'58 Willys p/u
09-20-2004, 12:38 PM
#11
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Re: '58 ****** p/u
JD Moon wrote:
> Yup, that's what it looks like. And yes, it does have a four cylinder
> engine, what it is out of, I have no idea. The seller has it in an old
> warehouse here in Florida, it has been sitting for a while. I do not
> believe that he has any idea as to what he has, its value, or what it has
> in regards to equipment (i.e., running gear, engine, etc.), or the true
> history of the vehicle. I do know that I am not qualified to evaluate
> anything but body and chassis condition, I know little to nothing about the
> ****** O.E. or what will interchange, or even monetary value. I do know my
> way around a shop, but I have never owned or worked on a ****** vehicle.
> Thanks for the reply,
>
> Moon
>
>
If the seller can't verify what's in it, the extras like saying it 'has
military' running gear are of no extra value. If the body is really in
great shape and the whole thing is complete, $2k is a realistic range.
I've seen them go for a lot less, not a lot more. You say it runs, but
not how well or clean it does - that makes a huge difference. The fact
that it has a 4 banger in it probably diminishes the valus some since
they all came with a 6 in them. The 4 is probably from a regular Jeep
and with the gearing in the truck, you'd be lucky to get 55 mph out of
it - Not a great freeway driver.
As far as the rusted center post on the windshield, that pops right out
with a couple screws and is easy to work on. Replacement parts are non
existant for that part from what I've seen, so have that piece oxide
blasted to really strip it good and welded up & ground smooth as perfect
as you can get. Everything else is pretty easy to get for these trucks,
since they share a lot of parts with the ****** Wagons.
Good luck,
- JG
http://jeffgross.com/******
> Yup, that's what it looks like. And yes, it does have a four cylinder
> engine, what it is out of, I have no idea. The seller has it in an old
> warehouse here in Florida, it has been sitting for a while. I do not
> believe that he has any idea as to what he has, its value, or what it has
> in regards to equipment (i.e., running gear, engine, etc.), or the true
> history of the vehicle. I do know that I am not qualified to evaluate
> anything but body and chassis condition, I know little to nothing about the
> ****** O.E. or what will interchange, or even monetary value. I do know my
> way around a shop, but I have never owned or worked on a ****** vehicle.
> Thanks for the reply,
>
> Moon
>
>
If the seller can't verify what's in it, the extras like saying it 'has
military' running gear are of no extra value. If the body is really in
great shape and the whole thing is complete, $2k is a realistic range.
I've seen them go for a lot less, not a lot more. You say it runs, but
not how well or clean it does - that makes a huge difference. The fact
that it has a 4 banger in it probably diminishes the valus some since
they all came with a 6 in them. The 4 is probably from a regular Jeep
and with the gearing in the truck, you'd be lucky to get 55 mph out of
it - Not a great freeway driver.
As far as the rusted center post on the windshield, that pops right out
with a couple screws and is easy to work on. Replacement parts are non
existant for that part from what I've seen, so have that piece oxide
blasted to really strip it good and welded up & ground smooth as perfect
as you can get. Everything else is pretty easy to get for these trucks,
since they share a lot of parts with the ****** Wagons.
Good luck,
- JG
http://jeffgross.com/******
09-20-2004, 12:38 PM
#12
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Posts: n/a
Re: '58 ****** p/u
JD Moon wrote:
> Yup, that's what it looks like. And yes, it does have a four cylinder
> engine, what it is out of, I have no idea. The seller has it in an old
> warehouse here in Florida, it has been sitting for a while. I do not
> believe that he has any idea as to what he has, its value, or what it has
> in regards to equipment (i.e., running gear, engine, etc.), or the true
> history of the vehicle. I do know that I am not qualified to evaluate
> anything but body and chassis condition, I know little to nothing about the
> ****** O.E. or what will interchange, or even monetary value. I do know my
> way around a shop, but I have never owned or worked on a ****** vehicle.
> Thanks for the reply,
>
> Moon
>
>
If the seller can't verify what's in it, the extras like saying it 'has
military' running gear are of no extra value. If the body is really in
great shape and the whole thing is complete, $2k is a realistic range.
I've seen them go for a lot less, not a lot more. You say it runs, but
not how well or clean it does - that makes a huge difference. The fact
that it has a 4 banger in it probably diminishes the valus some since
they all came with a 6 in them. The 4 is probably from a regular Jeep
and with the gearing in the truck, you'd be lucky to get 55 mph out of
it - Not a great freeway driver.
