1930s Truck as a Daily Driver???
I've really had a hankering to do this for years and I'm starting to get serious about going ahead with it. I'd like to have a 1930s era Chevy truck (anything before the time when they started integrating the headlights into the fenders) as a daily driver. I would just drive it around town and to haul things when needed, as my wife and I have a modern car to drive when necessary.
I don't want a hot rod truck, so it'd be mostly bone stock. I would add some important safety features like seat belts and suitable taillights. Otherwise, how realistic would this be?
For starters, I won't pretend like I know much about this era of truck. I don't, so I'd appreciate some basic information. Two key questions.
-Do they have electronic starters or were they still hand-crank only?
-Do they have hydraulic brakes?
I assume the answer to both questions is yes, but I really don't know. I know it sometimes took trucks a while to catch up to cars in these areas.
More questions:
-How easy is it to find parts (brake parts, engine parts, etc.)?
-If I were to buy one without an engine, would I be able to drop something like a crate 350 in it or is that a whole other can of worms?
-What reasons would you recommend me to NOT consider one of these trucks as a daily driver?
I appreciate your input and support.
Thanks.
Dan
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