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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | Hi Guys,
how about we all check in so we can see who is a BC 'Bolter, so we can contact for upcoming events, get togethers... | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 | Yessssssssssss? Oh and while I'm here, Merry Christmas to all my BC Bolter buddies... Hope you and yours have a good one and an even better 2012!  | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 | Hy 1958GMCnut, Here I am boss, Trev, right back atcha, and Merry Christmas Everybody (note to self must go shopping tomorrow after chores, maybe I should knock off early, say 4:00 p.m.). | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 | Wow you really think you're gonna need a FULL hour in the mall to get all your Christmas shopping done for the year, Bobb? Wow, talk about starting early!  BTW Congrats to Boyd and Sue... I think they had an anniversary yesterday! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | Mr. Lang you have a nice 'bolt! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 139 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 139 |
1947 Studebaker M15 on 76 GMC one ton dually chassis with 454 4 spd
1953 Chevrolet 1/2 ton p/u
1957 Oldsmobile 88 2dr hardtop
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When I go cruisin' in the old truck....women smile, men weep and dogs beg for rides.
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HERE !
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1947 Studebaker M15 on 76 GMC one ton dually chassis with 454 4 spd
1953 Chevrolet 1/2 ton p/u
1957 Oldsmobile 88 2dr hardtop
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | Merry Christmas Greg,and Donna | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 179 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 179 |
When I go cruisin' in the old truck....women smile, men weep and dogs beg for rides.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 202 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 202 | Hi, Brian here, I am watching your posts to keep informed. I have my truck in winter storage and next week I am going to install a sun visor I hope. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Keep the 216's running. 1949 1/2 ton model #1314 (US 3104) Brian
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | All the stovebolts lay sleeping in their beds...
dreaming of Quaker State and Summer Sun Streaming overhead...
To All a Merry Christmas....
To All a good Night! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 18 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 18 | hello 1958gmcnut Roger's here. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 | hello 1958gmcnut Roger's here. Heyyyy Roger... about time you made it official! Welcome! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 305 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 305 | I have been following you guys for a while. I'm in, once I get the tranny in and back on the road. Keep me in mind if you find a tranny for sale or a up coming swap meet.
John | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 27 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 27 | Hi from the southeast area of BC | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 | Welcome Parisenne!
54John3100: You should send 3B a message and see if he has any parts that will help you out... with any luck he does...
Have you checked out Craigslist Vancouver? Pretty sure I have seen some old trannies for sale there quite recently... search by 1955, 1956, 1957 etc and you should find the ads I'm talking about... good luck! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 84 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 84 | I've met some of you, I'm here!
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Still in Whonnock. And truck is still up on stands. I am working on the rust holes on my cowls. Also, have been preparing for the long awaited new garage. Clearing out a spot. http://share.shutterfly.com/share/r...a56cbbd47cbb382743&sid=8Ibs2LFo3bs2q
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Here guys....just got rid of the Kids *G*...life is back to a dull roar. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 | I am here. In body if not in mind! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 392 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 392 |
It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 169 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 169 | hey timbuk here from qualicum bay happy new year to all bc bolters! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 | Happy New Year to all the B.C. Bolters!
Survived 2011, looking forward to a great 2012! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | What part of BC are you from? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 | South Surrey, near Crescent Beach. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 | Wow, another Surrey-ite! I'm just up near 10 and Scott, Greengrass! Hopefully you can join us sometime and we can put a face to the name! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 71 | Hello all from another BC bolter in Langley.... Happy New year !,, | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 41 | Hey guys, checking in a little late. I haven't been on here too much these days. I haven't seen or talked to any of you since the Ladner show in 2010! Got a bigger workshop and another truck. I picked up a 1964 3/4 ton long box for $500 bucks. I just bought it for the running gear to stuff into my 34 but I like the body so much I think I will try and keep it. Not much progress on the 34, replacing the wood skeleton is hard. Lots of trial and error, but mostly error. Keep me posted and I will try and make it out to something. Would be more fun if I didn't have to drive my wife's toyota though. One day boys, one day.....
Red
Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!
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Keep plugging on that '34 | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 37 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 37 | z48 in abbotsford. belated best of the season | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 25 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 25 | I am here. Once I get the bath rooms finished, I am hoping to get back to working on the trucks.
Waggy
Chev- Sedan 36,Apache 59,Longhorn 69, Chrysler 300 - 1970 conv, Ford Prefect 49, International L130 1950
Surrey, BC, Canada
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 | Hey z48 and Waggy... nice to see you both! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 121 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 121 | Still here in the back ground and driving the 55 rain or snow.
