"So much has happened in the last couple of months
that I'm only now getting some time to communicate. First and foremost, I
retired from my employment on December 1st and so now I'm adjusting and trying
to get organized. I have so many projects and hobbies that I'll never have time
for them all. Anyway, the '64 Ramp is one of my hot
projects and the truck is now at a paint and body shop to get it looking good
and as original as I can get it.
I don't know much about the history of the truck but I do know the previous
owner, who had it for a few years,
never drove it (future restoration project). I do believe that it was a local
(GA) truck. It is a good, solid truck with very little
rust, so it should turn out pretty good when we are finished. I plan to use it
regularly and do not plan to make a show vehicle out of it.
We put a rebuilt FC engine in it. It is either a
late '63 or early '64
(code V). It did not have its original engine when I bought it.
It had a 3-speed trans in it and we changed it over to a 4-speed.
According to the paint code it was an all white truck. Someone had painted
the stripe around it red and I like it enough that I think I'll keep it that
way. I'll stay in touch and keep you informed. As soon as it's finished I'll
take some photos and scan them for you."
