Trying to restore a 1972 Cushman Truckster

[Guest cushmanicecream]

Good day all,

 

I'm new to this forum, but I'm hoping I will find some knowledgeable people who can help me source parts and give me some general knowledge about the cushman truckster so I have some hope of saving money while restoring it.  I currently have a gofundme page if you would like to see the history of my vehicle.  I'm not asking you to donate anything, but if you happen to love cushmans and want to see another one on the road feel free to donate.  The link to the page is https://www.gofundme.com/2a8jm8s  Currently I am having an issue with the frame rusting through where the transmission mounts sit.  It is causing the entire drivetrain to go out of alignment and rub against the parking brake (which is basically a disk brake that is part of the drive axle)  I have also discovered a fairly aggressive oil leak coming from the underside of the block and quite honestly have no idea where to even start.  I have currently parked the vehicle to avoid any future damage, but as I use this truck to make ends meet while I go back to college I really could use the income it provides me.  That and the fact that I have almost $1,000 worth of ice-cream currently sitting in my garage that I can't liquidate to buy parts.

[smithbrother]

Without PICTURES, sounds like you need a WELDER, and some metal to replace the rusted out frame area.

 

Pictures would give me/others a way to make suggestions.

 

Dale in Indy