1955 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 38 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 38 | I've just been lurking in the back ground for now, hopefully I'll be driving my truck by the summer. It's a 59 short box, fleetside, big rear window that's going to stay stock. It will be cardinal red and bombay ivory. Can't wait! I've had it for 20 years. | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Welcome leftfield......looking forward to seeing your baby ! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 38 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 38 | Thanks , I look forward to meeting the bunch of you and seeing your trucks as well. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | I've just been lurking in the back ground for now, hopefully I'll be driving my truck by the summer. It's a 59 short box, fleetside, big rear window that's going to stay stock. It will be cardinal red and bombay ivory. Can't wait! I've had it for 20 years. That will look good next to my '58 GMC- Turquoise in colour... Took me 20 years to get it to it's present condition | | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 38 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 38 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 | Greetings all! We just purchased our first old beast, and I'm really looking forward to starting in on it. I've already met a few of you on other threads... friendly bunch of course. Don't be surprised to see me here often. I'll have tons of questions! Looking forward to getting to know everyone.
Take it easy!
Kyllaen | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | Come out and meet us in Mission on the 15th of April!
DAve | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 | Come out and meet us in Mission on the 15th of April!
DAve Thanks for the invite, Dave, but I'll still be living in Taiwan then. Not back to the sane world until May. Maybe in the fall I'll have the beast running and can take it on it's first trip. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Kyllaen, Just got back from Taiwan. My wife and I took 9 high school students to Japan and Taiwan for spring break. We had a great time. Here's our blog: http://burnabyasiatrip2012.blogspot.ca/
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 | Kyllaen,
Just got back from Taiwan. My wife and I took 9 high school students to Japan and Taiwan for spring break. We had a great time. Well, isn't that a coincidence! We are finally returning to the land of the free after 9 years here in Taiwan. I'm off to check out your blog! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 | Great photos, Super55. Sounds like an interesting trip. We've been to most of those places in Taiwan, but it's interesting to see it from a 'tourists' point of view. After you are somewhere for such a long time you lose some of the amazement for the scenery, and culture too. I'm curious to know why the group came here, it's not really explained in the blog. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | It was a cultural trip that our district takes to Asia every year. We have been to Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Last year we were suppose to go to Korea and Tokyo, but the earthquake hit one week before our trip.
That blog was mainly for the parents of the students so they could follow their children. It was a last minute idea, but it gave the parents a good idea of some of the places we went.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 | archiemark has moved from calgary to vernon. the truck ( 1952 GMC one ton panel) should arrive before nov 15 2012. | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 9 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2010 Posts: 9 | I am now in Chilliwack. 1955.2 Chevy 1/2ton shortbox stepside. Merry Xmass all! | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 9 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2010 Posts: 9 | Looking forward to hearing from other bolters in the area!!! | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Hey Randy.....glad you made it !
If you want to meet a few locals, come on out to our " potluck " at my place in Cloverdale - Dec. 16. Might even be a few Chilliwack boys there. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Ahhhhhhhhh volleyball season is finally over. The girls finished 13th in the province, but number one Asian Team I bet!!! Watched the finals, a lot of tallllllllll white girls. I have the outside walls up on the garage, just need to do the interior partition walls. Trusses are in the drive way, just need to hoist them up. Once I get the doors on, the radiant floor heating will get stoked up! Then I'll move the truck inside for the finish work. Let's see what year will that be?
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | sounds like time for a stovebolt barn raising! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | will that be a barn find?  | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 707 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 707 | Hotshoe's not dead yet. Neither is my '51; it will be back sometime in the next year - depending on how often I get home to work on it.
We're near Chilliwack now, around Mt. Thom from the Promontory. My truck needs a radiator now, since someone recycled it while it was out.
1951 3800 Be the change you want to see. -hotshoe
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | Hi Mark,,good to hear from you | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 | Sometimes I wish I lived on the main land. Nothing happening on the island. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 37 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 34 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 34 | on a good day I can see Canada from me house is that close enough?
dont forget north of the boarder brothers we do a crusie in first friday of the month starting in May and always have plenty of parts | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Atownkustom,
Where are you located in WA?
