You'll never guess what I found!

In my rummaging through the glove box of the truck I discovered, among many service invoices and copious maps, the original "Owner's and Driver's" manual for 1500 trough 3500. I'm so thrilled. I can only assume that the manual is the original on since my Grandfather bought the truck almost new from his neighbor. Wow. Here a re the first three pages.

It's finally here.

I finally go the truck licensed and in my driveway. I'm at a bit of a loss as to where to start. I have already gotten the ingition switch reinstalled in the dash. It had been previously dangling, but, after a little research I figured out how to pull the lock out and get it back into the dash. Yay. Here are the four pics I have so far.

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.