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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 400 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 400 | Got new park light lenses,chrome housings,and gaskets on. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 | Painted passenger inner fender, started mocking up intake and air cleaner, sand blasted and painted parking brake linkage rods. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 | Drilled some necessary holes in a new floor panel. Painted it. Found some hose for the power steering return line. Ordered some radiator hoses. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 | changed the front shocks, old ones have done 90k and one had failed. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 936 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 936 | ^ Looks great Dave! The transmission came out great! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | I've got the best part of 4 months work to catch up with here.  Long story short,the truck is now a fully fledged UK citizen and has actually been on the road. Still a few bugs to work out but on the whole I'm a happy boy. I've made a few financial compromises (upholstery and bed wood) in order to get the truck on the road but I can finally legally drive it on our Queens highways! Here's the proof. Maiden voyage.
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 | I've got the best part of 4 months work to catch up with here. Long story short,the truck is now a fully fledged UK citizen and has actually been on the road. Still a few bugs to work out but on the whole I'm a happy boy. I've made a few financial compromises (upholstery and bed wood) in order to get the truck on the road but I can finally legally drive it on our Queens highways! Here's the proof. Maiden voyage.Jockbolter, your truck looks awesome!
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm Truck-30- Stovebolt Gallery ForumsWhen I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | I've got the best part of 4 months work to catch up with here. Long story short,the truck is now a fully fledged UK citizen and has actually been on the road. Still a few bugs to work out but on the whole I'm a happy boy. I've made a few financial compromises (upholstery and bed wood) in order to get the truck on the road but I can finally legally drive it on our Queens highways! Here's the proof. Maiden voyage.You've done well grasshopper. ...been missing ya Buddy!
~Jim
| | | | | 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 | Got my antique tag in the mail. Put it on and started to go for a ride on the main drag! Well, wouldn't you know. Dead battery. I had installed an extra LED dome light at the rear of the panel and left it on for a week!
One more day won't kill me. Tomorrow I'll give it a test drive.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Alvin, I have done the same thing twice in the last three years. You'd think the first time would have taught me a lesson.
Both times, the battery had gone bad a few days in a row.
I'd charge them up each day, drive all day, and the battery was fine all day.
Both times I figured out the reason for the dead battery - I'd put the battery on charge and the charger is not automatic (6v: I have to shut it off, or it will keep charging). I'd remember to shut off the battery just before going to bed. I found it was quite easy seeing the battery in its floor-hole location: the overhead light was already on to light the cab (and to drain the battery).
LEDs would drain the battery at a much slower rate.
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Jock,
Nice photos of both your truck and your cats. In the one pic where they are intently looking out the window, was the truck the subject of interest?
What is the bed-wood and the finish? I assume you get some rain in Ayrshire (I lived for a while in Argyllshire and rain was normal weather).
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | I'll try and keep this thread on topic but firstly thanks for the kind words guys.
Tim,the bed wood is Exterior grade Marine ply 8'x4'x3/4" it's just a tad shy on the width but I supported it underneath with large repair washers along the side angle strips.
It's had 5 coats of walnut marine varnish and has aleady been christened by our beautiful spring weather.i.e. Rain,snow frost etc,it seems to be holding up.
Like I say it's purely a temporary measure.
I'm also planning on adding some bed strips,probably in aluminium or stainless to complete 'the look' as it might be a while before I can get the correct timber and strips.
You're quite correct about the climate as well,it should really be called the Wet coast!
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 936 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 936 | Lookin' good John!  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 210 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 210 | I got the primer sprayed on the cab today | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 323 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 323 | finally got a chance to get the roof bolted down on the panel today.It's been in the 60s so the wife wants me to do stupid stuff like make the house I built 6 years ago all one color. But now it's raining so I can play in the shop. 
These old bolts are in my blood. Hard thing is focusing on just one.
1937 Chevy 1/2 ton panel
1953 GMC 2 ton. future car hauler
| | | | | 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 | Got the battery charged overnight and for the first time drove it on public highways. Put over 60 miles on it and drove it to my grand daughters soccer game. I must admit I was selfish and took it for "gas" by myself. Just man and machine!! Still stuff to do but it is on the road. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Got the battery charged overnight and for the first time drove it on public highways. Put over 60 miles on it Great news Alvin,I can share your excitement. I assume it behaved itself? 
