Rolling Frame - What is it Worth?

[1951woody]

Hey all... as you probably know, we're trying to sell our woodie. We just got contacted by a fellow who might be interested, but he doesn't want the original rolling frame. I know many of you are cursing us for even considering the possibility of splitting the frame/body up, but it is what it is....

So that being said, what would the good rolling frame be worth to you? As far as I know, it's in good shape, and was running quite well before they were separated:

What would be a good asking price for this?

[Jim Gaspard]

You might do better parting it if you have the time and resources. If you do, I am interested in the four wheels/tires/hubcaps, and the gas tank. I will be in Tuscon/Phoenix in January. Need to get it to Dallas somehow.

[PatS....]

I would tell him it's a package deal. Then it's his problem as to what to do with the frame.

If the price you set includes the frame and you are happy with the price, then the frame is part of it.

If the potential buyer wants a substantial discount because he doesn't want the frame, then personally, I would say no deal because I wouldn't want to be stuck with a frame that would take a long time to sell and would be around the yard potentially for years.

I suppose another option would be to find another body and bolt it down and you would have another good running truck to sell

[52b3b Joe]

the only problem i see with it is that the frame will only work with a woody or panel truck right? you cant put a regular truck cab on unless you make or find the rear cab mount pads to put on the frame. just depends on how much work a person would want to do i guess.

[tysouthwick]

would this frame bolt up to a 49 halfton? and how much would you let it go for? I live within driving distance of tuscon

[1951woody]

I'm new to the world of Pilot House trucks, so I have NO idea what other bodies this frame would be compatible with. The woodie is titled as a 1951 but it's obviously a 49-50 model, if that makes any difference. I also know that the PO (my father-in-law) at some point removed the original transmission and put a 4-speed in it from some paperwork/correspondence I found.

Not sure we even are going to sell it YET. I brought this up because we have a potential buyer of the woodie, but they stated pretty strongly that they will not want the frame, period. So IF they buy it (which by the history - every interested person has fallen through so far) then we'll be willing to selling the frame. But as far as it goes now, we're trying to sell them together as a package deal. Beggars can't be choosers and we will be willing to split them up if this rolling frame has a good chance of being sold as-is. We don't want to sell the woodie and still have the frame to worry about.

would this frame bolt up to a 49 halfton? and how much would you let it go for? I live within driving distance of tuscon

The whole point of me starting the thread to see what it would be worth to you all. Honestly, I'm not sure how much to ask for it.

Edited December 7, 2010 by 1951woody

[tysouthwick]

Im interested in it if you come up with a price PM me

[1951woody]

If the woodie sells without the frame, I will be sure to contact you. Thanks!

And if anyone else has any thoughts on the value of this rolling frame, please speak up.