Well with the new garage built and the electrical just about finished off I figured it was time to start on a serious project so I bought a 1953 Chevrolet 1 ton 1430. It is the Canadian built 9 ft box version of the US 3800 series.
It came with the original 63, 541 miles (102, 259KM) and the last plate from 1972 from when it was parked in a field and left. It also came with 2 sets of fenders, 2 sets of tires and wheels, 2 sets of lights. A replacement glovebox, a new patch panel for the cab floor and 2 spare carburetors. The only thing missing is the tailgate.
All of this for $900 and it will start up with a quick jump. Not a bad deal at all!
Below are some shots of the truck prior to any restoration being started.
As with most of my projects, more to come as things happen.
It came with the original 63, 541 miles (102, 259KM) and the last plate from 1972 from when it was parked in a field and left. It also came with 2 sets of fenders, 2 sets of tires and wheels, 2 sets of lights. A replacement glovebox, a new patch panel for the cab floor and 2 spare carburetors. The only thing missing is the tailgate.
All of this for $900 and it will start up with a quick jump. Not a bad deal at all!
Below are some shots of the truck prior to any restoration being started.
As with most of my projects, more to come as things happen.
