Dave
I'm going to lean with the guys that say keep it original. There are a few
things that you can do to make it more "drivable" while still maintaining the
originality of the truck. Put radial tires on it - far improves the ride.
Consider changing the rear end gear ratio to something along the lines of
3:55-1 for ease of highway driving. You might even go so far as converting to
front disk brakes. Otherwise, keep 'er stock!!
Ken
From: "d...@kvederis.com" <d...@kvederis.com>
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 10:35 PM
Subject: [old-chevy-truck] to restore or not to restore - just getting started
I have a 54 Chevy 3 window. The original owner was a Texas farmer who
kept it for 40 years with no major changes to the truck - it is well worn but
very original. I bought it 20 years ago and stored it until my retirement a few
months ago. It is time to restore it and I am on the fence about whether
to 1) keep it as close to original as possible (for example 6 volt electric),
2) do a modest upgrade (for example 12 volt/ add a radio/change door locks/etc)
or 3) really goose it up (for example, go V8 short block/stick on the floor/
lots of chrome/etc. My goal for the truck is to have a great looking and
reliable daily driver that I can leave to my son someday. I might drive
it in the local fourth of July parade but it won't be entered into a Concours
d'elegance competition. I am neither a collector nor car restoration enthusiast
but I do appreciate well done restorations and fine paint jobs. I came across
and joined your
old-chevy-truck group. I am very open to hearing your opinions and
suggestions. Thanks! Dave
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