February, 2003

Welcome to my 195x Chevy Task-Force project journal.

In doing my research for this project, I found other's websites to be a great source of information, and good for some laughs.  This journal will follow my progress and hopefully keep you entertained.

How to start?  Well, I guess I will tell you a little of the who, what, where, when and why.

• Who? - I have very little mechanical experience, but I love doing this type of stuff.  I had attempted to restore an '82 Chevy Full-Size Blazer a few years back.  I didn't do my research, so I had a very hard time finding stuff for that year model.  The mechanicals weren't a problem, but finding shops that were willing and reliable was.  I got the interior looking good, but never did get the exhaust system working right and couldn't find anyone willing to rewire the vehicle.  After a couple of years, the engine was getting tired, so I sold the Blazer.
     
• What? - I'm looking for a 1955 - 1959, 1/2 ton, Task Force truck. (click here for a little history)
     
• Where? - I'm in the Houston, TX area.
     
• When? - I'm not giving myself a timeline for this project.  It will happen as time and finances allow.
     
• Why? - I have always been a Chevy fan, and have owned several Chevy Trucks.  My latest was an Avalanche.  I loved that truck!  My wife has gone back to school and so I decided to give up the Avalanche for financial reasons.  I've been riding my Harley ever since (and loving it!)  However, we are always in the need of a truck, and so I decided I should get a "beater" to solve the problem.  I started looking into an early '90's and working my way back through the years.  I have always had a love for 50's-60's era vehicles, so I have worked my way down into those years.  Now I have convinced myself that I don't need a "work truck", I need a classic!