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | where are the friday cruises?To answer your question,,,yes you are close enough,lol
Boyd | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Atownkustom is in Anacortes I think - where do you guys meet on Fridays to start off ?? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 34 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 34 | Atownkustom,
Where are you located in WA? we are located in Anacortes Wa interstate 5 exit 230 and head west to the water | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 34 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 34 | where are the friday cruises?To answer your question,,,yes you are close enough,lol
Boyd cruise in is at the san juan lanes in Anacortes Wa first friday of the month around 6pm starting in May | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 34 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 34 | Atownkustom is in Anacortes I think - where do you guys meet on Fridays to start off ?? way to know your Atowns san juan lanes in Anacortes first friday of the month starting May dont forget the swap meet in Mt Vernon some time in April | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | Beautiful day on the west coast | | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 292 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 292 | Just getting started on my winter project here, not today though -30 with wind chill of close to -40. Alberta gotta love the place in the winter especially looking thru the rear view mirror. Don't get me wrong I was born here and still love the place but I spent a lot of years in Pr Geo and driving parts truck for Finning all over B.C and Alberta now looking at a move to the Lumby area in the next couple of years.
Greeting and cheers from a Alberta neighbour.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 5 | Happy new year to all my fellow B.C Bolters.
here.. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 26 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 26 | HNY BC Bolters. I signed up on the forum last year. (I think). lol
Been too busy working and not enough time for the truck. (That is changing). Living in S.Surrey/Langley border. Hope to stay in touch more. Also, I wanted to extend the offer first to any BC Bolter that is looking for a 216 w 4spd trans. I have it. It is not siezed. And was running when I bought it. I'm not going to use it.
Thanks and hope to meet some of you soon! I have a 1954 Chev 1Ton and looking for parts, always. So maybe trades can work too!
Cheers and Keep On Rollin! Justin | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 864 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 12 | HI Guys, im new to the site, Live in Nanaimo, I have a 1950 short box im doing a frame off resto and a 1949 one ton for parts. I went to check out an ad on craigs list yesterday for a parts truck and actually bought the guys driver ( a 1953 ) and his parts truck a 1950 and a rolling chassi. Wife thinks im nuts but I just retired and gotta have something to do. This site has helped so much and im looking forward to meeting some other stovebolters. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Ummmm thought I posted a reply Mike, but seems to be lost in cyber space. Anyhow, welcome to the BC Bolters section of Stovebolt. Post some pics of your collection on a photoshare site and gives us the link. I have been working on a 2 ton for years....... However the cab is ready to come off. So it's getting much closer to finishing. I just retired recently too. Got a new garage built and finishing up the sheet metal on my Super 55 tractor. Then I'll finish up the gravel drive and haul the 2 ton into the shop and finish it off. Here's a link to some pics before I started working on it. http://photoshare.shaw.ca/view/5655764041-1423275641-45753/8If it asks for a password try Stovebolt. And here are some cowl repair pics. Did you have any rust on your cowl pieces? http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8Ibs2LFo3btWQ
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 44 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 44 | Hi there all. I'm a new BC bolter. Live in Langley. Have some big bolts and some small bolts 1936 up to 1966. All in various stages of life. Name is Ron.Look forward to meeting at some get togethers/shows. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | Hi Ron,I'm Boyd. I live in Langley too.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 305 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 305 | Welcome cff (Ron),
Great group of bolters here. We will run into you some time in the following year.
John | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 707 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 707 | We will run into you some time in the following year. ... or the one after that. Epic #2 is running well, and so am I. We do a little local work together when one of my other wives does not require my services. Epic will soon need a new bed. I guess I'll be seeing LMC for the steel, and the wood will be local Douglas Fir.
1951 3800 Be the change you want to see. -hotshoe
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 139 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 139 | Still here, hope to have the 53 rolling next year with the new V8, turbo 350 and a 66 Nova rear end and TCI mustang two frt suspension..
1947 Studebaker M15 on 76 GMC one ton dually chassis with 454 4 spd
1953 Chevrolet 1/2 ton p/u
1957 Oldsmobile 88 2dr hardtop
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 | Hy burgundybolt, good to see/hear from you, will you be debuting it at the picanik? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Well, I'll be jiggered! It's good to "see" you back on the Bolt, Mike. Believe it or not, John and I were just talking about some of the early gang over the weekend and your's was one of the names that came up.
Hope you get to the picanik ... I'm sure the BC gang will be glad to see you, too.
Peg
~ 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" | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | Hey Peg,
I still pop in now and then to look. I've been working on a '58 Fleetside and a '60 shortbox. As always, many irons in the fire.
