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Found this 1940 3/4-ton with a 216 from a '53 truck in it. Floor patched up, rear fenders rotted out, no grill. Engine is seized up- dipstick wouldn't even come out!

Front fenders are solid, but the hood is creased a little, but useable. Running boards are solid, but dented up.

Trans shift lever has a little trigger on it like the tranny is dual-range, never seen that before...

What do you guys think?

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The truck is worth what someone will pay for it. From the description, I'd give no more than $700 if it has a good title in the sellers name. Less if not.

The little lever is for reverse lockout.

The little 'Trigger' on the Gear Shift, is a Reverse Lock Out, so you do not accidently elect 'Reverse' when shifting Gears.

It is a four speed non-Synchromesh Transmission, and low is 'Compound Low'.

That is a very good Transmission, my 1946 one ton had the same Trans, and I really liked it.

If memory serve, Reverse is to the left, and back, and you have to pull in the little Trigger' thing.

Thanks for your responses. I fixed the links. Anybody want to shoot me a ballpark estimate?

I just sold a '45 GMC in a little better shape for $500 with no title.

you gotta love those horns.

I'm just glad that I don't live anywhere near this truck, as I would have already bought it. But then, I have a SERIOUS problem. I see a sweet driver when looking at the pictures.

What does it weigh? What is the price of scrap in your are? How much will it cost you to transport it to where ever its destination? Not one penny more, I see No redeemable value in your pictures. Just my opinion,.
Jerry

....at the right price it would be a nice restorable truck. I've seen much worse like most of us here. The less you can buy it for means money that can be spent on it. I'm with cletis on this one but in my country I've seen similar ones go for up to 1200.
Best advice is "drive slow". Start low.....

From what I see in your photos, someone with serious money and/or skills could rescue it and make a cool ride. However, that being said, Cletis' estimate of $500 is close to the mark. Maybe a tad high but close.

$500 is wishful thinking as a purchase price.

$2500 is wishful thinking as a selling price.

What is the asking price?

He's asking $1500.

He thinks it is a 1938 1/2 ton, but I know it is a 1940 3/4 ton. He also keeps reminding me how rare they are.

Lots of rat-rodders around- I'm sure it is a better candidate for that than restoration.

It is relatively complete with many good parts. I don't know your market, but if the cab is not rusted out around the rear belt line it would be worth fixing.

That would be a fair price with a title. Since he don't know what year it is I would guess he don't have a title though.

No title. No grill. No rear fenders (apparently nobody makes steel repops?) interior cab above dash is hacked up...

All the stuff missing is just more money you have to spend. Not sure about NE. but around here "no title" means no sale unless you want a parts truck! It always cost more than you think to fix what other people mess up. If he don't like your offer then keep walking. It may be the best walk you ever take.

He sold it today. And whoever bought it turned around and put it right back up for sale for $2200!

obviously the buyer thought he got a good deal

Bill

It make come back at a lower price.

Some interesting replies here.