Old Cars

I am a 16 year old guy in Glendale, California. My grandfather told me that the truck was a US Forest Service truck in its day. He purchased the truck from the ABC School District for 25 dollars in the 60's. He used the Chevy for taking trash to the dump. Then my father got an idea and wanted to hot rod it in the 70's. It have been sitting in the garage disassembled since then. My cousin (Travis - an auto mechanic), my father (Dale), and myself (Erik), have just began the process of resorting it. We plan to put a turbo 400 tranny, at least a 327, and possibly upgrade to suspension to a Mustang II. Also packed with an old 30's Pontiac read end. This is our project to have this done in 2 years for my senior year at school. Here is a picture of the truck with my cousin to the right of it. It needs a major overhaul but it will be accomplished.

Wrap your eyes around a piece of nostalgia as you drive in the Houston area. Allan and Reba Kingsbury go cruisin' at least once a week in their 1939 Chevrolet ½-ton truck. This rod has won much recognition, including a first place in the Autorama. Allan, Director of Automotive Technology at Humble High School for the last 17 years, has his ASE Master certifications in automotive (8 areas), as well as Master paint and body, and Master heavy trucks. Due to his knowledge, he was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1989. He began the truck project about ten years ago to spark the interests of young people who might want into his program. Throughout the years, many students played some part in re-creating the truck. Hot rods today are built fast, but not always safe. Allan's goal was to teach students that safety comes first. If you build a fast vehicle, you should also have anti-lock brakes, for example. This truck boasts 355 cubic-inch displacement, 400 horsepower, 5-s...