1reel -- Having read the discussion thus far, I have to say that if the truck is as good as it looks, you have a real find. You're going into this with your eyes open -- that's excellent!
Mechanical parts for that truck )I have one just like it) aren't that hard to find. The hard to find stuff is the sheet metal bits and from the pictures, I'd say you're good to go.
Like G.L. and the others say, if you're going to be using that truck fairly regularly and depending upon it for your living, don't hold back on making sure the brakes, steering, clutch, tires and electrical system are top notch. And that assumes a good running engine. Remember, this old iron isn't like new trucks where you just jump in, turn the key as you're shifting into "drive." They take a little more care and feeding. But if you know that going in, as it seems you do, you should be good to go and miles ahead of the others who drive vanilla plain delivery trucks like everyone else.
There's something about fine furniture and these old trucks that just seems to go together -- must be something about old-fashioned craftsmanship. One of my Mennonite neighbors is a furniture maker and another is an outdoor furniture builder -- I've delivered for both using my '49 and it just seems right.
Good on ya and best of luck! You're doing great!
Regards and welcome to the Stovebolt Page!
John
