Value of Vintage big chevy trucks

[GSP7]

lets say 1950s-60 2 ton trucks Farm trucks in pretty good condition

I know where a '54-55 6500 with hyd tilt bed, a '57 6500 Forest service truck , a '59 4500

All are in nice condition, running

What kind of value $$$$?

[GSP7]

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[Winchrig]

It is tricky to say a specific number for what they’re worth, but as for anything they are only worth what someone is willing to pay.

[GSP7]

Originally Posted by Winchrig

It is tricky to say a specific number for what they’re worth, but as for anything they are only worth what someone is willing to pay.

Well of Course they are....

I should have asked in comparison to the same year small truck in 1/2 -3/4 ton pickup trucks

If these were 1/2 ton pickup trucks in the condition they are in they would get premium prices $$$$$. Were talking complete, running, minor rust if any.

[factorystock]

IMO, larger commercial vehicles suffer from zonings laws, can't be sight in most cases in residential areas. They don't fit in typical garages, so there is a problem with storage. This effects the market for these vehicles, much less competition. If you live and work your vehicle on a farm, that's great you can find some great values, especially on grain trucks. IMO, there usually worth a quarter of a comparable year pickup.

[GSP7]

Parts is Parts

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[LynnB]

I would say about 1/4 to 1/3 the value of a comparable condition 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton.

I have 49 Studebaker farm truck. I put an engine and trans from a 72 Chevy C50 grain truck that was being parted out. The dump bed still works, even though I could not find a PTO for the right side of my NP trans. The one on the left side wouldn't work because the gas tank was in the way. I converted to electric over hydraulic.

My truck is a bit unusual because it honestly has zero rust..... even the cab corners. It sat inside a barn in the high desert in SD for decades. It is far from pristine.

I only paid $2300 for it. Tires were all dry rotted, but held air. The engine had a slight knock. The head developed a crack. Even though a new head was cheap (its a flat head, so no valves or other moving parts) the decision to go with Chevy power train was an easy one for me.

[GSP7]

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