1963 Ford T850 value
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1963 Ford T850 value
I have a 1963 Ford T850 tandem axle. It is 194" wheelbase, has the 401 V8 motor and is Rangoon Red.
Aux Transmission is a 3-speed H.D. Spicer
Transmission is a 5-speed Spicer 5652 Direct
GVW is 39,000
Rear axle is a Eaton 30 DS 7.17--32M
The mortor is not running due to a broken valve and therefore i'm unsure of the clutch/ transmission condition. Since I picked it up it hasn't run so I cant comment on the drive-line. The dash and gauges seem to be in really good shape and rust isnt too bad on the whole truck.
What are these trucks worth? Best to sell it whole or part it out?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4uPXtQbyRSGcZupi6
Let me know if the link to the pictures didnt work or how else I can post them on here.
Thanks!
Aux Transmission is a 3-speed H.D. Spicer
Transmission is a 5-speed Spicer 5652 Direct
GVW is 39,000
Rear axle is a Eaton 30 DS 7.17--32M
The mortor is not running due to a broken valve and therefore i'm unsure of the clutch/ transmission condition. Since I picked it up it hasn't run so I cant comment on the drive-line. The dash and gauges seem to be in really good shape and rust isnt too bad on the whole truck.
What are these trucks worth? Best to sell it whole or part it out?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4uPXtQbyRSGcZupi6
Let me know if the link to the pictures didnt work or how else I can post them on here.
Thanks!
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I think so few of these trucks get sold that it would be hard get a value on it but I doubt it would be much. I think most large trucks in that condition just get scrapped and a few parts sold off. If you do part it out I'd be interested in the hood scoop.
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That's too bad there aren't more of these big trucks out there. Thanks for the reply. I'll let you know if I end up parting it out.
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What do you want to do with it? I've got one that I rescued, but all the major pieces were solid, including a good 14' dump bed. Engine parts are tough to find; most everything else is merely hard to identify, but still unusual and not very plentiful. If there are wrecking yards nearby that have some similar trucks it will make a big difference in costs, because everything is heavy and expensive to ship anywhere. I had to chuckle, but the hood scoop is probably the most valuable part on the whole truck. Exhaust manifolds in good shape will bring good money. It could be a useful off-highway farm truck, but getting one of these street legal, even street safe (brakes, exhaust, steering, tires, etc.) can get very expensive very quickly. Heavy rust between the double frame rails is usually a show-stopper. If you enjoy a challenge, an old Super Duty will keep you busy!!
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What do you want to do with it? I've got one that I rescued, but all the major pieces were solid, including a good 14' dump bed. Engine parts are tough to find; most everything else is merely hard to identify, but still unusual and not very plentiful. If there are wrecking yards nearby that have some similar trucks it will make a big difference in costs, because everything is heavy and expensive to ship anywhere. I had to chuckle, but the hood scoop is probably the most valuable part on the whole truck. Exhaust manifolds in good shape will bring good money. It could be a useful off-highway farm truck, but getting one of these street legal, even street safe (brakes, exhaust, steering, tires, etc.) can get very expensive very quickly. Heavy rust between the double frame rails is usually a show-stopper. If you enjoy a challenge, an old Super Duty will keep you busy!!
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