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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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| | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4 | Just want to say hello, and that sofar this site has provided loads of information already. I just bought a 1946 1.5 ton this past summer. Going to be a flat bed (Cab and chassis now) with a slight dove tail so I can haul small tractors on it.
A little bit about myself. I am a full time mechanic/engine builder by day and farmer by night. I work for a company called Katech, we specialize in gen IV GM LS engines (specifically Corvette) for road racing (durability). Along with classic vehicles, my brother and I have a collection of 16 or so tractors. John Deere's ranging from 1935 to 1955.
Great site you have, looking foreward to any and all new info! Merry Christmas! | | | | | 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 | N8ER, Welcome to the Stovebolt. There are other bolters from Mi. that you'll probably meet. Lots of knowledge and great folks here about our old trucks and with your experience it looks like your a sure fit  See ya around the garage....and a picture would be nice when you can. Good luck on your project and we're here to help. There is even a Big Bolt forum for those who have bigger trucks. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 842 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 842 | welcome and chevvys run like a deere sounds like you have a great collectionof deeres
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | Welcome from Charlotte Mi. (near Lansing) Lots of great people here. Of coarse a few flakes, none from Michigan  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 | A Big Ol' Stovebolt Welcome & a very Merry Christmas N8ER! --- Sounds like you have both a great starter unit and the skills to pull off a great build. And just about any issues that might come up have likely been addressed by one of the good folks here. Best of luck and please do post lots of pix. We love watching other people work! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome to the site. Sounds like you're building a truck that will earn its keep. Good luck with it.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,986 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,986 | Welcome! I love 46's, although my truck is a 47. I also have a few John Deeres. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 | Hey N8ER --- Welcome to the bolt. Good lookin' truck, but are you sure that '46 is 1.5T? The fenders sure look those from a 2-ton. If the ID plate is still on her you should be able to verify. Course, it's possible the fenders could have been modified or replaced at some point too but it's worth checking as there are other mechanical differences between the two as well. And believe me, you wouldn't be the first to be misinformed. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 237 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 237 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4 | There is no plate on the truck, i am just going off what the previous owner said. How can I tell if it is a 2-Ton? As always any help is appericated! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 237 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 237 | welcome to the site any pics of the tractors? | | | | | 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 | NBER, You'll get better answer's over in the Big Bolt Forum. There's some pretty sharp guys over there that I'm sure can help you. Not everyone visits here often in the Welcome Centre so for best results it helps to post in the most approiate forum. Like engine questions in the Engine Forum.
Post up a picture and all the info you have in the Big Bolt section and you'll get some answers. I promise!!
Hey, stick with it, lots to learn around here including using all the tools/forums available.
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