Parts truck pictures! This is the retired farm truck I mentioned above.
I did not take a picture of the passenger side fender which is caved in, but you get the idea! :-)
I'm kind of sad to tear this 1978 Silverado 3/4 Ton appart because it still runs great!
But, I am going to tear apart the engine and see what kind of damage is inside (I'm sure there's something wrong!). After talking to my uncle (whose been an high performance engine machinist for 30 years) I am going to build [or buy] a water-tight container to fill with old oil and submerge the engine block and components in so they do not rust sitting around the shop.
Note to all: Do not let an engine block sit! It will attract moisture, rust, and destroy itself. If you cannot store the engine submerged in oil, then the best way to keep one is to mount it on an engine stand, wrap it in a heavy blanket, then cover the whole thing in a plastic bag.
And here is another picture of the 1978 Silverado 1/2 Ton I will be working on restoring.
