I thought I was buying a 3100 as advertised on CL. $650, complete, rough. The seller offered to deliver it and we agreed on a total of $950.
It showed up as an 8 lug nut 3600. I was disappointed, but not much I could do. It is in the garage. Cab corners, especially on one side are bad.
Usual dents.
My question to the experts is do the parts houses like Jim Carter's suppoer 3/4 ton?
Can "modern" 8 lug Chevy wheels fit this 1949 truck, so I can convert to non split rims?
Are 3/4 ton body parts the same size as 1/2 ton? In other words, can I replace the rear fenders with new remanufactured ones or are 3/4 T different size?
Do they make wood kits, for the (presumably) longer bed? Most of the bed is shot, like the cross metal pieces and the front metal of the bed.
Of course, I am sure it has a granny low iron case transmission and it has floor shift.
All I wanted was a 1/2 ton to restore and enjoy. Now I have a decision to make on this 3/4 T.
It is a 5 window and has a heater with DELUXE on it and has a chrome grille.
My goal is a fun restoration and when done, those local "festival" shows and maybe just toodling around on a nice Sunday afternoon.
I have heard top speed on these 3/4 tons is 45 mph, which is "OK" but in a 1/2T I believe they have "highway gears" which could be installed.
Can I swap out the 8 lugs with 6 lugs?
Do I just have the crusher take it away and write off the $950?
Sorry for all the questions. Trying to sort this out. Maybe 3/4 T's are OK to restore with good parts support, maybe not.
