Hey Bolters,
I'm completely new to the forum and somewhat new to Stovebolts, except for wanting a Wurlitzer model for many, may years. I now have an opportunity to buy my dream model - 1946 1 1/2 ton has been sitting for 11 years after being a daily driver up until that point. The price is really, really good in view (Less than $2000), but the deal my wife and I have is that I not buy something that will sit in the driveway for months or years until it runs.
I have fairly basic mechanical skills, mostly from working on old BMW motorcycles and 1960s-era cars. I've never rebuilt an engine or transmission. On top of that, I don't have a ton of extra cash to put into the project at this moment— $3K-$4K tops.
That being said, the truck seems to be in really great shape for it's age and not being driven since 2004. It was covered with a tarp for all of that time and has great paint, no visible rust, etc. I haven't been able to inspect it carefully, but will today or tomorrow.
As I go back out to look it over, would you guys be able to give me a list of key things to look for that will help me figure out whether this could be a reality or might be more than I should bite off at this point?
Based a few past restorations of older cars, I would expect to replace tires, change all fluids, grease anything that can be greased, the brake system might need rebuilding, carb clean or rebuild, new battery and plug wires. I'm sure I'm missing a bunch. Your help is much appreciated!
