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ahsom79vette · 03-13-2014, 02:25 PM

Hello Everyone,
I've been a member for quite a while, and have owned many Chevrolets. However, I've never had anything older than my 1971 Chevrolet Longhorn c20.

Currently I am in the market for a 1932-1940 Chevrolet Pickup. I am looking for a truck to restore and mildly modify. I feel however I "lack" some knowledge of this generation of trucks.

If you guys could help me by giving me pointers in what to look for in purchasing a truck approaching 80 years old! Such as no "vin" # on these older trucks, what does this mean I should look for?

*Also, I know a guy selling his 1937 and it's in fairly good shape. It ran about 8 years ago. It's a 1.5 ton, with very minimal rust and complete.

What should I expect to pay for these trucks? I know online they seem fairly hard to come by in decent shape, and cleaned up, running & mildly restored seem to bring $12,000+. What would be a "good" deal for something not running and needing some TLC (not a pile)?

Thanks in advance!

03-13-2014, 02:25 PM	#1
ahsom79vette Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ALASKA Posts: 48	What to look for in purchasing a 1932-1940 Chevy truck? Hello Everyone, I've been a member for quite a while, and have owned many Chevrolets. However, I've never had anything older than my 1971 Chevrolet Longhorn c20. Currently I am in the market for a 1932-1940 Chevrolet Pickup. I am looking for a truck to restore and mildly modify. I feel however I "lack" some knowledge of this generation of trucks. If you guys could help me by giving me pointers in what to look for in purchasing a truck approaching 80 years old! Such as no "vin" # on these older trucks, what does this mean I should look for? Also, I know a guy selling his 1937 and it's in fairly good shape. It ran about 8 years ago. It's a 1.5 ton, with very minimal rust and complete. What should I expect to pay for these trucks? I know online they seem fairly hard to come by in decent shape, and cleaned up, running & mildly restored seem to bring $12,000+. What would be a "good" deal for something not running and needing some TLC (not a pile)? Thanks in advance! __________________ 1991 Chevy K10, 4x4 ______ Past Rides* 1971 Chevy C20 Longhorn (6.6L, 402c.i.); 1973 Chevy K20, 4x4, std. cab, longbed (5.7L); 1979 Chevy Corvette (5.7L); 2001 Chevy Xtreme S-10, ex-cab, 5spd. (4.3L); 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, 4x4, ex-cab, (6.0L); 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500, ex-cab, 4-6drop (4.8L); 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500, 4x4, std. cab, 5spd. (4.8L); 2004 Chevy Colorado Z71, 4x4, crew cab, (3.5L); 2006 HUMMER H3, 4x4, 5spd., (3.5L).