two 47 stovebolts

47fivewindow · Jan 23, 2020

A new friend from the stove bolt forum needed another front axle I happened to have. He brought his early ?47 to haul it home. I had to get my late ?47 out for photos.

Bob Harvey · Jan 23, 2020

Nice !

John in Mich · Jan 23, 2020

Great looking PUs. They are environmentally correct...green. LOL

Steve@Advance · Jan 23, 2020

Would a GMC have had a stovebolt in it?

Thought they had their own engine line back then.

Tractorcedric · Jan 23, 2020

Them sure are nice!!!!

47fivewindow · Jan 23, 2020

You are correct that GMC had their own engine line, but I think the engine cover was still held on with slotted screws, ie, stovebolts.

jeffcat · Jan 23, 2020

I know my dad's the chevy had babette rods and the GMC had inserts. Think i am correct.

47fivewindow · Jan 23, 2020

My old 216 chevy must have been the model for Briggs and Stratton.

Richard G. · Jan 23, 2020

Stovebolts were the best.
I ran 2 of them for years and my Dad had 2 and my uncle had one.
Still have one in the barn.
Richard in NW SC

SVcummins · Jan 23, 2020

I need to get back over to stovebolt forum and get working on my old 1.5 ton truck

Ultradog MN · Jan 23, 2020

Nice!
I had a 47 Jimmy like that only my grills were still chrome. Bought it in Maybell, CO.
It was a 3/4 ton and had a 1940s? 50s?
aftermarket flat bed with sheep racks on it.
I put duals on it.

Mark-Ia · Jan 23, 2020

You'll need that to haul your 5020.

SVcummins · Jan 23, 2020

I?m afraid that would be a long haul with the 90 bhp gasser . I?m sure it could be done but I ain?t the man fer the job

oldsarge · Jan 23, 2020

Or vicey-versa.............................

TGP · Jan 23, 2020

That's a Couple of Beauties There.
Nice!

Being a Chevy guy at hart, have a 64 Chev C80 Tandem, and
A 77 K30 bought new and others, I developed a soft spot for the old
Dodge.
Rebuilt My 47 WDX 15 years ago and still enjoy taking it out.

Tom

SleepyFarmall · Jan 24, 2020

Man, those are beauties!

Tx Jim · Jan 24, 2020

(quoted from post at 21:38:26 01/23/20) I?m afraid that would be a long haul with the 90 bhp gasser . I?m sure it could be done but I ain?t the man fer the job

Back when they were new I hauled a 5020 open station with axle mount dual wheels on a '64 C60 with roll back bed that was powered by a 292 cid. I remember that was a heavy load for that truck

caterpillar guy · Jan 24, 2020

Sure are pretty. I have tried to run GM vehicles and it always has turned into an abysmal failure. Ford or grew up on Chryslers Dodge Plymouth ran fine for me. Usually was engine problems. Made great wagons and trailers though.
Tom would love to find and old power wagon like that don't need a winch or all that just the truck.

sms · Jan 24, 2020

Nice trucks. I have my dad's 55 GMC. All that is left is the chassis and running gear. I have it advertised for parts but no takers yet. Also have a 53 Chevy engine, low mileage put away in my shop.

kcm.MN · Jan 24, 2020

My apologies! Got wrapped up showing your pics to the wife last night and forgot to comment.

Two calendar-worthy trucks right there! Wife also commented on how nice your yard/area looks (from what is seen). I have to agree.

Beautiful pics!! Thanks for posting.

47fivewindow · Jan 24, 2020

Those old Dodges are my favorite. Trucks sure had a lot of style in '47

Paul Shuler · Jan 24, 2020

If this site had a like button I would hit it times 2. Love it.

Pete in MD · Jan 24, 2020

Great pic Chip. Looks like it belongs on a calendar.

dr sportster · Jan 24, 2020

Two nice trucks !

Janicholson · Jan 24, 2020

I love them both My 51 3/4 GMC would fit that pic well. Jim

ditchwitch · Jan 24, 2020

Those are some fantastic looking photos if i could print those off in color i would hang them in my shop.

Leroy · Jan 25, 2020

I never understood why you were calling then stovebolts, think I understand now. Had a 49 Chevy from about 53-54 to 76 when body was about gone and could not get brake druns for it. 49 3600 216 4 speed 7:00x17 tires. Truck I learned to drive on in about 57.

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