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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,516 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,516 | Put some fresh gas in it and see if it'll run.
Then go from there. Should be an easy restoration. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 30 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 30 | That paint should buff right out.
Another Day In Paradise...
1964 Studebaker Daytona
1964 Studebaker Commander
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 11 | I think a good tuneup is in order!!!!!!!!!!! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Just slap a bit of bondo on her and she'll be as good as new.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 331 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 331 | Isn't that what's called a ratrod? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 38 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 38 | I think Mother Nature has the jump on you restoring that one- back into the 6th and 26th elements. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 482 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 482 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 | IRWIPI???
I suppose there are guys out there who would take on a project like that, but as for me, I'd probably pass on it. (Probably?? I KNOW I would!!) But there might be a few miscellaneous parts there that you could salvage-either for yourself, or for resale. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,066 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,066 | Looks good to me. Dash panel appears to be in good shape, probably lots of other good parts to salvage.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 | My question is is it worth trying to pull it out of the bush and trying to restore it, or is it too far gone should remain in there as its final resting spot. It depends on how much your time is worth. For this project, it had better be free. You'll probably be buying another truck to replace all of the parts that are too far gone...except for the front bumper and passenger door handle. (Those might be salvagable- hard to tell.) If it were me, I'd look for a white cross with R.I.P. written on it. Mark its final resting place with class. Here lies Jimmy... Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 2 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2011 Posts: 2 | Thats pretty much what I figured but had to ask, hate the thought that someone left it out there to rot like that, wanted to see if anything could be done.
I may see what I can salvage from it
Thanks
Jay | | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,329 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,329 | The only thing worth salvaging is the title if its possible.
Kicking self for selling off my Taskforce trucks.
Still looking for an LCF or conventional big bolt in decent shape.
As of 10-26-2022, A 55.2 Taskforce long bed now the work begins
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | Those emblems although rough are worth salvaging. The guages might be good for parts too. Don't overlook the 3 speed shifter knob as those can be difficult to find.
My opinion the truck isn't worth restoring, but there are still plenty of good parts. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 457 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 457 | R.I.P. IMHO. But there may be some salvage parts as mentioned above. Consider it "Yard Art".
1940 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup "KC"
A day without sunshine is like, well, ..... dark!
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 145 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 145 | If it has been an ontario truck all its life probably only half of it is left now. It would have to be for sentimental reasons that a restoration would happen to it.Pull it out take stock of it and if you decide to part it out start haggling with other truck guys. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | I've seen vehicles come out of a crusher in better shape than that.
You might be able to salvage a handful of odds and ends but beyond that it pretty much is ready to sell for scrap metal. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | Looks too far gone to me, I'd keep looking.
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 291 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 291 | R.I.P.
Take the V.I.N. and claim the title so you can find one and with no title for cheap and use the vin off of your free truck to register it easy. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 11 | I wouldn't try a resto unless it had some sentimental value to you. But, there are parts that may be worth using, especially under the dash of a GMC (heater and controls, wipers, maybe electric wipers, defrost ducts).
Steve
1957 Chevy 3100
Graduation Present from Dad in 1978
Steve
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 55 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 55 | Problem will be finding a key for that locking gas cap - solve that, you're golden | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 164 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 164 | I really must have been a long drop from that 150 ft cliff.
I hope no one was in it.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,927 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,927 | It may not have been too bad before someone decided to crush the roof. Or maybe that's why it was put there to begin with...??
Is there an engine in it? I agree with most others, some salvageable parts is all...
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 10 | Those gauges look better than mine | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 | You might be able to make a shed out of it. | | |
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