1938 Dodge 1/2 Ton

[1949 Wraith]

I have been looking for a prewar truck for a while now. I have come across an 1938 that is a couple of hours away. I'm waiting for some decent weather before arranging a viewing.The truck looks like its not in bad shape and mostly all there.

 

The "but" is that a previous owner braised all the fenders, cowl and running boards. Being in eastern Canada, rust is an issue, so the probably 30 year old previous restoration is due for a redo. I would prefer a frame off restoration, but body parts for the 36-38 model, I imagine are quite rare. My fabrication skills leave much to be desired and will leave me in debit, for years, to friends who know what they are doing.

 

Back of my mind says run far away, fast. But it sure would be nice to match 1938 Dodge sedan.

 

Thoughts?

[48Dodger]

There are still a few yards out there with 36-38 truck parts/panels/completes.....Dodge Vintage City in Sonora, California being one of them.

The idea of having someone else restore the vehicle in itself will  "cost more" no matter what year vehicle we're talking about.

 

Having a matching 1938 truck for your 1938 Sedan sounds reasonable, but really its a question one has to answer for himself.

I say find a 1938 that is as close to completion you can afford, and go from there.

Because honestly, hard work that's been done, that is just short of being a finished product.....usually turns out to be a bargain.

Keep looking, that's half the fun.

 

48D 

 

[Charlie Stephenson]

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