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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 32 | Just got started working on a 1934 1.5 ton i found on crgs lst. my son wants to a mech. so i thought this would be a good project to break him in on, plus i like old iron anyway. i would appreciate anyone with a similar truck to contact me, i've got a ton of questions, first off if anyone could tell me where to find technical drawings for the wood frame for the cab i would very grateful, the work on these old vehicles aint so bad ,but tracking down parts and info can a real challenge Thanks Donald | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Welcome Donald, if you click links at the top of the page, you will find a list of parts suppliers. Check out the other forums on this site and ask wherever appropriate.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi Donald,welcome.
Like Leo says,help is out there,just ask in the appropriate sections and the info and advice will follow.
You're also lucky to be close to some really knowledgeable fellow 'bolters.
Good luck on your father/son project,these are the things where good memories are made.
Post some pics when you can.
Jock.
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: Jan 2012 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 32 | thanks, i'm looking forward to getting this truck on the road. it's got 90% of the parts just a matter of making them work and then bdy work and paint. gonna be a slow process but we'll get there eventually. | | | | | 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 | Donald, welcome to the Bolt. You are definitely at the right place. Sounds like a fun project that will be the talk of the town. Just be patient. It'll all come together. We're here to help. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Welcome Donald, glad you stopped by.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 115 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 115 | Welcome Donald, sounds like a great project. This site has a lot of knowledge and just ask your questions in the right forum.
Kenny Martin Talladega, Ala Second place is the first loser - Ricky Bobby 1956 Chevy 1/2 Ton | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 137 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 137 | Welcome to Stovebolt! I have about 5 34-35 chevy 1 1/2 ton trucks. One is a daily driver the a 350 motor and 350 trans.
I am slowly restoring my grandfathers to as close to stock as possible. Two others mostly complete but need restored.
So if you look through my pictures on web shot below you may find some helpful information or email me.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 32 | thanks, i'm sure i'll be calling on you from time to time. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 362 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 362 | Hey welcome all the way from Richmond. Lots of good info here and a lot of good guys. Larry
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58 gmc 100 with 350 sbc
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 111 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 111 | welcome aboard Donald good luck on the big truck
Ken | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 32 | Hello from Prince George Co.fellow Virgianian | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | All you Virginians need to also check in with us down in the Old Dominion Forum in the Side Lot (Go back up to the list of forums here on the Stovebolt Discussion Board and scroll down until you get to it).
We have a lot going on here in the Virginia/So. Maryland area this year and we'd love to have you guys join us in person.
Welcome aboard and thanks for stopping by this site!
Regards,
John
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | |
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