Hi all, my name is Chris and I'm from Oxford England,just joined you on this great forum, only discovered you a few months ago and it's been real helpful. I have a 1950 3100 truck which I got in April this year, it had just landed in England from Minnesoto where it had been laid up in a barn since 1978. It's a one owner, 48000 miles from new truck but a hard 48000 mile farm truck repaired with what ever was to hand. It had the usual mice damage / nests / crap everywhere. After a good clean out (mask and safety glasses) and power wash inside and out I put a plan together. Stripped the chassis, this was in good condition no holes or damage. I primed and painted with chassis black. Rebuilt front and rear springs and painted axles. All the brakes were shot, so new wheel cylinders, shoes, hoses, brake lines and master cylinder. By this time I was on a roll, fuel tank out, cleaned, back in with new hoses, fuel pipe and carb rebuild. Body is in quite good shape no rot just minor dings and a lot of patina. I have been over this with Gibbs brand to keep it as is. Was in California in October for vacation and managed to get most things I needed for it from the Truck Shop. All I need now is time and descent weather as I'm working on it outside as garage is full (the Wife's 1954 Morris and my 1932 Ford roadster). Sorry if I've gone on a bit but this truck has got me buzzin again
Cheers for now, Chris.
