Scott
has this to say about his truck:
"Working hard to have it ready for next year,
have a 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton on a 1979 frame ( a &$%## exercise in
inself ), with a 69 327 and a turbo 350 trans. Will have frenched 59
Cadillac tricolor LED taillights, frenched headlights, shaved trim and
handles and a custom built louvered tailgate. Have done most of the
work myself, or at least bled on it at some point whilst others helped
me. Found a 1955 BelAir steering wheel to sit atop the van tilt column,
and working on finding some 5" gauges to sit in reversed gauge
housings (set back about 1/2" in stock location, heading towards
the Classic Instruments style if I can afford them). Wanting to get
the hood louvered, but finding someone I trust with a press is a chore
too. Still to do is cab corners and smooth firewall on cab, then back
to the frame to plumb for fuel, brakes and electrics. Hoping to run
steel wheels and chrome rings, but as you can see, need to find something
with a positive offset to clear the front fenders as I have dropped
spindles on big brakes. Tossing two color schemes... either Plum Crazy,
or leave it in black primer with some hot flames. arghhh, a tough decision."
See
pics of the truck, the tailgate, the retrofitted Caddy tailights and
the dash below. Another kool project. Gotta luv it. we're diggin' it.
Thanks Scott.