Another old truck for sale...

"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
06/08/2015 at 23:28 • Filed to: None

Looks like this one might be a runner!

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/391781/fs-1…

DISCUSSION (20)

Jedidiah > BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/08/2015 at 23:33

Get some more info about it and it could be a good buy

PyramidHat > BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/08/2015 at 23:33

Shit. That probably only needs a new battery and a fluids change and it’s ready to go...

BaconSandwich is tasty. > PyramidHat
06/08/2015 at 23:41

I’m guessing a bit more than. In order to get it roadworthy, I’d guess new brake cylinders, brake lines, maybe a master cylinder, new windshield, new ball joints... maybe a few new bearings.

Still though - doesn’t stop me from wanting it!

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Jedidiah
06/08/2015 at 23:42

I’m certainly interested in inquiring...

Jedidiah > BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/08/2015 at 23:44

It might not have ball joints.

At this vintage, it could be the old kingpin style

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Jedidiah
06/08/2015 at 23:45

Ah, right. I’m thinking tie-rod ends. It’s been a long day.

PyramidHat > BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/08/2015 at 23:46

Agreed - I was just being fatuous...that said, if the frame and body were relatively good condition (only surface rust) then that would be a fine project.

A friend of the family died a couple of years ago and he had a ‘53 Chevy that he drove for probably 50 years. Rebuilt it twice. Straight 6, 3 on the tree and (I’m told) you had to engage the starter bendix with a foot pedal.

ETA: Oh! 8-track. He still had a goddamn 8-track in it, too!

Jedidiah > BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/08/2015 at 23:48

Can’t hurt to ask

It’s probably 3 on the tree since he said he couldn’t remember if it was manual or auto

The floorboards are probably gone since it’s been sitting in grass, which might be an issue because my dad’s old 47 Chevrolet had a massive 6 volt battery that sat under the seat and you’ll have to make sure that is secure so it doesn’t spill on you or a passenger

The frame is probably very beefy, but it can’t hurt to check it for rot. I can’t remember if these are boxed or c-channel frames. Boxed frames tend to rot out when junk gets inside of the frame rails, which could be an issue sitting in plant life

BaconSandwich is tasty. > PyramidHat
06/09/2015 at 00:05

When I was a youngster, my parents had a 1980 LeSabre wagon and a 1979/80 Malibu. Both had 8-tracks. I guess maybe I’m getting old...

PyramidHat > BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/09/2015 at 00:08

It took me years to realize that songs did not normally fade out in the middle, click, then fade back in...

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Jedidiah
06/09/2015 at 00:09

Yeah, it kind of depends on how long it has been sitting there. For some reason I’m thinking these are box frames, but I could be wrong on that.

Jedidiah > BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/09/2015 at 00:11

It probably is. Trucks like these aren’t exactly underbuilt

BaconSandwich is tasty. > PyramidHat
06/09/2015 at 00:12

I don’t think my parents actually ever owned any 8-tracks. We had a cassette tape to 8-track adapter.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Jedidiah
06/09/2015 at 00:13

I’ve been curious to know what some of the outfits would want for a new frame. All I’ve seen are $10k+, and look like box frames.

Jedidiah > BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/09/2015 at 00:16

I doubt it will need a new frame, but they are a couple of grand at least

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Jedidiah
06/09/2015 at 00:20

I doubt it as well. I was just curious to know what one would go for.

Jedidiah > BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/09/2015 at 00:24

Aftermarket frames designed to accept better handling suspensions cost fortunes. Here’s a cheaper one I found that doesn’t come with suspension parts

http://www.streetrodgarage.com/1947-1953chevr…

I’d bet a stock frame might be 1-2k, a little bit cheaper than the cost of a parts truck

PyramidHat > BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/09/2015 at 00:35

Oh, Mother of God - I just Googled that...I thought you were screwing with me...those used to actually exist!

E92M3 > BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/09/2015 at 03:14

As far as fetching $7500 on eBay it would need to be able to be driven home to get that much. The 1/2 ton version is more desirable. I wonder what the interior and floors look like...

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Jedidiah
06/09/2015 at 08:25

Interesting find!