The Stovebolt Site Forums Welcome! Welcome Centre New from the Midwest--Illinois *

My name is Jared, and I'm new to the website. A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to buy a straight-from-the-barn '50 Chevy 3/4 ton 5 window (std forester green). I purchased it from the son of the original owner, and though re-titled to me, the good ol' state of IL sent me back the original title. My great-grandfather had one exactly like it so when I found it couldn't pass it up. I've been storing it while finishing up another project so haven't started the restore yet.

In the last week I came across a big bolt that had been enjoying life on another farm--and I couldn't resist. It's a '48 Chevy Loadmaster 2 ton truck with a hoist grain bed (it works). It was close to road ready (or so I thought) so I launched on the new adventure of driving it home. I did get about 20 miles before I decided to pull in to a local shop (with the needed ol' timer mechanic who was not only born before this truck was made but has driven them himself) to have a few things tweaked before I bring it home to the farm. The truck already has 6 new tires, 6V battery new in April '08, and new exhaust. The brakes though were a bit iffy, but they did stop the truck (just dove to the right a little). I think it's not getting enough fuel either.

I am very excited though about bringing her home--she's very original and pretty solid for a 60 yr old truck.

Welcome to the Stovebolt cranky48. Lots of guys on here with BIG BOLTS. I'm srue you will feel right at home. Glad to see the trucks being saved from the crushing monster.
Enjoy your stay here and visit often. Best site on the web for old trucks. The VERY BEST. Nice folks with lots of Knowledge.

Welcome Jared,

Bigbolts are always cool, and extra cool when they have a working dump bed. With six new tires, wow! Pinch yourself, you might be dreaming.

John

Hi Joe-
Belleville. Hey neighbor!

Hi Jared...Welcome! Glad you could join us,

Sounds like you've got some fun times ahead

Look forward to seeing some

Jock

I'd like to add my welcome, Jared. Those big bolts are cool, for sure. As Alvin says, this is the best site for info on these old trucks. Get familiar with the different topics and if there is something else you need, just ask.

Welcome to the Stovebolt, Jared. You saved another one! Way to go.

Welcome to the bolt. Lots to learn here.

BTW, I used to live in Champaign.

Thanks everyone for the welcome! I have a lot of research to do, but I have the right shop manual and now the right website to start with! I'll figure out how to submit some photos this week.

Welcome Jared from another Illinois 'bolter with a 50 Chevy 3/4 ton. Have fun with your trucks and be safe.

Heya Jared I am new here and also a new Bowtie owner. Welcome from a couple of counties east.....