Panel truck eye candy - Give us some

This is my humble 1949 Chevrolet half-ton Panel truck. It is all original and it is truly a "time-machine".

 

Nice 49 you have there Tom. What are your plans for it?

 

I would like to restore it. Replace the worn out parts with some good ones...

 

Sounds like a good plan. Are you going for a complete restoration? Or just a mechanical restoration?

 

I guess a little of both. I really only want to replace, or restore, what is worn out. For example, my steering wheel has cracks in it. I would want to either fix it or replace it with a better one - but I would not want a modern-type steering wheel.

 

Sounds like a good course of action. Keep as much original as possible, and replace what needs replacing with original parts.

 

Yep, I think you said it quite well. Driving with that big steering wheel really brings you back to a time long ago - it's awesome!

 

I believe it. Keep us updated on how the project goes.

 

Will do Sir - Thank you

 

1949 Chevrolet 3100 (half-ton) Panel truck: Front end pic...

 

Do this one up right, this time. To be truthfull, that '55 you have is the worst panel truck I've ever seen and I'll likely ever see Good luck with selling it and my hat's off to anyone ending up ironing it out again

 

Wow! That's pretty harsh dude
Tell us how u really feel...

Why would you write such a hurtful message...?

 

I wasn't trying to be bogue. It's just constructive criticism. The '53's a good project. Restoring doesen't mean "Rat-Rodding" it. I'd make this one look as original as possible and if there's a 235.5 in it and you want it gone, I'd either replace it with a 261 with at most dual carbs or Tri-Power. If no six-banger is planned, then, of course, a V-8. It looks fine, from here. Therefore, I'd leave the drivetrain alone, except for changing the oil in that air cleaner. Those are still the best air filters, to date

 

Why insulting? I never said it wasn't worth the asking price. Of course, it is. In fact, it's a bargain, if you ask me. It only looks like a lot of work, as it is, at first. Once the flat black is removed down to the original color, it'll start looking motivating, as a project

 

I agree.