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BORN2L8 · 12-28-2012, 09:25 PM

I'd appreciate any help. I found a 1924 truck that doesn't run but is not locked up. It has a Ruckstell and comes with some wheels and extra rear fenders. What do you think? Does it look worth going after? I want to make a realistic offer. What would you be looking at? Thanks.

jackdaron · 12-28-2012, 10:19 PM

You should be able to get that one for something South of $1500.

BORN2L8 · 12-28-2012, 10:38 PM

Thanks for your help. This was pretty close to home and has the local history behind it.

yachtsmanbill · 12-28-2012, 10:44 PM

Id be looking around $1K. Theres a lot there, but also missing a lot. EVERY nut and bolt would have to be gone through... every one! ws

BORN2L8 · 01-03-2013, 01:09 AM

Did the Huckster style trucks ever come in a pickup style like this one is set up? This one has a closed in cab in back with a small window opening and no roof extending over the entire bed.

Rowdy · 01-03-2013, 01:40 AM

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Definately not a factory Ford cab. Several aftermarket companies made wood cabs for the T and TT chassis. This one almost looks homebuilt. Rod

tmodelman · 01-03-2013, 09:58 AM

May not be a homebuilt, the body seems more like commercial made, good irons, the tailgate irons, nice in frame windshield, seat back rest, etc.....a real good check of the woodwork for clues or perhaps still a remaining emblem or nameplate of the body mfg would put that to rest!

Good one to go for!

Steve Jelf · 01-03-2013, 10:20 AM

Just to clarify about the body, it's non-Ford, whatever it is. In 1924 Ford sold only the chassis. The body was either home made or manufactured by one of the many aftermarket body companies.

southfork · 01-03-2013, 12:11 PM

You mean that there were no Ford-made steel TT truck cabs prior to 1925??? I am not challenging you on that, but didn't know that, if it is true. That's something I guess I am just now learning.

Rowdy · 01-03-2013, 12:28 PM

I could have sworn that Ford made a steel cab for the TT starting in 1923. Rod

tmodelman · 01-03-2013, 12:47 PM

Ford introduced the Ton Truck, with heavy chassis and worm drive rear end in 1918.

That TT could be had chassis only, or in a variety of factory truck bodies.

The Model T in the first post with a huckster wood body is not a TT (ton Truck), it is a car chassis, a Model T ...... long running board, and car leaf spring in rear, its not a Ford TT.

BORN2L8 · 01-03-2013, 07:43 PM

tmodelman,

The 115 body style looks very close to what this truck has. I looked up that company after seeing your post and they have some very interesting info. about the Mifflinburg Body Co.. They even have a museum and history timeline. Thanks for sharing your info.
Back in its day, this truck would have been in the area of early Pa. oil fields, railroads and logging camps.

Gumpy · 01-04-2013, 10:51 AM

I agree with others i would pay 1K, only if i were excited about it!

jreeder41 · 09-10-2013, 02:15 PM

Did you buy this truck? If it is a Mifflinburg truck I would be interested in talking to you about it!

BORN2L8 · 09-10-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jreeder41

Did you buy this truck? If it is a Mifflinburg truck I would be interested in talking to you about it!

I did buy it. After getting it home and looking into it further, it turns out to be a 1917. I was able to trace it back to the original owner and found it came from a dealership in Marietta, Ohio. I haven't found anything yet that confirms it to have a Mifflinburg body. Looks close though.

jreeder41 · 09-11-2013, 06:04 AM

If you let me know the dealership name I'm sure I could find out if they were connected to Mifflinburg Body Company.

dropacent · 09-11-2013, 11:02 AM

congrats on the purchase and thanks for saving it !

BORN2L8 · 09-11-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jreeder41

If you let me know the dealership name I'm sure I could find out if they were connected to Mifflinburg Body Company.

The dealership was the George C. Wilderman Ford Agency. This will be interesting to see if they were connected. Thanks.

BORN2L8 · 09-11-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dropacent

congrats on the purchase and thanks for saving it !

Thanks. Guess I was at the right place and at the right time. Giant Eagle tried to purchase it as a store display but the prior owner wasn't ready to sell it.

Rowdy · 09-16-2013, 01:25 AM

Not to highjack this thread, but since you have this truck maybe we could compare the windshield frame dimensions and design as I am still trying to ID this one and am having a tough time doing it. Thanks Rod

12-28-2012, 10:19 PM	#2
jackdaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brownsburg,In. Posts: 383	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? You should be able to get that one for something South of $1500.

12-28-2012, 10:38 PM	#3
BORN2L8 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Salisbury, Pennsylvania Posts: 72	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? Thanks for your help. This was pretty close to home and has the local history behind it.

12-28-2012, 10:44 PM	#4
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? Id be looking around $1K. Theres a lot there, but also missing a lot. EVERY nut and bolt would have to be gone through... every one! ws __________________ " Warning; the following contains content that the anal retentive may find offensive - please skip on to the next posting!"

01-03-2013, 01:09 AM	#5
BORN2L8 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Salisbury, Pennsylvania Posts: 72	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? Did the Huckster style trucks ever come in a pickup style like this one is set up? This one has a closed in cab in back with a small window opening and no roof extending over the entire bed.

01-03-2013, 01:40 AM	#6
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Definately not a factory Ford cab. Several aftermarket companies made wood cabs for the T and TT chassis. This one almost looks homebuilt. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

01-03-2013, 10:20 AM	#8
Steve Jelf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parkerfield KS Posts: 526	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? Just to clarify about the body, it's non-Ford, whatever it is. In 1924 Ford sold only the chassis. The body was either home made or manufactured by one of the many aftermarket body companies.

01-03-2013, 12:11 PM	#9
southfork Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 416	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? You mean that there were no Ford-made steel TT truck cabs prior to 1925??? I am not challenging you on that, but didn't know that, if it is true. That's something I guess I am just now learning.

01-03-2013, 12:28 PM	#10
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? I could have sworn that Ford made a steel cab for the TT starting in 1923. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

01-03-2013, 12:47 PM	#11
tmodelman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 580	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? Ford introduced the Ton Truck, with heavy chassis and worm drive rear end in 1918. That TT could be had chassis only, or in a variety of factory truck bodies. The Model T in the first post with a huckster wood body is not a TT (ton Truck), it is a car chassis, a Model T ...... long running board, and car leaf spring in rear, its not a Ford TT.

01-03-2013, 07:43 PM	#12
BORN2L8 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Salisbury, Pennsylvania Posts: 72	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? tmodelman, The 115 body style looks very close to what this truck has. I looked up that company after seeing your post and they have some very interesting info. about the Mifflinburg Body Co.. They even have a museum and history timeline. Thanks for sharing your info. Back in its day, this truck would have been in the area of early Pa. oil fields, railroads and logging camps.

01-04-2013, 10:51 AM	#13
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? *I agree with others i would pay 1K, only if i were excited about it!* __________________ "I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in Charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about". Quote by Henry Ford

09-10-2013, 02:15 PM	#14
jreeder41 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 32	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? Did you buy this truck? If it is a Mifflinburg truck I would be interested in talking to you about it! __________________ http://www.metropolitan-restoration-service.com/

09-11-2013, 06:04 AM	#16
jreeder41 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 32	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? If you let me know the dealership name I'm sure I could find out if they were connected to Mifflinburg Body Company. __________________ http://www.metropolitan-restoration-service.com/

09-11-2013, 11:02 AM	#17
dropacent Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 192	Re: How much for a 1924 truck? congrats on the purchase and thanks for saving it !

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