After having my truck out of service for two years while I worked on it I
suggest fixing one of these trucks enough so it's road worthy, doesn't further
deteriorate and drive it. This may also give you a better idea if you want to
stay stock or how much to modify your fleet side. Also may take the pressure off
to rush through your project. I found it's not as much fun going to swaps or
shows in a Volv$ ( or I guess it's part F$rd now). BTW where are you finding
trucks without much rust in the North East.
Grant 50 3100 in CT.
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
> -
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
|