Glad I can actually post here in regards to the '52 which has been undergoing a "weekend" swap that turned into 5 months and counting. Finally got the new starter on and got it running. I actually got to drive it about 3 miles. I didn't have time to drive much more, and still want to finish properly bleeding the brakes, as we just did enough to get a pedal to move it around the shop. I've got the floor pans cut out, and a leaking exhaust gasket, so it was LOUD. But at 60 mph it's purring, with no vibrations, and seat of the pants feels like 60 is the equivalent of 45 before the swap.. That 235/sm420/3.08 combo is going to be just what the doctor ordered around here for my type of driving. Back roads with the occasional 70 mph jaunt on the interstate, with little to no payload.
Now to wait on the handful of miscellaneous parts enroute- exhaust gasket; clutch and brake return springs, brake light switch...and wrap it up. I'm thinking this next few months will be well served in the tiny shop installing floor pans and painting the interior.
Dear Lord, I hope the wife doesn't find the receipt folder on this. We've not even started the expensive part of a resto, the body work. LOL

1952 Chevrolet 3100 1/2-Ton
1946 Chevy Pickup Truck on an S10 frame (It IS Finished!)