K & B wrote:
>
> Hi folks-
>
> Since my son and I started our 1959 Apache Fleetside project (his truck for
> the future)... we've been keeping an eye out for a running (moderately
> roadworthy) truck for me (the dad).
>
> This weekend we came by two possibles! One is a 1953 Chevy Stepside and the
> other is a 1953 Chevy with a factory installed stake bed. I'm told by the
> present owners that everything on both trucks is original. Both were used
> as work trucks until about three years ago. Both (I'm told)still run but
> need some work all around.
>
> OK... Hoping for the opinions of list members, here are our questions:
>
> [1] Is one of these truck styles more valuable than the other from an
> historic or collectors point of view? If so... which one, and why?
>
> [2] What might a fair price be for each of these trucks considering they are
> said to be in "average condition" needing minor body and engine work?
>
> [3] Is it a good or bad idea to work on two different trucks... at the same
> time... over a period of years if one is used as a "run around" and the
> other is a frame up restoration?
>
> [4] Last question... ( please go easy on me with this one ;-> )... Am I nuts
> for wanting to buy... and as a result save these old trucks from the
> "crusher" or salt air destruction they might eventually face here in the
> coastal northeastern part of the US?
>
> Looking to read your thoughts and absorb your advise after a good night of
> sleep. It's been a tough, yet enjoyable adventure ever since my son and I
> were bitten by this bug. Maybe I outta eat an apple (skipped supper!)...
> get some rest... and call on the list in the morning!
>
> Thanks in advance-
>
> Ken
>
> Well... that's
>
> K&B 1959 Apache Fleetside Truck Project
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>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
I am always involved in questions 3 & 4 and have found that we always
find a home for the ones we saved. We park these on a ranch near here
when we buy them and then resell them to people who want to build a
truck later. This next week I am taking two guys out to look at one and
they will probably buy it and build it. We have not lost money on any
so far (have not really tried to make any money either, just save the
trucks) but are not finding as many as we used to. As far as prices a
person would just have to go take a look in person.
Sincerely,
Dave Shier
www.mtntown.com
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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