The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk 54 value

48 one ton,

Welcome to the bolt!

I think it is an excellent and very admirable idea you have thinking to buy this for your Father. Nothing could be more rewarding then a Father and Son project. The time you two will spend together will be enjoyed. The memories you will be left with will last a lifetime. How can you put a price tag on that...you can't , its priceless.

However, back to reality and that being a project worthy of such undertaking. Take a lot of photos and post them here as there are several factors that will determing the appropiate value. Make yourself a list of things that need attention and how far you want to go on the restoration. If you are not able to performing the work yourself this can be extremely costly. Here are a few ideas of things to write down along with their condition:

Glass and regulators, gauges, wiring, engine and trans, body rust and older repairs. Frame, suspension, barkes and steering.

With this list you can get an approxiate value of the amount of work needed and a rough cost. Check out the above posted list from "HOUSTON 54"...Nodoubt he's done this before...LOL..If you feel comfortable with both, make an offer starting at your bottom line and work your way to what you feel is the most you are willing to pay.

GET BACK TO US WITH PIX. and the experts here can narrow it down on a dollar figure for you. You will find an overbundance of knowledgable, friendly, members here that will jump to the occasion to help. Plus I am sure now we all want to know about your project...we love the details and pix of the progress. Good luck in your quest and again welcome to the bolt.

Dave