The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Early 'Bolts (1916-1936 1st Half) 1933 Chevy 1.5 ton Dump Truck

Submitting my photos and info on my 33 Dump truck for the Gallery. I purchased this truck in June 2009 in Elk Grove, CA and hauled it to my home in the SF Bay Area. It was originally employed by the American River Sand & Gravel Company of Sacramento, CA hauling sand, gravel & mortar (still has lots of white stuff stuck to the inside of the bed.) Later it was purchased and used by a walnut farmer in Knights Landing, CA and retired inside his barn from the mid 1950's until 1987. The guy I bought it from pulled it out of the barn and got it running again, but never got around to restoring it. So far during the past 5 months I've got new tires on it, replaced upholstery and done lots of grinding & sanding of old paint and rust plus a few other mechanical items. The dump bed still works and was made by Wood Hydraulic Hoist & Body Co. (also known as GarWood Industries - same guy that built all those old racing boats.) I've uploaded photos to this site: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/41859403@N07/

Forgot to include some submission requirements:
Owner : Craig Sihner
Town: Castro Valley, CA
email: sihn77@comcast.net

33garwood, just a note to say I really like that dump truck. Its way cool .....and can earn its way if it has to!

That is one cool '33 Big Bolt. It looks really solid, do you know if it always had single rear wheels, or was it originally a dually?

Welcome to the Stovebolt

John

Thanks! It wasn't quite love at first sight when I bought it, but it's starting to grow on me. I've entertained the thought of someday putting it back to work for short hauls to Home Depot or a run to the dump.

It is a dually. I have the extra wheels & tires in the bed right now. The tires I put on are a little too wide, so they won't mount together. To run with dually's I have to either get a spacer or different rims or go with skinnier tires. Any input on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Hello 33garwood, I am in the SFO bay area also and recently brought home two 1933 Chevrolet trucks. One is a 1/2 ton and the other is a 1 1/2 ton dually. I'm planning on restoring the 1/2 ton and use the 1 1/2ton as a parts truck since there are some common parts. I have restored a few WWII Military vehicles in the past, but this is my first attempt at an early Chevy truck. 1933 Chevy 1/2 ton

Hey EJOWest -

Those photos look familiar. I didn't think there were many other 33's out there. A parts truck helps, though mine is fairly complete. Still there are lots of things to restore. We should exchange emails & phone #'s to discuss parts & restoration tips.

Hey Garwood,

Beautiful truck! I am restoring my second '33 right now. I am in desperate need of a driver side door. I will send you pics of my restored dumptruck to give you a little motivation.

Mark

Nice looking trucks! I am looking for a driver side door for my second '33 project. Do you have one for sale by any chance? I appreciate the help and am happy to find two new friends who are building '33 Chevy trucks! I am in Maine so we probably won't see eachother at the dump.

Mark

i like your truck. i wish you luck restoring it.
Best wishes,
macx.

Great to see others interested in 1933. I am trying to get mine back on the road and looking for a cylinder head for the 207. Appreciate a note if anyone has a spare of runs across an extra.

thanks, Jim
"Virginia Brewer"
1933 1.5 ton in the SB Gallery