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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 18 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 18 | Hello from Black Creek Wisconsin. Thanks for all the information this site has helped me with already.
Finaly found a 5 window 53 1/2 ton this summer and recently purchased one for parts. As many of these trucks in Wisconsin body is in very rough shape but I am loving it. I would like to do a an original restoration to the truck other than the engine it has a 54 235 in it and that just might have to stay babbit bearings just don't apeal to me yet, but we will see.
thanks again
195355 | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi and welcome from Scotland.
I understand your desire to do a 'proper' restoration but sticking with the full pressure motor appeals to me too.
The guys here may quell some of your concerns,should you decide to go back to the old motor.
Good luck,whatever route you take.
Jock.
P.S. Any pics?
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 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Welcome, I also agree to get a newer stovebolt six in there. You know where to come for help or advice. Good luck!
Leo | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 20 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 20 | Welcome! Good luck with the new project, sure is handy having a parts truck as well. Look forward to seeing some pics. | | | | | 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 Bolt. One thing we all agree on, I think :), is that its YOUR truck and you are free to follow your own dreams.
This is the best truck site on the world wide web.
Welcome to the garage and good luck. Pics when you can. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | Hello and Welcome to the Stovebolt Page!
It's always good to see another 'Bolter from Wisconsin!
I am sure you will find a lot of good information here!
Randy B.
Slinger, WI | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | Welcome from fellow cheesehead
The problems we face today can not be addressed at the same level of intelligence we were at when we created them - Albert Einstein Or with the same level of $ - Me
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 18 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 18 | Thanks again for all the kind words. I know the 216 is the corect stock choice but.... Both engines are tight and I just would like things to go as smoothly as possible. Given the amount of repairs that will need to be made to make the 53 run I guess once I tear down the 54 235 that will decide my fate.
I will post pictures soon.
Also I am a cheesehead but only by transplantation to make matters worse I am originaly from upper Michigan which makes me a "Yooper" at heart. Growing up in upper Michigan as a diesel mechanic naturaly makes a gear head a complete "tinker" as my daughter would say. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 18 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 18 | Here they are only a few but there of the complete truck.
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| | | | | 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 | Thanks for the pictures. It sure does bring back a lot of memories. Let us know how we can help. We've seen much worse  Good luck and keep the pics coming as you go along. Be sure to get it in the Gallery. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 30 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 30 | Hey guy,
Its nice to see another Wisconsinite. I may not be in WI any more but I grew up in Superior and my heart is still made of cheese.
You have a nice project there. It looks alot like the one I am doing. Like you I want a restoration that is close to 100% but some minor changes are ok so it can be enjoyed. There is alot of work to be done so I wouldn't worry about the motor for now. Once the truck is almost done you can decide if you want to swap it out. I am running my 216 and it will stay there until it dies. If the babbits or the oiling system cause its death then so be it. There are always alot of 235's out there to swap in as a replacement.
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1950 Chevrolet 3100 5 window
Original 216ci and SM420 4-speed
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 | Welcome --- Sweet little 5-window! Keep the pix coming. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 11 | Black Creek from the Green Bay area [Hobart] just bought 51 burb just getting started maybe we cane feed off each other from time to time glad to know I'm not alone. Bob | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 18 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 18 | Thanks every one. Frame is about ready to head to the body shop and get blasted etched and primed. Hobart hey. Good deal! If you ever need anything let me know. Yes sir thanks to all I sure hope I can keep up the pace. Winter is coming and not much to do but play with an old truck | | |
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