Found this forum through researching my '46 pickup project.


Lots of info here, glad to be a part of it.

 

Welcome to our brand of madness! We love pictures too!

 

And there is some really old kids here. Welcome. And we love pictures.

 

Get on, open mouth, and hold on.

 

Welcome to the forum. Please tell us about your truck. Did we mention we like pictures?

 

46 huh? Lets see it and welcome!

 

Welcome! We do love them pics

 

Welcome! Pull up a chair and join the madness.

 

or how about this one! jump in the boat and start rowing

 

Rowing? What's that?

 

Sorry, I thought I would add some more prop power.

 

Thanks for the welcome!


My truck was found in a barn living with chickens, in Cheney Washington. It had been there since the mid seventies. From what I gather it is a one owner truck. It has/had the flat six engine. Unfortunately, the owner past on while in the middle of removing the head for some valve repair and water was left on top of the rear piston, rusting the cylinder beyond any chance of a rebore (possibly a sleeve?). I recently moved to a new place with a large shop and garage so it's full steam ahead getting this project going. I'm starting at the front and working back, repairing and replacing anything that moves....and some that doesn't. Currently, I have the front axel assembly out and rebuilt and am preparing to tackle the steering box. My plan is to keep everything original where possible, except for the running gear. I'm undecided as to what I'll end up with there. Fortunately, the truck is in very good condition so I can concentrate most of my efforts on R&R and not looking for body parts. I'm trying to locate and install as much of the factory optional equipment as I can scrounge up. Recently, I found a pair of sun visors and a rear view mirror and mount and would like to find another external mirror assembly for use on the right side and the factory ashtray assembly (I like my cigars). A friend gave me the proper Fulton Sun Shield for a nice Christmas gift, that I'll most likely be adding on also. Love working on this thing and really looking forward to getting her back up and running. During research I've done, I referred to you fine folks here for much of it. There's a wealth of knowledge here that I'm glad to be a part of. Thanks for having me!


I'll try to post some pics when I get the chance.

 

Thanks for coming. This is just like grandma's dinner table, always room for another chair.

 

Either the earlier 41-47 G series flathead six or the later 48-51 H series flathead six will bolt right into your truck. These motors are around at surprisingly affordable prices. I wouldn't write off the original drive train due to a scrap cylinder block.

 

Might be a pleasant ride on a hot summer day, but think of the wind chill during winter!