The Last Project - 1941 Chevrolet Truck

Scooby Doo Update  Engine number scoped today  “AAF” = 3/4T 216 1941 Flint Made  87” inside bed = 3/4T 17x7.00 tyres = 3/4T  I’m thinking it’s a 3/4T so yeah that’s a good start 

 I’m pleased that the Vin decides to an Oakland Ca built truck in the month of October. The grill does look a little pumpkin 🎃 

I am still trying to outwit Apple Live photos so there is no really good 'cover photo' but I figured out the YouTube process and posted the basic walk - up here.  For a 1941 the rust is very minor in the scary places although there will be a PB blaster can needed.  The torque tube and drive shaft and diff were removed along the way but the spares package has that.  There are three holes on the driver and passenger doors where a sign was likely mounted.  I did a little digging for the color and businesses of the area in the mid 1900's but have not located anything that fits quite yet.  Ideas welcome. 

Hello reader.   At the risk of sounding fatalistic,  I am calling this The Last Project. I am not getting younger nor am I getting wealthier. We needed a pickup around here for small Home Depot runs and that sort of thing.  One option was a Harbor Freight trailer - but one of those nearly killed me (long story) and that would mean an assembly process and DMV nonsense. Plus it made in China and we are practicing a "China Last" policy around here.  Also we are, by nature, recycle and reuse types and vintage vehicles are just that -  (ok I am cheap and will NOT drop $50k on a decent used pick up)   Casual searches for 14 months yielded far away or a lot more cash than I wanted to commit on the front end.   My B rother F rom A nother,  J im would send things over occasionally and Mrs. and I would discuss and dismiss for one reason or another. Often it was great distance and virtual offerings.  I gotta touch stuff before I buy it. Also BFAJ was taken on a cross country "ride&