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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; 02/09/2024 12:42 AM. Reason: added more info to the title

1955 First series 3600 3/4-ton
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I know you have been using it from a previous post or two......so how does it look today. Keep trucking brother!


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it looks much better now. i'm looking into gathering all my pictures and putting a timeline type post together. more pictures to come


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It's looking good. The fenders are usually where I finish since they are usually beat up!


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Nice progress! I like to get my olde stuff running then drive it around as well... safely!


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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. thumbs_up

John


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Looking good!


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Congrats. Great truck. My first A-D truck was also a 55.1 3600 Pickup. Many times I wish I still had it. Keep up the good work and enjoy it.


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Great 55.1!


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I'm not always a fan of patina and diff colored fenders. You've given me reason to rethink that opinion. Looks GREAT!

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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.


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Now at eight years mark. Slow and steady
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New black/old blue actually works pretty well!
Judging by the picture at least.


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Looks good. Try some stainless hubcaps. It might bring it together a bit better with the fender trim, and the other stainless on it. thumbs_up

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I would love stainless hubcaps. Hubcaps are very hard to find for a 3/4 ton.


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Try reaching out to Bob Adler. He has a surplus of parts and you may find your hubcaps. Good luck. [email protected]


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