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Old 12-17-2018, 01:17 PM   #2
rotorwrench
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Default Re: Ford V8 1-1/2 ton pickup buying guide?

Anything in rough shape is a restoration project whether it is just to get it to good driver status or a complete resurrection to original. The 1935 & 36 trucks are very similar with the 1937 getting major updates but these are the only years in the very similar category. The parts are out there but you will have to look harder than you would for some of the other more popular year models. The one thing that will be make it or break it is how complete and original the truck is. The more repairable parts it already has, the easier it will be to fix. If it's missing a majority of parts and has a lot of modifications then it tends to put it into the resto-mod category which is fine if that's what you want.

If it runs, drive it and see if it has any major problems. The engine is an expensive component to need repair or replacement if it's bad. Some trucks don't get much use but some are rode hard & put away wet. It should become apparent pretty quick which category it's in here. Major rust can also be a major problem. Sheet metal for these years are slim to none so hopefully its just has a few holes to patch in the rockers & cab corners.

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