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| | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 26 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 26 | Hello, I'm new to the site and not really sure what I am doing!! I am in the process of purchasing a 1949 Chevy 4100. I guess that's what you guys are calling a big bolt. I would like to get some suggestions on how to read the vin# and maybe some things that I should be looking for when I go to buy the truck (something like common issues and red flags). Of course this truck "ran when I parked it) 8 years ago. It is a complete truck and I know the person I am purchasing it from. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!!
Wreckin' Ball
I'm gonna need a bigger hammer!!!
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,217 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,217 | Hey, Wreckin'Ball, welcome. I'm pretty sure they all ran when they parked them, maybe seized by now. Just browse around the site, ask questions here and there and you'll be good to go. Good luck.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 109 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 109 | Welcome Wrecking'Ball YEP I belive that is considered a big bolt. And you are now a bolter. Great bunch of friends helping one another out. Try turning it over a little by hand after you soak the cylinders over night. Good Luck with your project and dont forget to post pic. | | | | | 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 | Welcome to the Stovebolt,Wreckin'Ball. You are now home!! Lots of knowledge and great folks. The best way to tap this knowledge though is to ask your questions in the most appropiate forum for the best results.
...if you have the Vin# you need to check out the tech tips here. There is a "vin buster" that will probably give you the info you need. If not try the guys in the Big Bolt forum for some guidance.
Good luck on your project. We are here to help...and as ratrods mentioned a picture when you can would be great. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 231 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 231 | Welcome to the site! Alvin has given you some good intel!
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Wreckin' Ball
I'm gonna need a bigger hammer!!!
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 26 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 26 | OK the post right above this is a picture of my 4100. Can come one please let me know if you can see the picture and if I have done this correctly? Thanks
Wreckin' Ball
I'm gonna need a bigger hammer!!!
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,217 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,217 | Yes, I can see it. It looks good.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 26 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 26 |
Wreckin' Ball
I'm gonna need a bigger hammer!!!
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,995 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,995 | I saw it too. Looks like a good old truck. Hope you can get it running without too much trouble. | | |
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