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| | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 65 old truck heaven | | old truck heaven Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 65 | I hope you enjoy my new Big Boy Toy..."Max Robinson" He was found on a farm in northern Minnesota last summer on a hunt for old iron. I like these COE's and just had to have it. I had it hauled to San Juan Capistrano CA and hope to install the cab on a later model Dodge Diesel Ram chassis. http://community.webshots.com/album/583184486RjutCT | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,991 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,991 | That's a cool looking old truck. And it looks fairly solid. Keep us posted on your progress. | | | | | 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 | Sweeeeet, I think it will be VERY rewarding. Someday I'd like to run up on a good deal with a COE. Keep us posted as you move along. | | | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 48 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2011 Posts: 48 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 126 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 126 | repguy:
I sure would like to have your grill... Very nice project you found.
I have been looking for s straight grill for my 1939 COE for a while now. While in your search for parts for your project, if you come across a grill, please keep me in mind...
Darrell, W.L.
1939 Chevy COE tow truck/My Stubbed toe
1939 Chevy 2 door Sedan
Car chat means talks about Chevy's. All other car makers only build transportation.
I don't work on my cars, I entertain my self in my garage, so my nabor tells me.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 65 old truck heaven | | old truck heaven Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 65 | Hi Oldschool Chev
I will be glad to refer you to anyone I find with a good COE grill.
Brian | | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 126 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 126 | Hi repguy; Please do, I have been looking now for two years with no luck. Even a parts grill will help. My grill is complete but with the lower 8 bars total ripped beyond repair for chrome. My PH#541-659-8891, Darrell...
I just found the perfect frame for my 39 COE. I just got a 1980 GMC 1 ton Van. It was a big 20' bread truck. Frame rails are same as original 39, cab mounts will sit right on it. Steering box is in same spot as original, but with independent front, with power steering, power disc brakes, 8 bolt hub, same width as original. Everything seems too good to be true. I just got it home last weekend.
I will need to shorten the frame, my truck was a 108" wheelbase tow truck. I will be using my original tow truck box/bed. Airbag the suspension & more...
Finding a frame was a big step forward for me...
Darrell, W.L.
1939 Chevy COE tow truck/My Stubbed toe
1939 Chevy 2 door Sedan
Car chat means talks about Chevy's. All other car makers only build transportation.
I don't work on my cars, I entertain my self in my garage, so my nabor tells me.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 | What a Darlin'! --- Love those COE's and that one has more character than any I've drooled over so far. Keep the progress reports & pix coming. This is going to be fun to follow. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 126 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 126 | Hango;
Progress will be slow on this project, but I did find a chassis for it a week ago. At this time I'm cleaning the chassis up. Soon as I get the chassis on 4 wheels, I then can start setting the cab on it. I plan on making the cab tilt forward on hydraulic cylinders. But I have not decided what motor/trans will power the truck? I am thinking about a 6 or 4 cylinder Cummings diesel? They don't come along very often & aren't cheap, so I'm not sure what I will do yet???
Rain started last week & will be here off & on for the next few months now, making progress even slower...
Darrell, W.L.
1939 Chevy COE tow truck/My Stubbed toe
1939 Chevy 2 door Sedan
Car chat means talks about Chevy's. All other car makers only build transportation.
I don't work on my cars, I entertain my self in my garage, so my nabor tells me.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 | Wow, nice find. Set it up with a Duramax and Allison! | | |
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