Posted by Tom Larson on September 19, 1997 at 14:42:12:
In Reply to: Re: 1954 PW - things to watch for? posted by Mark Francis on September 18, 1997 at 21:55:11:
: : I am going to look at a 54 PW. It has the winch, and
: : is evidently all there, except the tailgate. It has
: : no modifications, allegedly. The guy is asking $600.
: : Presuming it runs, what should I look out for, besides
: : the normal rusted out areas, etc. If it doesn't run,
: : is it worth the money? Where does one procure a tail-
: : gate? It sounds like a good deal, I am afraid that it
: : is too good to be true. If it is true, I'll own a PW
: : this weekend.
: I'd look out for someone buying it before you do. Seriously,
: a similar vehicle, not running is for sale down here in Houston
: for $1900. I offered to trade Oiler season tickets on the 50 yard line
: of the Astrodome for it.
More info on the '54 PW. It runs, but has no brakes other then the hand
brake. Missing the windshield, windshield frame, window glass, no seat back,
no tailgate. Floorboards rusted through. No title. Is this still a good
deal?