Hi Leah,
Welcome to the list. It's nice to see someone else from Wisconsin here.
I'm going to throw my 2 cents worth into the pot here. I'd keep the truck
as original as possible. I have a 1949 3100 with a 235 in it. It runs
great and with the right rear end gear ratio you can get the speed your
looking for. I love the looks you get when you go for a drive. Like you
mine is not a show stopper and never will be. Eeyore is an everyday driver
and garbage hauler on occasion. You should see the looks I get when I pull
up to the dump scales with a load of junk in that old truck. It's worth
every penny I've ever spent on it. Good luck on you project and if you ever
need any help or encouragement just drop me a line.
John "Rock" Rockefeller
1949 3100 "Eeyore"
----- Original Message -----
From: Leah Olsen <javanut@win.bright.net>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 9:43 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Hi to all
> Hi to all! I'm new to this list. I just got a '53 3/4 ton Chevy. It
> has the original thriftmaster six in it. I'm not sure if I want to keep
> it. (I mean the engine) I kinda wanted to put a 350 in it, but I'm not
> sure what all that involves. This truck will not be a show truck, I
> just want it to look good, and run fine, and faster than 65 mph when I
> need it to. I'd like to try to do most of the work myself, (with some
> help from my husband and friends) The running gear is kind of a mess. I
> know people have swapped rear axles off of other vehicles for a 1/2 ton,
> but is there anything that would work for a 3/4 ton? I'm new to all of
> this, but I'm learning alot as I go. With two small children, funds are
> very limited. Keeping it stock seems awfully expensive. The engine
> isn't running right now, need a 6 volt battery, and I'm sure there's
> more. Would it just make more sense leave it and get a newer engine?
> Or are these old ones worth keeping? Would love some input! Thanks in
> advance!
> Leah Olsen
> '53 Chevy 3600
> Baldwin, Wi
>
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