As you probably suspect the truck is not original. At some point in its life the drivetrain has been changed to a car or later truck 235 and powerglide. Not a bad thing just not original. 12 volt generators were common pre 1963 (I believe) when GM switched to alternators.


Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
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