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Test Osterone · 11-26-2012, 07:05 PM

'32 B Pick-Up.

And, before I ask the question: "What's It Worth" please allow me to give you some information on this pick-up.

It has been in covered storage prior to and since 1971. The original 4 cylinder engine is long gone and is replaced by a 1937, 60/V-8. Engine has been rebuilt with all NOS parts and was done so about 20 or more years ago and never ran (have lots of NOS parts, spare distributor, etc). The engine has always been stored in a climate controlled garage space. Radiator is going to need work as it has been reworked to cool that '37 V-8.

All the sheet metal is in good condition. Door bottoms are solid, running boards are solid, PU bed is solid as is the tail gate (IIRC). Front fenders are in good shape with a little tearing where the head lamp assembly attaches and I think there are some tears where the front fender support attached to the lip of th e fender. Rear fenders both have had work done to them and also have some tears in them. The only spot where there is swiss cheese is on the cab just behind the gas tank and as I recall, about the size of a dollar bill. BTW, gas tank looks to be in solid condition as well. Grill shell is in nice shape but there is evidence of repair to several of the fins of which all are present. Engine cowl is in great shape as well.

Glass all "appears" to be period correct and the rear window has a small crack and all the hardware for the front windshield is there. Steering wheel is in fair shape and all original gauges are still in the dash. Original floor boards are long gone.

As for the frame, there is some reinforcement above the rear axle on one side (passenger) but the remainder of the frame appears to be fine. All mechanical brake parts are there and the wheel drums look to be serviceable. Of course, the shocks are toast but at least, are with the truck. Transmission, torque tube, and rear axle are all intact and as I recall, the transmission shifting was good but there was some clutch chatter as I drove the local roads in Tacoma, WA till the brakes took a couple of years off my tender age at that time of 20.

Front bumper is in okay shape and has one crack where it attaches to the bumper frame (passenger side). The rear bumpers are "MIA" if they ever existed. The single tail light is in good condition with what "appears" to be the original lens and frame.

What other information will you fellows require to assess the value of this rig? Happy to give further descriptions or detailed pictures.

My FIL bought this truck from a guy in Gig Harbor, WA in '71. He sold it to me in 1973 or there about. As mentioned above, it ran at that time, but today, it has been disassemble somewhat and could easily be returned to a roller. Have 5 wire wheels with the hub caps along with 5 "new" tires and tubes. Note the tires were bought over 20 years ago and never installed.........

Appreciate your help in assessing the value of this truck. Please add some dollars for the sentimentality factor too.

Thanks for reading and looking at the pictures.

Best,

Test.

11-26-2012, 07:05 PM	#1
Test Osterone Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 20	Another "What's It Worth" Thread '32 B Pick-Up. And, before I ask the question: "What's It Worth" please allow me to give you some information on this pick-up. It has been in covered storage prior to and since 1971. The original 4 cylinder engine is long gone and is replaced by a 1937, 60/V-8. Engine has been rebuilt with all NOS parts and was done so about 20 or more years ago and never ran (have lots of NOS parts, spare distributor, etc). The engine has always been stored in a climate controlled garage space. Radiator is going to need work as it has been reworked to cool that '37 V-8. All the sheet metal is in good condition. Door bottoms are solid, running boards are solid, PU bed is solid as is the tail gate (IIRC). Front fenders are in good shape with a little tearing where the head lamp assembly attaches and I think there are some tears where the front fender support attached to the lip of th e fender. Rear fenders both have had work done to them and also have some tears in them. The only spot where there is swiss cheese is on the cab just behind the gas tank and as I recall, about the size of a dollar bill. BTW, gas tank looks to be in solid condition as well. Grill shell is in nice shape but there is evidence of repair to several of the fins of which all are present. Engine cowl is in great shape as well. Glass all "appears" to be period correct and the rear window has a small crack and all the hardware for the front windshield is there. Steering wheel is in fair shape and all original gauges are still in the dash. Original floor boards are long gone. As for the frame, there is some reinforcement above the rear axle on one side (passenger) but the remainder of the frame appears to be fine. All mechanical brake parts are there and the wheel drums look to be serviceable. Of course, the shocks are toast but at least, are with the truck. Transmission, torque tube, and rear axle are all intact and as I recall, the transmission shifting was good but there was some clutch chatter as I drove the local roads in Tacoma, WA till the brakes took a couple of years off my tender age at that time of 20. Front bumper is in okay shape and has one crack where it attaches to the bumper frame (passenger side). The rear bumpers are "MIA" if they ever existed. The single tail light is in good condition with what "appears" to be the original lens and frame. What other information will you fellows require to assess the value of this rig? Happy to give further descriptions or detailed pictures. My FIL bought this truck from a guy in Gig Harbor, WA in '71. He sold it to me in 1973 or there about. As mentioned above, it ran at that time, but today, it has been disassemble somewhat and could easily be returned to a roller. Have 5 wire wheels with the hub caps along with 5 "new" tires and tubes. Note the tires were bought over 20 years ago and never installed......... Appreciate your help in assessing the value of this truck. Please add some dollars for the sentimentality factor too. Thanks for reading and looking at the pictures. Best, Test.