value of my 1940 pickup

[TJ]

I would say about $5000. Finding the correct rear fenders will be a big challenge for the buyer. I think the tailgate is correct. The later pickups used the block FORD script on the tailgate.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Brendan

but was it one piece?

Yes it is a complete running and driving truck. I was just posting that as an FYI lots of pre-war auction lots on there are not meeting reserve. Pickup trucks are hot right now and I'll go further to say that they are in more demand than some passenger cars models. People like a good old pickup. They don't care as much about pre war sedans, and even some coupes.

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by Kube

If you parted this out, there's more than $3200 in parts... easy.

Cars are always worth more parted out. I agree, there's more than $3200 in parts if you have the space and time to sell things individually.

As a "complete truck", based on the pictures, it's in the $3200 range.

Four new tires, $1000. New glass, rubber, window channels, $1000. It continues from there.

The only advantage a truck has for restoration costs, it has the simplest interiors, so you're not at a disadvantage for lack of interior kits like you are for Fordor's, Coupes, Roadsters, etc.

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Yes it is a complete running and driving truck. I was just posting that as an FYI lots of pre-war auction lots on there are not meeting reserve. Pickup trucks are hot right now and I'll go further to say that they are in more demand than some passenger cars models. People like a good old pickup. They don't care as much about pre war sedans, and even some coupes.

The truck you're referring to wasn't bad, but it was fairly valued right at $16k, if you left the truck as is and drove it like that. I would. Also note a dealer was selling that particular truck, so they care more about the profit margin than a private seller.

Pickups aren't as hot as they were a couple of years ago. Regional locations play a lot into things, including the value. Out here on the west coast, coupes and roadsters bring good money, more than pickups. Shipping that truck across the country would be $2000-2500. Also, for the truck in this thread, restoration costs are expensive, plating, paint, flathead rebuilds, etc.

That green 41 on BaT right now is nice, but I bet it will only get into the mid $30k range. The restoration costs on that exceed the sale price.

[ThirstyThirty]

Originally Posted by Krup320

This is a picture of the truck in 1955

well, that then clears it up for me! wasn't sure if 55 or 56 Ford sedan? neighbor down the street has one. 56. yellow post with a 'reported' 25,000 or so original miles on it!

did i miss the part on who is interested? family or just a friend?

main reason to post here, sure do like that lil cabin! fireplace, front porch, quaint, etc... reminds me much of the 'wilderness cabin' restoration project i am doing up at the ranch. and just mite go well as a comment to this post... early 40's homeplace! about '42 i peg it...

thanks for the pix, etc. enjoyed seeing the old truck! looks like it was a prized possession in 1955!

family?: -0- to $2500, young, terms ok!
other: whatever the market will bear!!

[Floyd]

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When I was looking for a 40 pickup to restore twenty some years ago, a good friend said 'if you are looking for a 40 pickup ,1) you are looking for a set of rear fenders, 2) hood, 3, ideally a set of front fenders. If they are not there it is not a 40 pickup. Everything else can be figured out. So true.
Without the rear fenders and now the spare tire mount you are sunk if you desire a restoration project.
As to value, you have a hood and a 40 cab that will need cab corners and more. The bed may be worth less than a new reproduction bed as the new buyer should budget 100 hours on fixing the old one. The frame has value as it is not rotted out at the kickup and is sandblasted and is the correct thicker material than the typical car frame and is correct. It will have 2 vin number locations, not three like the cars.
The right buyer will be someone who wants to do the restoration work himself as a hobby. What you have is probably in the $ 3500 to maybe $5000, Again, the reat fenders is the first question people will ask about unless they are building a hotrod .
As a side note, I just sold my totally restored bone stock 40 pickup to a guy that has a 47 Chevy and 41 Dodge pickup that owns a farm and uses the trucks on the farm. He has always wanted a 40 Ford as his dad loved Ford trucks. The truck is now enjoying a happy life out working again rather than sitting in my garage collecting dust. He says it is the best running truck he has ever driven. The truck is now employed in going to the local farmer markets here in California. Being used and enjoyed as Henry intended.

[Hitman]

And coincidently, there's a set of fenders for sale here on FB.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=347331

[Seth Swoboda]

Now we have a pair of 1940 Ford rear fenders for sale on the swap page.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Floyd

When I was looking for a 40 pickup to restore twenty some years ago, a good friend said 'if you are looking for a 40 pickup ,1) you are looking for a set of rear fenders, 2) hood, 3, ideally a set of front fenders. If they are not there it is not a 40 pickup. Everything else can be figured out. So true.
Without the rear fenders and now the spare tire mount you are sunk if you desire a restoration project.
As to value, you have a hood and a 40 cab that will need cab corners and more. The bed may be worth less than a new reproduction bed as the new buyer should budget 100 hours on fixing the old one. The frame has value as it is not rotted out at the kickup and is sandblasted and is the correct thicker material than the typical car frame and is correct. It will have 2 vin number locations, not three like the cars.
The right buyer will be someone who wants to do the restoration work himself as a hobby. What you have is probably in the $ 3500 to maybe $5000, Again, the reat fenders is the first question people will ask about unless they are building a hotrod .
As a side note, I just sold my totally restored bone stock 40 pickup to a guy that has a 47 Chevy and 41 Dodge pickup that owns a farm and uses the trucks on the farm. He has always wanted a 40 Ford as his dad loved Ford trucks. The truck is now enjoying a happy life out working again rather than sitting in my garage collecting dust. He says it is the best running truck he has ever driven. The truck is now employed in going to the local farmer markets here in California. Being used and enjoyed as Henry intended.

[Krup320]

The car is a 1956. That picture was taken in California before they brought the truck to Minnesota.

[joel]

Even with the wrong bed and rear fenders, as long as the cab floor and "a" pillars are solid and it has a good frame. $8000.

[ThirstyThirty]

well, it looked '56 to me, but i was flying low n fast! i remember well the sound of those 292s and 312s firing up...

[TomT/Williamsburg]

The rear fenders are not 40 Ford but good luck trying to find 39-40-41 p-up steel ones. They will work but you will have to modify the running boards. It might be a pile of parts but each one of them is getting harder to find. Depending on where you live, between $4-6k for a quick sale. It definitely will not be built to stock specs and there is still some value in the drivetrain and suspension parts …..

[joel]

My post of $8000 for your project probably seems extreme; however I'm struggling with a '41 project that turned out to be a POS even through I drove it for more than a season. Here is a link to my thread on the HAMB https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...tures.1069927/ . I've near 20K in this project and I did all the labor. I probably over paid by $5000 when I bought it.
As you examine the cab on your truck, the parts of the cab and doors that don't need major surgery or maybe no work at all add tremendous value to your project.
Starting with a higher asking price will deter flippers and you can always accept lower offers. JHMO