I have an opportunity to buy a '51 half ton project that has been abandoned due to lack of interest. It is an incomplete frame off restoration (basket case). The top has been chopped 2 or 3 inches, it looks like they did a decent job. The doors have also been chopped, but are not yet installed.

My biggest concern, is the curved glass. I have been told that the normal corner windows can be trimmed to fit the smaller openings. Is this true, and is this usually expensive? The truck is being sold without any glass, front fenders, or grill. I have been told that there was too much rust in the fenders, and were tossed out. I am not too sure what happened to the grill, and they might still have it, but so far haven't been able to find it.

The story goes, that the metal work was done at a good college (for auto body) in Wyoming, so I am assuming that it was done correctly. Right now, I am undecided as whether to take on this project or not.

All feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

John

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