Sure, all you need to work on an old truck is a hammer, screwdriver, pair of water pump pliers and a bigger hammer.

Not.

The proper tools are readily available. Why not use them? No sense in buggering up the original fasteners.

"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.