Kokopelli9

Many thanks for your kind responses; it's most helpful. If you're wondering, my son signed on with his profile. I'm his "ol' man," who's chattering. This would be a 3 generation project with my grandson, who is presently taking auto repair in high school. Yes, the truck was a project started and shelved. If we get it, we will likely do a rat rod, rather than full restoration. I'll let you know if we can make it happen. Wish us luck!

I'm new at this, so please bear with me. I found a 1955 Dodge Pickup in a shed, and I need someone to give me an approximate value. It was so dark in the shed I couldn't get decent pictures. VIN plate reads: VN 82374145, M# C3-B6-108. Body looks all original except the bench seat, tail lights, and aftermarket wheels. Body and frame seem mostly sound with some rusting on floor and cab behind doors. Bed floor is totally deteriorated and loose from frame in front. Sides and tail gate OK. Driver's side glass is missing, all other intact. Inside door panels are missing. Engine is an in-line flathead six with 3-on the tree. I assume it is the 218 C.I.D., head # 1311804-2; block # Pi5*590482*. Electrical remains a 6-v system. I turned the engine by hand, so it's not seized-up. The owner wants $ 3,000. for it, but I just don't know what to offer. I cut my teeth on these old "charmers," and now I'd like to play with one again. Any help anyone can give will be most appreciated.