Doing some searching on used frames today. Considering the prices I'm looking at (starting at $300), it looks like a possibility if we can get all the stars to line up... As far as I know, the only difference on the frame from '47-'53 was the replacement of lever action with modern shocks in '50. Having just the bare frame to work with would make it very easy to clean up and then seal with KBS or POR-15, then we could just transfer everything over... Sure SOUNDS easy, doesn't it?

Pretty sure this thing would be at least touching the ground by now if I didn't have to use the entire tax refund for bills instead of the few remaining things we need to get rolling. No biggie in the grand scheme of things, I guess. I've waited over 30 years to drive this truck. I can wait a little longer. In the meantime, the job apps continue to go out. Something has to break soon! Today I thought I'd test the newly repainted valve cover for leaks and start putting the web address out there on the road...

Hit the valve cover with some engine paint and put it back on today. Went to fire it up, but the battery is dead as a door nail. It's probably 7 years old and doesn't hold a charge very well (a friend gave it to me when we first brought the truck here to the house a little over 3 years ago)... Time to hook up the charger again!