About 25 years ago I had a '57 1/2 ton V8 I used as a daily driver.
My brother needed a truck to carry his camper as he was working for the carnival and always on the road.
I foolishly let my brother have my truck, he soon sold it and bought a larger truck.
In the in last couple of decades prices for decent 57's have gone nuts, so it's taken me many years to replace my old truck.
1/2 tons in decent shape are scarce and overpriced, but I got this one-ton 3600 with virtually no rust and only very minor damage to the passenger fender for $1,200.
All the glass is cracked, needs some trim and wiring, but it does have a 1969 255 HP 350" V8.
It also has an electrically operated 8' flat dump bed, cool for me as I want to use the truck to carry some of my smaller cars to the body shop.
I will mount a winch to the front of the bed, and angle it for easier loading.
Biggest issue with this truck right now is wiring and the wheels/tires.
I have two dually 17.5" wheels that are not on the truck but came with it.
It is sitting on single wheel type rims.
The rear are OK, the front sit out too far and rub the fender arches.
So I have to figure out what to do for wheels.
I'm thinking of going to fat singles in the rear, but I still have to find some front wheels with a correct off-set.
I will also need a spare that can be used at either end.
What is out there without spending silly money, or having a size that cannot be gotten if needed during a long drive?
What is a 3600, exactly?
So far I do not see any of this model shown in this forum.
I will add some pics later.
Last edited by J Lucas; 08/10/2009 1:12 AM. Reason: Sent Message
