Hey Team,
I have been on and off the forums and now I'm into the nitty gritty on my frame off restoration.
Just over three years ago, I bought my 1949 GMC 1/2-ton from a farmer in Alberta. The truck was only an hour from me and one image shows it arriving.
I hope to be on the road this summer. I may also start a build thread to layout what I've done so far and get some pointers coming up as I am keen to get some modern conveniences like remote power locks installed.
The truck has great patina but patina is not my thing. I want to paint and build everything I can.
So far the major list completed is as follows:
- strip truck bare and sandblast panels and cab being kept
- beeline and prime to keep off rust all panels
- strip and clean frame, box front and rear and paint with cat black bulldozer paint after rust treatment
- weld in and mount engine and trans mission mounts for LS
- mount 4 link rear with pan hard bar and Mustang ii IFS
- clean up cab interior, fab and weld up 2012 Lincoln MKT bench seat brackets for mount
I'm sure there is more but that's the major list. I look forward to all of your help and input!
I am going to try and share my truck build bit by bit.
