I'm in the process of trying to pull off an almost full restoration in less than 60 days. I'm trying to keep a lot of my truck original, but it seems as though the drivetrain is the one major thing that I'm changing. The 216 that was in her was seized, so it's getting replaced with a 350, turbo 400, and a (sorry to say this) f*rd 9". I want her to remain looking stock, but be able to keep up with the rest of traffic since she will be a daily driver for as long as possible. I'm leaving the original straight axel, keeping her at stock height (she stands 6'2"), and keeping the drum brakes (unless I have problems with them later on). Due to her sitting outside for the last 30 years, I have to replace a lot of the metal. I'm not going crazy with upgrades or customizing. I've always wanted one of these trucks and now I have one. What's the point in changing everything?? If I would do that, I might as well go out and buy a new truck, because that's what I would have after modifying/upgrading./customizing.

~Jenny

"Custom can't be bought. It's achieved one cut at a time."

1950 Chevrolet 3100 1/2-Ton