As far as the rusted center post on the windshield, that pops right out
with a couple screws and is easy to work on. Replacement parts are non
existant for that part from what I've seen, so have that piece oxide
blasted to really strip it good and welded up & ground smooth as perfect
as you can get. Everything else is pretty easy to get for these trucks,
since they share a lot of parts with the ****** Wagons.
Good luck,
- JG
http://jeffgross.com/******
> Yup, that's what it looks like. And yes, it does have a four cylinder
> engine, what it is out of, I have no idea. The seller has it in an old
> warehouse here in Florida, it has been sitting for a while. I do not
> believe that he has any idea as to what he has, its value, or what it has
> in regards to equipment (i.e., running gear, engine, etc.), or the true
> history of the vehicle. I do know that I am not qualified to evaluate
> anything but body and chassis condition, I know little to nothing about the
> ****** O.E. or what will interchange, or even monetary value. I do know my
> way around a shop, but I have never owned or worked on a ****** vehicle.
> Thanks for the reply,
>
> Moon
>
>
If the seller can't verify what's in it, the extras like saying it 'has
military' running gear are of no extra value. If the body is really in
great shape and the whole thing is complete, $2k is a realistic range.
I've seen them go for a lot less, not a lot more. You say it runs, but
not how well or clean it does - that makes a huge difference. The fact
that it has a 4 banger in it probably diminishes the valus some since
they all came with a 6 in them. The 4 is probably from a regular Jeep
and with the gearing in the truck, you'd be lucky to get 55 mph out of
it - Not a great freeway driver.
As far as the rusted center post on the windshield, that pops right out
with a couple screws and is easy to work on. Replacement parts are non
existant for that part from what I've seen, so have that piece oxide
blasted to really strip it good and welded up & ground smooth as perfect
as you can get. Everything else is pretty easy to get for these trucks,
since they share a lot of parts with the ****** Wagons.
Good luck,
- JG
http://jeffgross.com/******
09-20-2004, 12:38 PM
#13
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Re: '58 ****** p/u
JD Moon wrote:
> Yup, that's what it looks like. And yes, it does have a four cylinder
> engine, what it is out of, I have no idea. The seller has it in an old
> warehouse here in Florida, it has been sitting for a while. I do not
> believe that he has any idea as to what he has, its value, or what it has
> in regards to equipment (i.e., running gear, engine, etc.), or the true
> history of the vehicle. I do know that I am not qualified to evaluate
> anything but body and chassis condition, I know little to nothing about the
> ****** O.E. or what will interchange, or even monetary value. I do know my
> way around a shop, but I have never owned or worked on a ****** vehicle.
> Thanks for the reply,
>
> Moon
>
>
If the seller can't verify what's in it, the extras like saying it 'has
military' running gear are of no extra value. If the body is really in
great shape and the whole thing is complete, $2k is a realistic range.
I've seen them go for a lot less, not a lot more. You say it runs, but
not how well or clean it does - that makes a huge difference. The fact
that it has a 4 banger in it probably diminishes the valus some since
they all came with a 6 in them. The 4 is probably from a regular Jeep
and with the gearing in the truck, you'd be lucky to get 55 mph out of
it - Not a great freeway driver.
As far as the rusted center post on the windshield, that pops right out
with a couple screws and is easy to work on. Replacement parts are non
existant for that part from what I've seen, so have that piece oxide
blasted to really strip it good and welded up & ground smooth as perfect
as you can get. Everything else is pretty easy to get for these trucks,
since they share a lot of parts with the ****** Wagons.
Good luck,
- JG
http://jeffgross.com/******
> Yup, that's what it looks like. And yes, it does have a four cylinder
> engine, what it is out of, I have no idea. The seller has it in an old
> warehouse here in Florida, it has been sitting for a while. I do not
> believe that he has any idea as to what he has, its value, or what it has
> in regards to equipment (i.e., running gear, engine, etc.), or the true
> history of the vehicle. I do know that I am not qualified to evaluate
> anything but body and chassis condition, I know little to nothing about the
> ****** O.E. or what will interchange, or even monetary value. I do know my
> way around a shop, but I have never owned or worked on a ****** vehicle.
> Thanks for the reply,
>
> Moon
>
>
If the seller can't verify what's in it, the extras like saying it 'has
military' running gear are of no extra value. If the body is really in
great shape and the whole thing is complete, $2k is a realistic range.
