How many of us would buy a New made truck- body of a 1945 1 ton pickup (maybe 4x4)
make the body out of THICK steel - epoxy-chromate the raw steel before paint--- frame as well.
Use a 4BT engine with a good turbo and big intercooler. Allison auto trans or a heavy 6 speed manual-
maybe with 2 ranges ( )
No power anything (windows, steering, ect) - Maybe hydro brake boost oK-
Maybe a power take off rigged so it could be powered while truck is in neutral. small winch standard.
Brush guard like a old power wagon.
All lights LED (only good modern thing I can think of)
Air conditioning (optional)
have front axles fully rebuildable
Maybe have fenders and inner fenders and hood be quick detachable for engine maintenance.
Might be the ideal farm truck for farmers who don't want to have to take a truck to the stealership for anything.(ever)
(goes without saying- NO COMPUTERS ANYWHERE-)
In short---- a truck which you could buy and be able to pass down to your grand children.
My dream truck----
How come no company has the balls to build this ?????? Im sure they would tell you that there would be no market for it.....
There is a company here in Orlando that makes NEW 66 ford mustangs - so it could be done-----
Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me ?????
Tim