My name is Jared, and I'm new to the website. A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to buy a straight-from-the-barn '50 Chevy 3/4 ton 5 window (std forester green). I purchased it from the son of the original owner, and though re-titled to me, the good ol' state of IL sent me back the original title. My great-grandfather had one exactly like it so when I found it couldn't pass it up. I've been storing it while finishing up another project so haven't started the restore yet.
In the last week I came across a big bolt that had been enjoying life on another farm--and I couldn't resist. It's a '48 Chevy Loadmaster 2 ton truck with a hoist grain bed (it works). It was close to road ready (or so I thought) so I launched on the new adventure of driving it home. I did get about 20 miles before I decided to pull in to a local shop (with the needed ol' timer mechanic who was not only born before this truck was made but has driven them himself) to have a few things tweaked before I bring it home to the farm. The truck already has 6 new tires, 6V battery new in April '08, and new exhaust. The brakes though were a bit iffy, but they did stop the truck (just dove to the right a little). I think it's not getting enough fuel either.
I am very excited though about bringing her home--she's very original and pretty solid for a 60 yr old truck.
Last edited by J Lucas; 02/10/2009 2:23 AM.
