Every man should own an old truck

[Dr. Marneaus]

Missed a spot!

You know as well as I do some bird is eyeballing it at this very moment. That or a random cloud will pass dropping just enough sprinkles to (fack) it up!

That’s fine, I can wash that off.

But having to cut through 30 years of oxidation…..not fun

 

[Bonez]

If anyone is looking.. today I came across this ’57 Chevy for sale (it’s not actively being advertised for sale) at Doc’s Saddlery on the corner of Elkhorn @ Maverick in NW LV. Sorry for the crappy pics, I didn’t think to take any until I was on the way out to the vehicle to leave. It is filthy right now, he says it will fire up but the battery is dead at the moment. He’s done some really neat leather accent pieces on the interior as well. Its a flatbed dually and at least one of the rear tires still had new nubs on it. He said he’s got about $12K into it (it is not worth that much IMO) and he is open to offers. If I had the space I woulda probably taken a harder look and jump started it for a spin around the block and made a reasonable offer.
Either way, he’s a cool guy and I will probably head over for some leather work in the near future since he is around the corner from me.

 

[Ron_O]

If anyone is looking.. today I came across this ’57 Chevy for sale (it’s not actively being advertised for sale) at Doc’s Saddlery on the corner of Elkhorn @ Maverick in NW LV. Sorry for the crappy pics, I didn’t think to take any until I was on the way out to the vehicle to leave. It is filthy right now, he says it will fire up but the battery is dead at the moment. He’s done some really neat leather accent pieces on the interior as well. Its a flatbed dually and at least one of the rear tires still had new nubs on it. He said he’s got about $12K into it (it is not worth that much IMO) and he is open to offers. If I had the space I woulda probably taken a harder look and jump started it for a spin around the block and made a reasonable offer.
Either way, he’s a cool guy and I will probably head over for some leather work in the near future since he is around the corner from me.

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Love that truck!

Now you've got me thinking about buying something that I wasn't even thinking about owning! Same way I ended up owning my motorcycle and Polaris 6x6...

 

[Bonez]

Love that truck!

Now you've got me thinking about buying something that I wasn't even thinking about owning! Same way I ended up owning my motorcycle and Polaris 6x6...

Me too! I wish I had the space for it, that’s really the only thing that is keeping me from trying to snag it.

 

[Ron_O]

Me too! I wish I had the space for it, that’s really the only thing that is keeping me from trying to snag it.

I wonder what he'd take for it. Seems like if it was cleaned up and running, it'd fetch a pretty good price. Wonder how road-worthy it is? Only way I'd want it would be if I could actually use it to tow a trailer and the like; maybe my Jeep. My Jeep's been a project, upgrade after upgrade, that I've yet to seriously get on the road (or offroad), which is wearing on me...

Nice to have as a 'looker' to draw attention or cruise town occasionally, but without disc brakes, for example, I'm not sure whether it's worth more than as a looker. Still nice to have though!

Maybe it's time for me to clean a few things out of the inventory, just to free up some cash and make some more room....

Thanks for posting this. Hope he doesn't get in any real hurry to see it go away!

 

[Dr. Marneaus]

Only way I'd want it would be if I could actually use it to tow a trailer and the like; maybe my Jeep. My Jeep's been a project, upgrade after upgrade, that I've yet to seriously get on the road (or offroad), which is wearing on me...

That truck is likely PEGGED at 55mph, so without some drivetrain work its not gonna be a super fun tow rig.

 

[Dr. Marneaus]

If anyone is looking.. today I came across this ’57 Chevy for sale (it’s not actively being advertised for sale) at Doc’s Saddlery on the corner of Elkhorn @ Maverick in NW LV. Sorry for the crappy pics, I didn’t think to take any until I was on the way out to the vehicle to leave. It is filthy right now, he says it will fire up but the battery is dead at the moment. He’s done some really neat leather accent pieces on the interior as well. Its a flatbed dually and at least one of the rear tires still had new nubs on it. He said he’s got about $12K into it (it is not worth that much IMO) and he is open to offers. If I had the space I woulda probably taken a harder look and jump started it for a spin around the block and made a reasonable offer.
Either way, he’s a cool guy and I will probably head over for some leather work in the near future since he is around the corner from me.

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Still rocking the FJ I see?

 

[Bonez]

Yep! Thats the wife’s grocery getter and we are quite fond of it so we have no plans of letting it go even though we wish it had 4 full size doors

 

[vegasplinker]

If anyone is looking.. today I came across this ’57 Chevy for sale (it’s not actively being advertised for sale) at Doc’s Saddlery on the corner of Elkhorn @ Maverick in NW LV. Sorry for the crappy pics, I didn’t think to take any until I was on the way out to the vehicle to leave. It is filthy right now, he says it will fire up but the battery is dead at the moment. He’s done some really neat leather accent pieces on the interior as well. Its a flatbed dually and at least one of the rear tires still had new nubs on it. He said he’s got about $12K into it (it is not worth that much IMO) and he is open to offers. If I had the space I woulda probably taken a harder look and jump started it for a spin around the block and made a reasonable offer.
Either way, he’s a cool guy and I will probably head over for some leather work in the near future since he is around the corner from me.

