New guy on the block.
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New guy on the block.
Hey all...
I'm new here. Just recently, I made a "mistake" on ebay and ended up with two classic ford trucks.
the one that I have concerns about are the '57 Custom Cab.
It is completely rust-free (California) and bondo-free. There is no engine or tranny.
I paid $2000.
Did I overpay?
Thanks in advance...
CaliFordDood
I'm new here. Just recently, I made a "mistake" on ebay and ended up with two classic ford trucks.
the one that I have concerns about are the '57 Custom Cab.
It is completely rust-free (California) and bondo-free. There is no engine or tranny.
I paid $2000.
Did I overpay?
Thanks in advance...
CaliFordDood
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Its very hard to say what values really are. Condition and location have so much to do with $.
From what I've read thru the years from those '57 owners, some might pay that much for a solid tailgate alone
From what I've read thru the years from those '57 owners, some might pay that much for a solid tailgate alone
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Dood -
I don't think so. I hear all the time about $150 trucks and such, but they usually require complete rebuilding and come in a basket. Like you, I live in CA and find that many 50+ year-old trucks have pretty good sheet metal here. Mine did. If that is so, you saved that much on patch panels and body work. 57's are way cool! Check out the user galleries. There are some really sweet 57's. ("57_Ford" has one).
Good Luck and welcome to FTE!
I don't think so. I hear all the time about $150 trucks and such, but they usually require complete rebuilding and come in a basket. Like you, I live in CA and find that many 50+ year-old trucks have pretty good sheet metal here. Mine did. If that is so, you saved that much on patch panels and body work. 57's are way cool! Check out the user galleries. There are some really sweet 57's. ("57_Ford" has one).
Good Luck and welcome to FTE!
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Dood - welcome aboard! 
A great bunch of folks here and very knowledgeable about these old trucks.
We'd all like to see what you are working with so get that gallery up and running!
One other thing to remember, there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.
A great bunch of folks here and very knowledgeable about these old trucks.We'd all like to see what you are working with so get that gallery up and running!
One other thing to remember, there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.
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I gotta ask (2 questions);
1. What was the other truck you ended up with ?
2. How do you "accidently" buy a second truck ? (or is that just what you're telling the wife?)
1. What was the other truck you ended up with ?
2. How do you "accidently" buy a second truck ? (or is that just what you're telling the wife?)
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big window or small? If it is as rust free as you say it is, then it was well worth it. $2000 covers about what I had in rust free front sheet metal for mine if that gives you an idea..... -4speed
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Originally Posted by ferguson777
I gotta ask (2 questions);
1. What was the other truck you ended up with ?
2. How do you "accidently" buy a second truck ? (or is that just what you're telling the wife?)
1. What was the other truck you ended up with ?
2. How do you "accidently" buy a second truck ? (or is that just what you're telling the wife?)
EBay. EBay is the devil.
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Originally Posted by mr4speedford
big window or small? If it is as rust free as you say it is, then it was well worth it. $2000 covers about what I had in rust free front sheet metal for mine if that gives you an idea..... -4speed
I am missing the tailgate (it's a stepside), which I'm starting to realize is going to be a little expensive.
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Don't think about what you paid for it - you didn't buy it to make money.
I am struggling with a supposedly "rust free california" truck I bought off Ebay for $600. The truck was local to Sacramento. I am having to replace the right door pillar, and repair three other spots. It is a major blow for someone not skilled in replacing metal panels.
btw, there is a northern and a southern regional chapter for california. You might join them and get local help with your questions and problems. Both have a forum on this website.
I am struggling with a supposedly "rust free california" truck I bought off Ebay for $600. The truck was local to Sacramento. I am having to replace the right door pillar, and repair three other spots. It is a major blow for someone not skilled in replacing metal panels.
btw, there is a northern and a southern regional chapter for california. You might join them and get local help with your questions and problems. Both have a forum on this website.
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Welcome dood! I found that you need be happy with the truck and have goals on what you'd like to do to the truck (that always changes). Don't look at the price, because you'll always find a better truck for cheaper or a worst shape truck for more. Focus on what you can do with the truck and go for it and have fun driving it.