That looks like a great truck to start a project with. Glad to see another 1 ton out there. My truck is a 1950 1 ton with the 9' bed, been in our family since new. Specific parts to the 1 ton are the 9' bed sides, longer running boards, longer filler panels between the bed and the running board, and a bit different front bed panel (is available new). The tailgate and most other body parts are shared by the 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks. Mechanically, the rear brake drums will probably be the hardest thing to get ahold of. Wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake shoes are all available. These 1 tons will ride pretty stiff, not much comfort was ever built in to them, but it's great driving them, You get a lot of looks when driving them around, I'm sure most young guys today never knew a truck with a stock 9' bed ever existed. I know I will never get rid of mine, good luck on Saturday, don't be scared to take a chance on it just because it's a 1 ton. It is certainly worth restoring, hope you can swing a deal on it if it's something you really want. Thanks, Tom
