Brent1086 59 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 My grandfather bought this truck new. My dad drove it in high school. It was parked in the barn in the late 60s until my grandfather passed in 2009. I took it to my dads and he started working on it. My sons and I painted and rewired it and finished a few things for him. He has the hub caps and is waiting on the tires. 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikem 1,754 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 NICELY DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👍👍 Mike 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1466fan 1,219 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Nice job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Cook 131 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Very good! Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AKwelder 1,951 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Wow. Very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent1086 59 Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 Thanks guys I appreciate the compliments. I really hope my dad drives it some. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandhiller 14,780 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Very cool. Great piece of family history makes it priceless. I miss shifting the old "three on the tree". 😃 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Butch-Ky 43 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Well Done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardDSalyer 839 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 51 minutes ago, Brent1086 said: Thanks guys I appreciate the compliments. I really hope my dad drives it some. Fantastic job! If you Dad does not drive her some, I will be happy to purchase. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkron 78 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Nice! Dad bought a new 1953 Chevy pickup (interior looks very close to this one). I learned to drive in this truck in the early 1970's picking up bales in the field. It had 226,000 miles on it when it was parked. My younger sister now owns it with plans to someday get it running again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardDSalyer 839 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 In the event you wish to replace the stock radio? Vintage Car Radio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomH 1,579 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Nice job, great old truck! Good thing it was stuck in the barn instead just gotten rid of like most. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
New Englander 1,488 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Sweet! So solid! In New England nothing lasts unless it's blocked up from October to May. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
exSW 1,952 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Which GMC engine? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent1086 59 Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 228 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iowaboy1965 2,350 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Nice job. I bet Grandpa would be proud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
farmalldr 108 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Bet your son's would drive it. Nice work Dennis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
560Dennis 1,396 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Sweet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlered166 97 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 I know someone in KY that would love to be driving that. Nice job, well done!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TroyDairy 1,489 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 I love it. Just right not 100k resto just clean her up and give fresh life. Perfect for taking mom for a ride to some DQ or checking the counties crop progess. Love that color. Post pics of hubcaps on. Off wall.....were the rims body color or black OEM? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dale560 2,033 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Looks very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent1086 59 Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 That was original or close to it color. Rims were body color with white pin stripes. There is a pin stripe that needs to be put on around cab. Hub caps were originally painted white with red gmc letters. Dad is deciding on hub caps and tires this week. I want him to put mud grips on the back. This was a Korean War era truck is why there was so little chrome on it.I want to take it in the county stock show rodeo parade. Pic is dated 1964 note ffa sticker...it is still on it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ihfarmer1586 482 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 How cool is that!! What an awesome piece of family history you have there, you are blessed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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