| A recently restored 1953 Chevrolet 1/2
ton! This is a perfect example of a "good old truck", brought back from
the dead. The owner is Colin Murphy of Summerset, South Dakota. he
had an interest to restore an older GM pickup for years. It all came
together when a friend offered Colin this little 1/2 ton that was
setting behind a storage building in Cheyenne WY. Because of the dry
air in Wyoming, even an older vehicle never in a garage has limited body
rust. The picture of when he found his truck, six years ago, shows it
disassembled but its solid cab had great potential. Colin says he still
found two other pickups to use as parts donors. We might say three
made one!
His many, many hours in the evenings paid off. It really turns heads in his
town. The original 216 engine, 4 speed transmission, and closed driveshaft
rear end, makes it perform just like GM designed. Colin comments are " I think
it is pretty well done, so here it is. After six years and a gazillion dollars,
I have a truck that tops out at 50 miles per hour. I have enjoyed working with
Jim Carter Truck Parts on this project. Now, all I have to do is find another
one...".
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