I'm also one of these guys who lacks the time, equipment, or the ability to do a full restoration. Although I wish I could. My hat is off to all you guys who are doing this! I also don't think I could stand to spend 10 years without being able to drive it.
I was fortunate to find one in fairly decent shape, which already ran, and only needed some minor stuff. I did some things to it, and my mechanic did the rest. It still needs a few things, but we can jump in and go anytime we want. We took it on a cruise a couple years ago, and usually do a parade or two each year. I can also haul a load of gravel, or pick rocks out of the field. It's certainly not perfect, but it looks pretty good from across the street!!
It's also pretty cool everytime someone comes up and says, "We used to have one just like that!"


Rich
1947 Loadmaster
1947 Chev. Loadmaster
1959 Chev. Viking 40

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