This is my high school sweetheart being restored a second time due to carburetor backfire in 1998.
I originally did a frame up on my 1953 1/2ton back in 1988. While being stripped apart, I came across a 1950 5 window cab & decided to use it as I liked the driver side vent along with the wind windows. I also decided to convert it to a 4x4 using a 1966 1/2 ton closed knuckle front end shortened on the left side 3.5" to match the original spring width. I also added power steering.
I drove this truck alot for 10yrs before the fire struck the old girl.
I decided this last December to strip her down again & do a full blown frame up again.
The engine is a 350sbc with a 465 tranny & 211 rockwell transfer case. The rear diff is a 12 bolt 3.73 posi & the front is a dana 44 with 3.73 limited slip.
I'm going to up grade the front again with a newer dana 44 with open knuckles & disk brakes as I upgraded the brake system to power brakes.
The color of the truck is HUGGER ORANGE. I'm waiting for the cab to get done being painted as I have all the other parts back & ready to put together.
I bought a totally new bed with wood & stainless hardware from MAR-K products out of Oklahoma. I also bought new front & rear fenders.
As of this date there are a few things still on the shopping list (grille, bumpers, splash apron & glass). Every nut & bolt has been changed out & all the original parts have been bead blasted, primed & repainted.
I have posted pics on my Facebook page of the whole restoration - so email to get the link. I'm hoping to have her done by July so I can hit a few local car shows this late summer/fall & for some weekend cruising.
This truck has been in the family since the 1960's & I plan on handing it down to my daughters to keep it going.
Thanks,
Rick Sandford
Pictures on Flickr.
