In a garage in Salem, Oregon is a collection of old farm equipment, including this 1937 Chevy Truck. It has recently been listed here on craigslist for $14,500 or best offer. The owner’s plan was to turn this ’37 into a hot rod but now wishes to purchase property in Montana, so the truck needs to go. The story goes, the truck was found stored on a farm in a barn for the last 50 years. Once again, “the motor turns over or at least it did”. Joe, the owner states “I don’t know if it runs”. There are some spare bumpers in the bed of the truck. The Chevy emblem is still on the truck and Joe believes the headlights are original. This is claimed to be solid, but the truck does have some “surface rust” as stated in the owner’s description.
So, what would you do? Put some clear coat on it and keep the patina or strip this down and do a respray?
Cheers,
Robert
Sat. 10 Oct. I continue to be amazed at the asking prices for these
older trucks . These prices do not leave much room for the resto
even a mild one. This truck has been sitting for 50 years !
This engine would have babbit bearings if original.
I think my best offer would be way south of $10K, especially if it doesn’t run.
Brakes, steering, shocks and tires will chew up about $3000+ right away before you can drive it safely.
And if the engine is worn out, the price for a driver keeps going up.
Restored vehicles are 10 cents a dozen, so leave the body alone……
I was thinking $7,500. might be on the high side, but the seller seems to have rather unreasonable expectations.
When they’re this complete they’ve got to be restored, right down to the 216 Stovebolt. That old babbit-pounder will go a long way before it gives up the ghost. Too many of these are losing their historical significance by what is often justified as an upgrade…
I hope the seller gets what he’s asking but I have to agree with other comments here; that extra cash is going to limit what one can do once he gets it home…
I agree. 216’s are fine as long as you keep the RPMs down and the oil at the full mark. Splash lubrication does have it’s limits but I still like em.
Hi geomechs, I agree. Can only hope someone keeps it original. There’s plenty of street rods out there, but not many like this. I’ve checked out some old truck sites in Montana that specialize in trucks like this, ( usually with a dozen or more available) and non-running ones usually go for $2-3 grand, so this is a bit of a stretch. The head lights appear stock, but not the little lights. This has a neat grill guard on it, which looks like it may have saved the grill, pretty hard to find. Nice truck.
I was thinking 10k overpriced. Not a real value once restored and the cost to properly modify would not make it worthwhile.
I have a 1937 1/2 ton Chevy Pickup, originally from Black Hills SD, last there in 1966 (now near Tulsa). It is in similar condition to this one. The most I could get for it as a whole Is $2500. If I parted it out, I think it could bring in $5K or more. I just finally switched out the 216ci Stove bolt for a 235ci from a 1948(?) Chev P.U. No way this Salem truck (where I lived too) would bring more than $3K unless parted out.
A few years since your post….! But do you still have your ‘37 Chevy Pickup? If you ever want to sell it….please let me know!!
Nice original 37 Chevy pickup. I only build 37 Chevys and yes the pats are going up in price fast, hard to find is the box, grill and hood, that being said, it is not worth $14500 even if it ran and drove well. It worth around $10,000 if it is very solid and has a title.
Hi just wondering do you have a complete seat for a 37 pickup
U have a 37 Chev truck for sale by chance? Beeb…
I hate the fact that a vast majority of people quickly want to turn these trucks into rods. No offense to those who love rods but these trucks are just a gorgeous piece of history stock with minimal customization. Easier to sell and for more money if you do ever feel the need to pay ways with it.
Are 1936 Chevy low cab’s truck worth,and very popular
Anybody know much about 41 chevy coupes. I have one that is original, solid and runs! Thanks Larry