BioTex
Sharpest Tool
Just found this forum. I have a 1950 P/U that was rolled over. The guy sold it to me really cheap. Had a SBC 307 conversion in it.
I then found a 1952 P/U that had most of the parts needed to make one good one. I spent a lot of time researching different ideas, and decided to use the 52 frame, and repower with a 4.3L TBI. The HP is just about perfect IMO for this truck, and it is light weight, compact, great gas mileage etc...
I have sandblasted the frame, and all sheet metal. Going back as original as I can so a future owner can easily restore. Other than the engine, all else is very close to original. I installed new springs, and rebuilt the fron and rear axles. I will probably end up installing disc brakes, but depends on how it feels once I drive it.
I have been taking lots of pictures and notes. Yesterday, I mounted the cab on the frame for the final time. It is now just a matter of putting her back together.
I then found a 1952 P/U that had most of the parts needed to make one good one. I spent a lot of time researching different ideas, and decided to use the 52 frame, and repower with a 4.3L TBI. The HP is just about perfect IMO for this truck, and it is light weight, compact, great gas mileage etc...
I have sandblasted the frame, and all sheet metal. Going back as original as I can so a future owner can easily restore. Other than the engine, all else is very close to original. I installed new springs, and rebuilt the fron and rear axles. I will probably end up installing disc brakes, but depends on how it feels once I drive it.
I have been taking lots of pictures and notes. Yesterday, I mounted the cab on the frame for the final time. It is now just a matter of putting her back together.