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As you disassemble and restore, don't throw ANYTHING away. Even it seems unusable. Label it, date it, and store it. I've been in this hobby for almost 45 years, and I've done a few cars, and I guarantee you will want everything later. If you throw a piece away, it's sure to be the one thing that you can't find a good replacement for nohow.
 
There was an auction in Florida earlier this year with several interesting As including,I think,a 29 Panel delivery. Is it possible that this is the truck from this auction?
 
PTsteve said:
Ok so I bought a 1929 Panel Truck (Van) not sure correct name. Its pretty rusty. I'm gonna go get more pictures of it this weekend. I have about one year till I start working on it. What do I need? Well to remove the rust from the body what process would be the least invasive. Also I'm gonna make in a driver not a show car, is there anyone around Raleigh/Durham NC, that could help out as far as a cheap garage to use for the work? OK all I'm hoping to complete this in the next three years I'll try and attach a couple of photos so ya'll can tell me if I'm out of my mind.
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Very nice! I would like to see more pictures, particularly under hood and side views. If you have any questions about the engine or ****** don't hesitate to call me. My land line is posted on my web site http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com/ . Your opinion on the driver may change as you learn the rarity of this truck and decide to make it a life project and do it to original standards. You can also contact Rockhill Will here http://www.mantiquesresto.com/index.html . He is doing a panel as we speak that I believe he is installing one of my motors in for the San Diego meet next summer.
 
Thanks for all the great feedback guys. My Uncle through family bought a 1929 Phaeton. I went to help put the suspension on it and start getting it ready to move to his house. Well the truck was sitting next to it, and I fell in love with the style. It just exudes my attitude. Yes I want to make it a driver. That in my book is why there built. My Uncle also has a 1930 Slant window, so there is some experience in the family. Back to the truck its been in the garage where I got in PA since 1977. I'm going to PA this weekend to evaulate and picture take. Also while there were gonna put it up on Jack Stands so I can crawl all over for photo's. Once I get them I'll try and get them up on my Facebook. Again thanks for the info I'll be sure to listen and try to make the meet in Hershey, heck its only an 8 hour drive. The exciment level on my end is very high, I'm ready to start, just trying to be reasonable. No garage, don't want to park it outside and cause any more damage. I'll keep ya'll in the loop.
 
You might consider making it an "Old Rusty." Redo the mechanicals so you can drive it, but keep your sheet metal looking old and rustic. There have been a couple of these featured in The Restorer in the last few years, and you'd be amazed at the attention they get. They really can look good that way, and people will come up to you and say, "That's the way I remember them," and "When are you going to restore it?" and other fun comments.
 
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