coming along very nicely.. need to send in an update for my gallery page. I've almost completed the frame work. Have installed IFS on front end and parallel 4 link in rear with S10 rear end and air bags all the way around. Rebuilt a 1964 283 backed with a 700 R4 transmission. Didn't have any rear doors so I have a friend helping me to create a new rear door. Talk to you soon!
In terms of tips, you'll have to first decide which route you want to take in terms of whether you want to restore more to original or customize. It's not a quick process so break the work up into manageable chunks and you'll be able to continually make progress. If you have any other questions, let me know. I'd be glad to assist. | | |
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