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I have a chance to get a 1928 1 Ton Flat bed Truck. Engine and drive train if fully restored to mint condition. All body parts are present, but disassembled. Also, clear title. How much is it worth?
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How much do you have, how much does it mean to you?
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Good Questions. As always, I have less than I need (or want), and choosing what to get is always the hard part. Actually, I want a vintage truck for my raspberry farm. My intent is to use the truck to haul around the u-pickers. The fact is I don't know a lot about restoring vintage chevrolets. The cab on this one has to be fully assembled. No books, no manuals, just will be a big puzzle to put back together. I have explored **** Model A trucks and part, books and resources are a plenty. With this chance for the 1928, the guy wants me to make an offer and I don't have a clue what a reasonable offer would be.
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Ok, I bought it today. Paid $1500. $400 for the frame and $1100 for the rest of the misc parts. Was it a good price?
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I have a 1928 Capitol 1 ton truck and purchased a second truck (pretty bad shape) for parts. I paid $750 but had to go get it and take it apart myself. I think you did fine, expecially considering that the drive train is already overhauled. For perspective, an overhauled water pump for your engine costs $250. Good job! Maxie.
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Maxie. Thanks! I'll be moving on to the inventory phase, and can use all the help I can get. Any advice on where to get a manual for this gem?
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Try Gary Wallace or the Filling Station for manuals and parts. See the links in the Supplier forum.
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sky1928, here's the vendor index ... good luck,  epi
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Chipper and Chevrolet,
Thanks for the information and contacts. The help is greatly appreciated! This weekend I'll start the inventoring process and ID what's missing or beyond repair.
Sky1928
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you bet!.. epi
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Sounds like you did OK. In this area, for that model, variable condition, 1-2K is about the going rate. The '27-'28 is a real classic, a great truck to restore. I can help you figure out the wood frame. I do not have a diagram, but do have a working knowledge of all of the wood parts, and will help if you need it. Bill/KCWood
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Thanks KC_Wood! I may take you up on the offer. I think I am going to layout all the parts and photograph and number them. Some are very easy to ID, while others are unique. I have a lot of steel parts that I believe encase some of the wood pieces?!? In the long run, I may need to examine a final product and take good notes. But before I do that, I don't want to spoil the challenge!
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