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#680042 09/23/2010 8:26 PM
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I have only had this truck for a couple of weeks--I am the third owner and have the whole history on the truck. Appears to be 100% stock and does not look like it has had a wrench on it. Frame is sound but has surface rust, engine and drive line seem fine--doesn't burn oil but there are a few leaks, will need some body work(not too much) and paint. Where do I start? I am thinking start with the frome and work my way up--does that sound right??
Lee

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frames always have surface rust, they didn't get much attention in the beginning, and a 235 that doesn't drip a bit hasn't been used

where I'd start is driving it, why "fix" something that isn't broke, 100% original is much rarer than amateur "molested"

Bill


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"When we tug a single thing in nature we find it attached to the rest of the world" John Muir
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Thanks Bill--I'll try to do as little molesting as possible
Lee

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Squeeze is right. Leave it original unless you go in & do a complete frama off restoration.
Put every thing in good, safe mechanical condition. It's no fun out there with a broken down old truck. The brakes & fuel system alway's needs going through. Get all the lights & electrical system's working. The steering should be in good shape also to make it safe & more pleasurable to drive. It's amazing what you can do with some airesol paint can's. You can paint that frame with rustoleom Rusty metal primer & then some black satan paint.


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Being the selfish guy that I am, I think your first order of business is to take some pictures so that we can see it!! I bet there are quite a few of us frothing at the mouth to see a jewel in this condition!

Bill

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Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret.
You can paint that frame with rustoleom Rusty metal primer & then some black satan paint.

You gotta watch that Satan paint, though. smile


1956 Chevy 3600 Dually

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