It was fairly beat up and I had to tow it home to Cape Cod.
During the next 18 months, the Jimmy occupied portions of three bays in our repair shop undergoing a full frame-off restoration. All of the guys in our shop including Ricky, Eric, and Bill helped with the mechanicals and bodywork.

It has the original 228 engine with new valves, rebuilt Zenith
carburetor, Borg-Warner T-5 five speed overdrive and an open driveline eliminating the torque tube axle (and noise)! The 3:90 rear axle is out of a '59 Apache 3100. We flipped it end-over-end, and mounted the yoke on the now-front of the axle and so forth, since the GMC springs, which are new OEM are perched from below.

The cab has all new glass and weatherstripping, and is painted in a light tan metallic, with new maroon door panels to compliment the maroon knobs and handles. The '52 GMC also retains the drop-down door handles, and the 80 mph speedometer, where Chevy made the change.

The wiring harness was shot therefore upon reassembly a 12 volt conversion with an alternator was the only way to go. The white oak bed and strips are solid as purchased, only a little cleanup and paintwork required here.

The truck is a daily (no rain!) driver and we haul everything with it.

The optional recirculating heater makes a cold winter morning comfortable.

David R. Laite