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Sunday, May 10, 2009

55 Chevy Truck

I pruchased this truck about 4 years ago. I have been slowly working on it ever since. It is still a long way from done. I redid the frame, boxing in sections. I put new suspension on it, making all new mounts. I put a 350 chevy motor which I helped rebuild along with an automatic transmission. I powdercoated the frame and put everything back together again.






I just picked up the body from my friend and former roommate Dave. He did the body work and paint at his shop in Tremonton. The front end isn't done yet, but I got it back to complete the interior, wire the whole truck, build a gas tank, run brake lines, and everything else that needs to be finished. I will bring it back to him when I finish up my part and he will finish painting the front end. Hopefully it will be ready to go for the "Cache Valley Cruise In" which is the first week of July.

I like the contrast in this picture. I currently drive the gray truck. I had a hard time going over 50 mph when pulling the 55 home.