An update on the truck, then a question in the next post:
My friend decided he'd rather stay closer to original, and find a 235 engine to put in his truck. About three weeks ago, I found a Craigslist ad for a 235 engine with 3-speed manual transmission in Minnesota. The owner had pulled it from a running '55 sedan about three weeks prior. We drove up to MN, and brought the engine home, along with an extra 3-speed transmission with OD, and a few other odds-and-ends. On the way up, we stopped by a field near Mason City IA, and paid our respects.
Two weeks ago, I located a crossmember and steering box with column in Pennsylvania (Thanks Glenn!). They were shipped to Missouri, saving us a trip to PA!
Many of the big pieces are coming together. We still are looking for brake, clutch, and accelerator pedal assemblies. I have a few leads on some old donor trucks that may be in the area. There is a large auto swap meet in Springfield MO this coming weekend, so I may spend a day or two there looking for parts.
Our goal is to have this beater on the road by October!
-Kevin
Last edited by Shakey61; 05/16/20215:03 AM.
This is what happens when you live with a house-full of women, the wife and daughters name all the cars: 1960 Impala - "Frankie" (Frank Sinatra) 1961 Apache - " 'Mater Jr." (wrecker) 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible 1967 C20 "Ol' Blue" (hidden in a log cabin for 30 years) 1972 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Juliet" 1976 SuperBeetle Convertible - "Olaf" 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - "Romeo"
