Need price check on 42 truck.
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Need price check on 42 truck.
I have a line on a 1942 pickup for restoration and need a reality check on the price. Truck is apart, minimal rust, NO glass, No interior, flathead v8 said to be in good shape, overall pretty sound platform to start with. I have re done several projects and the scope is not too much for me, but I am not familiar with these trucks. Owner wants $3000 for it. What do you folks think? Deal? or Dog? I know it is hard to say I just want some opinions, backup, or protection from myself!
I will be able to get some pics later this week.
thanks in advance,
-matt
I will be able to get some pics later this week.
thanks in advance,
-matt
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I think it's a smidge high. Here are the prices I have paid for some of my trucks. 10 year ago I paid $1500 for my '46 1/2ton, running, 6 cylinder, complete except for grille bars, some rust in usual places, nothing bad though. Paid $200 for a '47 non-running 1 ton with flathead. Just paid $950 for a '47 1 ton, with only rust in floor pans, complete, with a stuck trans. My Dad bought a '46 6 cylinder a few years ago, complete for about $500 bucks. Mind you, these were trucks that had never been apart, all original. $3000 is on the higher end of what you should pay. The '42 is rarer, but market value of them vs the '46-47 is really no different. If the truck is totally complete, and just needs some minor body work and apaint to be done, then maybe it's okay, especially if it runs. Glass and interior is simple, but figure a few hundred if you are going stock. Offer him a little less, maybe $2500. But know if you pay the 3, then you are paying the higher end. By the way, all these prices are for trucks bought here in Southern California.
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Go to http://mercurypickup.com/ there is a good truck value guide there as well as a lot of usefull information.
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I just spoke to a man that is planning to sell a 37 for $2800 it runs and drives, has brake problems. Does that seem reasonable, also know of a 36 basket case that is in the same $ range.
What ya think??
Thanks DD
What ya think??
Thanks DD
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It's not too bad for 2800...I would try 2500. But certainly a plus if it's running and drivable...now would be a good time to switch to hydraulic brakes and get rind of those mechanicals. The 36, seems a bit high, basket cases are always difficult, if the truck isn't all together then it's hard to tell for sure if all the little pieces are there. The '36 is a very nice truck though...wouldn't mind having one myself.
