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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 105 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 105 | Hey everyone, I am new to the classic truck world and am hooked. Back in June, I picked up a 1949 Chevy 3100 that was literally 4 houses down and across the street from me. For about 5 years I've been driving past and drooling over this view Rear hoping I could some day buy it and work on it with my son Levi. That day finally came and I hauled Herb back home (all 120 yards) with the help of my buddy and a tow strap. Towed There was so much accumulated dirt, I was barely able to see through a few paw prints Dirrr-teee to steer the thing home.. Herb had been sitting around for about 8 years collecting dust under a carport after having the frame stripped and painted, and the owner just never got around to finishing the job. frame I've started cleaning up Herb and have been reading the heck out of this forum to get ideas of where to start and what can be done. Getting started There is a ton of great info here, and i hope to share more progress as I dig deeper into getting Herb roadworthy. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Welcome Sulli, now the fun begins. As you mentioned, there is a ton of great info here, just be sure to ask if you need help.
There is a 'Texas connection' here, a forum for all Texans, be sure to check it out. Check out the other forums as well, ask wherever it's most appropriate and you will get results. Hope Levi will learn alongside you. Good luck.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | welcome from Mesquite, Tx
best way to start is to sell it to me...lol
nice truck, and with the 49 tx tag.. cool
I lived in Houston when I was about 8 yrs old, Dad
had a new 50 GMC.
Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 | Welcome Sulli! --- Great find...love those 5 windows. Also great to see another Houstonian on The Bolt. Just keep the progress pix coming. | | | | | 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 Stovebolt, Sulli. As Texans would say "best gol dern place on da web"...... and it really is for old Chevy's and GMC's. And what a great father son project so enjoy it. Good luck on your project and we're here to help. I'm sure there are some Texan Bolters near you.... they are like Santa Claus. They are everywhere  | | | | | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 105 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 105 | Thanks guys. I appreciate the support... I'm in the planning phase learning as much as I can first, and trying to squirrel away some cash to get started.
Glad to know there are fellow bolters near Houston, and I'm sure I'll be bugging you guys soon enough.
Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | Herb Arrives!
Are you celebrating the new law in Colorado?
LOL!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
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