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Hello folks , Need some advice on what a 1954 3100 5 window is worth, that I went to look at.

1-body is completely solid and straight no dings or dents,some surface rust,no bondo at all.All floor pans solid.Bed is perfect,just wood needs repainting. Body Needs paint.Glass is all perfect.

2-Frame solid , no rust or rot

3-engine appears to have been changed, engine #0219787f54z and is NOT running but turns by hand.

4-Transmission is a 4 speed on the floor.Im not sure how to determine if it is original.The trans. floor pan has been cut with a torch.

5-Needs all brake work,fuel system,tires,cooling system,clutch

6-Some options or acc. the truck appears to have are,
butterfly steering wheel?sun visor,spot lights,rain guards,chrome grill and front bumper,chrome window trim,door handle scratch guards,radio,heater,16" wheels,4 speed?,under bed spare tire holder,lighter,rear turn signals,wind deflectors on wing windows.

Im sure I forgot a few things.Once again thank you in advance for all your help,advice and support. JON

What ever you are willing to pay for it. Photos would help.

Well, I think I have an answer for you. Assuming that the engine will run, big if. Look at what needs replacing, re-doing or what ever. Cost of paint job if you are not going to do it yourself. Get you a book (LMC) is fine and just jot down the parts that you know you are going to need. Do some figuring, it won't be right because something else always comes up. This will give you an idea of what YOU are going to have to put in the truck. Now to answer your question, the truck is worth what you are willing to pay for it. I don't think anyone can say how much you should pay for it. All I can say is you can go to Hemming Motor News and get a good idea what a finished truck sells for, $25,000.00 and up. So weigh your options and go from there. I hope I haven't been to long with this answer. Good luck.

around here you can pick them up for almost nothing to the ridiculous. to many made for tv shows that have every one thinking their truck is worth millions. people may be asking 25,000.00 but it may not ever sell at that price. I just bought a 31 chevy 1/2T pick up for 2000.00. I drove it onto the trailer but its got a bad rod. it does have a nice straight body and nearly rust free. I'm going to put a 261 and a t-5 trans in it so I didn't care about the engine. if you can find them with nice bodies that's what really counts. you can start looking on Crags List, you can look in all states and see what there going for.
Jay D.