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dougw · 10-01-2009, 01:53 PM

Finally got this one delivered from Oklahoma here to Virginia. Truck already has several updates, HP 235, front discs, vacuum booster brakes, electric wipers, 12 V conversion, all conversions done to look as stock as possible. I'll probably look to freshen up the 235 and just drive her! No seatbelts is a bit to get accustomed to, looking at doing a 3 pt retrofit.....though doing that properly looks a bit involved.....

I appreciate following the conversations here on the forum, keep em rolling.

**mr48chev** · 10-01-2009, 02:24 PM

Nice truck, from my own experience, I'd say put seat belts in it before you drive it very far or take passengers in it with you.
The reason why is that 31 years ago my wife fell out of our truck (the same 48 I still have) and still carries many of the scars from falling on the road and gravel. I wasn't moving very fast at the time, maybe 10/15 mph but when I made a left hand turn she went out the right door when it flew open. With the wheels and later engine it isn't a 100 Point stocker so seat belts won't compromise originality anyhow.

dougw · 10-01-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Nice truck, from my own experience, I'd say put seat belts in it before you drive it very far or take passengers in it with you.
The reason why is that 31 years ago my wife fell out of our truck (the same 48 I still have) and still carries many of the scars from falling on the road and gravel. I wasn't moving very fast at the time, maybe 10/15 mph but when I made a left hand turn she went out the right door when it flew open. With the wheels and later engine it isn't a 100 Point stocker so seat belts won't compromise originality anyhow.

Sounds like hard earned, albeit very good advice. Thanks for the input.
Doug

NONHOG · 10-01-2009, 02:49 PM

"and just drive her!"

Good plan !

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-01-2009, 07:19 PM

Wow, what a nice ride. And, welcome to the board from two counties away from you.

bjcaldwe · 10-01-2009, 09:41 PM

That truck looks very familar. I think I saw it or one like it by Putnam City Highschool, here in NW OKC.

OrrieG · 10-01-2009, 11:01 PM

Nice truck. RE seatbelts consider changing out the seats for newer 2nd or 3rd row Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, etc seats with the belts built into the seat. Or just go with lap belts to at least keep everyone in the cab. I've had the passenger door on my TF pop a couple of times over the years off roading and was glad my kids were belted it.

dougw · 10-04-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bjcaldwe

That truck looks very familar. I think I saw it or one like it by Putnam City Highschool, here in NW OKC.

I bought it from someone in Adair, OK. You may have seen it then.

dougw · 10-04-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Nice truck. RE seatbelts consider changing out the seats for newer 2nd or 3rd row Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, etc seats with the belts built into the seat. Or just go with lap belts to at least keep everyone in the cab. I've had the passenger door on my TF pop a couple of times over the years off roading and was glad my kids were belted it.

I'll give those a look. I kinda like the single bench, we'll see. I had a 71 chevrolet that would let the pass door fly every once in a while...not good.

10-01-2009, 01:53 PM	#1
dougw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Staunton, VA Posts: 14	New '51 Finally got this one delivered from Oklahoma here to Virginia. Truck already has several updates, HP 235, front discs, vacuum booster brakes, electric wipers, 12 V conversion, all conversions done to look as stock as possible. I'll probably look to freshen up the 235 and just drive her! No seatbelts is a bit to get accustomed to, looking at doing a 3 pt retrofit.....though doing that properly looks a bit involved..... I appreciate following the conversations here on the forum, keep em rolling. Attached Images __________________ '51 3100 (New One!) '87 YJ Wrangler, 4.2L, Junkyard TBI, 4.5" BDS, 4.11's, LockRight Up Front, 33x10.50 BFG MT's, 15x8 Procomp Streetlocks, SYE-TW, Jeeperman Swingaway, MM 9000 lb Hydraulic Winch '07 JK Wrangler 4DR

10-01-2009, 02:24 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: New '51 Nice truck, from my own experience, I'd say put seat belts in it before you drive it very far or take passengers in it with you. The reason why is that 31 years ago my wife fell out of our truck (the same 48 I still have) and still carries many of the scars from falling on the road and gravel. I wasn't moving very fast at the time, maybe 10/15 mph but when I made a left hand turn she went out the right door when it flew open. With the wheels and later engine it isn't a 100 Point stocker so seat belts won't compromise originality anyhow.

10-01-2009, 02:49 PM	#4
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,457	Re: New '51 "and just drive her!" Good plan ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

10-01-2009, 07:19 PM	#5
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: New '51 Wow, what a nice ride. And, welcome to the board from two counties away from you. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-01-2009, 09:41 PM	#6
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: New '51 That truck looks very familar. I think I saw it or one like it by Putnam City Highschool, here in NW OKC.

10-01-2009, 11:01 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: New '51 Nice truck. RE seatbelts consider changing out the seats for newer 2nd or 3rd row Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, etc seats with the belts built into the seat. Or just go with lap belts to at least keep everyone in the cab. I've had the passenger door on my TF pop a couple of times over the years off roading and was glad my kids were belted it. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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