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| | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 775 | Wednesday the truck goes to the state for its inspection and then I hope to get the temporary title. I have it insured. With a little luck she will be delivering me to work every day. Took 4 years. I still have some stripes to paint and paint to rub out but its close to done....I hope. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 | Great! Happy for you, Gene. Post some first drive pics, when the big event happens. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 86 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 86 |
1959 Chevy Apache Short Bed Step Side
1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 | A big day indeed. Just try to drive her without a smile on your face.
I hope you have a "common" vehicle to drive on inclement days. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 775 | Thank you to all. Still a little to do. I painted the belt line today. Will paintthe red stripe on Tuesday I hope. Does anyone know what a ground up almost OEM is worth? I am guessing 25,000? I,ll probably get it appraised for insurance in the near future. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 | Yes, do get it appraised. I had one of mine appraised several years ago, for insurance purposes, and was surprised. I can shoot you a PM with the name of the outfit I used, if it will help.
In watching these prices bid and sold for Art Deco trucks for the past 10 or so years, I'd guess yours would be in the $25k range, maybe higher. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 210 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 210 | Your truck looks good.I wish mine was that far along. | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Congrat's on getting her on the road. Whatcha gonna do with all your spare time now ! *G*
When you insure it make sure you get it covered as a " daily driver" as collector insurance limits mileage.
Based on what I've seen on TV auctions lately, $ 25000 to $ 28000 seems like a reasonable coverage for a good quality restoration. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 374 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 374 | Nice truck and nice job!!! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 97 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 97 | Gene, hope you don't stop contributing to the bolt just cuz' your ride is finished. Congratulations for your fine work!
Lane in Louisiana
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 210 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 210 | I like the stripes you added to the belt line.I have been watching your build close.It is similar to the color I have picked out for my build,but was going to go with a medium to dark blue metallic for the fenders and running boards.I have been thinking lately that I may do the one color on the whole truck,and paint the belt line like you have.I really like the way your truck turned out. | | |
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