Don't worry, Bob. That old truck isn't going anywhere but into my workshop
one of these days. It'll NEVER be a show truck, but I will eventually do
the sheet metal repairs it needs, It's really still very solid, with just a
couple of holes in the normal "Chebby" places. It'll still haul a LOT of
Spridget parts (along with plenty of driveway limestone, firewood, mulch,
etc.) before it gets to be restored.
Bud
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Gardner" <rdgard@cox.net>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 3:47 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Chebby truck
> Bud,
>
> I bought a 79 1/2 ton Chebby van new in 79 and finally replaced the engine
> at 390,000 miles. It still was running quite good, but was blowing freeze
> plugs. Lost 6 of them, One cost me 800 and 13 hours on the LA freeway.
> Still had the ones behind the flywheel had not gone out yet. Could not
> trust it so I got a GM crate motor. Lost the tranny and sold the van at
> 500,000 plus miles. They are the best!
>
> Keep it! I assume it is not a show truck, but a work truck, so, some
> sheet
> metal, some bondo, some primer and you are good to go for 200,000 more
> miles.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bob in San Diego
>
> Robert D. Gardner
>
> Gardner Productions LLC
> Film and Video Production since 1978
> 619-460-1000
> www.gardnerproductions.com
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