Click on image for the lowdown. 
====
| | | Forums66 Topics128,035 Posts1,055,443 Members48,422 | | Most Online14,466
Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
Lots of work on Brad's part ... pure enjoyment (and references) for you!
| | THANKS!
For helping keep this great
old truck web site
on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down
with Ads!  Again, thanks!
| | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 14 | Hi gang, New guy from FL. I am in the early stages of restoring and/or modifying a 1941 1/2 ton. I am so glad I stumbled upon this place. I'll try to keep you updated with my progress. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Hey, welcome to the site. I love the '41s, very pretty trucks. Let us know what you plan to do with it. 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 | Ditto what Leo says. Visit often as there is always something good going on here on the Bolt. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 14 | Okay, so I got the 41 in my garage and have started breaking it down. The body pieces are in good to fair condition and only one rust spot on the cab just above the windshield. I'll need new rear fenders,and a tailgate, but everything else just needs a little tlc. Okay alot of tlc. My question today for all of you experts here is in regards to the chassis. I'm interested in giving my truck a more modern suspension. What have you guys commonly used for a rear end and front end. I just want to get some input as to what has worked the best for some of you. Pictures will be coming soon. Mods, if this need to be moved out of this category. please do so or advise me. Thanks | | | | | 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 | I've used a Stang II front suspension and then on another I've used the straight axle and upgraded stuff such as power steering.
(This would be a good for a couple other forums. The mods will guide us) | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 14 | Thanks Achipmunk. I've got some ideas. Will start a thread in the driveline forum for some input and advice. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi babowicz,welcome from Scotland. There's a guy who's doing a 40 truck hangs out here,here's a link to his Flickr page it might serve as some inspiration...... The engine might be a tad 'different' from the norm,but I like the idea of the Jag suspension. Good luck! Jock.
Last edited by jockbolter50; 12/12/2011 8:17 AM.
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: Apr 2004 Posts: 438 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 438 | Welcome to the 'bolt! The early 40's are beautiful trucks! Look forward to some pics when you get to it. Good luck, and you'll find lots of great info, advice and people on here. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 367 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 367 | Welcome, Glad to see another Fla guy. Maybe see your truck at some of the local cruises. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 | Hey, another Florida bolter! I think we are up to 3 or 4 now.
Welcome! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,700 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,700 | Welcome from one Florida bolter to another.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | |
|
|
