So I've decided to start a build thread on my 1950 3/4 ton truck. A few years ago a neighbor offered me a steal of a deal on the truck that he had sitting in this barn. Overall the truck was pretty solid. A previous owner had put a set of bucket seats in, that didn't really fit, and their was some dings and dents that need some attention.
Here are a few pics after I brought it home...
After sitting for many years while I decided what I wanted to do with this project, last fall I finally started the build. My a goal to build something that drives and handles well, while retaining some of the original visual aspects, with the plan to have everything completed by October 2016.
I've sent the cab off to friend who does body work. While my father and myself started on the frame. Since I had a short box from a 1/2 ton parts truck a in great condition and I prefer the look of the shorter box, we needed to shorten the frame.
I wanted to improve the handling of the truck so I decided to ditch the solid axle and go with a Heidts Mustang II. The kit was great - easy to install and everything came together pretty smoothly.
Finally over the winter I was able to get the frame sandblasted, primed, painted and the Mustang II setup is completed.
More to come!