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Come on in and drop a note or post a question. Let's get this forum up and running. :) I'll start out by saying that I own a 1948 Chevy 2 ton, 5-window cab with a 2 speed rear end. Its currently in a nondrivable condition and I plan to do a full restoration on it back to stock. I would love to hear what you own or help you with a question.

M.T.A.Z. is here

Hi Big Green 48,
Thanx for doing the site on commercial vehicles. Most of the 37 Chevs I drive are classified as "Commercial" or "Utility".
I've posted photos of some of them on the website <http://la.znet.com/~c1937/>.
Keep up the good work, Lou

Welcome MotherTrucker, Lou, Bowtierll, and 2Ton! Hopefully more people will drop by and get this forum going to a good start. I already know MotherTrucker and Lou from other websites and their knowledge and resources are a great asset to this site.

You "AGAIN"....BG,....Good for us, is all I can say here. :)

Hello Guys, I have a 1933 1 1/2 ton flatbed Chevy. Outside of tires, tubes and a paint job later, it just needs minor things done. I may need a little advice from time to time. That's about all for now, Take Care!!! :&lt

With questions about a 6400 flatbed with historic plates ,should I post them on the truck page or commercial page?

Don King

Hey biggreen, long time no see. I used to chat with you and Geo before the chatter when down last year. Glad it's back up and running. I'm the guy in Louisiana with the forrestor green 48 flatbed and the 32 coupe. Last time we chatted I asked you about a reproduction hood emblem and they don't make it, but fortunately I found it. We also have a 53 GMC flatbed and a 46 pickup just like Geo's. I velieve I sent you a picture of the 46 before. It was red, but I'm going back with Boatswain Blue. Last time I had you look up my numbers, you said my 48 truck was a 1 1/2 ton on a 2 ton frame.

OH YEH, Almost forgot. People ask this guy your questions on 48-53 flatbeds or stakes trucks, he knows his stuff!!!!

Hey Mudbug, you an' ole Beaudreaux bought yourselves any of dem Anron stocks yet? I'm a-gonna bought myself a bushel basket full to go wid alldem halliburton Stocks I gots hanging in the cooler. My-O- My! OH I almost forgot I got the glass all fixed up in My 57 C6500 and now after I put the timing gear back in I will be ready to paint the beast!
P.S.
It only took 60 shares of my Halliburton stock to get the glass for 2 vents and 2 door windows. WOW! :p

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Hahaha, funny MrMack. Maa no me and Boudreaux nor Cloeteal bought any of dem Anron Shars. But I'm sure quite a few coonasses are getting ready to make an Enron Gumbo with the CEO, lol...

Welcome Dd, Frog, and MudBug! Dd, how's the ChevyII coming along? Frog we have a guy in the San Diego region with a 1934 1.5 ton that has all the chassis, drivetrain, and wood work done. MudBug, I remember the question, but not the name. Did you change it? If you have a 1.5 ton on a 2 ton frame then its a 4400 and not a 4100 on a 1 ton frame.

2ton, I don't see why posting questions in either forum would give different results. I would think and hope people interested in trucks would checkout all three truck forums for info or giving advise. Do you have questions on your truck or the plates? Post in either and I'm sure you would get a response.

Yes Biggreen48 I changed the name. However it has been so long since I talked to you I forgot what it was. I'll have to look up the numbers again, I remember giving them to you and that was what you said. The truck was a Rice Truck here in Louisiana.

I don't need the vin again if that's what you're after. You can post it if you want to refresh my memory or you misplaced the info I gave earlier. What was the name you were using on classicar? Or was that what you forgot? Anyway, good to see you again.

Biggreen, it was on classicar. I think it was Oceanryder. You will probably remember the truck if I send you the picture again.

I just bought a 1937 1 1/2 ton Panel. Not much information out there. Any pictures or information will be appreciated.
I got spoiled by mt Model AA Fords because there is so much information and so many parts available.
Bruce

Hi!

I just wanted to introduce myself, My name is Ørjan and I'm from a small village called Voss in Norway.

I am the proud owner of a '39 Oldsmobile c-159 5.5ton stake truck. Pictures and some info can be found at: AACA's Oldsmobile forum

Orjan
Welcome to Chev Chatter.

The information you received on your link is correct, Oldsmobile trucks were sold here in Australia and have seen several. Here the cab appeared to come out of the same press as Chevrolet of the same year but I havent researched any details.

Tony

Hey guys,
New to the site and have a question, I have a 39 Chevy COE and can not find the serial number plate. I have read that it should be under the hood on the right side of the fire wall, also have been told that it should be on the left door jam, and so far it is not in those locations, also have been told they register to the engine serial number but I have no engine so that doesn't work either... Anyone have any other locations to look at, maybe a frame location?? I would like to start working on it this spring but want a good title before I start working on it.
Any help here would be great!! Thanks in advance...

Look inside, center of firewall, above the hump. If it has been removed from one of these locations, there should be telltale holes.
The right side of firewall location is facing outboard, not forward. It could be described as on the side of the cowl where it is covered by the hood.
What is the condition of your COE and what are your plans for it?

Mike

The cab and hood are in pretty good shape, the grill is actually not bad the bottom couple of bars are banged up but I think I can fix them. Once upon a time someone cut the frame down real short so it will not work for what I want to do so Basically I have sheet metal. Planning on building a new frame, 2X5 reck tube, have a 84 chevy dually donating a front end and rear end, 6BT Cummins with a 5 speed to get it moving. Bought a 54 chevy with the extra long box to make things look praportional, bought a 40 chevy pickup cab, thinking extending the cab or crew cab haven't decided yet. Yes it is a lot of work but I really think it will be worth it in the end. I basically have all of the pieces just nee a good title.

Hello fellow large chevy truck owners. I have a 36 1.5 ton low cab with the original 205 engine. It needs a lot of work but I should have it back on the road this summer. This form is the first I have joined so I hope it will be helpful and fun.

Hello Gents,
You have a Newbie here. I have a 1951 6400 with a tilting flat bed. Last time it ran was 2002 going by the license plates. It quite a cobbled together truck at this point. It doesn't have the original engine cause it uses R45TS plugs (56-62?). It does turn over and I have got the spark going as well. It has a 4 speed and 2 Speed Diff.

Looking forward to meetings you-all!