Well.. The new springs are mostly installed. Boy you can't stress it enough when it comes to going over everything in detail. I knew I had a broken leaf in one, but I didn't really envision so much wear in the shackle pins and bushings. I mean it was pretty bad, not as bad as some I've seen, but with all the slop I'm sure the GF would have handled like a boat on the road. So that's one more thing off the list. By the way, the new springs really makes it stand taller too. As a 1 ton, it was pretty tall anyways, but with new springs it's gotta be at least 3 inches taller. I wished I had measured before.

They are making a push to finish up over the next couple weeks, so I'm getting pretty jazzed about it. I can't wait to take it out for a cruise and also for a photo shoot. I'm pretty sure I'll make homecoming this year, providing the docs don't tie me down, but hopefully that will be over with soon too.


1951 Chevy 1-Ton Panel
In the Stovebolt Gallery
Pictures of the restoration on Photobucket
Now cruising in the Passing Lane
RIP good friend.