I own a 100% complete and untouched 1942 Civilian Chevy 1 and a half ton flatbed truck. My truck is original. The purest in me says to restore the truck to original like-new condition. The gear-head in me says toss that idea and all the old parts and set the body on a late model one ton chassis, which by the way, I have in waiting should I elect to do so. The upgraded truck would have tubeless tires, a 454 Chevy engine coupled to a turbo 400 automatic, all wheel disc-brakes, power steering and power brakes. The 454 V8 currently has all the essentials for air conditioning as well. The source vehicle is based on a P30 Chevy chassis with less than 75k on it. This is nothing I have to decide today, but this is on my mind. Thank you for any thoughtful feedback you may provide. John-
