While you are looking at books, have a look at "How to restore your Chevrolet pickup" by Tom Brownell. It has an example of what you are asking about. I don't think that you will get all your answers but there is some good information there.


1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it!
1951 1 Ton Completed


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