Finally home again
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Finally home again
I posted on another thread several months ago about the possibility of acquiring a K-51. After 20 years of trying it’s finally home again. Back in the late 90’s I was visiting my Great Grandparents grave sites in Brooklyn, NY. At the entrance to the cemetery, across the street my Dad and I noticed a truck we had never seen before sitting at a little old gas station. We inquired and long shorty short we brought it home. We surprised my Grandfather with what we found out to be a rare Chevy K-51 radio truck. My Grandfather has restored many Jeeps and at the time also owned a nice CCKW. We got the truck running with very little effort and planned to do a full restoration. I left that fall for my second year of college and found out shortly after that my Grandfather sold the truck. My Dad and I were disappointed but we knew who he had sold it to. After years and years of trying, we finally own it again. My cousin was gracious enough to deliver it to my Dad’s house in North Carolina where she is safe and sound in a new barn. I am currently serving in the Coast Guard and stationed in TX. My Dad and I have both restored WWII Jeeps and he owns a nice CCW. I’m due to rotate this coming summer and hope to get back to the East Coast so we can get started on this long awaited project. I haven’t seen her in person yet but here are a few pictures. It’s amazingly complete, and missing only a few parts like the spare tire carrier. I’d be interested to hear from anyone who has restored or owns one of these unique trucks. God bless!
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Matthew Zackman
Active Duty USCG
1942 Ford GPW 33497
1942 Chevrolet K-51
Active Duty USCG
1942 Ford GPW 33497
1942 Chevrolet K-51
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Re: Finally home again
Just wait 'til Tonywan Kanobby gets a look at your K-51 !!! You are gonna have a lot to discuss... Congrats on bringing it back to your family.
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In Loving Memoriam: George R. Hancock. 20 Mar. 1938 - 11 Jan. 2017. U.S.A.F. 1956 - 1962. R.I.P. Dad.
In Loving Memoriam: Ann Hancock, 08 Mar. 1934 - 25 Sept. 2021. R.N. 1960 - 2005. R.I.P. Mom.
Thank You BOTH for always being there.
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In Loving Memoriam: Ann Hancock, 08 Mar. 1934 - 25 Sept. 2021. R.N. 1960 - 2005. R.I.P. Mom.
Thank You BOTH for always being there.
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Re: Finally home again
Congrats on getting the truck back... Looks to be in really good shape. The K51's definitely have a big coolness factor to them.
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Re: Finally home again
I thought I had found your dad a 2nd one to buy!...but he is going to restore just the one...
Trying to get a Chevy truck also, a dump one, be great to to visit your dad down at the battleship with them.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET
Trying to get a Chevy truck also, a dump one, be great to to visit your dad down at the battleship with them.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET
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Re: Finally home again
Wow ! Wowie Wow Wow !! That's a beaut !
She's looking quite solid too. Can't wait to see more pictures and find out about the mechanicals as well. For sure give me a shout if you want to know more about my K51. Congrats.
Tony
She's looking quite solid too. Can't wait to see more pictures and find out about the mechanicals as well. For sure give me a shout if you want to know more about my K51. Congrats.
Tony
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Re: Finally home again
Super nice looking project with most of the hard to find parts intact. Lucky you! Look forward to seeing more pictures and details.
1941 G4112 Chevrolet with Hercules dump bed
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Re: Finally home again
Short update. Dad has been slowing working on the truck. The engine runs great! Front end has been rebuilt with all new brake components and seals. He currently pulling the body apart and plans to fully remove the cab. Surprisingly, everything is in amazing shape. The bottoms of the doors were toast. We recently acquired a wood Ben Hur trailer.
Matthew Zackman
Active Duty USCG
1942 Ford GPW 33497
1942 Chevrolet K-51
Active Duty USCG
1942 Ford GPW 33497
1942 Chevrolet K-51
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Re: Finally home again
Nice to see. Keep it up !
Thanks for the update.
Tony
Thanks for the update.
Tony
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Re: Finally home again
Nice to see some progress Matt! Tell Dad that He's doing a great job with it ...
In Loving Memoriam: George R. Hancock. 20 Mar. 1938 - 11 Jan. 2017. U.S.A.F. 1956 - 1962. R.I.P. Dad.
In Loving Memoriam: Ann Hancock, 08 Mar. 1934 - 25 Sept. 2021. R.N. 1960 - 2005. R.I.P. Mom.
Thank You BOTH for always being there.
My YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaMKEv ... M3g/videos.
In Loving Memoriam: Ann Hancock, 08 Mar. 1934 - 25 Sept. 2021. R.N. 1960 - 2005. R.I.P. Mom.
Thank You BOTH for always being there.
My YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaMKEv ... M3g/videos.
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Re: Finally home again
I've always had a soft spot for G506 trucks, but especially the K51's. Nice looking truck, and great progress so far!!
Kirk Gustafson
359th Infantry Regt. 90th Div. WWII HRS
1942 Chevy G506 1-1/2 ton 4x4 Cargo
1943 Ben Hur water trailer
359th Infantry Regt. 90th Div. WWII HRS
1942 Chevy G506 1-1/2 ton 4x4 Cargo
1943 Ben Hur water trailer
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