Thought I would stop by to say hi and introduce myself. My name is John and I have a 1954 Mapleleaf truck that I am currently restoring.
This is the first truck I have attempted as my other vehicles that I have restored have been standard Australian cars. I wanted to get into something a little different. Boy have I! In Australia this beast sports the usual 54 front grill however a lot of other gear relates to the U.S 1952 version like the split windscreen, vacuum wipers, 6 volt system, ignition key and starter button,and the hand brake that comes up through the floor as a long handle. Oh and dual wheels at the rear.
She was a little bit out of the way which is why I probably got it so cheap (16hr round trip). She runs..now, I've removed and repaired rust from the floor pans and cab corners, shes had lots of bits purchased for replacement and ready for paint next week.
Can't wait to take my 5 yr old daughter for a ride she loves daddys' truck.
Great site, hope to chat soon,
regards
Dawso.
Last edited by Peggy M; 06/23/2023 5:41 PM. Reason: added more info to the title
