Day one.

I went out to my Dad's place yesterday with my son, to get the truck running. I thought it'd be a bit more difficult than it was, but, as it turned out all it needed was a new battery. So, after several hours of trying to charge a dead battery, we went out and bought a new one. A little gas in the carb and some cranking and it's a running driving truck again. It's going to need a bit of work but, at least it's all there. In my time picking through it and walking around it, here's what I saw. The kick panels under the doors are going to need to be replaced. It has a Luverne bumper on it that's got to go (I know grandpa is rolling over in his grave at that). Some body work and new upholstery. The engine is sound, but needs a carb rebuild and the power steering is wonky. It's going to be a project but at least it's not in as sad shape as the '39 chevy truck I had. But that's a whole different story. I, unfortunately, didn't get to drive it home because I was lame and forgot to buy a trip permit. I did get the title though so I can register it to me and then just put the new plates on. When I get it home I'll photograph it and post pics.