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you would think that some one doing all that work would had remove the door stricker plates

 

That's a great story. And it looks like the effort was worth it. You gotta love the stock trucks. Jag

 

Man,that meeting sounds like something outa 'Twin Peaks' or 'Blue Velvet'!

 

If I am understanding the site correctly this truck is for sale for $35K, I doubt he'll ever get it but with the hours into it it's probably worth that, it's a really nice truck.

One question I have though is in the first page about the truck the guy says, "Instantly I was aroused. Yes, almost that kind of arousal. I had wanted an old truck for some time". Then he goes on about all work put into it over five years and now he wants to sell it? Why? I have read many stories in magazines, and a few here, about people who spend huge amounts of hours on a truck that they have been looking for and really wanted. How they spent memorial time restoring it with some one special and how the truck meant so much to them because of the time they had with that person. Then a month after the truck is "done" they sell it to the first person who comes along with the money. I can guarantee I will never, you can quote me and I will certify it, sell my F-2. I even told my wife I want to be buried in it. I don't care how badly I need money, I will never, ever sell that truck. I spent many hours in the truck with my dad when I was a kid, an experience that can not be bought. I have also put in my hours and, literally, lots of blood, sweat and tears into it. My other two truck I wouldn't want to sell but if I had to I would. There is only one situation I would give up my F-2 and that would be if a miracle would happen and somehow my dad could come back to see my kids only if I gave up the F-2. I wouldn't hesitate a quarter of a second to give that and every other material thing I had to see that, but I doubt that would happen any time soon.

I just don't get it. I guess I might be a little more sentimental than most. What would you take for your truck?

 

I think the amswer to your question, Bob, is that many people (me included) have short attention spans. My ex used to get on me for trading cars often, sometimes 3 or 4 times in a year (as a side note, I think wives tend to equate this with infidelity). Most people just don't have that deep an attachment emotionally (the vehicles usually aren't ex-family vehicles either). Unlike a wife, if you get tired of a vehicle or a more attractive one shows up, hey, it's a simple process to make the switch!

But as to why they keep pouring money and time into the project when they've apparently already decided to sell it, I just don't know. A 100% finished vehicle is more a lot more than an 80% vehicle, but you're taking a chance there are buyers who want to spend > $20k. The 80% vehicles are some of the very best buys, IMO.

By the way, this truck isn't "restored". I could list all the things that aren't "right" but the fact is it's a nice truck, not a 100% resto.

 

Well to be honest with you, its not necessarly the truck, but the building of the truck that people enjoy the most. I have always wanted to do a truck from the ground up. Every nut, bolt, wire and spring will be handled by me as it goes on the truck and I love that. But once its finished and the right price comes along its gone and I'll move on to my next project. Which BTW is a completely stock 51. That one I might keep but ya never know.

 

TBH, I didnt even read the story until after you pointed it out, but if you look at some of the Benzs (which is how I found it) and the prices they HAVE SOLD for....he just MIGHT get that money???!!!...I'l sure be showing it to my insurance assessor!!I just thought some of you guys might like the pix???

 

yer right ross , i do refer to mine as my mistresses , and when i have the time and monay bren becomes a ford truck widow .......................