Posted by Glenn Reid in CA on Thursday, May 01, 2003 at 1:06AM :
In Reply to: Re: I would say this is as close as your going to get. posted by Jonas on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at 6:57PM :
Well, there's a modern fuse box under the firewall that's not original.
The fender-mounted turn signals are not original, either.
The carburetor is not quite right for the vehicle, but I have a refurbished one that I think is right, when I get around to installing it.
As far as I can tell, the drive train, engine, body parts, and almost everything else is original, or very close to it (except the stainless steel fasteners, as has been pointed out -- not my choice, but they're very nice :-)
No truck is going to be completely original that has been restored (as this one has). There are very few nice unrestored vehicles. I've never seen one, in fact. But I'm sure some exist.
Mark, your truck looks great! I think you made very practical decisions and it's a beauty and you'll enjoy driving it. That's what matters!
Glenn
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