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Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7270631
05/23/21 12:39 PM
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buy it, if you can't find parts to make a street worthy vehicle , make it a rat rod, looks like a small block v-8 most probably a chevy, manual or auto trans? easy to work on without being electronics dependent!

Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7270651
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Is that a Chevy ram jet motor in there ?


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Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7270697
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  • Decent 40's Studebaker body $1500
  • Camero engine $500
  • 90's Ford Chassis $500
  • nuts, bolts, this and that $800
$2800-$3300 fair to high opening offer, if you can't get the owner to ask a price.


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Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7270772
05/23/21 04:57 PM
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46 Studebaker m5

94 Camaro 5.7 liter LT1 with 4l60e trans
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Has the 94 camaro front suspension
Mid 90s half ton leaf springs with cal trac traction bars

Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7270931
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I like $2800, as a starting offer. Maybe it has extra features that would make it worth more. Maybe Granddaddy had one just like it that would make it worth more to you. Maybe the craftsmanship would make it worth more or less.

I'd start or work up to $2800 from what I've seen. I ain't no expert, or even current on prices, but, that's my feeling.


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Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7270948
05/23/21 09:04 PM
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Keep us up to date on the bids and purchase. Ok?


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Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7271028
05/23/21 10:15 PM
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$2500

Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7271080
05/23/21 11:34 PM
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What's he asking? The rat rod scene is crazy. That looks to be a pretty solid body from the start. I could see that body on the original chasis being $3000 to $4000. If it's not a cobble job I'd see it being in the $7000 to $8000 range. I see many "rat rods" that shouldn't be on the road. Not saying this is one of them...

Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7271089
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The biggest problem with a project like this one the steering geometry. One needs to be skilled in setting this up correctly, as well as being able to measure and adjust what the original owner has had done.
I wouldn't spend more than $2500 just in case I would have to adjust/remove/replace the chassis parts.

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Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7271441
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I have no idea what it might be worth or what it would take to make it parade ready but man, if I had one like that I'd be pullin floats all the time. Cool find


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Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7271577
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I knew an old man with a '40 ford PU with a heater that ran off the carb, either on or off, and mileage sucked in the winter.


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Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Leftlane] #7271638
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Originally Posted by Leftlane
I have no idea what it might be worth or what it would take to make it parade ready but man, if I had one like that I'd be pullin floats all the time. Cool find


It certainly has that cool factor in it

Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: possum63] #7271641
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Originally Posted by possum63
What's he asking? The rat rod scene is crazy. That looks to be a pretty solid body from the start. I could see that body on the original chasis being $3000 to $4000. If it's not a cobble job I'd see it being in the $7000 to $8000 range. I see many "rat rods" that shouldn't be on the road. Not saying this is one of them...


Well he told me today he would let me have it for 7,000. I’m not sure its worth it.

Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7271656
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He’s thinking he will get every dime out of it he has into it, we all would like it to work like that.


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Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7271664
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Buy it for 7 and put a 20,000 dollar paint job on it and it will be worth $20,000. Still need an interior done.


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Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Law Dog] #7271711
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Originally Posted by Law Dog
He’s thinking he will get every dime out of it he has into it, we all would like it to work like that.



You might be right. But only if he got a good deal on the body.

Like I said earlier these style rods are hot right now. My honest opinion he is right in the ball park at $7000. If your wanting something like this and worried about not getting a good deal then my advice is to build your own and see what it takes to build that $7000 rod. It may surprise you.

Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7271768
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What makes you want to buy this?

negatives= its a rad rod style and not a very good one. Done on the cheap. If you decide to resell it you will probably loose money unless you find someone like yourself to buy it.

positives= not a lot of money

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Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Slick Pan] #7271861
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Originally Posted by Slick Pan


What makes you want to buy this?

negatives= its a rad rod style and not a very good one. Done on the cheap. If you decide to resell it you will probably loose money unless you find someone like yourself to buy it.

positives= not a lot of money


What makes me want to buy is cause it looks cool, I guess it just catches my eye. I curious as to why you think it’s such a bad build. I don’t have any experience in restoring old cars so I am genuinely curious as to why you say that.

Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7272027
05/25/21 09:41 AM
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I used to be a member of MSRA, (Minnesota Street Rod Association). Back then they had a monthly bulletin including classifieds for cars and parts.

I believe they run that online these days. Check it out. See what $7000 will get you. My impression, being out of the loop for 20 years, is a lot more that what I've seen here.

Don't get me wrong, I like the Stude. I'm just not too sure the price is in order.

PS: I just did a little search. Yes, they still publish the LineChaser, but, It isn't available online, at least if you aren't a member. I'd bet you could still poke around on the net and get some idea of what rods are going for, though.


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Re: Any old truck experts? [Re: Black dogs] #7272044
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Send that Fast and Loud guy Richard Rawlins to buy it for ya. He will get the guy down to 2500 and then sell it to you for 12k. Oh and you'll be on TV


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