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| | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2 | Hello everyone,
I'm from Switzerland but can't tell you exactly why I got hooked up with old trucks from the U.S. instead of Ferraris.
Originally, I was looking for a 41' pickup or panel truck but ended up with a 1940 pickup - a long and cumbersome story thanks to a crooked car dealer in California. I brought the truck to Europe last May and already made 2000 miles over here. Now I got a problem with the (3 speed) transmission, the 3rd speed meshes but won't stay in for long.
It's my first vintage truck and I suppose there is so much to learn that I will never feel bored again. Know-how and parts are scarce here and I set off to find the right resources to keep my truck going. I know it's all out there.
A big thank you for running this site!!
George
| | | | | 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 Stovebolt. I think you can find what you need here or at least directions to it. Great site and looks like you may have found just what you need.... a 40 pickup!! Just in case you do not have a repair manual, which is highly recommended, you may find a lot of answers at the online manuals tha Keith Hardy has done such a wonderful job on. Here is the link the online manuals. Just click on it, read what it says and you'll find what your looking for. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/ | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Hi George, welcome! It's always nice to get members from afar, some would call you a Euro'bolter. I've been to Switzerland a few times, Bodensee/Rhein area.
I like the early '40's trucks a lot. I'm sure there aren't very many over there. Try asking about the transmission in the driveline forum, lot's of knowledge over there. Good luck.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 6 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 6 | A thought on your shifter problem from my experience, the shifter fork inside of the transmission can wear away and look almost like it was machined to that shape. Had that problem on my old 46 sedan. I was lucky enough to find a replacement in a junkyard that had old cars in a hidden section! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi George, welcome from the most westerly side of Europe, It's always good to see another "Eurobolter" joining the ranks.  Without a doubt Stovebolt.com is one of the most informative and friendly old truck forums there is. As Leo already mentioned,try asking in the driveline re; your trans and the answers will come. Good luck. 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 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2 | Thanks a lot for your friendly comments!!
I know this belongs to the tech forums but I guess Mountain Man was right. I opened the top cover of the trans and checked the shifter forks. The one for the 2nd and 3rd gear is pretty worn and there's a lot of play. Thanks for the hint!
Seems that I've come to the right place and I did not even leave the welcome forum yet.
"Eurobolter" George
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | Your classic must really stand out in Switzerland. My daughter lived near the Bodensee about 5 years, in Zurich about 5 years and near Lugano about 5 years and we visited her often. I don't recall seeing a US classic in Switzerland. Our daughter and son in law want their daughter educated in Switzerland, so they will probably be moving back soon. Welcome to the site. | | |
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