I've seen them go for a lot less, not a lot more. You say it runs, but
not how well or clean it does - that makes a huge difference. The fact
that it has a 4 banger in it probably diminishes the valus some since
they all came with a 6 in them. The 4 is probably from a regular Jeep
and with the gearing in the truck, you'd be lucky to get 55 mph out of
it - Not a great freeway driver.
As far as the rusted center post on the windshield, that pops right out
with a couple screws and is easy to work on. Replacement parts are non
existant for that part from what I've seen, so have that piece oxide
blasted to really strip it good and welded up & ground smooth as perfect
as you can get. Everything else is pretty easy to get for these trucks,
since they share a lot of parts with the ****** Wagons.
Good luck,
- JG
http://jeffgross.com/******
09-20-2004, 09:19 PM
#14
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Re: '58 ****** p/u
Thanks for the info. This guy is usually pretty reliable, but, like I said,
he don't know jack about this truck. The running gear is probably original,
and the engine in it is a little weak. I did some checking around, and I
believe the engine may be the L-134 four cylinder.
As for myself, I have always loved this style of truck, and if I get it,
I intend to paint it to match my Harley. I may swap out the motor,
depending on what will fit or the price of an adapter kit. A fuel injected
300 Ford I-6 is what I would like to put in it, I will just have to wait and
see. I don't need it to go fast, it just needs to go everywhere :)
Once again, Thank You. If I get this truck, I may be back in touch to
try to find a repair manual.
Keep the Shiny Side Up,
Moon
he don't know jack about this truck. The running gear is probably original,
and the engine in it is a little weak. I did some checking around, and I
believe the engine may be the L-134 four cylinder.
As for myself, I have always loved this style of truck, and if I get it,
I intend to paint it to match my Harley. I may swap out the motor,
depending on what will fit or the price of an adapter kit. A fuel injected
300 Ford I-6 is what I would like to put in it, I will just have to wait and
see. I don't need it to go fast, it just needs to go everywhere :)
Once again, Thank You. If I get this truck, I may be back in touch to
try to find a repair manual.
Keep the Shiny Side Up,
Moon
09-20-2004, 09:19 PM
#15
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Re: '58 ****** p/u
Thanks for the info. This guy is usually pretty reliable, but, like I said,
he don't know jack about this truck. The running gear is probably original,
and the engine in it is a little weak. I did some checking around, and I
believe the engine may be the L-134 four cylinder.
As for myself, I have always loved this style of truck, and if I get it,
I intend to paint it to match my Harley. I may swap out the motor,
depending on what will fit or the price of an adapter kit. A fuel injected
300 Ford I-6 is what I would like to put in it, I will just have to wait and
see. I don't need it to go fast, it just needs to go everywhere :)
Once again, Thank You. If I get this truck, I may be back in touch to
try to find a repair manual.
Keep the Shiny Side Up,
Moon
he don't know jack about this truck. The running gear is probably original,
and the engine in it is a little weak. I did some checking around, and I
believe the engine may be the L-134 four cylinder.
As for myself, I have always loved this style of truck, and if I get it,
I intend to paint it to match my Harley. I may swap out the motor,
depending on what will fit or the price of an adapter kit. A fuel injected
300 Ford I-6 is what I would like to put in it, I will just have to wait and
see. I don't need it to go fast, it just needs to go everywhere :)
Once again, Thank You. If I get this truck, I may be back in touch to
try to find a repair manual.
Keep the Shiny Side Up,
Moon
09-20-2004, 09:19 PM
#16
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Posts: n/a
Re: '58 ****** p/u
Thanks for the info. This guy is usually pretty reliable, but, like I said,
he don't know jack about this truck. The running gear is probably original,
and the engine in it is a little weak. I did some checking around, and I
believe the engine may be the L-134 four cylinder.
As for myself, I have always loved this style of truck, and if I get it,
I intend to paint it to match my Harley. I may swap out the motor,
depending on what will fit or the price of an adapter kit. A fuel injected
300 Ford I-6 is what I would like to put in it, I will just have to wait and
see. I don't need it to go fast, it just needs to go everywhere :)
Once again, Thank You. If I get this truck, I may be back in touch to
try to find a repair manual.
Keep the Shiny Side Up,
Moon
he don't know jack about this truck. The running gear is probably original,
and the engine in it is a little weak. I did some checking around, and I
believe the engine may be the L-134 four cylinder.
