[Test Osterone]

Originally Posted by Kahuna

I have to agree with Roger.
Here in California (northern, at least), trucks just don't sell for big money at all. My neighbor has a great 32 pickup body and frame, along with most of the parts to make it a complete truck. He couldn't get anyone to pay $5K.

Thank you, Kahuna.

If I let mine go for $5K, think there would be a hole in my heart.

Originally Posted by 47 flatbed

Awesome truck. For some reason the trucks dont catch the big dollar here either, but I like em and will continue getting them back on the road.

Thanks for the comments, 47 flatbed.

Good to read you are committed to keeping the history alive for these fine old trucks.

Originally Posted by columbiA

The V-8 60 cars usually had a 4.44 ratio R E & even then they would bog down on the hills.The B engine,while only rated at 50 HP has much more torque than the 60 and will out perform it on the hills even with 3.78 or 3.54 gears.

Appreciate the technical information, columbiA.

I've wondered about the gears in this rig and figured that the '37 V-8 for something less than a "torque monster" and there is no surprise the 4 banger has more torque. Since there is a V-8 for it, that will go in the truck. Maybe headers would help......

Originally Posted by al's28/33

Keep it as close to what you have and get it on the road. I bought my '33 V8 in 2004 for $10K and although it was all there, I spent another $9 to redo all the front end, fuel system and brakes including some minor body work to the wheel well fender where it had rotted away. Get a seat and rear cushion set from LeBaron Bonney and you are done........DRIVE IT!!! The pick-ups from 32-33-34 are rare to see in original condition and worth as much or more than most Model "A"s I get more compliments on my pickup than my '28 Phaeton.

Great advice, al's28/33.

Fix it up, and drive it. What's the word on mechanical brakes? Do the work and make sure all the components are top notch, or go to juice? Would agree that a stock appearing '32 pickup is far more appreciated than the rodded version.

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

As you're probably aware, opinions on value are just that, opinions. Without the test of actually reaching for the wallet and pealing off the Benjamins, the numbers can be optimistic at times. In support of those who've opined at something under 10k as it sits, here are a couple of recent actual sales for fully assembled, running rigs........one a decent regional indicator in Royal City.

What you've got looks good in the pics and certainly has value, I hope you can figure out a positive choice for it's future.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...item3a79217841

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...item43b42b74aa

Thanks for stopping by Uncle Bob and fellow PacNoWester.

Opinions and belly buttons, we all have them and I'm thankful we can express our opinions freely. This old truck is in pretty good shape, for what it is, and I'm certain, it will have a good home in my collection or at some other home. It is just a matter of time and interest.

Thanks for the links too. These bring some reality to the quest of assessing the relative value of this '32. Think that I will continue on a bit more in searching out what others have say about value and desirability.

Thanks to all of you for your time and for all of the information and interest in helping me gather the facts on this old truck.

Best,

Test.