I guess I should have properly introduced myself before I started posting in the other forums. Everyone please forgive me since I am new to this concept.
With that out of the way, I am the proud owner of what I believe to be an original 1954 3100 pickup w/Hydra-Matic that I purchased in 1976. I drove this truck back and forth to work until 1988 and she never failed me, or rather never left me with something I couldn't fix on the side of the road with simple tools. (Well except for the points tool!) You can't say that about cars today. The commute was sometimes about 30 miles one way so that says a lot about the durability and simplicity of these wonderful trucks. I am sad to say that a lot of life got in the way with two kids and college and a move along the way and I eventually neglected this jewel of a truck. This was partly due to my ignorance at the time about the effects of ethanol based fuel.
When I purchased this truck she already had a somewhat crude restoration and that is now showing up in the bodywork. In addition, my attempts at preservation by using tarps over the years may have done more harm than good. There are rusted panels that will need attention but the good news is that the motor is not frozen and she still turns over!
I probably held on to her when I have sold her but I am retired now and I am finally ready to give this sweet truck the attention she deserves. With the time I have now to devote to this project, and a special place in the garage instead under a tarp, I am ready to begin this adventure. From what I can tell with the forums associated with this site, and the plethora of information contained in them, this will be an enlightening and much less painful process.
I will add a picture as soon as I figure out how. Please don't be too mad at me though, she looks pretty rough!
Last edited by Peggy M; 06/24/2024 4:35 PM.
