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 I have a couple of projects.
One is ongoing...it is my 1950 Chevy pickup which I have been working on for several years. The images of the process and finished product are below.

The other is a lifelong ambition that I recently realized...writing a novel. It is loosely based on the story of my family and those who have read it found it enjoyable.

If you are interested and would like to read it, click on the image (and buy the book).  :)  A portion of the proceeds goes to a children's charity I have supported for several years.


Ol' Blue
1950 3100 1/2 ton Chevy Truck 
(Check out Ol' Blue's posting on Stovebolt.com)
 
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UPDATE!

 Since these pictures were taken, I have HAD TO replace the following:

  • Steering system (complete replacement)
  • Suspension system (complete replacement)
  • Brakes (complete replacement)
  • All wiring (complete replacement)
  • Stereo system and setup
  • Rear end
  • Drive Shaft
  • Interior (Door panels, kick panels, carpet, console, seat belts and seat)
  • Lights (complete replacement)
  • Reworked engine (and repositioned in the frame)
  • Replaced the supercharger (twice)
  • Cooling system (complete replacement)
  • Ignition system (complete replacement)
  • motor mounts (complete replacement)
  • Door latches and strikers and re-align the doors
  • Repainted engine compartment
  • Re-insulated the cab
  • AC system (complete replacement)
  • Weatherstripping (complete replacement)
  • Starter (complete replacement)
  • Flywheel (complete replacement)
  • Oil Pan (complete replacement)
  • (complete replacement)Power windows
  • Glass
  • Gaskets (complete replacement)
  • Hoses (complete replacement)
  • All welding redone
Now it "appears" that the build in these pictures was being done correctly doesn't it? Well, unknown to me at the time, most of it was not. I had to have nearly EVERYTHING done over because the original installer did not have the necessary expertise (in many areas) that the PROFESSIONALS that I hired later did. As a result, I had to pay for the overhaul TWICE.

Lesson to be learned...?

  • Hire professionals that are CERTIFIED!
  • Inspect their work CLOSELY before you commit
  • Hire a pro to monitor the work as it is being done
  • Get everything IN WRITING before you ever start on the project

It will cost you more up front but TRUST ME, you'll save a mountain of money in the long run!

Back to the original build pics now...


Here is where I started:

 

         

 

Progress as the "overhaul" moved forward:

 

    

    

 

 

Completed Truck:

 


   


 

 

Check out Ol' Blue's posting on Stovebolt.com