Hello All,
Thank you so much for all of the nice comments and insight!
I was told this is a 3100 1/2 ton truck.
All I wanted was a 5 window truck with a side tire... This truck seemed to have everything, the 2 tone paint job, the front windshield shade, short bed etc... The restoration looked great to me. It just needed a proper brake job and needed a new starter.
I did the full brake job, and replaced the starter and 6V battery. The truck started right up and I was able to drive it. It drove well. I shifted through the gears nicely.
The engine is super smooth. When I parked it, I could not start it again. I have very weak spark. 3 carbs are too much for this 216. The plugs were fowled, so I replaced them. I think the coil is bad. I ordered a new one. The distributor along with everything else looks brand new. I bet it is because several people started this truck with a 12v jump pack before I got it. This is a 6V truck. I know you can start it with a 12V, however, I wonder how long the key was in the on position. I wonder if the coil got over heated... anyway. I will be changing this truck back to a single carb. The original owner had given me the single carb intake manifold. That will be next.
This has been an awesome learning experience.
Here are the pictures:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7eaj2x4so7a65re/AAAUwewkJMui1STYXRInd4z1a?dl=0I hope this drop box link works for you all. Let me know if it doesn't.
I measured the bed length, it is 88.75"
The chassis rails are 36" apart from inside of the ] to [
The mating surface of the rear wheel to the mating surface of the rear wheel left to right is 63.125"
The perches are 42" center to center.
I think somebody restored this truck and never drove it because they couldn't figure out the brakes. The couldn't figure out the 3 carbs / Offenhauser setup.
I am totally rushing this post... Sorry guys. I will take my time and go through all of your questions and respond properly.
