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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 252 | Hi everyoe
In August 2010 I went looking for a self-reward to celecbrate 3 and 5 years cancer free. I found a great '51 3100 Pickup after looking at several thousand trucks on Ebay. We made a deal and I trailered it up to Burlington, ON, Canada from South Calorina.
I wanted a truck that had most of the heavy major mechanical done but, still needed enough body and trim work be to interesting.
This one realy suits my needs. My wife was adamant and very insistant that I get a hobby to get me out of the office and distract me from my work.
My '51 3100 is a 20 footer and I would like to bring it up to a quassy trailer queen but, only for fun and only to show at local non-competition cruise nights.
It needs some interior work such as upholsteryy and other mehanical work such as changing the differential ratio to let me run at 45 mph. and a few other tweeks.
I would like to take a leisurley approach to the restoration although my basic nature wants me to finish the whole thing before summer!!!! But, that is why I got it - to teat me patience and appreciation of the process.
I would like to thank all the members who have contributed to all the forums and have given me such insight into my new obsession.
Thanks to all.
Peter
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi Peter,welcome from Scotland.
Great to hear you're beating the 'big one' into submission.
There's quite a few folks here have gone(and are going) through a similar situation to yourself.
You'll find everything you need(and more) here at the 'bolt.
How leisurely do you mean? I'm 6 years into my '50!
In my mind I want it finished tomorrow but the bank balance says NO!
Take your time and enjoy yourself,remember Rome wasn't built in a day!
Good luck on your new adventure.
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 to Stovebolt! Once you get started, believe me, you will learn patience. Waiting for parts, trying to figure out the best way to fix something, diappointments along the way, but we all learn and it just usually cost more money. Good luck, we will be here to help when we can.   | | | | | 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,Peter. I can't believe you came to South Carolina and didn't stop in at my place for a hot dog and Pepsi  Maybe next time. You are now at home with the 51. Most guys around here can put them together with their eyes closed!! Jock, Rome wasn't built in a day because some Stovebolters wasn't in charge of that job.... but what can I say, 4 /12 years into the panel and its not on the road yet...but close!!! See ya around the garage Peter. We're here to help. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Hey Peter, I'm 2 hours from you, NE of Toronto. Welcome. Good that the wife is adamant and insistent about your new hobby. Be sure to enjoy your time on it, don't let it bite you. Good luck!
Leo | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Jock, Rome wasn't built in a day because some Stovebolters wasn't in charge of that job....
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: Jan 2011 Posts: 23 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 23 | Welcome, from a fellow Canuck. Congratulations on the 5 years - you've chosen a great way to celebrate.
I just acquired a 1950 1/2 ton built in Oshawa - the more I get into it, the more I realize there are a ton of things I need to figure out about her. This site is great for that.
If you get a chance, we'd love to see some pictures.
Cheers,
Fraser
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 | Welcome to the bolt from another neighbour!
Sound like you've got a rig in good shape, can't wait to see some photos!
My 1 ton is from Oshawa as well and this summer the frame off begins! Exciting, and scary at the same time! LIke you, I like to start and get a job done fast! This will likely be a 3 - 5 year job for myself! (KIDS!)
You'll find all the best resources on the net on this site... good luck!
Mark | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 252 | Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome.
I am just getting my feet wet on the site and I am amazed at how helpful and friendly you 'bolters are. I guess I am a bolter now myself - this thing gets in your blood.
Thanks again and I will post some pics if ever spring comes again.
Peter | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 | Welcome to the Stovebolt. When you get rolling you will find many cruises to go to in the summer time. Here is a great publication that most of us in the hobby subscribe to. Old Autos News They have a great get together in August in Bothwell Ontario. By the way, that is a pretty good looking truck you have there. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | Welcome to the site! We all had that same feeling to get her done, but patience is important. Good luck on your project!! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 252 | Hi Fraser
Great looking rig!
My biggest challenge right now is trying to sort out the engine compartment electrical that was done by the PO.
It all works but, looks like a dog's breakfast.
I could tidy it all up if I knew what is was supposed to look like. Right now there are wires going everywhere and I don't seem to be able to find a voltage regulator (??).
Your wiring looks pretty good. Is there any way you can send me a shot of engine compartment wiring? I am just looking for the harness routing and where the big bits and pieces should go ie: fuse blocks, regulator etc.
Or any directives where I might look (?).
Thanks
Peter | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 | Peter,welcome from another bolter in Toronto.I think you are going to have blast here.Its an awesome site,with everyone willing to guide,disuss or just talk about whatever! Again,welcome. Roy | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 578 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 578 |
"Happiness equals reality minus expectations" - Tom Magliozzi
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | congratulations to them and you and Howie | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 | | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 |
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | Yes, congratulations to you all. I especially like the black fender matching upper painted cab combo. I don't see the cab painted that way often. Usually all one color. Really nice resto.
Drew
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | Howard looks great. Can't say that about the owner! LOL. Take the beard way and we could be brothers. Congrats on a great build, hope Howard runs forever.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 200 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 200 | | | | | | 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 | .....great job. I know they appreciate it. Now for the grand kids | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | As you can see, we got "Howard" in the Gallery finally! Great-looking truck.
Boy, I had done a major boo-boo trying to merge Peter's original post and his later one when he got Howard on the road again. I didn't think I could "un-do" it. Turned out I could but it took a lot of noodling to figure it out just right.
Congrats all around to Peter! Sounds like a great stress-release to me ... Howard looks great.
Peggy
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum"I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O" | | |
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