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I have recently purchased a 49 3/4 ton Chev that came with the build sheet, factory quality check sheet and even the original battery warranty. This truck is a rust free, running driveable truck. I originally purchased it for the purpose of using it for parts for my 49 1/2 ton street rod project but after going to get it and finding out the condition it was in I wasn't sure if swapping parts was such a good idea. Does anyone out there have any idea what a truck with this kind of documentaion may be worth. I have attached a link so that you can see it. The surface rust is only that and there is no damage other than a few small dents anywhere on the truck yahoo photo page

From first glance, i'd guess the truck has had some body work, on the fenders.. that knocks it out of the "bone stock/unmolested" catagory.

It's a 3/4 ton, which sells better than the 1.5 or 2 tons, but not as well as the 1/2 tons.

It's a 3 window, which I personally prefer, but the 5 window cabs tend to be hotter sellers in that body style.

The original paperwork is cool, but not in display condition for show purposes.. I don't know that it would add any appreciable amount to the value of the truck.

In my neck of the woods, a truck like that in that condition would sell for between $600 and $1,000. Other markets were those trucks are hard to find (costal and high road salt areas) it would fetch more, but buyers often consider shipping costs when calculating the most they'd pay.

For instance, a truck like that in Indiana or Ohio might be worth $2500 or more.. but if they have to pay $1200 to get it shipped from Ontario to their driveway, they likely wouldn't pay more than $1300.

I agree w/ Fumblin - not worth a lot, although in your area there won't be many trucks that old around for folks to choose from - I'd go ahead and use parts and replace'em w/ as much as you can from yer 1/2T and just try to get some of your investment back

w/ that honkin big spring pack on the rear, and 17.5 wheels, it's really a 1T version of a 3/4, and would be one rough ride

Bill

Here's a link to a page that has a breakdown of general guideline prices.

Chevy truck price guide

Not sure what their idea of Class 1 thru 5 is, tho.. altho i'd suspect "class 1" is dead mint and "class 5" is beat up and/or rusted.

Fumblin46, I have to tell you that there is no body work anywhere, no dents and it has never been taken apart. What you see is actually surface rust from where the previous owner hand sanded the paint down and then used spray bomb primer on it. It is amazing how a picture can make you think there has been body work done.