SORRY, THE TRUCK WAS SOLD

NOTE FROM MILES: Thanks for stopping by. It is with deepest regret that I tell you that Garrett, "G-Man", was killed in a traffic accident on Nov. 20, 2003. I'm his brother, Miles. Like all projects that never end, our truck restoration project outlived Garrett (who was all the brains and talent of said project). I was just the grunt labor.

The truck is for sale ($3,500 w/clean title). While waiting for a buyer, I've decided to try my hand at wrenching. I'll continue until either I come to my senses or someone buys the truck. I really can't keep it. The first step was to haul the bed parts back to my garage (truck is at my sister-in-law's house) on 2-27-04 and see if I can get it together.

While working on the truck, I'll also be working on this web-site. I hope to use it to showcase the truck and give detailed info to prospective buyers. I apologize about the pics. Most of them have disappeared to cyberspace parts unknown. Please check back as I hope to update this page frequently.

Here's our restoration project.  It started in October 1995 when we found this 1940 chevy 1/2-ton pickup truck.

The picture on the left was in the garage where it had been stored. The rest of the pics are as it sits on 2/29/04.

Now some light reading for you while we wait for the photos. I must apologize to all those who read my ad on Stovebolt.com. It would appear that I am a few years behind when it comes to this project. I realized while grabbing parts out of his attic and basement that Garrett made a lot more progress than I ever remember. I'll give details by truck section/system."

CHASSIS/BRAKES
In the first 24 hours of ownership, Garrett, our dad, and I completely dismantled the truck. It seemed like the thing to do when starting a frame up restoration. Looking back, there are a lot of parts I'm not quite sure about. But hey, they normally make things with a lot of spare parts, right?

FRAME: cleaned and painted.
BRAKES: new pads, seals, lines, and fluid
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER: rebuilt, new seals and fluid
SHOCKS: new seals and fluid
SPRINGS: new shackles, bolts, and bushings

ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN
216 Straight "Stovebolt" 6 cylinder
ENGINE MOUNTS: new
BLOCK: deglazed cylinders
HEAD: valves reseated, new valve guides
PISTONS: cleaned and new rings
CAM BEARINGS: new
FUEL PUMP: rebuilt
PLUGS AND WIRES: new
FAN BELT: new
HOSES: new
WATER PUMP: rebuilt
CARB: rebuilt
EXHAUST SYSTEM: new, need to install muffler
RADIATOR: rebuilt
GAS TANK: rebuilt
FUEL PUMP: rebuilt
TRANS: 4 speed manual, rebuilt
CLUTCH: resurfaced flywheel, new needle bearings between input/output shafts, new throwout and pressure plates
REAR AXLE: new gasket and fluid

BODY
CAB: dent and rust free, new rocket panels, all painted
CAB MOUNTS: new blocks and hardware
DOORS: new skins
HOOD: good
HOOD ORNAMENT: new (off truck)
BED METAL: sides and front rust free, new rear sill (off truck)
TAILGATE: missing
BED FLOOR: new oak, metal strips, and supports (off truck)
BED MOUNTS: new blocks nd hardware (off truck)
STAKE POCKETS: from two good, rear two new
RUNNING BOARDS: some rust through (off truck)
REAR FENDERS: small stress tear on each (off truck)
FRONT FENDERS: passenger side is good, driver side --well what are you going to do?
Garrett was good, but not a maricle worker. (off truck)
HOOD: good, has ornament
GRILL: orignal, unrestored (off truck)
FRONT BUMPER: good (off truck)
REAR BUMPER: it's a truck, who needs one!?

INTERIOR
SEAT: orignal style with one tear in front verticle portion (off truck)
DASH: good (off truck)
FLOOR: missing
DOOR PANELS: good (off truck)
MISC INTERIOR TRIM: good (off truck)
HEATER: good (off truck)

LIGHTS
HEADLIGHTS: orignal with chrome trim (off truck)
FRONT PARKING LIGHTS: original, good condition (NOT the one in the original photo above) (off truck)
TAIL LIGHTS: two original style (off truck)

GLASS
Driver's door: good
Passanger door: usable, but cracked
SIDE WINDOWS CHANNELS: new
WINDSHIELD: good (off truck)
WINDSHIELD GASKET: new (off truck)
REAR: good

GOOD TRUCK SITES

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Last Updated: 03-15-2004