The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk What is this 1950 1/2 ton worth?

My cousin has a 1950 which he bought in Arkansaw in 1972. It was repainted in 75 and has been stored in his garage since 77. It's all original except for the non running 216 with a 3 on the tree. This will be my first bolt and I want to be fair to him. I also will need to truck it from Johnstown.pa to NH. Thanks for any ideas.

really hard to say, just depends on what the buyer wants to give... how is the body, does it have rust and so forth,,,,,,my guess which is probably incorrect would be 500 to 1500 or so. I am sure more will chime in later,,, welcome to the bolt...Fred

Shorty, just food for thought, but I bought my 48, in about the same condition for $100.00, but my buddy was in a jam with the county, and he had to clean up his property. It has a 235 (that's froze up). I like to offer low and haggle. More fun that way
keep on trukin'
resto44
48-1/2
50-6400
53-lowrider
57-1/2
64-3/4
46-vintage coupe

I bought a '50 1/2 ton that aside from replacing the pressure plate and bleed the brakes, I could have driven home for $300.

I aired up the tires, bled the brakes, and drove it till I busted the torque tube joint.. then I sold it on eBay for $1,000.

Value is really based on condition and market. In my area, a solid 40's thru '50's truck that runs is worth anywhere between $300 and $1000.

In other areas, where the trucks are harder to come by, or are all rusted out because of humidity and salted roads, the price can climb as high as $2000+ for a unrestored, in decent condition solid truck.

Hell, i've heard of people paying upwards of $1000 just for a solid 1950 cab!

Like everyone else says,it all depends on condition,etc.They are worth anywhere from $100. to god only knows,the skies the limit.Some are worth $25000.and on up.

I'd suggest going to eBay, plug in your zip and a radius, select a range of years, select make and see what they're going for and what condition.

I've had 3 notes left on my windshield offering to buy my truck in 2 weeks. In the paper I saw 2 same-age trucks in worse condition for $5500 yet I found mine in North-central California for under $1000.

it is a very subjective thing. in part it is what you want to pay, along with what he wants to make. easiest thing to do, espescially with family, is just to sit down and see what you two can come up with.

Shorty, I would offer the man whatever the truck is worth to YOU. Value of these trucks are difficult to determine and it usually ends up that everybody wins. For instance,if you pay him what he gave for the truck he will be happy and you cant lose money because someone will gladly pay you that for the truck.
I know I have been offered a lot more for my trucks than I gave for them but they are not for sale because I enjoy them so much, that is unless I could get Barret-Jackson prices for them!!Ha,Ha
Good luck,Hobert

It is so hard to say on these old Bolts. But one thing is for sure.... once one gets the Bolt in some kind of Quasi-working shape; it will not go DOWN in worth!!!!

Cliff59

I bought a 50 about 4 years ago for 150. It had been sitting for about 20 years but was complete. Now it is sitting in back of my garage. Hope to get it going by next year. It is the next project in the line of several.
James

I always think about the fact that I bought my '50 3100 in 1977 for $150.00. Last year I bought a pair of perfect original front fenders for $400.00 blasted and primed. I see running generally stock and unrestored trucks here in the paper going for $2,500.00 to $8,000.00 depending on condition. The rusted and/or basket cases are going for $400.00 to a grand. (I have a friend here that buys these trucks and easily parts them out for at least hundreds if not thousands of dollars worth of parts. The sum is really worth more than the whole.) Check your local paper and ebay locally and see what they are going for. Good sheetmetal gets a premium. Look at the standard rot out places, cab corners, cowls, etc. Finally, being family and all, no matter what the price the issue will be debated forever, "you know I paid too much for that truck" "b.s. I practically gave it to you." Good luck,
Steve O

I just bought my 1950 3100 just two months ago but only paid 750 dollars for it and it doesn't have any rust through and a running engine. You can see a picture of it by following the link in my sig.

I found this site: www.nadaguides.com which gives rough figures. I'm not sure how accurate they are.

my neighbor recently bought a five window for $2500 and purrs like a kitten. I offered him 500 more than he gave and he laughed at me. It was not beat up either. That said I usually look at it this way. How many dollars will it take to get it running and driveable. Then if its more than I would be willing to pay for a running vehicle I walk away. I know we all do it for the love of the hobby and personal satisfaction because we love these old trucks. BUT if it doesn't bother you to buy one already running you can buy an older restoration for the fraction of the money and lot less headache than doing it all yourself. Personally I like to do it all, or all I can so that it is MY truck. But after restoring or resurrecting a couple I think a man can buy one already to go and still stand in the circles and talk trash about his accomplishments. In the end, follow your heart which I know is to put it on the road. Go for it.....I did once and six years later I finally got to drive it. Would I change anything...not really.