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New Guy Registered: Sun Jun 13 2010
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Loc: British Columbia, Canada
Hey everyone, I am new to Stovebolt and a proud new owner of a 1934 Chevy 1/2 ton step side. I had been browsing the classified ads for about the last six months or so, not quite sure what I wanted. I had started thinking ford because there were more of them out there and then out of the blue I saw my truck, drove for an hour to see it and bought it on the spot for $1500 (Canadian). It was love at first sight. The truck was temporarily put together with a handful of wood screws and zip ties. The previous owner helped me disassemble it and get the whole body into the back of my 2002 chevy pickup. Now she's home and the long journey begins. I will be here a lot for help I think, so thank you in advance for this awesome forum!
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 738 | Welcome Red, I moved your post to your very own spot so you will get a proper WELCOME. Hope you find us usefull and glad you could join. | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Hiya Redwelter !
Just to let you know you are not alone, we are a rather informal group of Lower Mainland / Valley B.C. Stovebolters who get together for kicks & help. A couple of the guys ( 3B and 1958GMCnut )are also into older trucks and have a lot of information when the time comes. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Hey redwelter, welcome. Hopefully you can get her back together. Good luck.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 | Thanks for all the welcome wishes everybody! Hey britcon, beautiful truck, let me know when and where if you guys are getting together, I also have a buddy on the Island with a 57 chevy just in primer and headed to paint, so that makes two more for your "informal" gang, I will look forward to it.
Red
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi Red,welcome from Scotland.
You've joined an exclusive bunch of guys and gals.
I wonder how many B.C. bolters there are now?
Don't forget some pics of your new aquisition.
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: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 | Hello from Scotland? I guys the Chevy fans are truly everywhere! I only had to drive one hour to get my truck, I can't imagine the logistics of rebuilding a 60 year old vehicle from across the Atlantic!
I don't know how many bolters are in B.C., is there any way to find out? And is there ever regional bolter gatherings?
Nice looking truck Jock, I will try and post some pics soon
Red.
Last edited by Redwelter; 06/26/2010 1:17 AM.
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
| | | | | 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 | Red, just got back to the states from a visit up in B.C. Bolter land. Visited with most of the gang thanks to Trevor. Thats a great bunch of guys up there and they loooove old trucks. When you see them tell them "Eh Chipmunk" said hello!!... and to roll out the red carpet for you!  | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 | Thanks Eh! I just loaded some photos on to photobucket and as soon as I figure out how to link them I will let you all know.
Red
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 |
Last edited by Redwelter; 06/26/2010 5:32 AM.
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 | Thanks for the pics, Red... Jeez now someone up here actually has a truck older than mine... good for you! Can't wait to see it! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | Welome Red,I'll look forward to meeting you soon
Boyd | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hello from Scotland? I guys the Chevy fans are truly everywhere! I only had to drive one hour to get my truck, I can't imagine the logistics of rebuilding a 60 year old vehicle from across the Atlantic! Thanks for the kind words. It's not as bad as it sounds Red,mainly thanks to the folks here and good friends in Va. The shipping and import taxes are killer! Thankfully my truck was from So-Cal(relatively rust free) and was also pretty complete. The bigger parts are a problem though, I can get them here...at a price! I just need a tailgate and splash apron and that should be it,OH! plus wheels and tyres. The Dollar rate's not doing me any favours at the moment.... 
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: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 | Well how cool will it be to be cruising around the highlands in a chevy! Worth every penny for sure.
Red
Last edited by Redwelter; 06/27/2010 5:19 AM.
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Well how cool will it be to be cruising around the highlands in a chevy! Worth every penny for sure.
Red Absolutely... I just need an Airstream caravan now,to complete the package. Have you seen the prices they fetch? Mrs Jock would kill me! 
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: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | Late to da party...
Hi Red,
Welcome to da 'Bolt....
I'm just across the bridge in Ditchmond....LOL | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 | Ditchmond Eh? I would love to meet some of the B.C. Bolters. If you have a gathering sometime this summer let me know. Maybe a chevy only show and shine/cruise/BBQ? I can bring a freshly stripped and primed cab corner or fender maybe. Nice looking trucks by the way.
Red.
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Had a look at your pics....got yerself a project !!!
I assume you are going to " rod " her as I don't think '34's came with disc brakes. What are you thinking for running gear and suspension ? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 | I am going to do a mild rod as far as the running gear is concerned, a small block chevy coupled to a four speed. The disc rotors are not salvageable so I'll wait and see what to do there. Of the sheet metal that is there, not to much to replace so that is encouraging. Even some of the cab wood is still solid! Missing the back window panel, rear fenders, front chin and lower rad shell, rocker panels, bed to running board sheet metal, the lower back wall of the cab needs replacing and the entire box is pretty much shot. Other than that she just needs a tank of gas and a VIN# and I'm good to go! I will try and keep you up to date.
Red
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 719 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 719 | Howdy from down South.  Looks like you've got some work to do, but these old beasts are a lot of fun to tinker with. Some great folks in your area too, you should have no trouble finding help should you need it
1956 GMC 370 dump " 'Tater "1970 VW Volksrod "the Black Bomber" 2007 Chevy Avalanche 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, 2005 Harley Davidson FLHTCUI I dig all cars, old and new, whether they were hammered out of American iron, German steel, or Japanese tin cans. Being unable to appreciate them all is missing out on a world of great things.
But thats just MY opinion! :P
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 | Hey Redwelter
Its Me Iam in now how do I get my stuff pics and all on here to show the world my 57 chevy stepside ??????
Mark | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | Mark - see here, if you have a host site someplace for your pics, start a new post in the Welcome Centre or the DITY forum and get at it .... and welcome from another Islander  Bill | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 | Thanks Bill Got some pics up now !
Mark | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 | Here are some photos of my recent trip to the Okanagan. Found some cool old trucks just sitting there waiting to be rescued. Oh yeah, here is the link. http://s915.photobucket.com/home/RedwelterRed
Last edited by Redwelter; 07/07/2010 7:05 AM.
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 | You forgot the link, Red... c'mon the old metal addicts need their fix! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 | In reds photo bucket same link as his truck
Mark Reds my buddy. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 |
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 117 | Nice truck Redwelter! Welcome | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 | Very cool... thanks for the link! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 |
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 | Looks Cool RED!!!  We need to get together soon Im off as of the 4th | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Hi Red......still planning on visiting us in Ladner on Sunday ?
Bruce | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 | Yes, I am planning on being there on Sunday, I look forward to meeting the guys.
Red
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 | I did some work this weekend on my truck with alot of help from fellow stovebolter, Mark. We got the frame inside and bolted the body together and perched on top. Check out the pics here: http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac357/Redwelter/Red
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Shapin' up !!......inspiration for those long dark winter days. | | |
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