thanks for the welcome everyone!

Leo -hello out in Lindsay! have you heard of Minakers Auto? they are out Sandbanks way just happen to stumble across them on the net trolling for parts. was wondering if you happen to deal with them at all

unfortunately this truck came to me already gutted and slapped back together but the frame is solid and so is most of the cab. floor is pretty much gone but the firewall and toe kick looks good. most of the parts came in boxes and i know i am missing a bunch (inner fenders, gauges etc..) so without a doubt i know i have a lot of truck meets and swaps in my future!

just got the engine unseized yesterday after about a week of soaking it. 1st victory of the build! its definitely a 216 after measuring the bore. tried tracing engine serial # but nothing matches. according to previous owner this is a canadian 1300 not a 3100 which from what i've read can be tough #s to track down.

got the truck shop manual and tom brownell's "restoring your chevy truck" is on the way. now all i need is a wheebarrow full of cash and i am all set!

ryan


"Dare to be bold and mighty forces will aid you"