Ouch! I feel your pain. I have had my '49 since 1973 & in about 1990 I rear ended a Ford Expedition (I can drive a stick), pushing the radiator into the water pump. I was extremly upset to say the least. Fortunatly I have a very loving & understanding wife who went out & found a decent hood, fenders & grill. Now after some work learning how to straighten fenders etc, the truck is again driveable & we both enjoy it.
Good luck learning how to fix your truck & allways enjoy it.


1949 chev 3100 3 window. 350hp/327/m21 4 spd, 12 bolt rear, power brakes, 3" dropped axle from Sid's. Disc brakes next.