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Hello Folks,

Well I recently bought a '55 3/4 ton Long Bed, with the original 235 in it, and a 4 sp floor shift.

Short Backstory - In 1976 I bought a '55 1/2 ton wide window with a V8. Oil was chocolate milk after getting it home, so I rebuilt the motor. Did all the body work one panel at a time. Had it for a couple of years, and traded some construction work for a paint job. Paint guy called and said to bring the truck in the next week. Picked it up on a Friday, awesome looking candy apple red. Drove 8 minutes to the store, parked in the far corner of the lot and went inside. Standing in line I heard sirens. Walked outside and there was a lot of black smoke near where I parked. I sure hope that soot doesn't get on my new paint, I thought. Then I realized it was my truck on fire. An elderly lady had a medical event, stepped on the gas and t-boned my truck @ 35mph, both vehicles caught fire. Oh well, I guess I can buy another one. Well 46 years later I did.

Been lurking around here for a while; always amazed at the immense amount of knowledge here. I'll probably have a few questions for you all.

Thanks,