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'Bolter
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Welcome JW51. The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. Cruze around the Stovebolt and you will know where to go with all your questions and you will get all the help you need.
"One thing about trains, it doesn't matter where the're going, what matters is, deciding to get on." - Polar Express
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Only 1 thing to say....you are one lucky son of a gun! Who finds one of these old trucks with original wood and paint? I'm fairly new here as well, and initially there is so much info, that it is a bit overwhelming..I'm sure I haven't even scratched the surface,but two sites I've found helpful are Deve's and Tim Clederman's. I know there are many out there I haven't found yet and I haven't nailed the link business yet so can't stick them in, but if you click on their usernames you can navigate there.
Good luck !
Last edited by Allen Lane; Wed Jan 08 2014 04:23 AM.
Allen
Yeah, well, that's just like, you know , your opinion, man - The Dude
1948 Chevy 3600 - goal Original restoration, Current Stage 1 - Disassembly and getting body in primer
1954 GMC 3100 goal Hot Rod, Current Stage 1 - Get body in primer
1931 Ford Model A 5 window Coupe - Old Skool Hot Rod
1945 Ford 2N Tractor - Runs great
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I'm sure I haven't even scratched the surface,but two sites I've found helpful are Deve's and Tim Clederman's. I know there are many out there I haven't found yet and I haven't nailed the link business yet so can't stick them in, but if you click on their usernames you can navigate there.
Good luck ! Seeing as you have a 51, be sure to check 'Dad's 50'. He has hundreds of excellent photos, sure they can be of help to you.
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great truck! looking at pics i see the wood in the bed appears to have been stained or painted black. do you know if that is from the factory. curious since i too pulled a 52 from a barn in alabama back in 96 and my wood showed evidence of black but my reading says it was unpainted/stained from the factory. my truck, a 1 owner at the time is in the gallery as pete black's 52. i used fine rubbing compound applied by hand and numerous coats of wax to bring back the shine although the paint is thin in places. envious of your find
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I know trucks from the 60s typically came with wood bed painted black.
I'm new to this era of truck, but assume it's the same thing. Someone more schooled could comment.
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Concerning wheels: I bought a set of 16 inchers off ebay (I think they came off an Old Navy truck). Check the width, some are 4 inches and some are 4-1/2. I ended up with a set of 4 inchers although I really needed a set of 4-1/2.
Joe
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BTW that is correct on the black painted wood bed (yellow pine).
Joe
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Advance-Design & New Design GM trucks' bedwood was black. The blackening substance seems to a subject of debate/conjecture. Jim Carter write-up on bed wood.
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I think I will try to coat what remains of the black paint with some kind of oil finish.
Hate to make it black again because then you can't tell how old it is.
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