I am very thankful for your efforts to document this. 12 years later I am contemplating it since Classic Parts is now upwards of $150 plus core. I’ve got 3-4 cores in various stages of who knows so I MAY try this at home. Masochist? No. Curious? You bet. Perfectionist? Far from it but I’ve waited 39 years to have my own 1954 Chevy truck so I may as well enjoy it.

Just here for the free beer.
1953 1-Ton Dump Truck

1954 Teenage Hot Rod