I am really happy to hear your replies so quickly,, I am struggling with separating the service box but I do want to take the truck to a new life.

The guys in my car club came by and we looked over the engine etc,,, it looks really good and the general consensus was it will start and run.
I am going to get the carburetor cleaned out and check the compression ,,the stomp starter is frozen up.. looks that the pivot lever is rusted at the mounts on the bell housing,...
I have been oiling everything and doors are opening,, hood opens and closes well. It's baking in the California heat all day ..

I want to say that I am happy that I connected to this group, I am in a car club here in my location although there isn't any truck enthusiasts in my club
I am going to start logging what's happening with this truck and ..some one asked what am I going to do with it,, well I am not sure yet but I'm excited to
have the opportunity to employ my skills to reviving this old gem.


1953 GMC Shorty 1-ton
"Tinkering"
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