Try going to www.chevytrucks.org they have an ID guide to help
identify the truck. Then click on "mailing lists" and look through
the archives, there is a lot of information here about just about
anything related to restoring/modifing your oletruck. Its a good
way to get "up to speed" on your project.
Walter Nash wrote:
> A friend of mine just gave me a '41+ Chevy pickup and I am trying to
> find out what year it is. It has the chrome grill and trim which I am told
> was only in '41. Do any of the numbers on the id plate tell me the year ?
> The truck had a 327/350 trans dropped into it (no plumbing or wiring).
> I am planning on completing the job (w/the V8) and turning it into a daily
> driver with
> upgraded suspension but stock bodywork.
> I have seen several different kinds of ifs front ends. Any advice
> about which one may be better than others (Fat Man, etc.)? What about rear
> end suspension: New leafs or coil overs?
> I have never done a street car/hot rod/resto before and it looks to be
> fun. Please e mail direct to wbnash@dakotacom.net
> Walter
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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