Hi,
I'm Mike and just recently got a 1949 Chevrolet 3/4 ton pickup. I realy enjoy working on the older vehicles, expecially ones WITHOUT computers. Now i really hope i don't get folks upset, but i'm not planning a restoration here. I will need to be replacing my current daily driver, 1997 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton. This truck is starting to get up there with it's miles, 165k and still has a lot of work left to do, until i can get the 49 in service. I'm hoping for a 1 year build time and here is what i will need...
Dependable
Easy to work on
4X4
Automatic trans
Ability to tow (at least same capacity at the 97 GMC)
Seat 4
OK, so there is my dream list. I also have another 49 cab and passenger door. I've seen pics of folks making the Advanced Design trucks into extended cab models. I'm going to try and go a little further and make one into a 3 or possibly 4 door extended cab truck. Just from early measurements, it looks like i will be extending the overall length by 18-24 inches. That will make the wheelbase somewhere around 143-149 inches. So, what do you guys out there think? Is this doable? Is this guy nuts? The truck will be a mile long and impossible to park? Drivetrain will be problematic? Quit now and take the money and go to the nearest bar? I would apprecate your comments, good or bad.
Mike
