I bought my uncles 55 today. It needs some motor work.



Needs a good wash job!

 

Very nice. We'd love to see more. There are a lot of guys here that will be interested in seeing some details if it is mostly un-molested oem.

 

It has a bad paint job inside and outside. 239 v8 with a miss that I think is a valve on # 2 cylinder. The three speed is replaced with a granny gear 4 speed.
The bumpers have been replaced with custom built ones. It is converted to 12 volts. The bed wood is replaced with diamond plate steel. The entire front suspension is rebuilt as are the brakes. The brakes are very good! The wipers are vacuum and need help. Needs different rims, I hate white spokes!
I intend to keep it mostly stock.
Elmo

 

It looks to be rust free from that pic, and straight. Nice truck!

 

Good to see another old gal getting a fresh start.

 

Congratulations! Sounds like a few little changes/updates and you'll be ready to roll.

 

Very nice and good luck!

 

You must have her cleaned up by now.
Can we see some new pics?

 

I agree , very nice truck even if the paint is as bad as you say and fresh pictures are a must.

 

Great, now you have a 54 and a 55!

 

OKguys here it is. The miss was a sticking intake valve, I guess from sitting up. Some fresh gas and sea foam cured that. Now it is in my shop getting the master cylinder replaced.
Elmo

 

Pretty good looking truck Elmo ..

 

Thank you. It is a 50-50 truck, looks good at 50 yards or 50 mph. I like it though. I use it for a daily driver, only problem is the questions and comments every Time you park.
Elmo

 

I like the attention these trucks bring, people always waving , giving you the thumbs up and stopping to talk, something that never happens if you are driving something new..

 

nice old truck...