[shifty]

Knock on the door and ask the owner. I can't tell you how many 50's and 60's cars and trucks I asked about before I found mine. I typically would call a business the truck or car was near or stop at the house it was sitting by and tell the person, "Look, I'm sorry if you've been asked a dozen times before, but ... is that vehicle for sale? I'd really love to take it off your hands if it is."

Most people are friendly and understanding. If they get angry, I just tell them that I'm sorry for bringing it up, but I just really love that kind of vehicle and have always wanted one.

I personally think it's important to ask a person what they think it's worth BEFORE you make an offer. Most people either think their car is totally worthless or they think it's worth too much. If they want too much, ask to take some pictures and show the truck to the members here so you can get some good feedback - if they want to know why you're taking pictures, tell them you need to try and line up financing through "mom and dad" or "the wife" (depending on how old you are) and would need to show pictures in order to OK spending the money. After you know what it's worth, go back and tell them you can spend 25% less than what everyone tells you it's wroth - they will usually counter-offer and you can usually meet in the middle or somewhere close to the actual value.