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| | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 | Greetings, all! I've had several 1/2-tons (50, 49, 54, 51)years ago, and just bought a 52 COE. I know next to nothing about the 'big' chassis stuff so hopefully folks here won't mind my dumb questions. Thanks in advance!  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | What do you have, Chevy, or GMC ? Where are you located? Any pictures? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 | Chevy 5-window. Just west of St. Louis.
I'm trying to figure out how to do the picture thing! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,228 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,228 | Welcome to the BIG Bolts Section  To share pictures you need to put them on a wedsite like Shutterfly and then give us the link. Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,608 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,608 | Welcome BrewMeister
I'm also west of St. Louis and love living in the Midwest.
There are no dumb questions on this board. Ask away and we will all learn. The people here are great.
2-Ton
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 | Thanks, 2-ton.
I know where Mokane is...
Looks like you have some cool trucks!
I'm going to look at a 46 later today. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,228 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,228 | Look'n good so far!  Mike B | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,276 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,276 | Welcome aboard very cool truck!!! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 | Thanks guys!
Should have a lot more pics soon.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | WOW!, I'm impressed. That's a very good looking COE. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 | Thank you.
I was very happy to find it.
It is very solid. Has been kept indoors for many years.
It isn't perfect by any stretch, but won't be a killer of a resto either.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | Can't tell for sure, but it looks like a 5400 (134"in.wheelbase) series. Not as many of them around. There were more 5700(158"in. wheelbase)series COE's built, than 5400, or 5100 series. Being a 5 window cab, is another added bonus. What are your plans for it? What type/size tubeless Budd wheels did you use? I've had close to thirty COE's, & best I can remember, only two, or three were 5 window cabs. I've got the only one now, that was full air brakes. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 | Thanks for the note, Spanky, you certainly sound like a good authority on COE's.
I'll measure the wheelbase and let you know for sure.
The Budds are 19.5".
And yes, I wondered how many of the COE's got the 5-window treatment.
I'm going to paint it, get the chrome redone, fix up the flatbed, and maybe... swap in a TBI-350 and 700R4.
It will be a beer truck for my brewery - advertising, festivals, parades, etc. And of course to deliver beer! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,608 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,608 | Lets see.
Brewmeister for your posted name, Brewtus for your great looking COE's name, you live west of St. Louis and you know where Mokane is.
Then you have to live around the Hermann area.
Good looking truck.
Don King
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
brewmeister,
What is the name of your brewery?
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 22 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 22 | Hey brewmeister,
Good to see you on here. Welcome.
I recognized the truck as soon as I saw it, as I live just down the road from you. I am the one that stopped by, and we talked.
The ole truck is a beauty, and I wish I had bought it when I had the chance. Ha!!!
See ya soon
Steve Nichol, down on Franklin Ridge | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 | 2-ton, I'm in Wentzville.
You pass right by me on your way to St. Louis.
The brewery is called Gallowglass Brewing Company.
*Gallowglass were mercenary warriors hired to fight under Irish warlords in the 13th - 15th centuries.
Where are you, Steve? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 78 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 78 | Brian, It has been said but I'll add another welcome to this very helpful site. You won't believe how helpful! I have a '46 6400 that I am bringing back to life in Oregon. I always had smaller old trucks previously so I can understand your feeling a bit awkward. There really are NO dumb questions, and you will get good answers here. Usually more than one in my experience. Your first picture is great! I will make this time saving offer, if you get the '46 you mentioned, I have bookmarked dozens of specific websites and tips that I have culled from these forums I would be happy to share if you get stuck on something. Best to you, LevisPop
Milk the cows you have
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 22 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 22 | brewmeister
I must have you mixed up with someone else, as the coe, I was talking about is just south of Desoto,Mo., about 3 miles. Wentzville is about 50 miles from me. Sorry about that, but, the trucks look exactly alike. even the old tires before the 19.5's were put on.
I live about 11 miles south of Desoto, Missouri.
Steve | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 | Thank you very much LevisPop.
This forum has been fantastic thus far, truly great people - warm welcome.
I did buy the 46 yesterday. I have the disease... lol...
It is rough but the guy said he is scrapping it in 2 weeks.
Was $400 ok?
http://s1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/BEER_HAULER/?action=view¤t=46Chevyfront.jpg#!oZZ2QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs1149.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fo587%2FBEER_HAULER%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3D46Chevyfront.jpg | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 | Then you are right, Steve.
That is the truck I bought! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,989 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,989 | I did buy the 46 yesterday. I have the disease... lol...
It is rough but the guy said he is scrapping it in 2 weeks.
Was $400 ok? I think you did OK. By the way....there's no cure for the "disease"!  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 63 | Thanks, Rich.
I could sell the grill, front clip, etc. and make money but I don't want to part it out.
I'll just sit on it and see what plays out. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | Brewmeister
Good buy on the 46. I can help cure the disease if you decide to sell it. If you do please keep me in mind. Thanks
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle."-Abraham Lincoln
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