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	The Stovebolt Volunteer Fire Department (1 viewing) Own/want to own a FIREBOLT?? (A Stovebolt Fire Truck) -- Then come on in here 'cause you're already a member (Ain't no volunteer 'bout it!). In the SVFD virtual fire house, we're discussing issues related to antique Stovebolt-based fire fighting apparatus. Anybody interested in such stuff is welcome, too. Moderated by: 69Cuda 06/08/2025 10:06 PM mugs_z Barton American UA-50	262	2,367	Barton American UA-50 06/08/2025 10:06 PM by mugs_z

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Disc brakes for 1.5, and 2 ton trucks 1 2 3 4 all by Grigg 08/22/2019 1:21 AM Grigg Replies: 137 Views: 310,437	137	310,437	08/22/2019 1:21 AM by Grigg
Wheels and tires --- What to do? by Grigg 01/12/2018 1:13 AM Grigg Replies: 8 Views: 55,603	8	55,603	01/12/2018 1:13 AM by Grigg
Motorhome IFS for 2 ton truck by Bill L 09/22/2025 4:10 AM klhansen Replies: 7 Views: 639	7	639	09/22/2025 4:10 AM by klhansen
Need some HELP! replacing my widow makers - 1966 C60 Grain Truck by SammyC60 09/19/2025 6:15 PM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 8 Views: 356	8	356	09/19/2025 6:15 PM by Hotrod Lincoln
Transmission question by Alex Arrow 09/19/2025 7:09 AM Tronman Replies: 12 Views: 1,121	12	1,121	09/19/2025 7:09 AM by Tronman
1954 4400 Truck Radiator question by ROUGIE 09/18/2025 10:58 PM Gdads51 Replies: 2 Views: 67	2	67	09/18/2025 10:58 PM by Gdads51
5500 gmc doing farm work by svcattle 09/15/2025 3:38 AM Rich'sToys Replies: 1 Views: 595	1	595	09/15/2025 3:38 AM by Rich'sToys
Wheels and steering and brakes, oh my. by FatTony 09/12/2025 6:16 AM Tronman Replies: 7 Views: 1,225	7	1,225	09/12/2025 6:16 AM by Tronman
Rear wheel cylinders assistance by Saw Mill 09/06/2025 3:22 AM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 7 Views: 1,408	7	1,408	09/06/2025 3:22 AM by Hotrod Lincoln
1-1/2 ton or 2 ton? by MDReed 09/03/2025 9:48 AM spanky Replies: 18 Views: 1,484	18	1,484	09/03/2025 9:48 AM by spanky
"Thor'" 2.0 (update) by TUTS 59 08/30/2025 9:50 PM TUTS 59 Replies: 16 Views: 1,207	16	1,207	08/30/2025 9:50 PM by TUTS 59
1968 C60 brake issues by UnicornFury 08/26/2025 8:10 PM Tronman Replies: 20 Views: 1,782	20	1,782	08/26/2025 8:10 PM by Tronman
What radiator for ‘55 (2nd Series) 6700? by walterhvogel 08/26/2025 12:05 PM TUTS 59 Replies: 4 Views: 510	4	510	08/26/2025 12:05 PM by TUTS 59
Carter BB1 carburetor by Greasy knuckles 08/23/2025 2:51 AM klhansen Replies: 1 Views: 93	1	93	08/23/2025 2:51 AM by klhansen
EdPruss by Marty_in_Mesa 08/21/2025 7:57 PM Marty_in_Mesa Replies: 1 Views: 138	1	138	08/21/2025 7:57 PM by Marty_in_Mesa
Curb weight 1946 stakebed by 41appletruck 08/21/2025 5:39 PM 41appletruck Replies: 27 Views: 1,105	27	1,105	08/21/2025 5:39 PM by 41appletruck
cup grease by Jay R 08/18/2025 8:52 PM BC59 Replies: 6 Views: 370	6	370	08/18/2025 8:52 PM by BC59
Cab Lights by TUTS 59 08/16/2025 4:58 AM 1Ton_tommy Replies: 26 Views: 1,719	26	1,719	08/16/2025 4:58 AM by 1Ton_tommy
Brake Shoes by reggiisisadog 08/01/2025 4:26 PM Bob Replies: 4 Views: 309	4	309	08/01/2025 4:26 PM by Bob
