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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 122 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 122 | Just wanted to pass on the news...after three years I took the truck on its first journey around the block last night. It was GREAT!! The engine still needs a little tweaking to run smoothly and the brakes need a little more adjustment, but otherwise it was a nice trip around the block.
Still need to finish working on the grill, adjust the fit of the hood a little more and calibrate the speedometer, but we are just about there.
Thanks to everyone who offered advice/tips throughout this restoration. The stovebolt page has been a large part of this process for me. John got me started on this process in late 1996 or early 1997 (the Stovebolt Page was still based in Hawaii) when he recommended I start on an AD pickup. We found our 3/4 ton 55 1st series and away we went. Once we returned from a 3 year stint in Germany the restoration really began. Thanks again to everyone.
P.S. I have promised pictures before, and I will post some through Webshots, but I am a little digitally challenged and will get them posted soon.
Steve
55 1st Series 3/4 ton
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 | It is great to hear about your first ride. Someday, I hope to be saying the same thing ! | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,878 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,878 | Great News, Steve!! I should be driving my '48 this weekend. Maybe we should cruise the drag.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 33 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 288 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 288 | Awesome to here Steve. I agree that The Stovebolt Page has been a great asset and I am relatively new here. I can relate when I took my 55 First Series out after the body work. I have some mechanical work left but it is a great feeling. I really enjoy the positive feedback from people on the road when I am out in my truck.
Look forward to seeing the pictures.
Enjoy,
Chris
Chris 1955FirstSeries
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 264 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 264 | Lucky bum!!! I'm still months away. Congrats!! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 438 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 438 | WAY-2-Go Steve! We look forward to the pics! That spedometer adjustment can wait--you won't be paying attention to that information anyway!  | | | 
#9011 03/02/2004 10:40 PM | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 122 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 122 | Thanks for the congratulatory notes. I really look forward to the day when it actually becomes a "almost daily" driver again. It is not far off though.
Steve
55 1st Series 3/4 ton
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 62 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 62 | hay Steve,fun ain't it!? I just took my 40'chev half ton for it's maiden voyage too! WHAT A BLAST! And after 7 years. I'll post pictures too if I figureout how. My thanks too,to all you Stovebolters. jim | | |
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