Hi Paul

NZ has a pretty strong following for classics. Some are left over from when they were sold new at dealerships,
Climate and use has taken its toll on most of those.

Ex US cars are being imported regularly and there’s plenty available. British and Australian classic cars are very common as well as the likes of VW Beetles. Military trucks and jeeps etc are pretty common too.

So us “Boomers” do pretty well when it comes to burning gasoline.😀😀😀
Probably the biggest PITA is shipping costs for parts etc.

My truck was advertised in a classic car magazine about 4 hrs from where I live. I remember driving it home and not having a sore back at the end. Gotta love those big old springy bench seats.
That trip was when I realised a bit more money was going to be spent

Your truck looks really good. Nice job.


1955 2nd Series 1/2-ton
"Bolting in New Zealand"
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