I really appreciate the responses so far. It looks like karma has made the decisions for me in 2 areas: 1) Throwing the truck in my path and 2) forcing me to visit this website! And to think I was originally looking for porn.....
The previous owner showed up with my "Nifty Fifty" on the flatbed at about 10:00 this morning. I had already cleaned out a corner of the garage in which my wife is letting in me squat. We unloaded the truck by actually driving it off the trailer and backing it into the garage. WHEW! I was able to quiz the PO about some details, and here they are:
1) The rear end and springs are out of a '69 Nova. It is a 8.5" 10-bolt
2) The front suspension is out of a '70 Camaro.
3) The engine is a late '90's Vortec 350.
4) The transmission is a Turbo 350
5) Front wheels are 14" and rears are 15"
6) The rear suspension has had at least one leaf removed
7) The cab is attached to the frame, and the bed is disassembled and sitting in my garage.
I have also been graced with a bunch of "WTF?" parts. They are unidentifiable to me, but luckily, I have a mentor who will be able to help. He has previously told me to sit down and make a list of what I have and what I need.
Here's what I'm missing (at first glance anyway):
* Left Rear fender
* Tailgate
* Bed parts
* Seat and backrest
* Curved glass (5 window)
* Gauges/Speedo
* Title (Oh Yeah. I was sold "parts" to a 1950 Chevy pickup. I have a VIN, and will have to file for a "Bonded Title")
* Some more of this and a lot more of that.
For those who asked (I think it was TwoTone) I live in Des Moines. My wife is getting excited about this whole project and even wants to go to "The Gathering on the Grounds" (
http://www.thegatheringonthegrounds.com/) tonite to get some ideas.
It's been great so far, guys! I appreciate the advice and the support. Pile on!
