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1946 3/4-Ton Chevy Stakebed

12 January 2008
# 2177

From Kyle :

           Let me begin by saying that this site is a great resource for a novice like me. Without it, I would never have ventured down this path. I found this site in 1998 while researching the history of an abandoned 1941 Chevy on my parents’ land.

           My brother and I had many adventures “driving” that rig while growing up.  Since then, I’ve always been scanning the fence rows and open barns for a similar one.  Then, a couple of years ago I spied one behind a tire shop and inquired within.  A few phone calls and couple of days later it was in my backyard.  It is a 1946 3/4-ton Chevy with a Knapheide stakebed added to it at some later date, we are not sure when. 

           When I looked it over for the first time, I had my doubts.  Aside from the near perfect sheetmetal, the engine compartment looked like a basket case.  All of the hoses and wires were rotted or missing, the intake had a mud wasp nest in it, and it looked as if all the accessory items were shot.  Last winter, I addressed those problems and was actually able to get it up and running!

           My sons and I have since brush painted it red/black; re-done the rearend, brakes, tires; and built a new stakebed.  [ side view ] It runs pretty good for now so we just use it around the farm.  [ rear view ]

           Eventually I’d like to do a full restoration on it with an original box and full running boards on it.  I’m still amazed that I was able to get it this far along.  I have more photos on Webshots.

           ~What a great truck Kyle!  Sounds like you get to have some really great Father-Sons time too! ~ Gallery Gal

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