72 C60 Draglink by JakeM 07/31/2025 1:12 PM 78buckshot Replies: 2 Views: 277	2	277	07/31/2025 1:12 PM by 78buckshot
1946 2 ton COE Pinion Seal by Tomcoe 07/30/2025 10:35 PM Gdads51 Replies: 15 Views: 604	15	604	07/30/2025 10:35 PM by Gdads51
Found this Old Lady (1941-46 Chevy COE) Today by Rusted Nut 07/26/2025 5:29 PM Chris's 46 / 515 Replies: 5 Views: 766	5	766	07/26/2025 5:29 PM by Chris's 46 / 515
Hydraulic braking - replace everything: 1967 C50 dump truck by slimedcj 07/26/2025 5:17 PM Mike B Replies: 8 Views: 656	8	656	07/26/2025 5:17 PM by Mike B
Will this grill fit? (1937 1.5-ton) by FAST55 07/23/2025 12:55 PM Gdads51 Replies: 9 Views: 621	9	621	07/23/2025 12:55 PM by Gdads51
Brake hose alert by 29tons 07/20/2025 2:50 PM Chris's 46 / 515 Replies: 2 Views: 298	2	298	07/20/2025 2:50 PM by Chris's 46 / 515
Master Cylinder replacement by reggiisisadog 07/18/2025 4:25 PM Mike B Replies: 18 Views: 904	18	904	07/18/2025 4:25 PM by Mike B
1958 Chevy 4400(Thor) NV4500 Swap by TUTS 59 07/14/2025 2:38 PM TUTS 59 Replies: 6 Views: 458	6	458	07/14/2025 2:38 PM by TUTS 59
1972 Chevy C60 air brake tank by lcfman 07/10/2025 3:58 PM Puffie40 Replies: 4 Views: 323	4	323	07/10/2025 3:58 PM by Puffie40
Gas cap gasket by svcattle 07/08/2025 6:54 AM svcattle Replies: 0 Views: 123	0	123	07/08/2025 6:54 AM by svcattle
1940 LRDG Truck by reggiisisadog 07/03/2025 3:41 AM Rich'sToys Replies: 11 Views: 500	11	500	07/03/2025 3:41 AM by Rich'sToys
Wheel studs for a 1.5 ton Chevy by reggiisisadog 06/28/2025 12:43 AM reggiisisadog Replies: 12 Views: 587	12	587	06/28/2025 12:43 AM by reggiisisadog
2 speed axle vaccum to manual conversion by Treehugger719 06/20/2025 4:47 AM Mike B Replies: 19 Views: 1,624	19	1,624	06/20/2025 4:47 AM by Mike B
1955.1 4400 series by UnicornFury 06/17/2025 8:38 PM Tronman Replies: 15 Views: 2,031	15	2,031	06/17/2025 8:38 PM by Tronman
Here's my big bolt. How do I operate the dump? by optima23 06/13/2025 3:47 AM Rich'sToys Replies: 11 Views: 1,048	11	1,048	06/13/2025 3:47 AM by Rich'sToys
My big bolt project by Treehugger719 06/09/2025 12:51 AM 69Cuda Replies: 2 Views: 395	2	395	06/09/2025 12:51 AM by 69Cuda
1952 coe front wheel seal by 29tons 06/01/2025 10:59 AM 29tons Replies: 2 Views: 260	2	260	06/01/2025 10:59 AM by 29tons
1955 4100 axles for my 1951 by RichieC 05/27/2025 3:38 PM Gdads51 Replies: 2 Views: 312	2	312	05/27/2025 3:38 PM by Gdads51
Help with dually to single by homer52 05/27/2025 6:27 AM klhansen Replies: 6 Views: 643	6	643	05/27/2025 6:27 AM by klhansen
Resources for shoe re-lining etc...for my 1951 GMC 451 by Saw Mill 05/22/2025 6:55 AM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 15 Views: 1,507	15	1,507	05/22/2025 6:55 AM by Hotrod Lincoln
1939 chevy cab by 29tons 05/21/2025 9:49 PM Gdads51 Replies: 1 Views: 265	1	265	05/21/2025 9:49 PM by Gdads51
1958 Chevy 4400 Front Shocks by TUTS 59 05/21/2025 5:07 AM Tronman Replies: 16 Views: 1,408	16	1,408	05/21/2025 5:07 AM by Tronman
A few pictures by svcattle 05/15/2025 7:33 AM svcattle Replies: 4 Views: 551	4	551	05/15/2025 7:33 AM by svcattle

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