Not taking issue with anything mentioned above, just offering a "practical" observation. While driving my '61 up the road the other day I spied a beautiful '62 short fleet with a for sale sign on the side of the road. Had to stop and look. Has a factory 283, standard issue 3spd muncie, and truck completly frame off restored. Big back window, white roof, beige paint, correct side moldings and custom cab trim. New period correct Firestone "Gum dipped" bias plys, including spare. Very nice truck. Guy tells me he "had the work done" did not do it himself. He's asking $10,000. Seemed to me, if he "had the work done", he's got more than that in it.
Again, not trying to ruffle any feathers, but I think our trucks, like most everything else right now, are going thru a period of "soft market-itis". Nothing seems to be worth what it was two years ago. Meanwhile, everything else costs more to accomplish. If the ultimate $ value of what you could sell the truck for later is the biggest concern, think long and hard before getting involved with the project. If having a fun, personally rewarding hobby, that you and others can admire, the value is so high, you couldnt put an estimate to it. My .02
Edit: The truck described above is not mine, but if anyone is interested in more info, PM me, and I will get a contact number for you. Truck is in Ft. Myers, FL.
Last edited by Yachtcare; 05/17/2008 2:51 PM.
