This pickup listed on craigslist is said to have sat since the 1960’s and have only 70,000 miles. It’s completely original, even the paint is original. $3,800 seems reasonable if it’s as original and solid as claimed. There aren’t enough pictures to support their claims so a closer look would be in order. It’s from an area with a mild climate and was cover when stored, hopefully inside, so there is some chance it is solid and rust free.
The engine appears to be original and complete except for the air cleaner. There is no word on if it is frozen, but prospects are not good.
From here it looks like yard art, but perhaps there’s a future for this truck. With the open windows there’s not much hope for the interior. Sadly, this old truck appears to be a prime candidate for a restomod, but perhaps there’s some chance it will be kept original.
Must have been good! It’s gone already :(
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I think that a tastefully done restomod that looks more or less original is nothing to be sad about. I’d put a 1960’s 250/292 inline six with 700r trans, p/s, p/b and a/c with original coloured paint. Nothing better then an original looking truck with an upgraded drive line that will allow for a it to be driven in modern traffic. It is nice to see original trucks too but their not that useful.
The D series was one of my favorite IH models. The K that replaced it ( same cab) always looked so plain compared to these. Most assuredly will become a resto-mod, mostly because of it’s style, but also if you want to use it, like Mark sez, it’s best to update. These have GOT to be getting scarce. Still amazes me when one shows up.
Oh, one more thing, what ever happens to air cleaners on old vehicles. I swear they vaporize, as they never have them.
Howard there’s a junk yard in heaven just for old gear/ motor heads, and off to one side there’s an enormous pile of air cleaner canisters.
Yup had a few Ks, but always liked the ’37 I found in Bend Oregon circa 1975, looked exactly like this one. Bend is dry country, so I just cleaned out the tank, fuel lines and carb, and put in a new battery, changed the fluids, filed the points and it fired right up. Hadn’t been moved in many years so I gave the brakes a once over, and drove it for a few months. Sold it to a nice teen age kid (actually I was only mid 20s myself). I bought and sold lots of rigs in those years, not to make a bunch of money (usually didn’t) but I just liked cars and trucks. I saw that ’37 a couple of years later – looked the same, nice and clean. On the tailgate that young fella had hand painted “I LOVE MY TRUCK” . :-) Terry J
I love the D2s; the entire D-series for that matter. Binder managed to make it all click at that time. I have a ’38 although it isn’t in much better shape than this one. Work in progress. I’d sure like to find a set of steel artillery wheels for mine. Restoration is the only way to go on one of these…
We seem to think the same ! Doesn’t this truck look much nicer than an old crusty “Patina” / rusty truck ??? Doesn’t have to be “perfect”, or show quality, just do it up so it doesn’t look like it belongs in a field….
Hi Bruce. Yes, give them a driver-quality restoration. Single stage paint job with no clear coat. Back in their day that’s what they ran, and it lasted for a while. With special care and storage some of them lasted many years. I’ve been to some meets where people have poked along at 55 for 2K miles to get there. They say it’s the journey, as much as the event. I say: “Enjoy your ride; look after it, and OWN it; do NOT let it own you…”
I like restored/ original cars also. Even spruced up/ touched up original type paint. It seems nearly every single commentor seems to think it needs a modern engine/ AUTOMATIC transmission, and modern suspension/ brakes/ tires.
I disagree. (Imagine that.) One could drive one of these to work 10 miles every day and who cares if it only goes 50mph. And stop at the store on the way home. No sound system. Just listen to the sound system in your driveway while you polish it and perform all the routine maintenance. 4 hours a month, maybe. It’s a different time, different world. A little like riding a bike or going for a walk. Oh, there you go, put the bikes in back.
It appears to me that the desire for an automatic tranny increases with the passage of time…and the ensuing decrepitude of a certain…ahem…cough cough….age cohort. Luckily I am not among them. I cant count how many woodies I see rodded with modern drivetrains and the cursed slushbox.
Hi Alan, good points, however, again, it all depends what you want to do with it. Sure, the flathead 6 and 3 speed did just fine in 1937, and would still do so today, if that’s all you did, was putt-putt around town. However, most people commute an hour to work, at break neck speeds, I might add, and this would be horribly inadequate, as it is. As far as an automatic, quite frankly, being a retired truck driver for 35 years, I’ve shifted enough ( even have back problems because of clutching all those years) so I don’t ever care to shift again. Automatic transmissions are a wonderful invention.
I agree I have worn out knees due for replacement next year as well as a bad back. I currently own a 3/4 ton dodge diesel with auto overdrive this is my first vehicle with an auto trans. Used prefer a standard trans not any more.
Hi guys. I can understand where it gets a little difficult to step on the clutch. I’ve got a couple of bad knees and a bad hip but so far, I seem to be able to operate a clutch without a problem. I might run into some difficulty trying to start a Harley….
As far as driving slow, there are some places that would be difficult. Out west, people are still quite layed back. Was in Valier, MT, a while back and a guy pulled up to the coffee shop with his tractor and hay wagon. People parked their pickup trucks right beside him and headed inside. Even the sheriff joined in. Come winter and you might see some snowmobiles–if there is any snow…
Original restoration is good as you can get parts of the mechanical, other wise Restomod with new late model frame and engine…
I could only imagine what Chip Foose could do with such a prime piece to start with.
I only had about 100 cars, so I guess i’m still learning. Luckily, I live in a small midwestern city where nothing is more than 20 minutes away. I usually worked for myself, so the idea of commuting at breakneck speed is foreign to me. My take on the custom rods is that nearly NOBODY ever drives them again after spending their kids inheritance. The amount of fun one has with an old car seems to be INVERSELY proportional to the amount of money put in it. A trailer queen is no fun at all and you could likely be much happier buying gold coins. They don’t tarnish and no garage nor trailer needed. I have an old VW bus and a shiny 911. I like both. Probably the old bus gets more attention and I find it more useful. Next up is my December 1955 built VW single cab. Patina monster with original paint. Missing its original 36hp engine, I’m putting the much more reliable 40 hp in it. I need to find the bumper sticker “I can’t drive 55”. Goal is to take it on the Shasta Snow Trip. Look it up.
Leaving the all original body wise is great , but as for goes on most older trucks these days is Restomod with new late model frames and running gear for a show piece and daily driver… A 46 dodge longbed in Missouri sold only few months ago and it was slick with late model frame work and air ride , tub out with a 440ci..
How about $38.00 !!! can’t get your money out of it when restored. pricing has just gotten out of control.
Yup, Always a consideration. The “Non-Fords” just don’t have the resale value so if you like it enough to put a lot of time and cash into it then enjoy it. That’s a good enough reason to do something. I have a ’41 Dodge P/U with a 440/727 and have enjoyed it for over 20 years. :-) Terry J
Why are you guys still commenting on this post when this truck is gone now sold…
Entertainment Steven. Barn finds isn’t Craigslist or the local papers classified ads. Only one person in the entire world was the buyer. Everybody else was enjoying the ride for free. Weren’t you? :-) Terry J