SFFS = Stovebolter Forever Forever Stovebolter | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Steve, I *have* seen your screen name every once in a while on the Active Topics list. I was also thinking about the Servicemembers project just last night, too. The fellow who coordinated it "over there" is now stationed at Annapolis, MD (hard duty!). That was a real good idea you came up with.
Will have to hunt down your posts to see what's shakin' with the '58!!
Peg
~ 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" | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | I still have a lot of Stovebolters phone numbers in my phone. Every now and then I get to talk with one of them. A couple of the have stopped by and had lunch or coffee. It's a Stovebolt World After All.
STOVEBOLT UP | | | | | Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 59 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 59 | Here in New West, just finishing the 261 rebuild.
1962 GMC 920 step side 261 4 spd
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Here in New West, just finishing the 261 rebuild. Have you been to 3Bs picky nick? I am trying to place a face. What year 261 is that and is a Canadian one? I am trying to learn more about all the different engines.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: May 2014 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2014 Posts: 11 | Just saying hi....Safety inspection on the '52 revealed too much play in king pins (marginal) and rear leafs walked.(I totally missed it) New parts in a box waiting. Thanks to everyone for all the great tech posts. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 59 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 59 | Haven't been to any local bolters get togethers ,the 261 I have is out out of a 1962 GMC C920 stepside ,original engine.
1962 GMC 920 step side 261 4 spd
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 12 | Mike King 1950 1300 5 window short box
1952 1300 5 window short box
1953 3600 5 window reg box
Im Located in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and Am doing a frame off restoration to the 1950, the other trucks are parts trucks. I have completed the drivetrain and am starting the body work this spring. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Hello Mike,
Post a link to some pictures if you can. Are the inner and outer side cowl needing patch panels? If they are I have done that and highly suggest you save the inner to outer piece, they call it the hockey stick, because the replacement ones are no where close to the originals. You will most likely find you will have to work the inner pieces too.
Good luck with your restoration. I just lifted the cab off my 1948 two ton.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 | been away for a few years working on other projects but have relocated to Penticton BC and brought my 1952 one ton Canadian built now i will start again to make this into a rough daily driver | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Archiemark, Welcome to BC. Do you have any pictures to link to? Maybe 3B will have his picnic again this summer and you can drive to Chilliwack!
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 21 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 21 | Hello BC Bolters:
I am a new member (at least trying to post notes and pictures) to this site, and have a 1938 Chev pickup that was my fathers farm vehicle in Alberta. I am now just finding time to start a project restoration of this truck, at least as a daily driver.
I see there is a Stovebolt member that is located in Penticton moving from Alberta, just an hour North of here.
Penticton is holding the annual "Penticton Beach Cruise car show this coming weekend, with a sold out limit of 800 cars.
I am having trouble posting pictures here, but will give it a try later.
Brian | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 | thank you for the welcome i am starting the body work and the interior rust to get it past the bc inspection. then i will have a daily driver as the rest is ready to go. hope to see other bc members in penticton this week end over 800 cars are suppose to show up
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 3 | Hello
Names Trevor Living in Qualicum Beach. Building a 41 Chevy 1/2 ton. Into the Stovebolts in a bad way. Always been a truck guy and always Chevy's. to the point I even make sheet metal for 36-46's
Glad to be here looking to find out as much as I can. Also have a 46 in the wings and looking for a 302 GMC for it to make it into a old school racer.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 3 | Hello BC Bolters!
I'm a newby to the site but have been playing with these Stovebolts for some time now. Currently trying to finish up the body on a 41 1/2 ton and have a pile of parts for a 46 waiting in the wings. Located in QualicumBeach
Cheers!
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Hello TS Coachworks. Do you plan on coming over to the mainland on the 13th for a get together at 3Bs in Chilliwack? PM me if you are and I'll give you directions. I guess we should meet on the island some time. We did it years ago and should probably do it again.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Welcome TS. Nice o have another Pre-war truck in the group ! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 5 | Good day all,
First post as a new bolt owner. Just picked up a 49 GMC 1 ton truck yesterday. Going to be looking for parts (S10 frame, short box, etc.)
Thought I'd introduce myself here. I'm from Kamloops and me and my father are both long time car guys. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Hello Flat Black,
Hope it isn't too smoky in Kamloops area. Heading up to Sorrento on Saturday. Good luck on your new project. What's going to power this truck?
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 5 | Hi super55,
We've been really lucky lately. The smoke has mostly cleared in the last week or so. We have some haze but nothing major. Sorrento is really nice.
