Well, this Nor'easter has barely started and I already got nailed. A 3.5" branch that I have no idea where it came from, must have been very, very high, I'm pretty diligent about checking for potential dangers, I actually looked yesterday, but I guess I missed this one.
A direct hit, passenger's windscreen, channel, cowl, dash and defroster diverter trim piece. That's all I noticed for now, there must be some collateral damage else where, unless it took a lucky bounce (it was also about 15-16' long), but I was getting sick just looking at it, not to mention wet and cold.
I'm no bodyman, but looks to me like it needs to be replaced.
Body is... was in very, very good condition, but have been looking for an engine. So of course I had no insurance.
So before I have a bodyman do a house call, if that's even possible. I thought I would start tracking down parts.
Finally my question, I'm working on a '48 2 ton, are all the body parts just a little bigger? Is the glass bigger? Can I use anything from pick-ups or only 1.5 & 2 tons?
While we're on the subject, what about the engines, (pick-up v. big bolt) are there any differences I should be aware of on the truck 235, '47-'62 other than the obvious W/P, M/M etc.?
I know that was long, but if you made it this far, thanks for reading and thanks in advance for any insight you may be able to pass along.
Thanks again,
D.
