I'm currently considering purchase of a 1951 Chevy Suburban 3100. I have a 38 panel and I'm very familiar with the market for 37-41 vehicles, but not so much for the 47-55 trucks. Are 51 Suburbans fairly rare and hard to find? I realize it's impossible to give a hard-and-fast estimate of the value of a truck without seeing it first-hand, but I'm hoping that someone might be able to give me a BALLPARK estimate of what this truck might be worth in the following condition:
*Original 216 and original drivetrain; not stuck, ran 2 years ago, rolls but currently hasn't run in that interval
*Probably one re-paint; paint decent
*Barn door model (not clam shell); rear doors straight and good
*Some rust-through between windshield and cowl vent; some small rust-through on passenger floor; some rust pimples on one lower panel between door and rear fender
*No running boards
*Good front and rear fenders, hood, roof
*Driver and passenger seat in very good shape; middle seat not installed but in truck and in good shape; no third seat
*Dash and interior in general all there but tired looking--will need restored; cargo/seat area has been used for storage of spare parts, etc. 1 seat there but not installed
*Headliners will need to be replaced
*Bumpers there but some minor dents; chrome not great
*Window glass ok
The truck is certainly in need of a fairly extensive restoration; I enjoy restoration work and this would be a good project--but I don't want to overpay on the initial investment. Even a very ROUGH estimate of a vehicle in this condition would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Jim
