New guy here with a 'new' addition to my car/truck addiction. A bit of a story here, one that reminds me that I need to keep my sense of humor. I promise not to tell stories this long in the future!
She's a 1950 5-window with a 216. All stock, all there. Bought new just 5 hours east of me in the East Texas town of Nacogdoches by the seller's grandfather. It came with everything - all the paperwork from when it was bought new, payment booklet for that part which was loaned, insurance policy, oil change tickets - pretty sweet provenance. Body was rust free (other than some surface rust) and straight as an arrow, with all the parts. Grandpa had primed up a few fenders and hood, welded up some holes on the doors where some old aftermarket mirrors were mounted, etc. I knew when I saw it I had to have it as I have been wanting one since I was a kid.
Now for the surprise. Had to get her hauled here for me as I could not get out there anytime soon and wanted to get her home. Seller offered to have his son haul her to me as they happen to own a hauler, and I took him up on the offer. Son texted me the morning of and all was set for delivery that day. All was good until the phone rang around 1 in the afternoon. The son says "We got a problem....the truck rolled off the trailer and is upside down. Getting her put back on the trailer. Let me know what you want to do." Well, hell. I called the seller and he was about as upset and embarrassed as he could be. He said at this point, since we had not settled up yet, if I still wanted the truck he would just give it to me for free. That didn't seem fair - it was still worth something. Told him I'd take a look at it when it got here and let him know what I thought it was worth.
Well, the son was not lying. Before (when purchased) and After pics (when delivered) below. I walked around her when she got here and called the seller and offered what I thought was a low but fair price given the damage, and he accepted. Now the real fun begins, although now it will involve some unexpected body work! Oh well, winter is coming....
Welcome to Stovebolt Man, that would be disappointing. But you do need a "project", right? There's plenty of help here on the forums. There might even be other members close by to you.
Again, welcome and keep us posted on your progress.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
What a tragic story! I’m curious, did the son tell you how it fell off the trailer? I bet that’s a story in itself!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
Sad to hear about the trailer incident, but glad to hear you've decided to bring it back from that. Looking forward to see and hearing more on your trucks' return from the "oops" incident. Post updates as you're able.
Have you thought of naming the truck?
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Looking forward to see and hearing more on your trucks' return from the "oops" incident. Post updates as you're able. 
