Posted by Dave Austin on Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 6:44PM :
...of closed cab 1/2 ton Dodge.
My needs in a military vehicle make it better to own either the following vehicles:
A) Panel truck, wc-11, wc-19, or the like
B) Carryall
or
C) an amblulance.
Now, I just finished a FULL blown ground up restoration on this truck. It runs , drives, stops and LOOKS great! I have a documented history file of reciepts as well as a digiatal photo history of every aspect of the restoration to prove everyhting I did to this truck.
This truck is a beauty in all aspects. Its a great reilable runner. Upgrades like locking hubs, larger 9 5/8" 3rd member with correct 4:89 gear set installed, electronic ignition, 12Volt alternator, etc, etc. for reliability and strength have been incoporated. Interior all 100% done. New headliner, seats, rear bed wood. The list keeps going.
The delima now is that a fully enclosed rig like the Panel, Carryall or ambulance may fill my needs better at this time than the pickup does.
In any case, if I were to sell, I would be asking in the neighborhood of 15K.
I would prefer to trade someone with a restored truck of the same value or less a vehicle plus some cash.
However, I am not wanting a restoration project at this time. I want one thats been already restored, as I have done.
I dont mind finishing small stuff again, but I dont want another full blown project to tackle today.
In any case, should anyone out there in Dodge land have a 1/2 ton Panel truck, carrall or ambulance, and thinks this might be an interesting trade, give me a holler and lets talk.