[Oletrucks] Rebuild of 1951

[Gale Gorman]

I'm not a purist but why not sell the '51 and buy a '54? The '54 was one-of-a-kind. The bed changed, one piece curved windshield, the grill, and they kept the closed driveshaft. The first half of '55 got an open driveshaft so these trucks looked this way for a year and a half.

I have a '54 that has a V8 so it's not as original.

Gale Gorman
Houston

On Jan 16, 2010, at 4:57 PM, Bob Keeland wrote:

> Well, after years of thinking about it I am about ready to start on the
> rebuild of my 1951 pickup. One thing that I am thinking about doing will not
> sit well with some people (those who prefer that these trucks be restored
> completely original), but for others it may be interesting. I really like the
> grill on the 1954 trucks and am interested in installing one on my 1951. There
> are problems with the 1954 grill fitting to the 1951 fendeers, I have the
> complete sheet metal for the front fenders and grill from both trucks. I'm
> wondering if the 1954 fenders will fit right to the 1951 cab? Does anyone
> know? Thanks for any suggestions - even if they are contrary to what I plan to
> try.
> 
> Bob Keeland
> 1951 AD 3100
> 1954 AD 3600 parts
> Arnaudville, Louisiana (cajun country - gotta love that cajun food)
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