Not to mention that people who modify these trucks from original essentially have to part them out if they want to get the most money.
In my area, there was a 1950 chevrolet 1 ton dually that had a # matching restoration that sold for about $30,000 in a local car auction. However, at the same time there is a comparable 1952 GMC 1 ton dually that has been restored with a few changes, like 1980s 1 ton axles and a newer steel flat bed, that is for sale in local newspaper for about $5,000 (and has been for sale for a few months now).
If you're looking for security-Go with factory original, the more you modify something, the less likely it is to appeal to someone who may have a different taste than you.
Well thats my $.02, at least.
1956 GMC 250 1 ton Dually NAPCO 4x4 W.I.P.
1952 Chevrolet 3800 1 ton Dually 4-53t Detroit Diesel swap W.I.P.
1948 GMC 250 1 ton Dually parts truck
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