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Jim Jacob's1953 3/4-Ton Flatbed |
October 19, 2004
From
Jim,
Have enjoyed your web site since I read
about it in This Old Truck magazine. Am enclosing photos of my
1953 Chevy 3/4-ton five window cab flatbed for inclusion in your Stovebolt Gallery.
I purchased the truck three years ago from a man in Corrales, New Mexico who
had inherited it from his father. It had been used as his daily driver until
it was parked, in need of brake and carburetor work.
Although the truck's history is unclear,
it had served time with an oil company somewhere in New Mexico. After rebuilding
the carburetor and brakes, my truck was up and running and back on the road.
The engine was said to be a low mileage 235 that had been installed a number
of years earlier, replacing the original 216. My intent was to restore the truck
to original, retaining the 235 and the 12-volt upgrade.
In search of parts, I encountered Paul
Fachan of Fachan Restoration in Albuquerque. It was his knowledge, expertise
and assistance that have made my restoration project possible. Paul's daily
driver is a 1946 Chevy Panel and although he does foreign and domestic repairs,
he specializes in old Chevy trucks. I stripped the cab to bare metal, had cab
corners replaced and restored the interior. I replaced the wood in the original
flatbed along with most of the glass and all the window and door rubber. Paul
rebuilt the 235 and installed a new wiring harness, and offered assistance and
encouragement in putting the truck back together. Currently, I have turned my
attention to a 1937 Chevy 1/2-ton.
Thanks for creating the most interesting site on the web. I return to it often to see what's new. Your links have been a helpful resource.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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