Pardon my guesswork, but I believe this is a 1936 Chevrolet. The seller isn’t sure; he’s just representing the son of the original farmer who used it as a spray truck. The barn fell down revealing this classic Chevy inside, but not much else is seemingly known about. The seller is seeking best offers and you can find it here on craigslist somewhere near Boise. Perhaps Josh and Jesse want to take a run at this?
The seller notes that the truck is surprisingly complete, despite living in its now-collapsed abode for 40 years. The driver’s door is missing, but they seem optimistic it can be located. The interior, though sparse, looks relatively complete aside from the bench seat that has obviously long since disappeared due to seat foam and surface materials wearing away.
Now, I could be wrong that this is a Chevrolet, as Fords and GMC models of the same generation look remarkably similar. But the vertical slats in the side of the engine compartment seem to line up with what Chevy utilized, while the other makes were horizontal or featured more than the four slats seen here. The paint is perfect and should be left as-is; I also dig the pop-out windshield.
Now, here’s one for the Barn Finds detectives: what else is hiding out in the field behind the pickup? I will be seriously impressed if someone figures it out. Lodge your answers below, and in the meantime, what’s a truck like this worth? Hopefully, it returns to the roads soon and not looking entirely different than its current workhorse condition.
Good for cool pictures, but not much else.
It is, as a previous poster stated, a Low Roof 1936 Chevy with hood side panels from a ’34 or ’35 Chevy truck. Furthermore, it is a 1-1/2 ton truck (not pickup) as evidenced by the dual rear wheels visible in one photo. This is the long wheel base version (157 inches) making it a series RD.
I have truck like this licensed and insured and I enjoy driving it whenever I get the chance.
International?
I would love to have a GMC/Chevy truck of this period. I’d make a flatbed out of it, use a newer C30 chassis and drive train. But then it would be basically a farm truck and I like that.
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And forget patina. Trucks are meant to be used. I want it to look good and serviceable. Not a show truck but not something looking like it still belongs in the barn instead of on the road.
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Wouldn’t mind this being my next project.
No idea and the ad is gone so can’t try any further. Does have character though.
Seat foam? A few years before seat foam.
Seat foam? Horse hair or something pre dates chemically produced foam by a bit
No real clue …but an International at a guess
It’s a 1935 Chev. The vertical gills on the hood sides are 35.
I think it may be a ’36 with a ’35 hood. While the vertical slats are ’35, the windshield frame ( round corners) are from a ’36.( or ’37) geomechs would know.
It’s a late 36 Chevy ( low roof). Same basic cab as 37 & 38 minor difference in lower cowl for fender fitment. Has earlier hood sides. I have a 38 wrecker in serious need of restoration, hopefully a retirement project. Have gathered lots of parts over the years ( including nos 1 1/2 ton rear fenders!) Has original Weaver Auto Power Crane winch/boom and deluxe rear body.
I’m going to have to contradict you guys. It’s a ’35, unless someone grafted a ’35 grill and hood onto a ’36. ’35 and ’36 were almost identical except for the hood and grill. I might add that ’36, like so many others, began using artillery wheels. Of course you can’t tell with this one. This would be a great project, but you would have to brush up on your carpentry skills because there was still a lot of wood in the cab. ’37 was the first ‘All Steel’ for GM trucks. But I might add that (I heard) wood kits are available. Full restoration in store for this one although I wouldn’t fault anyone for updating that motor. Having only three mains kinda makes me nervous. But then, the crankshaft of that era was forged.
I’m taking an “educated” wild guess and say that’s a ‘56 Studebaker President in the weeds.
Posting now deleted 23rd dec.
I believe that the back of the truck held a large wooden barrel. Like a wine barrel. And you can see the vertical pump on the right rear side.
JMHO
Studebakers runs in my family so I kind of recognize the white car in the background,although it’s not very clear,I think it’s a early 50’s Starliner or Business coupe.They had that rounded rear glass.If I’m right and it’s in good shape I’d be interested in a purchase.
Patina has outlived itself.
Car in field behind the truck looks like a 50’s Pontiac.
Anybody see what the price of this was before the ad was taken down?
Guessing midfifties Pontiac
Looks to me like it’s a bullet nose Studebaker sitting behind the 35 Chevy truck
The car in the back looks like a 55 or maybe 56. Caddy
I love the truck many years ago I had a friend who had one very similar to this but the car in the background out in the field almost looks like a 53 Kaiser anybody know for sure