1941 Chevy 3/4-ton with 4spd Currently, the truck is in ND and was where my Dad drove it around in the 70's -80s when he purchased it from another farmer.
:::Goal:::Restore the family truck to bring back to its farm truck condition. Keep as much original while also learning and doing as much as possible myself (with the help of all of you!
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:::History:::Dad bought from original owner in '70's, was stored inside while he owned it. In the late 70's - early 80's the barn was torn down so they drove (yes, it was still running) the truck up near some grain bins where it was parked outside from then to early 2023. They towed it to the resting place inside. It stayed there until a couple of years ago.
:::Plan:::I live out of state and I hope to go over there this coming spring and bring it home (from ND to ID).. Believe we still have the title for it, still looking for that. I would like to keep it looking rough like the farm truck it is but driveable. Yet to see what is truly salvageable. When it was brought to the barn, they towed it.
I believe it is a 216. The number on the plate inside the engine bay is: 21AL01 6380
:::My Experience:::I am a sign maker by trade, in my 30's with a lot of free time on weekends. So this is all very new to me. About to be no free time anytime once I have this thing.
I have wanted to start this since first time I saw the truck 10+ years ago but never felt comfortable as my mechanic skills have all been acquired within the last 3-4years. I have experience (self taught) with EJ engines as I work on my car and bike but never had the nerve to dig into this truck
I always see it when I visit the place to help, and now I feel the time has come. I need something to keep me busy and it was mine if I wanted it so here we go.
Time will tell what I can keep and what is toast.
