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Can anyone tell me how I can find out how much a truck is worth, before I buy it. It is NOT restored, its a project truck. Are there any websites that can help with this? Thanks!

There is a book out there called "Cars of Particular Interest." Sometimes referred to as "CPI." It's like the "Kelly Blue Book" of Classic/Antique cars and Trucks. You can order it online.

Reved -- you can also check out our FAQs -- What is my truck worth?

Hope that helps!

John

FWIW: My 1953 3600 3/4, I had it insured with a value of $3,000. I got a letter from my insurer asking me what the status of the restore was and I told them: fresh paint, new tires and wheels, all gauges, lights and original equipment works, new headliner, seats etc.
"We have reviewed the photos you submitted. We appreciate the informaton you have provided but feel the pickup is in at least good condition. In referring to several publications, we would suggest the pickup value to be at least $5,000.

I have included a copy of hte "Old Cars Price Guide" as reference."

The price guide suggests the following for a 1948-1953 3/4 ton pickup:
parts -- $ 920
Restorable -- 2,760
Good -- 4,600
Very Good --10,350
Fine --16,100
Excellent --23,000

I'm retired, know it all and got the time to tell you.

Jim Lee, please tell me what price your Old Car Price Guide says for a 55 2nd series and a 57 3100. Thanks alot!

The sad part is there is no way to set a price on an old truck. Ive talked with sellers who think they are sitting on gold when its just a rusted out hulk... And Ive also seen very nice shaped trucks go for cheap. The best way is to listen to your gut and try not to let love at first sight blind you! Does it run and drive? Any rust? Title?

Of course if you had any pics we could look at we would definately be able to help more!

Good luck, Jeff

In the end, a truck is worth only what it's worth to YOU.

If you want to get an idea what people are actually PAYING for a truck, hop on eBay and look for simular trucks under 'completed items', and that will give you an idea of what they're bringing.

To me, there's a big difference between what some book says the thing is 'worth', and what you can get somebody to give you for it.

NADA price guide
and another

Bill

Hey Revedup. You didn,t ask me but I keep a copy closeby all the time. 55-57 second series 1/2 ton v-8. #6,$920 #5 $2760 #4 $4600 #3$10,350 #2 $16,100 #1 $23,000. Deduct 20% for 6 cyl.

I just got an email from Revedup57 with these pics, so I put them here so you all can take a good look and hopefully give a better dollar value.

http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/rustytruck/

whoa!!! sittin in the dirt it will need total brake system replacement ... no gas filler and antenna hole in cowl [wrong place] means water inside and at least one cab corner rotten, maybe passenger side front cab mount too .... no air cleaner means engine likely siezed ... looks like ply on top of original bed wood, meaning wood and skid strips are shot, and the cross sills may be corroded, as well as the bedsides at the bottom

my take is it doesn't look real rusty, and seems fairly straight, but I wouldn't give more than 500 for it unless the interior is really good and it's really rust free

Bill