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Nebraska Cowman

03-15-2005 15:35:41

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Is it worth it? I have the pickup box too, not rusted out and the tailgate is with it. the fenders are the worst part. motor is loose. Whatda think guys, do I sink $10,000 in it?

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SproutW

03-16-2005 03:16:08

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 15:35:41

I love the grill on those old trucks. The tinwork is the real stuff, not that thin stuff they make today. I guess it all depends on which side of the fence you want to convince yourself. If I wanted to restore it then my favorite excuse is, "I guess I could be one of those guys that blows all of his money at the bar". If I didn't want to spend the money then it would be "I've got more tractor parts that I need to buy from Cowman to finish my current project", LOL.

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terryjd

03-15-2005 23:11:29

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 15:35:41

Heck that looks like one great project truck. if all the parts are there for it I would say go do it. I've been looking for a rolling chassie of a 69 Fairlane Cobra fastback myself to restore but can't find much up here in my part of Ontario.

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Paul G. in Mn

03-15-2005 17:32:55

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 15:35:41

That is the truck I am looking to find in a 1 1/2 ton to fix up and put a bed on to tow my 1939 M around to shows. Id paint it like and IHC dealer truck.

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dr.sportster

03-15-2005 17:16:58

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 15:35:41

Sure, why not they will never make them like that again.The frame looks alot better than those trucks and cars in south Jersey that Joe Bloggs let us know about.Old things are ever increasing in value and appreciation.Do everything you can yourself.Sending things out is sometimes looking for trouble.Looks good to me.

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Sloroll The stick in the

03-15-2005 17:02:27

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 15:35:41

Nope. Buy one in Hemmings someone else took it in the shorts over. I do love old iron but I like my friends better. You've never been burnt until you've been burnt on a auto restoration... or airplane. It is worth as much right now as it will ever be to you. Now if it was family owned. Forget everything I just said. I'd give anything to have Grandpas truck back.

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Nebraska Cowman

03-15-2005 17:39:23

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Sloroll The stick in the , 03-15-2005 17:02:27

That's what i keep tellin myself Bill, TAKE THE MONEY TO THE BANK

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Ron in Nebr

03-15-2005 23:29:07

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 17:39:23

You're right about the money part. Like the posts here have shown, if you decide to get rid of it there'll be a line of prospective buyers. I always liked the looks of the '66 Chevy Caprices and a few years back picked one up for cheap. It's a nice straight solid car but needed total restoration- all new interior, suspension rebuild, didn't have an engine, etc. I made big plans to fix it up, ordered the repro parts catalogs, etc. Then I looked on ebay and found out I could buy a nice, complete, running, drivable car for about what the interior alone would have cost me. So now mine's going on ebay as soon as I have time to air up the tires and get pics etc. Got too many old tractors I'd like to own now so I kinda got out of old cars. So in other words, whether or not you decide to take the plunge on this pickup is up to you- if you'll enjoy the project and the work involved- I'd say go for it. If you'd just like to have a nice old IH truck you can probably buy a better one for less than you'll invest in this one. But one thing to keep in mind, old cars/trucks ain't like tractors- the resale value on a particularly nice restoration will be much more likely to pay you back on a car or truck.

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Sloroll

03-15-2005 18:29:39

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 17:39:23

My old Truck "Sloroll" (52 Chevy delux) runs and I drive it all spring summer and fall. Always someone wanting to fix it up. I'll keep her running but won't restore her. That is a slippery financial path. If you think the tractor police are tough... aint seen nothing. Almost anything cosmeticaly done to a auto makes it go down in value. It may go up in price but at a much lower rate than money invested. You never do it the way they want it. Speeking from way to much experience here.

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Paul in Mich

03-15-2005 18:01:07

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 17:39:23

Cowman, Go ahead and sell it to paul G. in Minnesota if he wants it. Just be sure you take that 454 sleeper out of it and stick the old blue diamond back in before it leaves the yard.

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Farmallkid From Ont,

03-15-2005 16:46:20

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 15:35:41

That is nice cowman! Looks nice and straight. Get er fixed up and painted in a nice IH Red. That would be a nice cruisin vessel!!!

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Jeff In Ontario

03-15-2005 16:39:12

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 15:35:41

Sweet lookin' truck Cowman! I love the way the headlights were mounted on those old trucks.

Jeff

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Andy in Ohio

03-15-2005 16:30:37

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 15:35:41

Looks good!!! You might outta wanna put some duck tape on that seat though!! Good luck, Andy

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williamf

03-15-2005 16:01:59

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 15:35:41

Whacha mean project? I can see it needs a new rear tire, 'sides that it's good to go.
Wm

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riverbend

03-15-2005 15:50:27

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Re: Project 1939 IHC in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 03-15-2005 15:35:41

If that is your trailer, it would make a great looking old truck.

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