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Just wanted to introduce myself and say Hi from Ohio. I learned to drive when I was around 12 in my grandpa's 1951 Chevy 3600 flatbed on the farm where I grew up. That's when I learned to love these old trucks. Then in the early '70's I purchased a 1950 3100 for $300 and did a frame up restoration. But, like an idiot, I sold it, and I have been looking for another one in decent condition and at a bargain price for the last 30 yrs. Then within a week I found TWO! I found the 1952 model 1430 in Canada. It started life as a Manitoba Telephone System truck and then later became a farm truck. It had sat in a field since 1976, but after I hauled her home, gave her a tuneup,rebuilt carb and fresh gas and a new battery, she fired right up. OK, maybe I smoked myself out of the garage, but she did run! Then I found the '49 3800 in the Spotting Alert Network forum, so now I have two great trucks. I plan on complete body restorations on both. The '49 will go back 100% original, and the '52 will get some updates for daily driving. I have a Chevy 307 out of my dad's long-gone '72 3/4T pickup and I think a NV4500 5-spd OD will work nice along with a rear axle ratio change. Plan to use it to pull trailer with my old tractors to shows and tractor pulls.Any suggestions? Check out my pics. Thanks,Roger
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Welcome Roger. Be careful or you'll soon have a few more of these fine old trucks. Cool idea to haul the old tractors around with an old truck. Good luck with the restorations.

Leo

Roger, just remember, we can never never never have to many old bolts in the yard...or barn. With a little TLC they will be taking care of generation after generation!!

Welcome to the Stovebolt. Knowledge and nice folks are plentiful here. Let us know how we can help you.

Hi Roger,welcome from Scotland.
There's quite a few folks here regret selling an old truck.

You're obviously no stranger to these fine old trucks so as well as gleening info here i'm sure you'll contribute in your own way as well.

Have a look around the site,there's sub forums that will deal with your questions/queries.
If you ask in the appropriate sections you'll stand a better chance of getting the info you need,not everyone checks in here.

All that remains to be said is good luck!
Jock.

welcome rodger, your bolt looks very happy!