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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
Lots of work on Brad's part ... pure enjoyment (and references) for you!
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| | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 5 | I couldn't be happier with my newly acquired Firebolt that started after about 2-3 minutes of attention. Brakes need some serious work learned that while loading her up to bring her home. One thing in life is certain the least expected happens even when it's on your mind at the time. Trailer and owner survived so the getting her home story ends well.
I will attempt to post pics as soon as I can and will be asking for tons of help along the way. I'm in now way mechanically inclined and was definetly not in the market for a firetruck when I bought this one but isn't that how most great stories and endings start out. I at least hope they do. | | | | | 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. I'm sure some of the guys over in the Big Bolt Forum can help you. There are several guys there with Firebolts. Even the editor, Mr. Milliman. (bet he hasn't been called that in a while)
Just be sure to ask your questions in the most appropriate forum for best results. There is tons of resources and stovebolters here.
Glad you made it home safe! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 5 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 255 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 255 | Nice find.Looks to be fully loaded with all the equipment. Keep the pics coming . 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 | Indeed it does look nice. I actually like the white color to. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 | That's a really good lookin truck! Wish I had the space to keep something like that. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 | Outstanding find...I'm sure you will be most delighted once you get started.
By the way..does wife or significantly other approve?
Best wishes and good luck
Dance like no one is watching,
Sing like no one is listening,
Love like you've never been hurt.
1948 GMC FC101 1/2t Pickup w/270 and SM420
1948 GMC FC253 1t Factory 80"x9' Flatbed Dually
1948 Chevy COE 2 Ton 8'x15' Flatbed
1950 GMC 354-24 2 Ton 8'X12' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton 8'x14' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton Cab and Chassis
1942 Clarkator 6 MILL-44 Heavy Aircraft Tug
1942 Ford (9N) Moto Tug with 1/2 yard Loader
1947 Oliver OC3 HG-42 Tract-Crawler Bull Dozier w/6' Blade
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 5 | The wife is board so all is good that way. I'm now just doing a ton of research and going to winterized her until spring. I don't have a heated shop to work in but do have a spot to keep it out of the weather. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,090 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,090 | A sub-forum in Big Bolts is the Stovebolt Volunteer Fire Department. We do have a number of Firebolts on the site. So totally cool! Glad to have you on board. Let's see if we can get your story in the Gallery. Peggy M
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"Success comes in 'cans' ..." | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,090 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,090 | Well, we've got Fireguy's truck in the Gallery. What a hoot of a story. This guys got the fever for sure!
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"Success comes in 'cans' ..." | | |
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