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tranzamwayno · 03-15-2014, 12:02 AM

hi, as far as value i would suggest taking a look at the money/ time it will take to get the truck to where you want it. then see if what you have planned equals out to anything you see for sale or has sold, and do some quick math to figure starting price and see if your in the ballpark.

i paid $4500 for a great cab with doors, glass and front end with grill with matching title. no frame or bed. he was asking 5k and had 20 calls in the first day. he planned to show over the weekend but i was less than 20 minutes away so he let me come over. i got lucky . i may have paid a little much but what i see in my area complete non running rust buckets go for 2000-4000 and with the amount of time to repair rust its was a no brainer for me.

i think i may buy a new bed from mar-k as they have a great price and offer free shipping and i wont have to deal with a used bed having rust or bodywork issues, which most used beds will have.

03-15-2014, 12:02 AM	#3
tranzamwayno Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: seattle wa Posts: 31	Re: What to look for in purchasing a 1932-1940 Chevy truck? hi, as far as value i would suggest taking a look at the money/ time it will take to get the truck to where you want it. then see if what you have planned equals out to anything you see for sale or has sold, and do some quick math to figure starting price and see if your in the ballpark. i paid $4500 for a great cab with doors, glass and front end with grill with matching title. no frame or bed. he was asking 5k and had 20 calls in the first day. he planned to show over the weekend but i was less than 20 minutes away so he let me come over. i got lucky . i may have paid a little much but what i see in my area complete non running rust buckets go for 2000-4000 and with the amount of time to repair rust its was a no brainer for me. i think i may buy a new bed from mar-k as they have a great price and offer free shipping and i wont have to deal with a used bed having rust or bodywork issues, which most used beds will have.