The Stovebolt Site Forums Welcome! Welcome Centre New from Tempe Arizona 1941 Chevy Truck

Ok, my dad and I just brought home our 1941 Chevy. Here are the pics. http://s1191.photobucket.com/albums/z468/MortgageLaw/1941%20Chevy%20Truck/

The engine turns over by no compression in three of the cylinders. My Dad's half brother's Uncle bought this truck originally and it has been in the family ever since. He passed away and it ended up in my Uncle's hands. He does not know how to turn a wrench and faced with the cost to pay someone to restore it agreed to let my Dad and I have it and "restore" it.

It spent its life on a ranch in Kansas as a work truck. It has an old Motorola radio in it that I have not identified its year but who ever installed it did so like it was meant to be there. It has an aftermarket heater installed that was very professionally installed. The windows are great, no cracks. The odometer reads 200,000 and change miles.

I cannot identify the engine. It is an inline 6 with the number BA682343 stamped on the tab behind the distributer and none of the well none sites have helped identify that number.

My questions of the day are. Should we attempt "Original" or since I have a complete Chevy Blazer drive train engine to rear end should we go hotrod?

What kind of engine is in it now? The title of course does not have the VIN as that did not exist back in 1941 but I did confirm that the VIN number on Title matches the number on the engine block leading me to believe that it might be the original engine.

Hi Kevin,
I had a look at your pics, nice old truck!
It's always great when you know a trucks history.

Try posting your engine info in the appropriate forum and you'll get the details you require.

Regarding the restore/hot rod debate,only you can make that final decision.
It all depends what you intend to use the truck for in the end.

You'll always get a divided opinion here.....

I agree. That is a very nice truck. It is your decision, but I don't see anything wrong with it the way it is, I would keep it original. Have fun and welcome to Stovebolt!

I agree also, it's a nice truck! Do what makes you happy. Either way it looks like you have a great project to work on!

Wow......don't see too many that are in such good shape, and complete, with maybe even the original motor ! Plus, you have the complete history. Although I am a " hot rod " guy at heart, in this case, I would vote to keep her stock.

Nice find, lets us know what you fine out about the engine size.

And welcome

Well, it seems we have confirmed that it is a 1942 216 flat 6. It was purchased at the end of 1941 which is why it is Titled as a 1941. Which make it the last year prior to the war. My dad and I have thought long and hard and we are going to turn it into something fun to drive instead of going completely original and rebuilding the engine. It is going to need some work as three of 6 cylinders have no compression but it still wants to fire. We are going to sell off the complete drive train. Engine to rear end. We are going to attempt restore the body and interior with the exception of the stearing, of course.

I suppose there is a forum here on Stovebolt to list that drive train if someone wanted to buy it.

With that push bar out front, survival was a goal made a long time ago. Nice project Kevin

Kevin,
Go to the swap meet portion of the forums. There is a forum in that section where you can list the parts you are selling.

Love your photos. Beautiful old piece of Americana. Thought the spotlights and the tire rubber in front were great. Keep us informed as you continue with your project.