Cross-posted this on Classic Trucks because I couldn't wait to share my excitement and was waiting to be allowed to post here.
While out walking the dog in rural WY, I came across an old Chevy 3100. I've always been fond of old trucks, more so than old muscle cars and the like. Anyways, I took a route I'd never gone before, not more than a few hundred yards from home, and found what I believe is a '54 Chevy 3100 [edit *was informed it is a first series '55]. I've had a borderline unhealthy obsession with it the past couple days and have been taking frequent walks to check it out.
I finally came across someone in the yard where it sits who, to my disappointment, informed me that the owner is "fixin to restore that one here pretty soon" and told me that that the owner wanted to drop in a 350. He also told me that it was a '53, but I noticed the single pane windshield which suggested otherwise. Much of the truck appeared unaltered to my very untrained eye although the rear bumper that is installed may have involved chopping the back of the rear fenders, I hadn't realized it originally and did not look closely.
I've been pouring over websites learning these past few days and I'm looking forward to reading these forums. Will be picking up Tom Brownell's book later on. Anyways, here are some pics:
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As I mentioned in a later post in the other thread, I'm inclined to walk back over there in the coming days and find out if the owner could be convinced to sell it (the guy I spoke to over there obviously didn't know much about it, wonder if he's the one who's been selected to "restore it"]
On the off-chance that I do have luck with the owner, what might this truck be worth? I understand that the pictures tell a small piece of the puzzle and there could be rust, issues with frame, motor (it has original according to the uninformed man), drivetrain, and more. But, perhaps a range to consider?
I've scoured the Craigslist for WY and surrounding states as well as ebay and am finding most averaging $4000-5000, although for those prices their condition varies considerably.
Thanks guys and looking forward to spending time here.
Nate
