I've been cruising and searching through this forum for a while now, getting a lot of great information for my coming build. I recently purchased a 1951 Chevy truck which was advertised as a 3/4 ton, but has a VIN with the "JP" 1/2 ton code. The truck was apparently in the throes of a rebuild 20 years ago as most everything is in primer. The truck is pretty solid overall. A previous owner installed a 250 inline six with a TH350 trans. He retained the original column shifter which operates the transmission via a funky link setup. There was no room ahead of the motor for a fan, so an electric one was installed ahead of the radiator. The rear end is a 14-bolt GM with 3.21 gear. I'm planning to keep the 250 until something nicer comes along, and mate that to a Muncie 4-speed. The rear axle is way too wide for my taste so that's got to get swapped out. Since I have no plans to haul heavy loads, I'm thinking of converting the truck to 1/2 ton 5-bolt hubs front and rear to increase my options.
I'm looking forward to getting into this project and getting plenty of great input from the members of this forum.
Be well everyone!
Brian
Brian
'51 Chevy 3604 Project '28 Chevy LO basket case '83 GMC Sierra 4x4
Welcome to the Stovebolt madness. There is no cure!
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
Brian, Welcome to the 'bolt. It sounds like your truck runs and drives which is always a good time.
I do have a question for you though.
What does a Puget sound like?
I grew up in Orting.
Ha! I've not heard that one. I'll have to remember that next time my mother-in-law drops in. I'm in Eatonville, so just over the hill from lahar land.
The seller told me that he actually drove the truck when he got it 17 years ago. It's been sitting ever since. The previous guy drove it daily to work and after getting a good look at the running gear, he must not have thought very highly of living a long life. What a mess!
Brian
Brian
'51 Chevy 3604 Project '28 Chevy LO basket case '83 GMC Sierra 4x4
