I have had this truck for seven years. It was not running, all the wiring was eaten out of it, a half gallon of water in the oil pan, pounds of mud caked on everywhere and broken windows.
It was a perfect starting point for what I wanted.
I found Stovebolt forums and started getting advise and all the missing parts.
It took about a month to get it running, stopping and steering and I have been driving it ever since.
Every winter i would take on a new repair or something like floor boards, new brakes and even some body work. It runs great but burns oil but I'll get around to that someday.
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Last edited by Peggy M; 02/09/202412:42 AM. Reason: added more info to the title
Great looking truck. Most of the 3/4 tons were worked to death. Looks like you have a nice one. It's amazing how the paint can regain it's color with a little elbow grease. The AD's with the curved windshield are a lot less common.
John
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Thanks Moparguy. I painted the grill, running boards and fenders because there was a lot of metal work (patching). If you go that way be prepared to answer if your going to paint the rest of it.