Welcome....I am new to. Great forum they have here. I live in SoCal to. What city do you live in? If you need parts go to Pomona this week. http://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/ I have grandkids to. My grandfather had a 59 truck and so do I.

The motor in your truck is the 235 Chevy six. I raced the 235 six in F gas. Still have tons of Chevy six parts. Good Luck and enjoy.

1940 Chevy 1 1/2 ton, 1959 Chevy 1/2 ton, 1966 Chevy C20.

I can explain it to you but I can't help you understand it.