My 1 Ton is a 1946/47, or a 1947 “First Series”, or you can say “early ‘47” or "47.1" 1 Ton Chevy Panel Truck. The title says 1947.
This truck was built at the Norwood, Ohio plant (north side of Cincinnati) in March 1947. The 1 Ton Commercial series, Model DS, was only made from 5-1-46 to 5-31-47. But I do have to be careful and order parts for a ’46.
This truck has about 46000 miles, and it has never been outside, since new, except from about May to October. No rust. None! Just the opposite of most of my projects. Problem now is that a hit-and-run driver passed on the right when I was turning right, caught the front corner big-time, and so I now have whole front end off to repair, and rebuilding engine, new wiring harness, etc., while I'm there. Has a 235 full-pressure engine now, so I'm staying with that.
1 Tons are cool. Heavy enough springs I could load it with bricks. Enough power to pull out a tree stump. Slow enough I get to see all the scenery.
This new "Tons 'o Fun" section is a great idea.
My Photos:
http://s715.photobucket.com/albums/ww155/draglinebucket/
