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Hi, I'm back I hope. Truck'26 is going very slow due to more work than I can handle outside the hobby.
I ran into this truck and I can't get the facts together Cab and engine doesn't seems to fit, brakes on all wheels, very heavy rear springs. No it's not mine, but it might hold some parts I can use. Have a look at the pictures
Any help will be appreciated, I can't stand it that I can't figure this one out. It is or better was a farm truck so modifications are normal, but a four cylinder in a "newer" truck.
Thanks

Hi,

Some observations: The engine is a 1928. (can't read the date under the Bowtie on picture #6). The G&G tank smells of 1924 and earlier. Dash looks like 1926 with aluminum around the speedometer. Dash is not like a typical truck, it is like a car. Complete unit looks to be assembled for heavy hauling.

4 wheel brakes would make it a 1928.

Did trucks then later get the six engine ? And did they make a 2+ ton truck then?. I can't read the date either, I'll have a better picture soon.
Thanks for the info, farmers truck, so anything is posible

1928 is the last of the 4-cylinders.

As I try to read the date on picture #6 it appears the last # is 2 ????

The engine number is from a 1928 Capitol Series LP, and dates to around late August 1928 I would say but if that "2" is correct on the block, then it sounds as though it's a 1932-cast replacement block. I know that they did cast '28 blocks that year and it may have been the last time that Chevrolet did so, although they would have allowed other companies to do later runs I am sure.

The engine number is from a 1928 Capitol Series LP, and dates to around late August 1928 I would say but if that "2" is correct on the block, then it sounds as though it's a 1932-cast replacement block. I know that they did cast '28 blocks that year and it may have been the last time that Chevrolet did so, although they would have allowed other companies to do later runs I am sure.

I recall hearing that while '28 was the first year for front brakes on CARS, the big trucks didn't get them till'29.

Herb Kephart

The 1928 LP series 1 ton (mid-year 28) was the first big truck with 4 wheel mechanical brakes in the Chevrolet line. The light delivery chassis for 1928 was a beefed up version of the 28 car model AB and it had front brakes also

Gentlemen, thank you for all the info, the possible 1926 dash has my interest, the rest is nice but not for me. I'll post the date here when I get there again sometime later this week.
Any idea's about the double rear spring construction?
Thanks

Bottom spring set is the regular rear suspension the upper ones are overload springs. I don't know if they were a Chevy option or are after market?

The Capitol Series Utility Express Series LP was introduced on July 1st 1928 and apart from the front-wheel brakes had the four-speed gearbox as standard whereas previously it was an option. There were other improvements as well. Engine production for the LP trucks started at sometime around late June, although I have been trying for years to work out exactly when. Castings around the 15th were used in both the last of the LOs and first of the LPs. Say June 20th for argument's sake.

Now you have my attention, 4 speed sounds good to me. The '26 I have, came with a '28 engine and the closest I could find is a '27 engine so I'll go with '28 unless I can find a '26 (really cheap as this is just a hobby) But if the rear springs are an option (and will fit my '26, I check that first of course) I might take that option. My dream is to have a big copper water tank in the box and use it to haul water for the farm once a week over a distance of about 6 miles round trip. Than I'll have to maintain the truck like the rest of the stuff and I found out that trucks you use don't age that fast :) Not original, but it earns it's keep and a dry parking spot on the farm. Hey it is a working vehicle and the mileage won't kill it.

It took a bit longer, sometimes life trys to interfere with your hobby a bit too much :)
The number is 348532 12(next to bow tie) under it H 30 8
I added some pictures, the owner wants it gone, but I got '26 and that will take all my time.
Found a tag Chassis weight 2170 Lbs Max 6300 Lbs added picture
Thanks for all the help

August 30th 1928 casting date, so add on say two weeks at least for assembly in the chassis?

Thank you David. The four speed box still got me interested plus the 6000+ Lbs would make it a real farm truck that I can use. I might have to keep track of this one :)
Have a great weekend

Wish I knew the serial number for my database.

I know, but I couldn't find it, wooden cab with some steel and "steel" doors, I looked under the floor (left hand side) but nothing. If you have any idea ? I'm going back there anyway to talk him into restoring it himself. ( young man (± 30) with lots of spare time )
If that doesn't work I might buy the front "apron" as mine is half gone and the rest ( of the '26 apron) isn't really worth restoring.

The number should be on a plate on the firewall as it is presumably Canadian.

Good luck!

I'll have to go there again then. I never saw a tag, but not sure if I checked it all. The truck is in Canada, but only 50 miles from the border and in those days traveling South was easier than East or West so it might be American too. When... I'll report here again.
Good to know that I'm not the only one with a severe rust addiction

Is there an old title with the number by any lucky chance? Or old bill of sale?

Now you're pushing for it , this is an old farm yard where they moved in a new house and some folks from town now live in it. No connection to former owner or last name known :( Just like normal, I'll bring it up with others when.., but most people that were around then are living in homes for the elderly now or have past away.
I spend three weeks chasing my own truck as someone told me that they used to have one just like it in that yard in the forties, from there I was able to track that truck to the same field where I found mine Bound to happen with only a few hundred made that year of course, but it was fun. I'll see what I can find.

I'm sorry David, no number on the fire wall, one more number on the engine where the flywheel goes (?? I should learn some English soon ) 846871 This engine also had the water pump removed, just like mine and the '27 I found, some thing special I should do before I put the water pump back together? http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/stovebolter_1926/album?.dir=d4dcscd&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/stovebolter_1926/my_photos
I have some nice pictures of a '38 car though, remarkable complete and "un-damaged" I don't seem to be able to find the owner though, but after five years I went in to the yard and took some pictures.
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/stovebolter_1926/album?.dir=7e89scd&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/stovebolter_1926/my_photos