I just bought a 1953 6400. This truck is in need of a total restoration or something. I'm not sure of which direction I want to go. This truck is rated at 16000lbs, I want to stay close to this when completed. I would like to put a stake side bed & possibly dump capability on it. This much I know. The rest I haven't decided on. I could keep the patina or do a full new paint. I do need to do some body work, mostly in areas that are not exposed. With just a little time so far on checking out the drive train, I have determined the engine is locked up, the exchaust is missing, there are no brakes, parking brake is missing shoes & the drum has heavy surface rust. More than likely the master cylinder needs replaced or rebuilt & the hydrovac is most likely in need of a rebuild. I am not a purist, I am also thinking of possibly changing the driveline to diesel & modern axles. Not sure which way to go here. More research on my behalf is in store.
