Linus Tremaine Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 This is mostly a 23-ish lincoln sedan body on a 1928-ish four wheel brake frame. It was made into a pickup in the 40s (maybe) and has been sitting for probably 50 years. The body wood is heavily damaged, the fenders, running boards, hood and all the front end steel parts are rusty (holes). The interior is shot, the wood wheels are shot, the tires, hoses, wiring, radiator and gas tank are shot. The glass is all broken. That being said, it is remarkably complete, the engine turns and it looks pretty bad ass. It will require, depending on how crazy one gets, more money to fix than it will be worth. One will have to buy hood, fenders, running boards wheels etc etc and repair the wood structure and build door frames etc. In short, a good bit of money and an even better amount of work. There are, no doubt, many more original lincolns (we like lincolns) that would be more deserving of our efforts. We even have some of them already.....It is tempting to part it since it can supply pieces to convert a touring car or something to four wheel brake. It has many hard to find engine parts and body parts that are probably needed on many other cars. It just so sad to take any old car apart these days unless it cannot be saved. Opinions please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Tremaine Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 and dammit I still dont know how to rotate the images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Let's have a better look at it....a speedster project comes to mind.... Edited December 15, 2014 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) This is what came to mind for me. Edited December 15, 2014 by Bleach (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I would look for a pickup bed that fits and go with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 You did not let us know where you are. In Australia this might be a good restoration project.Here in the US very not so much.It can be saved but definitely a money pit. Not just as you go but for sure a looser at end value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09CHADWICK Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 This type of vehicle represents a difficult period in history. The cars that were made into trucks, tractors, etc. were done out of necessity. Today we look at them as alterations of original vehicles, but maybe they should be preserved/semi-restored/restored to honor the people and times when they were created. It has already got that patina that so many people are trying to duplicate!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Would you consider doing something like this?I know, it's time & money (neither of which I have) but being it's a bit of a hybrid now .... would be an interesting vehicle for car shows and something the wife might enjoy too.Just a thought. Edited December 24, 2014 by dei (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Harmatuk Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 A few years ago a Highway Patrolman was 30 miles off shore fishing.He found a very large bale of cocaine floating in the ocean. He called the Coast Guard.Some one asked what I would do. I said.... First thing I would do is throw the anchor and think long and hard. I'm with 09CHADWICK.The truck is a creation and a work of art, Folk Art, from a period of time I hope we never see repeated.I would put it some where and think long and hard about destroying it or parting it.If I were able I would make you an offer on it and make it a parade piece.And sadly, people are now duplicating the look of your truck from perfectly restorable automobiles.My 2 cents.Merry Christmas.Bill Harmauk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 That's a tough one. I think what makes it interesting is the patina and the 'hack' of creating a work truck out of the sedan. If you could make it run and drive without much effort that would be a starting point. After that you might replace the wood and add wood running boards. I'd leave the wood unfinished for a month or so until it fades and then put on a satin finish. Replace the roof and try not to make it stand out. If you could make it a safe and workable truck without making it 'new', that would be an interesting project and something I think people would appreciate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 There is a family about 1.5 hours east of here who drive a 1925 or so Studebaker that has been trucked. It looks like yours in finish. The vehicle attracts a lot of attention. They carry a couch for the family in the back. It commemorates what happened during an austere period when trucks (let alone cars) were unobtainable and fuel was rationed. A farm vehicle could obtain more fuel, so .... Also, the servicemen's vehicles were sort of "spare" so they got converted to a better use.It would be fun to get running and preserve for a while, before deciding what to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Would make a great reproduction dealership service car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 51Pontiac Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 If the engine turns over get running and driving first then go from there. You will be more interested in it after you hear that old engine start for the first time. The glass can all be replaced if it's all flat glass then any local glass shop can cut new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksparks Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 This is mostly a 23-ish lincoln sedan body on a 1928-ish four wheel brake frame. It was made into a pickup in the 40s (maybe) and has been sitting for probably 50 years. The body wood is heavily damaged, the fenders, running boards, hood and all the front end steel parts are rusty (holes). The interior is shot, the wood wheels are shot, the tires, hoses, wiring, radiator and gas tank are shot. The glass is all broken.That being said, it is remarkably complete, the engine turns and it looks pretty bad ass. It will require, depending on how crazy one gets, more money to fix than it will be worth. One will have to buy hood, fenders, running boards wheels etc etc and repair the wood structure and build door frames etc. In short, a good bit of money and an even better amount of work. There are, no doubt, many more original lincolns (we like lincolns) that would be more deserving of our efforts. We even have some of them already.....It is tempting to part it since it can supply pieces to convert a touring car or something to four wheel brake. It has many hard to find engine parts and body parts that are probably needed on many other cars. It just so sad to take any old car apart these days unless it cannot be saved.Opinions please!Very nice Linus, great project...Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry W Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I agree with #7 - #14. I wonder if anything has been decided over the last six months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Here are my suggestions: 1-Make it roadworthy and use/show it as is. Like it was mentioned above, it is a window on an earlier time. 2-Restore it. You would never recoup your expenses but you would have saved what an enterprising person had to do to have a truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Interesting vehicle.Last year I went to the Motorclassica, a prestigious car show and the car that attracted the most attention was a Barn Find. It's a window in time and would be great to be preserved.It would be kind if fun to have this and show it to the public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christopher Keiner Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Helpful topic! Thanks for the info! alphaandomegadrivingschool.net Edited June 29, 2015 by Christopher Keiner (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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