Inspection passed! Only bad thing was the sky opened up on it for an hour before I was able to get down there to pick it up! It sure did look pretty sweet glistening with the rain drops on it after though. When I went in to pick it up, my friend came to me and said, “You wouldn’t believe the foot traffic I’ve had come through here today because of that old one ton!” That really made me giddy! 😃 He made a few recommendations: front right wheel cylinder might need to be changed (I was hopeful it wouldn’t), one brake line might rub a little (watch it or change it), clutch needs an adjustment. Not too bad!
I tried to get insurance but the company I want to utilize requires an appraisal because it is an antique. The rates are very good so I have an appraisal booked for Monday. I’ve heard very good things about them and how they really give you a good package. Photos, paper work, binder for it all. Ugh, now I have to clean all that rain and dust off a black truck. 😕
Today I made a trip to the city with my mother who loves to sew. We went to a very good fabric store and I got some nice vinyl for my door panels. Boy, was I out of my element in there! But now that I’m a little familiar with it I find myself planning the next truck’s interior elements! The material cost me $12.99 and seems pretty durable. Time will tell. It’s not concourses or professional style but I think it will look pretty sharp once I get my bolts in. The ones I got for it are now slightly short because of the panel board, vinyl and a couple vinyl folds. Here are some photos:
1970 Chevrolet C10 Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny Follow the build in the Project Journal 1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually "Ole Red Girl" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures here 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300
