My first restoration ( 38 pickup )

[cdubs]

Hey all,

First of all, I want to thank everyone on this forum for all the help. Without this site I definitely would have been lost.

I bought this truck, from a craigslist ad, from across the country. I live in South Florida and saw it on Washington state craigslist. We don't have cars like that down here, so I had to jump on it and take a gamble. ( I never saw it in person) The gamble paid off and when it got down here it looked pretty good. It had some rust bubbles, and in a Florida climate meant I had to repaint it. I have horrible A.D.D. and well, that quickly changed to a frame off restoration. I've had a ball, and I love looking at everyone's pics of their restorations, so I thought I'd share mine. I have a ton more so if you want to see them let me know and I'll post them.

Thanks again guys

 

[Tinker]

Heck yes! Post as many as you like.

 

[tierod]

Nice truck!

 

[Vic Piano]

Very nice! I love the barrel nose trucks.

 

[cdubs]

Ok!
Heres a couple of the bed during the disassembly. Notice that nothing was holding it up really.... I had no clue wood went in between there. Notice my little shade tree mechanic spot...

 

[Mike in AZ]

looks like you did a great job....and yep, post as many as you want, 'til people tell ya to stop...lol....Mike

 

[37coop]

well done indeed ,firstly on having the guts to buy unseen,secondly for finding such a peach and of course for attempting and succeeding with a nice restoration,your first restoration and I bet it wont be your last .....well done .

 

[Fe26]

Well done, love those Barrelnoses, enjoy the ride.

 

[cdubs]

another set

 

[weedaman]

I also have a 38 pickup,oddly same color scheme. Currently the truck is at my dad's. He is 85 and health wise going down hill. He had it semi restored. Since I live so far from him, I leave it there and drive him around town when I visit.

Great restore!

 

[funrunr]

great pics! beautiful truck, well done.

 

[31chevy]

Nice ! I like your color scheme.
Gary.

 

[Cecil/WV]

That's a nice '38. It brings back memories. I had a '38 in 1954 that I drove to high school.

 

[1937pickup]

Great looking truck-keep it up.

 

[cdubs]

got some more free time... and money... sooo, more updates!

 

[cdubs]

still fits! Had to make my own wood for the cab and bed. Old stuff was pretty bad. Hung the doors too, they needed some massaging...

 

[cdubs]

Dad helping with the paint... That suit looks a little tight pops...

 

[cdubs]

I have a ton of pics, but for some reason the site isn't letting me download them...

 

[RCM]

Very very nice. Love the truck. Thanks.

 

[funrunr]

Color looks great. Is that the same color as a 9N tractor should be?