As for myself, I have always loved this style of truck, and if I get it,
I intend to paint it to match my Harley. I may swap out the motor,
depending on what will fit or the price of an adapter kit. A fuel injected
300 Ford I-6 is what I would like to put in it, I will just have to wait and
see. I don't need it to go fast, it just needs to go everywhere :)
Once again, Thank You. If I get this truck, I may be back in touch to
try to find a repair manual.
Keep the Shiny Side Up,
Moon
09-28-2004, 09:27 AM
#17
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Re: '58 ****** p/u
Where's it at?
I'd certainly take it for that plus some.
NT
"JD Moon" <twodogz1@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:yYL2d.151990$0o5.24976@bignews1.bellsouth.net ...
> I hope you kind folks don't mind me butting in, but I've got a shot at a
> 1958 ****** pickup with military running gear, spare 4 cylinder engine and
> other parts. Body's straight with one rust spot behind right front fender
> and rusted windshield center post. Paint is peeling in spots, otherwise it
> is in near perfect condition. I don't know the mileage, but it does run.
> About what should I expect to pay? I think I can get it for $2000.
>
> TIA,
>
>
> Moon
>
>
I'd certainly take it for that plus some.
NT
"JD Moon" <twodogz1@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:yYL2d.151990$0o5.24976@bignews1.bellsouth.net ...
> I hope you kind folks don't mind me butting in, but I've got a shot at a
> 1958 ****** pickup with military running gear, spare 4 cylinder engine and
> other parts. Body's straight with one rust spot behind right front fender
> and rusted windshield center post. Paint is peeling in spots, otherwise it
> is in near perfect condition. I don't know the mileage, but it does run.
> About what should I expect to pay? I think I can get it for $2000.
>
> TIA,
>
>
> Moon
>
>
09-28-2004, 09:27 AM
#18
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Re: '58 ****** p/u
Where's it at?
I'd certainly take it for that plus some.
NT
"JD Moon" <twodogz1@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:yYL2d.151990$0o5.24976@bignews1.bellsouth.net ...
> I hope you kind folks don't mind me butting in, but I've got a shot at a
> 1958 ****** pickup with military running gear, spare 4 cylinder engine and
> other parts. Body's straight with one rust spot behind right front fender
> and rusted windshield center post. Paint is peeling in spots, otherwise it
> is in near perfect condition. I don't know the mileage, but it does run.
> About what should I expect to pay? I think I can get it for $2000.
>
> TIA,
>
>
> Moon
>
>
I'd certainly take it for that plus some.
NT
"JD Moon" <twodogz1@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:yYL2d.151990$0o5.24976@bignews1.bellsouth.net ...
> I hope you kind folks don't mind me butting in, but I've got a shot at a
> 1958 ****** pickup with military running gear, spare 4 cylinder engine and
> other parts. Body's straight with one rust spot behind right front fender
> and rusted windshield center post. Paint is peeling in spots, otherwise it
> is in near perfect condition. I don't know the mileage, but it does run.
> About what should I expect to pay? I think I can get it for $2000.
>
> TIA,
>
>
> Moon
>
>
09-28-2004, 09:27 AM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: '58 ****** p/u
Where's it at?
I'd certainly take it for that plus some.
NT
"JD Moon" <twodogz1@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:yYL2d.151990$0o5.24976@bignews1.bellsouth.net ...
> I hope you kind folks don't mind me butting in, but I've got a shot at a
> 1958 ****** pickup with military running gear, spare 4 cylinder engine and
> other parts. Body's straight with one rust spot behind right front fender
> and rusted windshield center post. Paint is peeling in spots, otherwise it
> is in near perfect condition. I don't know the mileage, but it does run.
> About what should I expect to pay? I think I can get it for $2000.
>
> TIA,
>
>
> Moon
>
>
I'd certainly take it for that plus some.
NT
"JD Moon" <twodogz1@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:yYL2d.151990$0o5.24976@bignews1.bellsouth.net ...
> I hope you kind folks don't mind me butting in, but I've got a shot at a
> 1958 ****** pickup with military running gear, spare 4 cylinder engine and
> other parts. Body's straight with one rust spot behind right front fender
> and rusted windshield center post. Paint is peeling in spots, otherwise it
> is in near perfect condition. I don't know the mileage, but it does run.
> About what should I expect to pay? I think I can get it for $2000.
>
> TIA,
>
>
> Moon
>
>