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Isn’t that a 58 or 59 Apache? Looks to be 1 ton or bigger. The cab and dog house is the same as 1/2 ton. The quote about speed is right. 55mph pegged.

 

[Bonez]

Isn’t that a 58 or 59 Apache? Looks to be 1 ton or bigger. The cab and dog house is the same as 1/2 ton. The quote about speed is right. 55mph pegged.

I am with you, it looks like an Apache but as far as the year he said it was a '57. I didn't peek under the hood or look underneath too closely because I didn't want to love it even more

 

[Bonez]

I wonder what he'd take for it. Seems like if it was cleaned up and running, it'd fetch a pretty good price. Wonder how road-worthy it is? Only way I'd want it would be if I could actually use it to tow a trailer and the like; maybe my Jeep. My Jeep's been a project, upgrade after upgrade, that I've yet to seriously get on the road (or offroad), which is wearing on me...

Nice to have as a 'looker' to draw attention or cruise town occasionally, but without disc brakes, for example, I'm not sure whether it's worth more than as a looker. Still nice to have though!

Maybe it's time for me to clean a few things out of the inventory, just to free up some cash and make some more room....

Thanks for posting this. Hope he doesn't get in any real hurry to see it go away!

The number on the side of the bed rail doesn't match the # on his business card so her is a copy of the business card in case you (or anyone else) wants to ask him some questions

edit: sorry about the potato pic.. I was in a hurry and lighting was low

 

[vegasplinker]

57 have single headlight in the fenders, apaches had duals headlights in each fender. She still looks to be in good shape.

 

[Gullwing]

The number on the side of the bed rail doesn't match the # on his business card so her is a copy of the business card in case you (or anyone else) wants to ask him some questions
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edit: sorry about the potato pic.. I was in a hurry and lighting was low

Google maps lists a different number and the website doesn't come up. He just runs it out of his house? Kinda weird to just knock on a front door.

 

[Bonez]

Google maps lists a different number and the website doesn't come up. He just runs it out of his house? Kinda weird to just knock on a front door.

There is a little shop on the side of the place with an entrance through the fence gate just south of the carport where the truck is parked.
The number or email on the card would be your best bet to make first contact I would imagine

 

[Dr. Marneaus]

Drove her out past Winnemucca Ranch this weekend where I volunteer at a youth outdoor skills camp. Slept in the bed, out under the stars.

 

[RobF]

Here's my old truck that I recently rescued from the original owner (family member). 1972 F-250, 4x4, 360, 4 speed. About 90,000 original miles. It's been sitting for a long time, so it needs all the usual stuff - brake hydraulic parts, fuel tank intake plugged, etc. Light surface rust. Will probably find an original type bed.

 

[Dr. Marneaus]

Here's my old truck that I recently rescued from the original owner (family member). 1972 F-250, 4x4, 360, 4 speed. About 90,000 original miles. It's been sitting for a long time, so it needs all the usual stuff - brake hydraulic parts, fuel tank intake plugged, etc. Light surface rust. Will probably find an original type bed.

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Cool old Highboy.

 

[Ron_O]

Here's my old truck that I recently rescued from the original owner (family member). 1972 F-250, 4x4, 360, 4 speed. About 90,000 original miles. It's been sitting for a long time, so it needs all the usual stuff - brake hydraulic parts, fuel tank intake plugged, etc. Light surface rust. Will probably find an original type bed.

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Damn, that's a great looking rig! Toss a custom flatbed on it and make it into a regular farm stomper or welding rig. Totally awesome, low miles.

A guy in our neighborhood has something similar but with the original bed, and I've been TEMPTED to see if he wants to let go of it. Just parked, doesn't seem to be running. Might even replace my CJ with it, but I'm overwhelmed with projects during the summer months.

 

[Ron_O]

That truck is likely PEGGED at 55mph, so without some drivetrain work its not gonna be a super fun tow rig.

Rear end gear swap is my friend...

 

[NYECOGunsmith]

My 62 Chevy 1 ton 4x4 Suburban had 4.88 gears front and rear, I added a two speed overdrive unit, made life on the highway much more bearable.

 

[Harley]

My 62 Chevy 1 ton 4x4 Suburban had 4.88 gears front and rear, I added a two speed overdrive unit, made life on the highway much more bearable.

And what, 4 MPG?

 

[NYECOGunsmith]

And what, 4 MPG?

No, the 327 I had in it wasn't that bad, in overdrive on the brownie and overdrive on the transmission it was good for 16-20 MPG on the highway, depending on speed, flat ground or hills, altitude and how heavily loaded it was.

 

[Dr. Marneaus]

How I’ve missed this. First real load in the new truck. Home Depot run with about 2000 lbs of stuff. Those 2x6’s were soaking wet. I love 8’ beds and heavy 3/4 ton trucks!

Rides a little softer with the weight too lol.

 

[Coup d'etat]

Just saw this on OfferUp. It's local.
Somebody grab it.

 

[Dr. Marneaus]

Few loads of decomposed granite these past weekends. Bout 3000lbs per load.

 

[BerlinerBear]

Do you have that set up for propane?

 

[Dr. Marneaus]

Do you have that set up for propane?

Nah the little door was because original owner had a camper in it all the time and it was to access the propane for the camper