HI everyone
I am the proud owner of a new, well new to me 1942 abel truck... I haven't gotten the truck yet, so if anyone has any suggestion for reliable and not outrageous shipping from S. Dekota I'm all ears.
The truck is in overall very good shape... she'll need some work on the lighting and a new engine when I get her. Sorry no chance for original engine parts as that was previously removed and replaced with a 1970's mustang engine. I plan to put in a new 350 engine and trans as I want to make this into a daily driver. I'll also be towing a '49 Curtis Wright Travel trailer from time to time as well.
As an artist, I can build some things and can make a whole lot but automotive mechanical aptitude is not really a strong suite. I'll be having the work done by a local guy who keeps the vehicles on the SF Golden Gate bridges running...in his spare time he does hot rods.
I assume he'll need to switch out the rear with a new one and perhaps the front end? Its been suggested to me that to increase the steering ability the front should be modernized and also suggested disk brakes all around.
I used to pull my travel trailer with a 2002 chevy S-10 extended cab... not a big truck by any means. It served me well, and I inherited it from my father when he passed away a few years ago. While I really liked that truck and planned to enjoy it as long as possible a fellow making a left turn into me despite my having the right ways, had different plans. He totatelled my truck hitting it square in the wheel and bending the frame.
So in needing a practical replacement I decided to do the impractical thing... get a vintage truck with my insurance money and some savings. I had promised myself I would get myself a nice old truck or car when Dad's truck was finally no more, as I have always driven what was finically practical. Thus the panel truck. With my love of antiques and all things vintage (especially Deco design and all things from the 30's and 40's) the 40's chevy design really spoke to me.
Anyway, thanks for your suggestions everyone... I am very excited to get on the road.
I've already posted in the shipping page my needs and have contacted a fella named Van. And thanks to those of you who make this site exist...I'll get some photos up when she arrives.
Cheers
Jeremy
