I don't really have a great story about the truck, but I want to get this truck back on the road.
About 20+ years ago, I traded my 1946 Dodge truck to a friend who had a 1946 Chevy. My Dad was a "Dodge" man and it was going to be hard to let it go, but my friend sweetened the deal with a 1978 Jeep Wagoneer. I ended up giving the Wagoneer to another friend that needed it more than me and I drove the Chevy for a year or two before tearing it apart.
None of these vehicles were mint, just old and still running.
I had big plans for the Chevy truck -- tear it down and build a show truck. I had the frame and front axle powder coated, but then life, a new house and work kept me busy away from the project.
Well, I'm ready to get started again. I have boxes of parts I ordered 20 years ago and old parts scattered in small bins. I wish I would have put them in plastic bags and labeled them like everyone on the forums says to do. I have everything and I took lots of pictures during disassembly, so that helps.
My plan now is to have a nice frame and suspension (solid base), but I want the truck to look like an old farmers truck.
Not planning to do much body work. I'm preparing to swap the ring and pinion to 3.55 gears so I can hopefully drive 60-65mph on the highway. Also, I'm swapping out the 216 engine for a 235.
Hope I can stay on track and motivated.
Last edited by Peggy M; 10/08/20256:53 PM.
~ John in Utah 1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engine Here We Go Follow in his DITY Bay
- If you think about it, it has been one year ago today!
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