Re: '37 IH PU

["Joseph M. Shaw, II" <MikeIIDC@domain.elided>]

sam.peterson@domain.elided wrote:
> 
> I also found a '37 IH pickup in one of the magazines I pick up all the
> time.  It is apparently-judging from area code-in Southern CA out in the
> desert areas somewhere.  Claims to run with no rust and be all original,
> though also says will sell parts or whole.  This makes me wonder how
> good it can be, as I don't think anyone in their right mind that had one
> running in decent shape would want to part it out.  They are asking
> $4000.00, and I plan to call on it.  If anyone is interested in more
> details, I'll see what I can find out.
> 
> =================================================================
> 
> Let me know what you found out about this.  I live in Dallas but would
> gladly come out
> to CA to buy a pre-war IH in GOOD condition.  I wonder about the sanity of
> parting
> out a running/all original '37 as well.  Thanks.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Sam Peterson
> Applications Engineer
> Tektronix VND - Dallas FO
> 972 871-5030
> 972 871-5091 fax


Sam-

I hate to do this, but figure it is for the best!  I keep telling myself
that I want to go look at this before giving it up to someone else, but
I cannot afford it right now, and don't have the time or resources to
fix it up, so here is the info on the '37 PU truck.
It is located in So Cal somewhere in the mountains above San Bernadino.
It is complete, and there is an  extra frame, transmission, and grille
that he will sell as well-though not included with the truck.  I believe
the guy's name is Bob and his number is 909-867-2105.  He asks that any
calls be made before 8:00PM Pacific time.  He said that he bought it to
make into a hot rod, but decided it wasn't a good design for
hot-rodding!  For this I am greatful, as I think vehicles that old
should be maintained original if they are in good enough shape to save. 
He said that all of the guages work, the interior is in decent shape,
and the dash is in good shape.  In the picture it looks pretty good,
though it is one of those black and white photos.  It is a 3"x5" photo
at least!
Anyway, good luck and let me know if you get it.  I don't know if any
digesters live down around that way, but maybe someone could go look at
it and give you an opinion of its condition.  I believ he was located in
Running Springs, which is between Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead.

Michael