Hi Jill. I don't have a truck yet. I'm waiting for a fairly nice early1950's
GMC to fall out of the sky. Of course, with my luck it'll land on me. This
list does a great job of letting you see what options you have. Stock front
end, front end clips from different cars, different engines, etc. what power
steering units will work, power brakes, etc. Some people want to stick with
the original engine; V-8 or inline 6. I personally want a 292 or 302 cubic
inch inline six, with an 700 R4 automatic overdrive transmission. I want a
"Sleeper". I may add electronic fuel injection. Almost anything is possible.
Mainly determined by your imagination, skill, daring, and pocketbook. I've
even thought abt a 4 cylinder Cummins diesel. (And am STILL thinking), Plus
you even get to change your mind. Take your time, and try to get to a few
truck shows, and see if any list members are in your area. I'm sure ANYBODY
will be more than happy to show you their truck, and maybe even tell you of
problems they've had. Sit back, look around, and ask any question that comes
to mind. Somebody else may well benefit from that question. Bob K in PHX,
AZ.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jill Knake" <jillknake@hotmail.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 10:17 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] New Member
> Hi
> I'm new to the list, have been reading the archives on the Oletrucks
website
> and figured it was time to sign up. My husband has been making nice cars
for
> years. I talked him into buying a 57 -1/2 ton pickup (for me) that I want
to
> make into a nice truck.
> I'll be reading your letters to figure out what I need to do next. My
> husband calls this truck a "basket case". We bought it from a friend of
his
> that had started working on the truck. He is going to help me make the
> truck, but I will do all of the footwork (running for parts, coffee &
beer)
> It is really torn apart, most of the parts were thrown in back to tow it
> home. Some of the work has been started.
> Thanks for letting me be part of your "gang"
> Jill
>
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