If you want to do a lot of highway cruising, you will need an updated engine. If not, they make a mighty nice restoration. There are members on here that have updated to a 216 or 235 and been happy with the result. It is not a drop in solution but with some work, a good solution. I would suggest reading through the Tech Tips on this.


1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it!
1951 1 Ton Completed


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