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| | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 | Hello Everyone, I acquired a 1950 Chevy 6400. She was used for carrying a fresh water drill rig. She was going to be scrapped after the rig was removed. I bought her partner a 48 Ford F7 used the same way, and could not let that Chevy be scrapped, so she is now in my care. I have been been gathering the parts she lacks because she is now going to my driveway so I can get her back on the road first. I need help in finding out what wheels I can use to update the "widowmakers she is wearing right now. I am doing my research now but can use a hand. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi Luis,welcome from Scotland. I'm glad you've saved another fine old truck from the crusher. Re;The wheels, the guys over in the Big Bolt section will keep you right regarding this matter. P.S. Don't forget some pics of your new 'toy'. 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 2000 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 738 | Welcome! Yes, we are so glad to hear you save a Chevy from the crusher! What a guy! Glad you could join. Search the forum for any questions, there will be lots of answers. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | Welcome to the Bolt! As mentioned, we'd love to see some pictures. While you're at it, let's see the Ford, too. I know this is a Chevy forum, but hey-an old truck is an old truck! Are you going to restore that one too? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 | Hi Jock, I have spent some time in the Big Bolt section and I found everything I needed (for now), now its time to get my hands dirty- Thanks for the tip- Luis- I am still figuring out how to get the pictures loaded, will get them up soon. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 | Hi Joy, I wish they did crush them here, it seems less painful for them, (the trucks). Here they take the torch to them and then shredd them. I hate seeing any old truck go to scrap. Trucks are like old horses, they served us well and deserve better. Anyway glad to be on board, this is a great source for research- Luis
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 | Hey Rich; You know I found alot of information that will help with my Ford F7, This forum is incredible for the great knowledge, experience and research material available, and an old truck is great no matter where it was born. I am going to get her on the road as close to original as possible, that way she can still work a little in her retirement, same for the Ford. Luis | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome Luis56, looks like you have the passion to keep these old work trucks going. Best of luck in getting her roadworthy.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 | Ok lets see if I got this right. I opened an account with photobucket and uploaded some pics. Opened album as visitor and copied url address. Opened this forum and copied link to it and hopefully Voila, I can share my treasures. (hopefully anyway, and keep in mind beauty is in the mind of the beholder). Luis http://photobucket.com/LuisHerrera
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 | Thank You glad to share and learn with you all- Luis | | | | | 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 | Welcome to the Bolt Luis56. This is THE place to be for trucking. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 | Thank you and I appreciate the welcome- Luis | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 | Welcome, for a second there I thought you had a hay bale for a driver's seat, that would be cool. I hope you can find a way to preserve that cool drilling company logo on the door somehow, as a little reminder of where she came from.
Good Luck and keep us posted
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: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | That's a neat pair of old trucks. Good luck with them. Let us know how we can help. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 | Rich; Thanks for the welcome and I appreciate the offers for help and information- | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 117 | Welcome Luis56. Hope you enjoy them both. | | |
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