I had a '57 Chevy truck years ago that was frnkly, pretty badly rusted. I lost it in my divorce of 10 years ago and only now am getting back to old trucks after a lot of years buying/rebuilding old Porsches.
I bought a '46 short bed, half ton that is stock appearing but has a 350/350 combo, independent front suspension with power rack and pinion and power brakes, Jaguar fully independent rearend; of course with discs, and old fashioned steelies with beauty rings and later simple dog dish small hubcaps. The truck doesn't APPEAR to have any cancer (you know how that goes) and whoever built it to this point spent a lot of money on it. The engine starts and runs excellent, no smoke. Its got a non-stock cam of some type (a bit loppity-lope), Edelbrock Elite tall valve covers (roller rockers in there?), chrome or billet alternator, spark plug guides, fuel pump, oil dipstick, air cleaner.
Picked it up Friday night and today I spent a bunch buying all sorts of parts from Jim Carter Truck Parts. Rubber, blue dot tail lights and brackets, etc. Having the truck profesionally rewired next week so it will be safe and reliable above all. Please feel free to post any/all advice regarding '41-'46 trucks. I can use all the help and advice I can get.
I apologize for no picture yet. I only have one crappy cell phone camera picture and since I'm not familiar with this site, I couldn't figure out how to post it. Better pictures coming soon.
Last edited by Dan in Pasadena; 08/12/2009 6:25 AM.
