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NCal55 · 04-21-2010, 06:42 PM

Here's my freebie project truck-

I've had it for about 5yrs and it was a freebie, all I had to do was to drag it out of field, get rid of the wasp nests and deal with the paperwork-or the lack of...

It's complete and runs and has an early 60's 283 engine and (I think) 4spd saginaw trans. 1955 1/2ton, big window shortbed with a 58-59 fleetside bed.

Been doing a lot research and trying to come up with a game plan for it, so for now, I plan on power disc brake conversion, rebuild the front end and when I got the $$, get a dropped axle by Sid, tilt column & power steering, a complete re-wire and relocate the fuel tank behind the axle. That should keep me busy for awhile..

Here's a couple more shots-

The OD is getting ready to roll over to all zeros, kinda cool.

http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu257/Planet_8/

04-21-2010, 06:42 PM	#137
NCal55 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sacto,Ca Posts: 2	Re: Show us your projects Here's my freebie project truck- I've had it for about 5yrs and it was a freebie, all I had to do was to drag it out of field, get rid of the wasp nests and deal with the paperwork-or the lack of... It's complete and runs and has an early 60's 283 engine and (I think) 4spd saginaw trans. 1955 1/2ton, big window shortbed with a 58-59 fleetside bed. Been doing a lot research and trying to come up with a game plan for it, so for now, I plan on power disc brake conversion, rebuild the front end and when I got the $$, get a dropped axle by Sid, tilt column & power steering, a complete re-wire and relocate the fuel tank behind the axle. That should keep me busy for awhile.. Here's a couple more shots- The OD is getting ready to roll over to all zeros, kinda cool. http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu257/Planet_8/ Last edited by NCal55; 04-21-2010 at 06:45 PM.