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Guys,

I have just put the finishing touches on my 1938 Chevrolet 3/4 ton panel truck that I began about 4 years ago. It is a complete off-frame restoration. I did all the work, including painting, myself, with the exception of the re-upholstery of the seats. It has been brought back to all-original specs, except for the oak floor (I couldn't resist). It was often a challenge finding parts for a 3/4 ton, but I managed, with the help of several people on this board, especially my good buddy Alvin.

Here is a link to my photobucket sit for a few pics.

Yours,

Jim

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That's a sweet ride!

Jim, a fantastic job but I didn't expect any less from you. Just a fantastic job. I suppose I'm gonna have to make another trip to your house for a ride.....and the PorterHouse steak will be on me!
I'll forward your picture to Karla. I know she will want to see it.
You have the pickup, the car, and now the panel. What is your NEXT project???

That is sweeter than 14 acres of sugar cane. Nice job.

Wow.

What did you use for engine paint? I like that dark grey.

Thanks for the good words, guys.

JW51, the two places (that I know of) that sell accurate color for the 216 are the Filling Station and Eastwood. Eastwood also has a special ceramic paint designed for engine blocks in Chevy gray, and that's what I used.

JM

Alvin,

Thanks--I'll be waiting for your visit and that steak. Once I rest up a bit, I'm going to re-do the 37 half ton--I've found better rear fenders, boards and bed.

Excellent !! What a sweetie-pie.

It's beautiful! Great work
I have a question too--- what is the object at the trailing edge of the door, up high? Looks like either a badge or a handle?
Thanks Greg

Nice truck.I noticed in the pictures your rear door open stops are different than on my 37.I have the straps like on the other doors. Wondering if this was a change between years?

very nice

Sorry, I've been away from the site for a while. Here's the answer to a couple of the above questions:

The object up by the top of the door is a decal that was placed on the original truck by the original owner--a Chevrolet dealer here in MN. It was the dealership truck from 1938 to about 1970 or 1972. Because it was originally put on by the dealer, I thought I should preserve it, so when doing all body work and painting, I carefully masked it and preserved it.

Second question: yes, as I understand it, the rear door stops changed from 37 to 38.

Thanks,

Jim

I have been absent for a while and just saw your panel. Wow!
Did I mention Wow? That is so very nice, top notch craftsmanship! Ken

Ken,

I've been away from the site for a while as well--thanks so much for your kind words about the panel.

Jim