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| | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 8 | I feel as though I am coming down with a bug of some sort. This site has really struck a chord with me an I am loving every minute of it. I have a 48 3100 which, the best I can tell, is mostly original (minus the engine). My grandfather bought "Ol Red" from his neighbor around 1980 and was passed on to me about 10 yrs ago. Amazingly enough I have found the time to devote to getting it back on the road.
Any how enough of my rambling. I figured it was time to stop lurking in the "stovebolt" shadows and step up to say hi. This site has proven to be truly amazing with the countless resources and a mind boggling amount knowledge. Thanks to all that contribute. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | Nice looking truck. welcome aboard. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 89 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 89 | Welcome good looking 3100. Yes its easy to get and spread. In the late 70'S a guy could pick one up $100-$200 all the time. Not true today.
theres a tool for every job,and that tool is a hammer. it's easy to give advice if it's not your pocket book at stake. A well thought out plan,Is nothing. Untill exacuted twice.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome Ol Red, looks good to me. What are your plans for a power plant?
Leo | | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 8 | My plan so far is to stay as close to stock as possible. It has a n early 50s (I think) 235 that is knocking. I am looking to replace it with a later 235 (full oiler) for reliability.
The best part is somebody undercoated the under carriage way back when and there is very little rust, considering the age. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 | I like it! Welcome Aboard! The California black plates are a cool touch, too! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 8 | The California black plates are a cool touch, too! They will soon get a fresh coat of wax! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Ol Red,welcome from Scotland, It constantly amazes me that these trucks turn up in the condition that they're in,that would have 'dissolved' here long ago! Your 48 looks superb and I wish you well on your new project. Good Luck Jock. BTW there is no known cure for your new 'affliction' 
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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: Dec 2009 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 8 | Thanks for all the replies. Its nice to know that this "condition" is much more wide spread than I ever imagined. My better half has been encouraging me to find something to do for stress relief. I don't think she realizes what she has created. Here's to meeting many of you in "sick bay".  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Regular visits to the 'Stovebolt Clinic' doesn't cure the addiction but it helps with the cravings, see you there! I've heard of the Betty F*rd Clinic,but is there such a place as the Betty Chevrolet Clinic?? 
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: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | I've heard of the Betty F*rd Clinic,but is there such a place as the Betty Chevrolet Clinic?? Maybe it should be the Chevy Chase clinic!! Especially since many of us like to chase after old Bolts!  | | |
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