JockBolter50,
I have been involved in running a Highland Games Festival since early 2000 and have participated in Heavy Athletics over the years. I do more judging and coaching than throwing these days. I am looking forward to using my 1954 3100 in pulling my trailer in parades in an effort to advertise the festival; the granny gear should be nice for that!
I have discovered the awesomeness of this board and have yet to come across a question that has not been answered one way or another.
As for my project, I am wise or have dumb luck in that I am purchasing this truck off a co-worker who is the third owner; it is in very good shape with some issues. I have not turned a wrench in over 20 yrs (besides on my harley). It is a project that will not overwhelm me but have some good challenging fixes, which should keep my interest.
The engine has been rebuilt less than 1000 miles ago and the body is solid (will have to replace the floor in the future but will enjoy it a while before surgery). I also have two backup 235s engines from 1956 210s', which will allow me to tinker well still being able to drive. I also can get my hands on one of 7 - 265's V8s and several 283 small blocks but I am going to stick with the 235 - that is another story.
Immediate goals are
- either find an original bench seat or remount the current seat.
- power disk brakes (I noticed how you angled your rear tranny bracket to avoid the power brake setup - nice)
- Suspension work
- Ranger Torque splitter or tranny swap.
