| Ryan5O | -- 09-30-2010 @ 7:04 PM |
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Hello everyone. This is my first post and Im looking for some help. My Grandparents are in possession of a 1944 Ford model 49T grain truck. Ive found that some would refer to it as a Jailbar. They purchased the vehicle many years ago to be used as a grain truck on the family farm. Im not a classic car collector or a salesperson. The intentions are to sell the truck, but we have no idea what kind of value to place on it. Any suggestions or advice you may have would be greatly appreciated. The truck is in excellent condition and runs. The mileage is actual. Along with the documents shown in the pics, they've got some WWII fuel ration stamps. Alot of history with this truck.
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| Ryan5O | -- 09-30-2010 @ 7:04 PM |
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| ford38v8 | -- 09-30-2010 @ 9:36 PM |
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Ryan, The truck's value to your family is obviously considerable, I should think more than the price you would get from its sale. I would suggest that if you have the time available (a week) next month, bring the truck down to St George, Utah, and enter it in the Concourse at the Early Ford V8 National Meet. From the pictures you've posted, I believe that you would win an award worthy of the love put into it's restoration, and simultaneously enhance its value and put it in front of an appreciative audience of potential buyers. The documents in your possession being part of the value of the truck, don't forget to bring them! If this sounds like fun to you, check out the details of the meet on this website. http://www.earlyfordv8.org/userImages/Western_Meet_Flyer_3-5-10.pdf We'd love to see you and your Grandparents there! Alan
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| Chevguy49Ford | -- 10-01-2010 @ 5:02 PM |
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That is a sweet old truck and some really neat items to go with. I wish I was in the market to buy. Wish I could help you with the value but I am not very knowledgeable in that aspect of the hobby. All the best on the sale, Scott. Cheers, Scott. 1949 Custom Tudor. http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/35thLE/49016.jpg
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| Ryan5O | -- 07-09-2011 @ 1:10 PM |
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In case anyone was curious what my grandparents decided to do with the truck, here ya go http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1945-1-1-2-TON-FORD-TRUCK-1944-VINTAGE-RUNS-22-561-MI-/370525704151?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item56450d8fd7
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| supereal | -- 07-10-2011 @ 11:11 AM |
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Gotta love those old trucks. Most were run until they fell apart, so few survive. I'm attaching a photo of one that was restored and is used as a display by a Ford dealer in Michigan. It is splendid, probably better than new.
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