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| | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 34 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 34 | Although I have been posting random questions for a little while, as of today it's official. I received my stovebolt today, a 1955 Series 1 3100. She is fresh from Oklahoma, and I believe I may be only the third owner from new. She is a runner, having been modestly maintained (but not restored) by the previous owner.
Trooper Jeff
Trooper Jeff
If I can't drive my truck, fetch my horse
"Courage is saddling up even though you are scared to death" - John Wayne
| | | | | 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 Trooper Jeff. What cha been waiting on  Sounds like you have found a nice ride. You'll find lots of knowledge and great folks here willing to share. I also bet you'll find some more bolters around your area. Maybe the ODSS bunch. We're here to help. Post in the most appropiate forum for the best results and most views/help. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,217 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,217 | Welcome Jeff. Good that you got the truck home, we need to see it.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,746 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,746 | Hi Jeff and welcome!
As Alvin says (his avatar really is what he looks like, by the way), we have a pretty active Stovebolt group here in the NoVA/MD area. We have a major weekend get together here at Stovebolt HQ the weekend of 26-28 April (Homecoming) -- We'd love to have you join us for all or part of the weekend. We have plenty of comping space available here (Stovebolt HQ also is a 17-acre christmas tree farm ). We have guys come from Lexington, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Fulks Run and a few other places.
We have other things we do throughout the year, as well so if you can't make it to Homecoming, you can catch up with us somewhere else.
We have some active threads going over in the ODSS Forum -- stop in and introduce yourself in one of them. And don't be put off by any of our banter -- there's a group of us who have gotten to know each other pretty well and we sling BS at each other but it's all in fun/stress relief. Feel free to get in there and throw an elbow as well. Stovebolting is a contact sport, after all. And if ya ain't bleedin', ya ain't tryin!
Welcome aboard!
Hey Alvin and Leo -- Thanks for all the great greetin' you hombres have been doing.
Regards,
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: Feb 2013 Posts: 34 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 34 |
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Trooper Jeff
If I can't drive my truck, fetch my horse
"Courage is saddling up even though you are scared to death" - John Wayne
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1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25
1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY!
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,423 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,423 | Jeff,
Your truck is spectacular! It's extremely hard to find them anywhere near that condition today.
Great score
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 |
1953 Chevrolet 3100261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY GalleryVideo of the 261 running1964 GMC 1000305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 290 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 290 | Welcome & nice truck. Lots of enjoyment coming your way!
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | WOW!! OH,and WELCOME!! Nice find! Un-restored,and it looks that nice! What a "TROPHY-FIND"! CONGRATULATIONS! Please keep us up yo date,on your driving experience(s),since it looks like yours doesn't need much work,at present.(LOL)! More pic's,PLEASE!! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 34 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 34 | Thanks for all the responses. I am really happy with this find.
After a thorough going over, it appears to be all original except it has been rewired in places with modern insulated wire. But everything works, except the radio and the wipers (still has its vacuum system, non-functional).
All the the mechanicals (motor, tranny, drive, etc.) are old and functional. We are working on a brake job and a new exhaust system. It probably could use new kingpins and steering gear work too. Oh, and a carb rebuild.
Also I must admit the paint looks nicer in the photo than in person. Close up, it is cracked quite a bit. My friends and I are are continuing to debate whether it has a very old repaint. There does appear to be a few bits of overspray in odd spots. But I love the patina and intend to keep the finish just the way I found it.
I'll post some current photos in a day or two.
Jeff
Trooper Jeff
If I can't drive my truck, fetch my horse
"Courage is saddling up even though you are scared to death" - John Wayne
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1965 Chevy C20 Stepside
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