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 162 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 162 | Fired up the '52 3100, wanted to drive her but didn't have time. Threw a tune up on the 'burb, and spent the rest of the afternoon trying to figure out why I have no brake lights. Whoever said "Patience is a virtue" obviously has never chased wiring through a 61 year old, multiple previous owners, found in a barn, 20 foot long truck!! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 162 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 162 | Yay Alvin!! I've been following your progress, glad you got to take it for a spin. I drove mine around the block the other day, still so much left to do... | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 | Got the battery charged overnight and for the first time drove it on public highways. Put over 60 miles on it and drove it to my grand daughters soccer game. I must admit I was selfish and took it for "gas" by myself. Just man and machine!! Still stuff to do but it is on the road. Great news, Alvin!! I keep plugging away on mine. Hopefully soon! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 235 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 235 | Today was as simple as getting the throttle cable working, but as Alvin says, "just 15 minutes a day can be enough". Took me longer than 15 minutes to get the cable de-rusted and working but could not have been more enjoyable. I'm 2 months new to all this and can't wait for the bigger projects. I'm so fortunate to have found this truck - I know my Grandfather Bill Ritchie is smiling from Heaven. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Finally got round to it,the dreaded door seals.
I followed the general consensus that removing the door is the best option.
Got the drivers side done,passenger side will follow when i've summoned up the strength,I really should have done it before I filled the door with the glass and regulator. Hindsight eh?
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1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 23 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 23 | Installed rebuilt carb....AC fuel filter....vacuum line....but didn't finish new fuel line because of a screw up on my part. I'll hit Napa tomorrow for more steel line and bend it again!
Kevin
1954 Chevy 3100 (3 window/4sp)
1966 Ford Mustang convertible (Factory K-code)
See...Ford & Chevy can get along after all!
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 | Removed my old radiator / heater hoses. Found out I ordered the wrong hoses. Reordered new hoses that fit. I think I got all the parts I need to make it go and stop. Time to finish installing 'em all. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 | I put new plugs, wires and cap and rotor on today. To my surprise it STARTED ! Next, lube and oil.
Hey Old dawg its neat to see the truck being driven. Does'nt look like a lot of head room going into the shop. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 | Buttoned up the intake runners and plenum. Installed the PCV system. Installed the heater hose bypass. | | | | | 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 | ....pulled the center section out of the rearend tonight. Again! nuff said! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 165 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 165 | Got the door windows taken apart last night so I can get the new ones cut today, Also ordered some more parts. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 936 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 936 | Enlarged the horn contact brush sleeve hole in my new steering wheel. The sleeve it came with was too short and allowed the end of the contact brush to slip off the contact ring when turning and ground on the column (and in some cases rip the end of the contact off and jam it in the column). I bored it out slightly (to 3/8") on a drill press so the original, longer sleeve would fit. The longer sleeve keeps the end of the contact in place perfectly. I also added a PVC sleeve around the mast and spring so there is no chance of anything grounding where it isn't supposed to.
Pics coming soon. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 19 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 19 | ...both doors hung!!!! What a job! Now for a few adjustments and on to mountin' and wirin' up the engine! | | | | | 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 | Last night about 8pm I decided the differential is NOT OK with me. By 9pm I had it laying on the back of my pickup. By noon today it is being rebuilt with a NEW 3.38 gear and complete rebuild kit. I'm not gonna pull it out again. I'm just not going to do it!!! Its go....or blow, this time! I'm tired of fiddle farting around with this thing. On the road again......  next week! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 188 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 188 | Got money in the bank....Guess that's progress! Now for a rear end and brake lines! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 60 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 60 | Just finished my Hybrid T5 swap. Used a Camaro trans with S10 tail. Also did the short throw mod on the shifter. Using a snap-on screwdriver as my shifter. My dad was a mechanic and used snap on tools to make a living. I bought his tools when he retired. The shifter will serve as a reminder for me and my kids. Threw a couple new pictures on my link.
1967 Chevelle Malibu (2nd owner)
1951 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 | Found a plug for my steam port. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 | Adjusted the brakes . Should have done it long ago.
WOW does it feel weird having the pedal back up high again ..... | | |
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