As many of our readers now know, I have a slight addiction to rescuing vehicles from salvage yard-type environments. At last count, of the five projects I own, three of them have literally been pulled from a salvage yard… more»
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Over $10K Invested: 1979 Ford F250
The market for vintage trucks is a strong one, with lots of interest in solid baselines for any number of builds, from resto-mods to frame off restorations to shop trucks that wear their patina with pride. Perhaps that’s where… more»
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War Era Project: 1944 Chevrolet AK Series Pickup
Painted in war paint, but thought to be a civilian model pickup, this Canadian built pickup is a cool find. Its wartime era appearance and its solid cab and bed make it a prime example for restoration. With 6… more»
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No Snow Days: 1974 Monster S’cool Bus
With winter weather hitting different areas across the US kids are missing all sorts of time from school. For some, the buses are to blame, so why not give your kids a real chance to make it to school… more»
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Light Duty Survivor: 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup
This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit pickup, affectionately known by enthusiasts as a “Caddy,” wears some period modifications that make it slightly slicker than the old farm hands we typically see for sale. The seller says this one is a diesel,… more»
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Four-Door Ranchero? 1980 Ford LTD Pickup Conversion
UPDATE 1/15/19 – This cool, custom 1980 Ford LTD Ranchero is listed for sale again in Shoemakersville, Pennsysvania but this time the price has dropped quite a bit. It can be found here on eBay with a $3,900 starting bid. … more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1989 Chevrolet Cameo
In the world of collector trucks, the original Chevrolet Cameo is one of the most sought after and desirable. Well, reader Douglas P’s Cameo isn’t one of those late ’50s Chevrolets, rather the special edition S-10 that debuted in… more»
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Purple Head Turner: 1977 Chevy LUV
If there was any doubt that a Chevy LUV pickup would respond well to substantial modifications, this custom creation on craigslist will likely settle any scores once and for all. Whether you like or not not is certainly up… more»
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Integrated Pickup Project: 1961 Ford F-100
Ford’s integrated-pickups are generally referred to as unibody pickups and that sometimes doesn’t sit well with a few folks. Whatever a person calls them, they’re unique and fairly rare to see these days, especially in person. This rust-free 1961… more»
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Calm and Cool: 1959 GMC 100 Long Bed
The owner of this GMC Pickup says in the ad that the logos on the doors and hood need to go, but I’m not so sure about that. Personally, unless I was undertaking a complete restoration, I think that… more»
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Trending Upwards? 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer
A “virtual” friend of mine informed me recently that a fully restored K5 Blazer he sent to the Mecum Auto Auctions sold for a cool $80,000 at the recent event in Kissimmee, Florida. That gave me pause, and forced… more»
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Sharp in Steel Gray: 1984 Dodge Rampage
It’s amazing what the right colors can do for a car. This is technically a truck-let, or pre-90s crossover, but the 1984 Dodge Rampage for sale in San Antonio looks incredibly nice with steel gray paint that still holds… more»
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302 Swap: 1975 Ford Courier Pickup
I still count the Ford Courier pickup among the list of project vehicles I’d like to own someday. The older ones in particular, as the later models started to look far more generic. Generic is not a quality you’d… more»
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Respectable 1970 Dodge Adventurer Sweptline
Dodge trucks have quite the niche following. One of the generations that are not seen as often is the D series from the late 60’s early 70’s. That is what makes this 1970 Dodge Adventurer Sweptline for sale at… more»
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Stored: 1956 Chevrolet 3100
When it comes to classic trucks, the market is hot, and it all comes down to a numbers game. Buying and selling are all up to those involved willing to give and take. This 1956 Chevrolet 3100 at time… more»
EXCLUSIVE: Vintage Trucks from the Georgia Collection
As part of the large Georgia collection we’ve featured here on Barn Finds as an Exclusive, I wanted to create a post specific about some of the vintage trucks that are available. The trucks tend to drive the most interest, and… more»
