Russ, I'm going to the Brothers truck show on the 20th in Anaheim (unless I
break something new!!). If there are any 41's there, I'd be happy to shoot
photos of anything you're interested in. I'm a retired industrial
photographer, so technical photography is my specialty. If there's anything
specific your looking for ---- attachment points, etc, that I can get
without sliding under the truck, I would be happy to try. Just send me a
shopping list off line. I like using my photography, but don't have any
interest in going back to work. 44 years is enough. And now with digital
cameras we don't even have to worry abt buying film! And I can put
everything on a CD for literally pennies! Have you ever traveled from Eau
Claire to Menominee ? I did the aerial mapping photography for that when we
surveyed it in 1958.My late wife was from the Eau Claire area. Bob K in
PHX, AZ.
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From: <morbee@TDS.NET>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 8:51 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Intro
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have been a member of the list for a few months now and have really
enjoyed all the information that has been passed around.
>
> I recently purchased a 1941 1/2 ton from a guy down in Illinois. The truck
seems pretty solid, but like with most of them, is going to need lots of
love and money. I have more love for the thing then money, but we will get
her looking like gem. Thank goodness my wife loves it, because she has been
ordering parts for it too.
>
> This is my first restoration project and I want to take it slow. I don't
want to take the whole thing apart and then not be able to enjoy it while I
am working on it. I know this isn't the best method, as far as restoration
goes, but she will be nice when she is done.
>
> I was wondering if there is anyone on the list that would be a days drive
away (we live near Madison, WI), so that I could really have a good look as
to what this machine is supposed to look like. I have about $500 worth of
books, reference manuals, etc, but don't have anything that I could get my
hands on. I was quite young when my dad had his, so I don't remember exactly
what they looked like inside and out. I have a pretty good idea,
>
> I am not a member of a club and don't really know when the car shows are
going on. (I know that Jefferson is in the spring up here-but don't know if
it's really that good of a swap/car show for the truck.) I think IOLA is
this weekend, but again, I have never been and don't know if it is a waste
of time. Anyone heading up there?
>
>
> Otherwise, is there someone out there that has been through the
restoration process on a 1941, that doesn't mind me asking questions every
now and then? Maybe even sending me some pictures?
>
> I appreciate any and all help. Thanks alot. Look forward to talking with
you guys (and ladies) soon.
>
> Russ
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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