Time to get the A pickup on the road.

We have this nice old 31 pickup with 43,000 miles on it. It's been in storage for many years and is very solid, original and complete. The paint (except for the tailgate) is all original and we want to do as little to it as possible. The major issue is the driverside fenders that sun-cracked due to setting next to windows for many years. We would like to find a good way to remove the surface rust and keep the paint, then put something on them to keep them from re-rusting. Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks

 

Damn nice truck and garage. I like the art on the walls, must be a unique home.

I will let others help with preserving the finish, no first hand knowledge here.

All the best,
Dale
Cleveland OH

 

Seriously that house/garage is off the charts.

 

I would try CLR and then keep it oiled.

BTW could you take a detailed shot of how the taillight is mounted? I've got a 31 widebed as well and no one can seem to tell me how the rear light was mounted.

 

Personally,I wouldn't do anything but was it and enjoy it. HRP

 

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll try to get the picture of the tail light mounting in the next few days.

 

thanks again.

 

After replacing wiring, ignition parts, rebuilding carb, and cleaning gas tank, the old truck runs pretty good. She's cleaning up pretty good, good history marks and blemishes. Some parts have been brush-painted and that kind of fits it too. I won't do much more, just drive and enjoy.

 

I see by the marking on the door, that truck is green (with an old school g!). like what was said, damn fine truck!

 

another '31 widebed, with soft top, that many say doesnt exist.....

 

What a beautiful survivor. Enjoy it!!

 

they definitely do exist. widebeds with soft tops were built between May and July of 1931. I've got one too.

BTW truck looks great!

 

Man that truck is beautiful!
Shame about the neighborhood though

 

That's one sweet truck, would love driving that!