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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: Oct 2007 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 5 | I wanted to update the progress of my Dad’s 1936 Chevy pickup; we finally completed the frame off restoration in July 2009 since this was our second time doing this type of project together we were able to do things a little faster and better on his truck, I have included some pictures of the process, as you can see we added a power steering gear box and used the original pitman arm. He was able to get it to two car shows so far and got a trophy at the second event. Since we have completed the restoration he does not drive it everyday but my mother drives it more often now because it has power steering and an automatic, I know my Dad looks at his truck as his pride and Joy as he has for the last 49 years but now she really shines, He has had all winter to rest so he will take it easy this summer and hopefully get it to a few more car shows Thank you, Sam Borders accsammy Bolter 16282 http://s767.photobucket.com/albums/xx317/accsam/Dads1936/
Last edited by Peggy M; 04/11/2025 1:36 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Wow, it's easy to see why that is his pride and joy, also easy to see why your mom wants to drive it. Very sharp truck! | | | | | 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 | .... one nice looking pickup. I like the dual sidemounts to.
Say, isn't dad's a high cab and yours a low cab??
Good job guys. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 5 | thanks guys for the kind words, I will pass them along to my Dad... his is also a low cab.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 15 | You and your dad's trucks are great. On your dad's truck can you tell me what is he using for a power steering unit? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 5 | Sorry it took me so long... it is a 1985 Toyota 4X4 power steering gear box | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 | Two great looking trucks! Nice work on both. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 90 | That is really neat your Dad has had it all these years, probably a lot of fun memories with it. Great looking pickups! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 4 | Hey Sam,
I was looking through the forums and spotted your posts regarding your Dad's 1936 Chevy pickup.
You stated that it was a 1985 Toyota 4X4 power steering box, was it from a Land Cruiser or 4 Runner?
Also, what did you use for a Pitman arm and Drag Link, were they the stock ones?
I really appreciate any information you can share.
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