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| | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 | Greeting from Kentucky!
i am new to stovebolts but not new to restorations.
I have always wanted a 50s chevy truck and picked one up that needs a LOT of TLC recently and look forward to getting him restored.
The truck is a 52 3100. Original engine. (i guess that is a good thing and bad.) a lot of original parts. Most of the rust is slight surface and the cab has the typical cancer spots. Some floor board, cab corners, etc. Has the original seat and seat covering.
the plan is to restore to close to original as i can. i am more of a purist when it comes to classic vehicles. the best part is that truck has a title. LOL
I am the third owner. The person who bought it before me bought it in 1975. Had plans on restoring it. Parked it under a cedar tree and there it sat until i bought i this past xmas eve. LOL i look forward to getting some of the knowledge out of you veterans and experts and hope to have this truck rocking as my daily driver. (i only drive 20 miles a day back and forth to work.)
thanks
Z
52 Chevy 1/2 ton - work in progress 65 Mustang coupe - work not in progress  67 Mustang GT convertibile 67 Camaro RS/SS We are now even with fords and chevys. Now i need a mopar. Hahahahahahahahaha
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | Welcome Z, under cedar trees is a really bad place to park. Post up some pictures when you get a chance, but first read up on the picture posting policy.
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<<<<---- | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 | Yeah the cedar tree was a bad place to park but suprising I think it kept the truck from being as bad as it could have been. At least now it is not rotting in to nothing and has a permanent home.
52 Chevy 1/2 ton - work in progress 65 Mustang coupe - work not in progress 67 Mustang GT convertibile 67 Camaro RS/SS We are now even with fords and chevys. Now i need a mopar. Hahahahahahahahaha
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome Z, good to have you join us. Sounds like it's not too far gone yet and good for some more miles. Good luck!
Leo | | | | | 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 Z. we're here to help. Keep us posted. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 | Pics of the truck as it is currently. Was still on the trailer. LOL Currently it is back at my parent's house awaiting me. Don't have the room in my garage right now for it. Only have a 2 car garage in a subdivision with a 67 camaro and a 67 mustang gt clone convertable. LOL http://seamansfamily.com/SharedImages/52Chevy/oh the hood oranmanet is from an olds i belive.. LOL Not my doing. The only part i suspect will be an issue is the crease dent in front of the door. Won't know till i try to pull it out.
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52 Chevy 1/2 ton - work in progress 65 Mustang coupe - work not in progress 67 Mustang GT convertibile 67 Camaro RS/SS We are now even with fords and chevys. Now i need a mopar. Hahahahahahahahaha
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,969 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,969 | Cool Truck. I love it! Congrats on a great find. LOTS of potential. Good luck with it. Have Fun...Safely!
Where in KY? If you don't mind. I lived for 24 years in Western KY; Wickliffe and Calvert City. Beautiful country!
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52 Chevy 1/2 ton - work in progress 65 Mustang coupe - work not in progress 67 Mustang GT convertibile 67 Camaro RS/SS We are now even with fords and chevys. Now i need a mopar. Hahahahahahahahaha
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5 | Ah, Lexington country! I'm down near Bowling Green. Enjoy the truck!
1955 Chevy 2nd Series
1931 Chevy Deluxe 5-window Coupe
1950 Packard Club Sedan
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi Zleviticus, welcome from Scotland.
Good luck with your new project.
The guys here will be more than helpful,should you require any info/parts.
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 2008 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 15 | welcome Zleviticus from Nicholasville. Currently building a 54 3100 street rod | | | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 34 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 34 | | | |
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