I just draged one of those things out of a llama pen last week its my first car too thanks for the help pin pointing the year for me very helpful yours in in very nice condition compared to mine, mine has two shattered windows and 30 years of water damage
I've heard of the rust issues around those states, much newer trucks like Freightliners and other breeds of said type frames rotted into and trucks are not even double digit age, very nice
That truck might have been bought by you from Montana,but it never lived there! That's a Southwest truck. It's never seen salt and sand in it's life. I had a 52 that looked just like it. Miss that truck. My first vehicle,got it when I was 14. Never got to drive it. Family politics forced me to sell it.(my little brother wanted my garage space) That truck is a daily driver. It has never sat around and rotted. This kid don't know much about anything really.
i have two 1.5 ton Dodge flatbed trucks, a 1946 which is unrestored, original, rusty patina , great runner. the second is identical 1947, same model, but all new paint, blue over black fenders, nice wood bed and interior covered and clean. Which one gets the most attention? i've taken both to car shows and the original patina one gets the most comment/compliments. it has Character , not having been all clean and painted. it looks like it just came off the farm and looks like it is supposed to. The fancy painted one is nice, but looks like a new truck. Not a working truck.
Thanks for the post! There is something about original patina on a vehicle that people will always appreciate. Especially a work/utility vehicle like your truck. Being able to see the spots in the interior where someone put their hands every day or looking at the exterior and guessing as to which side was exposed to weather the most. Unrestored definitely tells a story. These vehicles are also a very relatable price to most people. However, there is nothing quite like a vehicle that has been restored and given new life. Sounds like you have some good ones!
Why don't you sand and paint that old rust bucket? Screw "patina!" It's rust. Period! Clean it up, make it look presentable! The old farts that want "rat rods" (really just crap mobiles) are dying off. You need to start catering to the younger generation if you want to see these machines live on. I'm in my 20's and I drive a '49 coronet. I know what millennials want.
Staarrliner49 I couldn't agree more! I would love to restore this truck. Unfortunately there has to be something for everyone and every budget. I just got back from the SEMA show where I was invited by Sherwin Williams to showcase our paint work on a 1957 GMC pickup. A paint job at my shop starts at $15k. This truck needs much more than just a paint job to be "nice". A full restoration takes about 1000 hours to do it right. Believe it or not, there are lots of people out there who want and pay for this exact patina. Thank you for your comment and thank you for keeping the old car culture alive! Reach out to me any time. Rich
Ultra Motorsports, well don't I feel bad. I sincerely apologize if I seemed a bit snarky. I never really thought about the whole "classics on a budget" thing. I just don't like seeing older vehicles like this one running around in sub par condition. I believe they've paid their dues and deserve to be fixed up properly.
Staarrliner49 no apology necessary friend! I would love to restore them all. Unfortunately with the rising cost of labor and materials it can be difficult. This truck nicely restored is probably worth $40k...... It would charge $60k to restore it...;). If nothing else, I can appreciate quality of the steel used to build this truck and how well it has stood the test of time. I also can appreciate every little bump and bruise. I love seeing areas on cars that have had wear over the years. Call me crazy, but there is something about the worn spot on paint where a driver hung his arm out a window for 20 or 30 years that makes me smile. Thanks for the back and forth. Check me out on Instagram (Ultramotorsports) or Facebook (@ultramotorsportsllc)
Since this " millennial" knows what millennials want, that's fine. I think what most want is for this millennial to respect the fact that there are many likes/ dislikes about things.. Also, the world doesn't revolve around this millennial either. Just enjoy these cool items, and get a life. Thank you
