Here's the story I was told. The guy I got it from bought it from up in Idaho, because it was mostly rust-free, and was just like his first truck. Hauled it from Idaho to central Texas, and started in on it. Replaced worn 283 with a refreshed 350 4-bolt from a 75 burb. Completely rebuilt the entire drive train, all bearings seals, anything that looked like it needed attention was replaced. New windshield and rear little window, new seals for both. New dual exhaust. Had just put new rims and tires on it. Was going from one ranch gate to the next hauling feed, when a kid came around the gravel rd to fast and side swiped him. Got out the passenger side, saw the gas tank filler neck, and decided he should have blown up and wasn't going to even get in it again. It's been sitting under a cedar tree since this last Easter.
It's pretty bad where it's bad, but it's great where it's not bad.
So far, i've removed the seat, the gas tank, got the smashed door open, getting ready to remove the long bed. Plans are to pound out the pillar (which is pretty bad), stick a new door on it, found a era correct factory flatbed to go on it. I need to find d-side rear leaf spring hangers and probably springs, one new rim and tire, then hopefully drive it into the ground.
I have a camera, and am not afraid to use it, and get windy at times, as you may can allready tell. Ya'll wish me luck, I'm going to need it.
11-27-2010, 06:23 PM
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