Exactly
I picked the truck up for a few hundred dollars. I checked the emerg brake, oil and coolant, started it and drove it home an hour away..slowly accompanied by a follower vehicle. The truck has been somewhat unmolested except for the powertrain. The 302 and autotrans along with most of the 24v components had been removed by the previous owner and replaced with a gm 292 and manual trans with low range creeper gear. It starts and runs fantastic but.. just isn't right. However, with little cosmetic work and tuneup, its a gem. All BO components, convoy lights, compressors, most data plates, switches and buzzers are present. It looks good, just not under the hood.
I could use a better hood as well as the troop seats, but all in good time. Someday, I may come across an original powertrain. As for guages, Sterwart Warner has almost exact replicas in 12v, might be my answer to enjoy her for a while.
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