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| | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 127 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 127 | Hi All,
Thinking of getting back into the stovebolts after a few years away from the sport. Got my eye on a 52 AD, and about to take the plunge.
I have owned a 46 chev and a 55 GMC in the past, so I'm not a total noob, but nowadays I have limits on time, tools and space. Also new in this area, so any local help, finding parts, recommendations for old school mechanics or machine shops would be much appreciated! Anybody nearby?
Paul
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52 3100 project
54 3100 / 3112 ice cream truck, next project
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | One of our very own has a mechanical shop in Kennsington Md. Welcome to the ODSS and back to the east coast! We go on junkyard tours at least once if not more per year.
Looking forward to meeting you when you get here!
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,734 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,734 | Paul, Welcome to the ODSS! Are you in the area yet? If so, a couple of us here in the Old Line State can find you and take you over to the shop Sweet is talking about. I have been wanting to make a pilgrimage to Senior's for a long time anyway. Hopefully the rest of the gang will introduce themselves. We have a couple of other new guys who came to TriState this year (just last month) and it was great putting them through the ODSS Initiation Ritual. Speaking of ... Hey Nick, how did it go at the Doc's? Are the stitches out yet??  John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 127 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 127 | Thanks for the welcome! Looking forward to getting to know the area. Any meets or meetings coming up?
If I go for this 52, it would have to be this weekend. Any recommendations for someone with a flatbed or trailer?
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52 3100 project
54 3100 / 3112 ice cream truck, next project
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 242 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 242 | Where are you located. I have the truck and trailer. I live on Kent Island. Does the truck run?
Who has a shop in Kensington, I grew up there, well in Garret Park actually. Mom is still there
John G
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1942 G5106 1.5-ton Chevy cargo dump Gallery pageOld Dominion Stovebolt Society T/Sgt. Gott (28 years of service with the USPP) 1940 Chevy G506 4112 cargo dump 1942 Diamond T G509 969A 4 ton wrecker 1942 Ward LaFrance G116 series 2 10 ton wrecker 1944 Ward LaFrance G116 series 5 10 ton wrecker 1931 Ford AA with a WEAVER crane 1944 Sterling HC 165 tractor 1944 Autocar U7144T w/ 10 ton trailer
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | JG, that would be Phil Sr's shop. You know, the one he keeps his chrome bolt Stovebolt parked in the corner all the time.
Welcome Paul. I would offer to help but my plate is a little full right now and my trailer is in Thurmont until at least the end of next week. Too bad too because I could use it right now. I stumbled upon a cool art deco work bench and a vintage reconditioned Craftsman drill press for easy money. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 242 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 242 | Brother Marlow,
I am free tomorrow and I have help (14 yo). Let me know asap, as I would need to fetch my tailer in Easton. Next weekend is out, I have to work both Saturday and Sunday.
JG
1942 G5106 1.5-ton Chevy cargo dump Gallery pageOld Dominion Stovebolt Society T/Sgt. Gott (28 years of service with the USPP) 1940 Chevy G506 4112 cargo dump 1942 Diamond T G509 969A 4 ton wrecker 1942 Ward LaFrance G116 series 2 10 ton wrecker 1944 Ward LaFrance G116 series 5 10 ton wrecker 1931 Ford AA with a WEAVER crane 1944 Sterling HC 165 tractor 1944 Autocar U7144T w/ 10 ton trailer
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 127 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 127 | Thanks, but have got the 52 in the garage now! Turned out I had to pick it up today. So I'm the proud new owner of a 52 3100 deluxe cab.
Tomorrow will be trying to figure out what to do next. Very original, surface rust, some dents, 216 not running, needs brakes, rear and side windows, no seat, no tailgate. Want to see if it will crank by hand. Anybody got an engine crank?
Will post some photos soon (new thread?)
52 3100 project
54 3100 / 3112 ice cream truck, next project
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,734 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,734 | I have an engine crank but frankly, it would be a whole lot easier just to pull the plugs, put some oil in each cylinder, let it sit a few days and then just grab the harmonic balancer with both hands and see if it will turn that way.
Even if it is still free (i.e., not seized), you don't want to turn an engine that's been sitting a long time as there probably isn't much/any lubrication on the cylinder walls. Let the oil do its work and then give it a try.
Congrats on the truck, BTW!
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 127 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 127 | Thanks. Hoping to get it running by spring.
Just poured a gallon of marvel mystery oil in each cylinder and the rest in crankcase to start trying to unstick engine. That stuff looks suspiciously like ATF. Considering topping it off with diesel and let it soak. Or does anyone know a better recipe for this app.?
52 3100 project
54 3100 / 3112 ice cream truck, next project
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 | Welcome Paul!
You can take advantage of soon to be 32,000 of us 'Bolters by posting your questions on the appropriate forums, Engine, Driveline, General, etc. In addition the 'Search' feature will lead you to hours of reading and much to learn on all aspects of your new acquisition.
Do keep an eye out here in your region, the Old Dominion Stovebolt Society. Many of our members are active in local book clubs as we are an eclectic band of gypsys.
Regards,
Cosmo
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 | Paul, welcome to the ODSS! What part of SS do you live in? I grew up in Wheaton and now live in Southern Maryland. Mike B | | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 127 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 127 | Actually in Takoma Park. Havnt had time to work on truck till this afternoon, except for spraying lots of PB blaster in engine. Today opened up flywheel cover -boy was it a mess in there!. Then got the engine to turn with a prybar about 1/8th of a turn. Also pulled the MCylinder - which seems to have blown a long time ago - no boot,piston frozen, reservoir dry. Anybody try the NAPA rebuild kit? engine1
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52 3100 project
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