As for what's going to power it, I have several ideas. Various LSX's with and without turbos, but I also have the idea of an LL8 atlas motor to keep it true to its heritage, but with the requisite turbo.
I have a million different ideas for it, just need to get them all to coalesce in to one cohesive plan lol. Good thing I'm still in the planning stage huh?
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 5 | Thanks for the welcomes guys,
Is there anyone local that has a bunch of AD trucks around for parts or anything that I might be able to get in touch with? Specifically looking for a bed and running boards/splash aprons. Mine were cut when they fitted the dump bed.
Thanks | | | | | Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1 | We are building a Promo Truck for my company www.096stills.com 52.5 Big bolt I say that as it has features of a 53 but reg says 52 - dropping it on a Dodge Cummins 3500 Chassis - - would like to connect with others for ideas parts etc - North Burnaby was going to post a Pic new to the forum.
Looking for
A.Original Flat deck have seen a few around the web - they bolt together and have round corners.
B.Front Splash Apron Big Truck
C. Right Front Fender - looking for Patina Green
Do have Hood - running boards and other front sheet metal
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Building a Promo Truck 1953 Big Bolt - Dropping it on a Dodge Cummins 3500 Chassis North Burnaby BC - like to connect with others for parts and ideas
| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | There are quite a few on-line companies - Jim Carter, Chev's of the 40's, Mar-K, who sell complete bed kits. Finding an old one still in reasonable condition is pretty difficult. Unless you are a body shop guy, repairs to the old ones can be pretty expensive.
As for running boards - really a problem if you want the original look with the " corrugated " surface. There are a few outfits that sell reproductions that are a smooth surface in fibreglass
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 4 | hello from Vancouver island am new to this site? is there any truck get together's on the island? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 12 | Figured I would introduce myself here. Still finding all the parts of stovebolt.com
I recently got a 54 GMC dump truck and have been fixing everything to make it drivable again.
It came with two 6 cyl but both were not in running condition and I had a fully rebuilt 72 350 set up for propane which would be easier on maintenance and no old gas to gum up carbs n stuff.
I drove it for the first time the other day and had a huge grin all day.
Now , I am chasing down many electrical gremlins and soon will get it inspected and registered( it came from washington)
BTW once I am done I will have two leftover engines if anyone wants them or parts from as I will not want to keep and if no one needs anything then off for scrap I guess.
They are a 248 (the original) and a 270 I believe. If anyone needs anything let me know and otherwise
Hello from langley...
Corey | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | Hi Corey, Welcome, I'm Boyd. In Langley I see. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Hello Corey,
Paul here in Maple Ridge. Welcome to the board. Have you put some pics of your truck up on the gallery? What transmission have you got in that truck? Keep checking in from time to time. There is a picnic, usually in June or July.
Cheers!
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: May 2014 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2014 Posts: 11 | Hey BC Bolters. I am now retired and have more time to play. Unfortunately to support my car/truck addiction I have to thin the herd. Need to sell one of two trucks. Offering to BC Bolters first as they are most likely to appreciate them.I'm in Abbotsford. 1952 GMC 3/4 ton restored to stock. 1946 Chev almost road ready. I love them both but one has to go. New to the forum so hopefully this is OK and I did it correct.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 1 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 1 | Mitch here from Fort. St. John. got myself a '52 1300. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Hello Mitch, hope you have plenty of anti-freeze in your 52. Do you have a picture in the Stovebolt gallery? By the way do you know either of the Chramosta boys, Jimmy or Denny? They live in Fort St. John, but grew up two houses down the road.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Are there any stovebolters in Haida Gwaii? My son has been up there in Masset with his '67 Chevy C10 for the last several years. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 60 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 60 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,115 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,115 | Post by DDean moved to HiPo forum.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 18 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 18 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 | hello from Vancouver island am new to this site? is there any truck get together's on the island? Next to none in Victoria. Some car shows but with the big increase in vehicle traffic in the city many of the stock vehicle Gus like myself are not doing much. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,115 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,115 | You are responding to a 6 year old post from tudorwagon who hasn't been around for 5 years.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Glad to see the post in here. Dave "1958GMCnut" Betker was a moderator when he started this thread back in December 2011. It's been a slow roll in this roll call. Maybe as more folks venture into the Side Lot, it'll take up speed.  or 
~ 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" | | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,115 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,115 | OK. Maybe start a new thread called "Roll Call 2023", so people know that they are not responding to a 12 year old thread?
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