GMC Other 3/4 ton long bed (1952)
for sale
Price: US $3,000.00
Price: US $3,000.00
I am relisting my 1952
GMC 3/4 ton long bed pickup due to non-payment. It is a great truck with a lot
of character to it and will be great for someone who wants an ‘Advanced Design’
truck for a rat rod project or full restoration. It is a very solid and complete
truck that needs a lot of the common bodywork done to it. I believe that most
of the patches mentioned below can be bought for under $65 (each) from online
parts websites like LMC and Classic
Industries.
PLEASE READ THE WHOLE
LISTING BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS
TRUCK HISTORY:
I bought it from a guy
who found it on a farm. The story is that it has had two previous owners. The
second bought it in 1979 and started to restore it. It was kept inside until it
was 'found' this year. I bought it with the intent of doing a resto-mod but it
is beyond my means to do it.
Please look carefully at
the pictures. The truck is being sold as-is. Here are my non-professional
observations of the truck to try answer any conceivable question that I would
want to know as a buyer:
FRONT:
The front has very
little rust. The hood is in great condition other than needing some screws for
the passenger hinge. It will still open unsupported and close flush for
hauling. If you are okay with bondo, the second owner used it on the fenders around
the headlights leaving only a little rust damage along the back bottoms that
can be fixed with patches. The grill has dents and the remains of an extra
grill (pictured in the bed) can be included in case you want to do something
creative with it.
CAB:
There is a little rust
at the very bottom of the cab corners that you can buy patches for repairing.
The cab beltline (the seam across the back of the cab) has some surface rust
that looks like it will clean up easily. There is the typical window
replacement that needs to be done. Someone had used well-fitted plexiglass to
fix some of the panes. The outer cowl panels have the common warping from the
doors getting slammed forward with the driver’s side having had some bad
patch-up work done to it. Again, it is a relatively inexpensive panel to
replace. Inside, the fire wall appears very solid. The floorboard has been
patched, the dashboard and bench seat are in great condition, there is a new
rubber floor mat, and the (new) gas tank is disconnected.
TRUCK BED:
The truck bed sides are
rough where bed trim attaches to the sides which is typical of this design. I
don't think that they can be used for a full restoration but it may be ok for a
rat rod project. The fenders have the usual dents from being a farm truck with
some rust on the front edge that can be fixed with a fender patch. The tailgate
is probably best used as wall art. The bed is sheet of plywood.
ENGINE:
The engine is the
original straight-6 cylinder that was supposedly rebuilt 30 years ago and looks
great for being 64+ years old. The parts/accessories attached to it appear
to be in good condition. The person I bought it off chose not to attach
the new gas tank. Instead, they tested the engine using an extra fuel pump and
hose that are still there. My mechanic has tried to start the engine this
way but could not get it to turn over. He thinks that there is a voltage issue with
the starter. He did hook up a tow cable to the truck and discovered that engine
does freely crank/turn over when the truck rolls. He says that it is unwise for
us push/roll start it right now due to the way it is rigged so I cannot say if
the engine definitely runs. The transmission is the original 3 speed with 'granny'
gear.
SPARE DRIVETRAIN (see
pictures):
I have a spare 6
cylinder engine and manual transmission that you may have with the truck if you
want it. It does freely hand crank so despite looking ugly in the pictures but
it is not seized.
FRAME:
My mechanic says that
the frame/chassis is really solid and in good condition.
WHEELS:
The truck comes with the
original ¾ tonne 8-lug rims. There is a full set of original GMC hub caps that
I have not found replacements for in any of the catalogs so I am guessing that
they are rare. I assume there is chrome under the gray primer. Only one hubcap
is pictured on the truck because my mechanic had just finished unlocking the
drums/shoes to help the truck roll better. The other 3 are pictured in the bed.
The white wall tires are brand new from the person who found the truck.
PRICE:
I have set the price in
the mid-range for what I have seen other similar restorable Chevy/GMC Advance
Design pickups selling for. I have seen ugly rusted-out junkyard pickups, that
needed far more help than mine, go for as much as $3800 so I think my price is
fair.
PAYMENT:
I do not accept Paypal
due to some bad blood when it ruled in favor of someone who scammed me. If you are paying online, you may pay through Chase Quickpay or domestic wire
transfer. Quickpay is a great way of making payments without sharing account
information. You do not have to bank with Chase to use it since I do. Payments
may, also, be mailed in the form of a Postal or Bank money order. Or, you may
pay in person with cash. I require full payment within 1 week of me sending you
payment options.
SHIPPING:
The truck is located at
an automotive restoration business on a farm outside Freeport, Illinois.
Shipping is the buyer's responsibility and should be taken care of within a
reasonable amount of time (preferably within 2 weeks of payment).
THE TRUCK MUST BE
HAULED. It only rolls. The gas tank is disconnected and my mechanic had
to break off the brake/drum shoes to get the wheels to roll freely. As far as I
know, the engine is good.
IT HAS NO TITLE, only a
bill of sale that will allow you to register it. If you live in Illinois, the
SOS office told me that there will not be a problem registering this way.
Included is a previous bill sale from 1979 and registration cards to show previous
ownerships.
I AM SELLING THIS
LOCALLY and reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time.
EVERYTHING STATED IS TO
THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. THE TRUCK IS 64+ YEARS OLD AND IS BEING SOLD
AS-IS.
???’s can be asked via
630 two two zero 8550.
update: 2016-11-07
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1952 |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 152-22P-14676 | Mileage: | N/A |
Number of Cylinders: | 6 | Make: | GMC |
Transmission: | Manual | Model: | Other |
Body Type: | Standard Cab Pickup | Trim: | 3/4 ton long bed |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | 6 cylinder |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Exterior Color: | Blue | Disability Equipped: | No |