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| | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 73 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 73 | Hi all,
Just joined, but I've been reading here for some time. I am building a 51 3100 hot rod for the wife. You know the type; Chevy 350, TH350, Mustang II front end, bright yellow paint, etc. etc. It has been very slow and I believe I have bitten off much more than I can chew.
Tomorrow I am getting an unmolested 1950 3600 dropped off at the house. My excuse for buying it was that I needed a "pattern" truck to look at as I assembled the 3100. It sounded good at the time. The 3600 is quite rough, but pretty cool. It has the 216 with the 4 speed on the floor. Very original I think. It is missing the air cleaner so I ordered an old original off EBay tonight.
I appreciate all the advice I've read throughout the site, very helpful!
Wayne S.
Colorado Springs, CO
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 38 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 38 | Welcome aboard !! Great bunch of folks on here. Where in CO are you, I just joined and am 135 miles N. of Cheyenne. Nice couple of projects you have. I am sure you will need to post pics so we can all drool.
Sam
In such a khonstant state of khaos I dont know what project to work on first.
| | | | | 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 | COWayne, the stovebolt guys and gals are very good at helping with ANY problem and somewhere there's usually a picture to go along with the help. Just remember to try and post the question in the most appropiate forum...and if you happen to get it wrong don't worry. A moderator will move it for you so you can get the most help.
So, fire away. No stupid questions around here. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 73 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 73 | Sam, I am in Colorado Springs - about an hour south of Denver at 75mph. I was playing with photobucket tonight too since that seems to be the place to post pics. I love looking at pics and attending car shows to get ideas and inspiration.
Wayne S.
Colorado Springs, CO
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 73 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 73 | Achipmunk - I just checked out your pics - wow and double wow! you can decide which gets the double wow cuz I can't. Very impressive.
Wayne S.
Colorado Springs, CO
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | Welcome Wayne, from your neighbor out in Peyton. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi Wayne,welcome from Scotland.
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: Dec 2010 Posts: 115 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 115 | Welcome Wayne, this is a great place to get ideas and to have your questions answered. There are many very knowledgeable folks here.
Kenny Martin Talladega, Ala Second place is the first loser - Ricky Bobby 1956 Chevy 1/2 Ton | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 | Hi Wayne,
I'm also new and in Colorado Springs and was wondering where you found to work on your projects? I've inherited the '40 Chevy my father and I restored in the early 80s and need a place to store it after I get it back to the Springs.
Thanks | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | And welcome to you too Bob. The Falcon Airport used to rent out hangars for automobile storage. They are about 10 or 12 miles out of town on route 24 at Judge Orr Road. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 189 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 189 | welcome from Crowley,Colorado just S.E. of the springs. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 | Fried Green Tmater, Thanks for the tip on the airport. I drive by there on my way to work so I'll check it out. Thanks, again  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 73 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 73 | Wow, I never realized there were so many CO stovebolt guys. Anyone frequent the regular car gatherings? I live quite close to the Austin Bluffs regular Saturday car show and wander down that way several times a year. Maybe I've seen your ride if you do, probably have pictures of it even.
Bob - I am very fortunate in that I have room in my back yard for a few toys. If you need a temporary spot to park your rig I'm sure I can make room for a while.
It's great meeting ya'll, I look forward to chatting.
Maybe the Colorado crew may want to get together and chat over an ice cold diet coke sometime?
Wayne S.
Colorado Springs, CO
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 194 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 194 | Welcome, glad more of the Colorado Springs stovebolts are joining the fun.
I am near Powers and Constitution and drop by the gathering on occasion. | | | | | 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 | ....sounds like you guys need to have a GabFest. Just do it!
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 73 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 73 | I think that sounds like a pretty good idea. Anyone in the Springs area up to it?
Wayne S.
Colorado Springs, CO
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | I just PM'd you guys and a couple other bolters my numbers. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 | Wayne, Thanks for the offer but I was hoping for a place to keep it out of the weather given our winters around here. I'd keep it at the house but that would mean moving one of the daily drivers (mine) out and since it's a soft top not a good idea. I'll check w/ Medow Lake airport and the storage yards. I have untill next spring, I'll find a place. Thanks again for the offer | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 189 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 189 | we could always have it here at my shop, 30x60 garage. but it is a little drive from the springs. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 73 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 73 | No matter where we meet someone is going to have a drive, eh?
Still haven't heard from several folks on their interest of getting together.
Thanks for the offer RJ, that is very generous.
I'm wondering if most folks are simply too busy to consider a sit-down right now?
Wayne S.
Colorado Springs, CO
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