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Originally Posted by DavidG
The original bed was 69 3/32" long and it hangs over the end of the frame to a very considerable extent so it is highly unlikely that the frame has been modified as a result of the bed having been shortened. Also, the tail gate on the bed is a '35-'36 version. The '32-'34 version was plain (no Ford script).
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Thank you, DavidG.
Good to know and personally, like the looks of the short box. Can it be determined what year the box might be from? The bed is ribbed metal. Perhaps a more detailed picture would be best.
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Originally Posted by Roger/Sacramento
If someone wants to just put it together and drive it around it could be worth $12,000. If a person wants to tear it apart and make everything new it could be worth $25,000. The problem with starting over the new parts cost a bunch and the bead blasting alone cost me $2,000. Then the body work and painting might cost $6,000. You would still have chrome, wiring, engine work and upholstery. I would pay $7,000 for it as it stands.
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Thank you, Roger/Sacramento.
I am pretty sure that this would be a lower budget project if I elect to keep it in the collection. Doing a '63 356 Cab and have lots invested here, and with market prices the way they are today for the 356 Porsches, have a long way to go before spending trumps value. Not the same for the '32 B project.
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Originally Posted by TomT/Williamsburg
Test O - not knowing what your exact plans are, and thinking you may be thinking about keeping it, many would give their eye teeth to have something that looks as clean as this. Restore it, build a driver, or an old school hot rod it doesn't matter - it's a 32 Ford p-up. Your pocketbook (or someone else's) will decide which way it will go.
However, if it were mine the V8-60 would go in it, put some rear gears in it so it's not screaming @ 50 mph and drive it as is. Not everything has to be all shiny and pretty - sometimes you just want a driver where you don't have to worry about it so much and you can enjoy it that much more. You've got some personal history with this vehicle as well, all the more reason to get it back on the road and as a simple every-day driver, that's the fastest way to do that. It's a great little truck to go get your Christmas tree with, don't cha think?! Once on the road, you can then decide whether to sell or keep.
To me, a restoration would take the most money and time (probably $20K invested for maybe a $25K return), an old school hot rod would be the next expensive and somnewhat less time depending on your build plans (probably $8-12K for around a $15K return), building it as a driver the cheapest and fastest "build" time ($5-6K with a $10-12K return), and selling it as is, depending on the area of the country it's going to, between $4-8K
Go lurk over on the Jalopyjournal and see what some guys have done, what they've sold, adn for what prices. Alot of talent there, loads of great ideas if you are not a die hard restorer, but I bet many, many of them would do just what I said above and have miles of smiles after doing it.
Sorry if I have offended anyone but some vehicles "tell" their owners which way to go, if they just take the time to listen ....
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Hi TomT and thanks for posting your thoughts. Not sure if I will ever know my "exact plans" for any one project I have on the front or the back burners. You are right that this truck has lots of potential and it might be a good one to haul the golf clubs in or to haul the bikes to the local riding trail. Many directions the project can take.
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Originally Posted by Fordors
What would it bring? The answer in not to be found in dollars and cents. By your recollection you bought it almost 40 years ago from your F-I-L, that to me is worth something right there. I was close to my F-I-L but he was into Buicks, as in late model and rides like a cloud. I don't think he ever understood my attraction to '32 Fords.
I'm thinking you should put it back together with a modest budget and enjoy the memory of where it came from. For sure it looks like a great start for a fun driver.
I don't think that will burden you with the unfortunate moniker of "butcher rodder", it just shows you are someone who finds value in the past; be it a relationship or just some old car. Oh, and for every butcher rodder there is a hack restorer out there too.
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Fordors, you hit the nail on the head. A ton of value here because of my FIL. A great fellow and a trusted mentor to me during my formative early adult life. Still, need to accurately asses the value of the rig to ensure what should be done; sell or keep.
No truer words spoken on the hack restorer.......
Again, my thanks to all of you that have taken the time to post your thoughts to this growing thread.
Best,
Test.