Was trying not to think about that. Especially since it was 12 coats of paint? Really?

 

Gary, those are F-1 fenders.

He couldn't make up his mind which way he wanted the inside door handles to run:





If this was a truck that showed up at a FTE meet or local cruise in and had a few of these "problems" that could be overlooked, very few of our trucks are near perfect. But these clowns that tout these trucks as "no expense spared" and "professionally restored" and then have very obvious flaws are ,IMO, boarding con artist. They have no idea what is correct for these truck, they just have something slapped together so they can make a quick buck.

 

People call Rat Rods "Traditional" is in "As they built it back in the day" - I was alive back in the day and the closest thing that I saw were race cars, roundi - rounds and drag strip
Yes there were cars that needed paint, rust repair etc but they were works in progress, they didn't have wrenches as part of the suspensions or steering system.
I think you salesperson is suffering from **** Cranal Inversion
I don't like shiney paint cause you have to wax it - A few years back I liked the old faded worn original paint - That stopped when I saw an article on how to do faux patina
I'm building a Truck right now that is flat black - It will be different shades of flat black as I do spot repairs - Then I'll paint it semi gloss black
Build it like you want it

 

I think you replied to the wrong post!

Probably normal, but is the steering wheel on these stock trucks really that close in on the seat? Looks like a gut buster!

 

I agree Bob, stuff like the missing wiper control shows a half-assed job. Nothing wrong with that unless you are charging some poor slob $18k for it.

 

Nice catch Bob. I also didn't know what to think about the odd color choice for the steering column and shifter. Seems like they went out of their way to detract from the cab aesthetics.

As part of my duties as FTE-CSI wannabe, I dropped a note to the seller asking about the bed wood and box level. And why the box side walls weren't embossed? I'm sure an outfit that sells 2000 cars a year will give me the time of day.

 

Not even going to start commenting . Once again you can B.S the bulls---er but you can not snow the snow man !!!

 

The hood to fender gaps would drive me crazy.

 

These were two things that I looked at and went "HUH?" I don't have the knowledge most of you guys have, so often I assume I'm missing something.

That being said, it is a nice looking truck. Shoot, I could fix those issues. But not after paying $18K......

 

Maybe it is just me, tired and cranky, but the tailgate looks like it was painted with a brush and the drivers door has a bunch of dents on the inside bottom corner. The duct from the heater going to ???, the sloppy door handles, extra holes in the dash, the bed wood warped badly, and the current bid is almost 18K but the reserve isn't met yet.

 

Wow... So many problems or errors... No Expense Spared

1. Nose Handles needed re-chroming, not painting red
2. Grille spacing is off... second to bottom looks low on Driver's side.
3. Outside Door handles angles need to be corrected
4. Bed is leaning backwards... rear fenders looked to be lined up with body not bed. Bed cross members should be metal...
5. Tailgate chains are not correct... These have a "S" end and Chain Spring Link... No covers..
6. Taillight brackets look to be tilted down wards.
7. Driver's side door frame has a hole in it.
8. Dash extra holes...
9. Color of Headlight switch
10. Choke should be next to key switch. Leaving an extra hole in dash.
11. Paint on Column, Shifter and Parking Brake Handle.
12. Passenger side door handle wrong position.
13. Heater looks like it's in the center of the cab not on passenger's side like I've seen them.
14. Heater hose laying on head... Looks like the heater core holes are empty in stock location.
15. Under hood wiring mess... Including Negative battery cable laying on top of Positive battery post.
16. Wood bed... Don't fit correctly... Not bolted down... No End cap...
17. Bed supports look to be wood, not the metal once of the time.

I wonder what else I could see in person?

 

I'm only seeing one picture in the listing.

First, what's "absolutley"? Second, the hood side moldings are not lined up correctly.

 

I'm still trying to figure out why or how anyone can think painting the ash tray cover black and putting it in the middle of a red dash looks right or correct?

 

I would just add that the bed is spread out at the top and it's missing the fan shroud.

 

PanelMan, I though the spears looked to far back, but don't have a pic to judge it by. Do you have one that shows the correct location?

I agree with you and think the same thing about the door inspection panels too.