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what u think
I am starting to see people searching for 58-60 model trucks in my area. i Think, more people are starting to want these trucks seen a few of these on tv,music video and movies. So what do you guys think?
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I think we're seeing a historical trend in the car hobby happen right now with our trucks. As the 53-56's, which were always the most popular since they were new, become harder to find and more expensive when they do, people will seek alternatives. Thirty years ago it was the 48-52's that got hotter. As those now get harder to find, the 57-60's and even the 61-66's are gaining in popularity.
Years ago, no one wanted the fat fendered cars, built after 1935. But as the Model A's and the early V-8's got harder to find, plus hot rodders got older and started having families, the larger and newer cars became the thing to have. It's hard to replace a '32 roadster, but a 40 Ford sedan can be almost as much fun.
Same goes with our trucks. It may be cool to have a 56 effie, but a 57 isn't all bad.
That's my 2c, fwiw.
Years ago, no one wanted the fat fendered cars, built after 1935. But as the Model A's and the early V-8's got harder to find, plus hot rodders got older and started having families, the larger and newer cars became the thing to have. It's hard to replace a '32 roadster, but a 40 Ford sedan can be almost as much fun.
Same goes with our trucks. It may be cool to have a 56 effie, but a 57 isn't all bad.
That's my 2c, fwiw.
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A big part of it is because the pool of the more desirable trucks is starting to dry up and prices have risen on them. But another part of it, I think, is the association between the truck seeker and the trucks their seeking. Example, I was practically brought up in my '49 F-2 when I was a kid. My dad bought the truck to use in his auto repair business and I spent a lot of time in it with him. I'm in my late '40s. Now the younger generation who were brought up and have a personal association with the later '50s trucks are getting financially settled and are starting to look for the vehicles they grew up with. Model Ts at one time were a hot ticket but most of the people who had grew up with them and learned to drive them are departing with age and the younger generation don't seem to have the desire for them and now their value is falling.
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agreed. point in case I would love to have a 50-56 ford put i don't want to spend a lot one so i came across a 57 that the guy just couldn't seem to get rid of.Good deal(to me) and it ran and drove. I like my truck but would trade for an older one if I could.
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In the last 3 or 4 years, the '57-60's have become real popular with the hot rod crowd as a shop truck, IMO. Perhaps it's because the '53-56 are all bought up, or sellers command too much, and the F1 has probably followed the same route. But anyways, the flat black craze has hit it big on the '57-60's.
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I really love my 1960 f250 more than anything.Im 22 years old and its my first vehicle ever andwould never in my life get rid of it, I will have it to the day i die but would still love to have something old also.
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While 53-56 are really sweet and I would love to have one, Many of them are starting to look a like. I certainly don't mean that in a bad way. I guess with so much aftermarket available that some of the originality in builds is diminshing. Not that the work isn't being done great, because most of those that I have had to priveledge to inspect up close are awsome!! Harleys can be the same way. My friends and I call them "me too", bikes. As in, "you got a Harley?", "me too!"
The "Fridges", are a departure from the norm of what has been around for a long time. Kind of changing the "truckscape". However, I believe that the 57-60's popularity will never overshadow the 53-56. The fat fenders are just too sweet a truck.
Obvously this is all opinion and these veiws are not those of the mngmt!
The "Fridges", are a departure from the norm of what has been around for a long time. Kind of changing the "truckscape". However, I believe that the 57-60's popularity will never overshadow the 53-56. The fat fenders are just too sweet a truck.
Obvously this is all opinion and these veiws are not those of the mngmt!
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I think you guys are right as far as the early F1's are drying up. I think I spent about a year trying to find a good 48 F1 and got lucky with the one I found. Second owner, bought it from the wife when the husband passed. Since he had known the original owner he could answer a lot of questions when I called him. Those of us that have the 1948 -1960 are lucky for sure. I don't think there are going to be a host of companies out there reproducing "tupperware" 48-60's.
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you guys seem to have alot of info. This may not be the right plase to ask this but I have found a 1959 chrysler imperial with 12600 orig miles all original no rust power every thing do think they will go up invalue I cant find much info on this beast. If any one can direct me that would be great. The biggest problem i can find with this car is that it probably wont like the fords it has to share the garage with.
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you guys seem to have alot of info. This may not be the right plase to ask this but I have found a 1959 chrysler imperial with 12600 orig miles all original no rust power every thing do think they will go up invalue I cant find much info on this beast. If any one can direct me that would be great. The biggest problem i can find with this car is that it probably wont like the fords it has to share the garage with.
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you guys seem to have alot of info. This may not be the right plase to ask this but I have found a 1959 chrysler imperial with 12600 orig miles all original no rust power every thing do think they will go up invalue I cant find much info on this beast. If any one can direct me that would be great. The biggest problem i can find with this car is that it probably wont like the fords it has to share the garage with.
I say go for it forwardlook.net forums is good place for info on those....sorry for the high jack
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