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These pictures show the poor state the truck and wood were in. The cab had been partially disassembled by the previous owner before I took these pictures . Tires are 20 x 6.00 with duals on the rear. Engine is a 6 cylinder developing 26.3 SAE horse power coupled to a four speed transmission. 1929 was the first year Chevy came out with a 6 cylinder but I was told the 4 cylinder was still an option. The side splash boards, bottom of one door are badly rusted through. I can repair the door but the splash boards will have to be replaced. All the wood parts will need replacing, fortunately my neighbor had a barn full of oak planks down in Michigan and gave me what I needed to rebuild. Since he was bringing a new trailer back to Alaska he loaded it up with what I required. Now I need a surface planer as the oak was rough cut, but that is a project for another day.
	Looking over my truck I examined missing tail lights and body parts that were rusted though and needed replacement. Some parts were beyond my ability to repair which would require special attention. At the time the need for a project rig outweighed the lack of better judgment. In choosing a restoration project as severe as this you must closely check every inch of the vehicle to judge what will need restoring or replacement. With my level of expertise I choose a rather difficult project requiring skills I had yet to attain. Being in Alaska was another disadvantage in that I am far from stateside sources of junk yards and parts suppliers. Locating a fellow antique car buff can be a big help with advice and know-how. Alaskan Killer Mosquito


1933 Canopy Fruit Truck

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