Hi there everyone-I'm a new bolter that needs some help with the general direction of my current project-a one ton flatbed 1949 GMC. It has an engine/transmission but is not running and may be seized. I've got marvel mystery oil in the spark plug holes and I'm giving it some time to work.
Here's where I'm stuck: I've read that one ton brake parts are very hard to come by and it needs them. Then there's the 45mph top speed. I'd like to use this truck as a general work truck and use it often with some highway driving.
Do I keep the 228 engine and get it redone and then look for a different rear end and trans? I have a 1984 one ton chevy dually with 454 and auto that is an available donor. Do I put the drive train from the 1984 into the 1949 one ton? Or transplant the 1949 GMC body to the other chassis? I'm not a welder/fabricator yet and need some sound advice. Thanks in advance. Tim
