32 orignal model b pick ups

Just a wild guess but I would say 50% were wrecked, worked to death or went to the WWII scrap drives. Another 25% or more had their motors changed to something that was more cheaper and had more power after the Model B motor died or was more cost to fix then it was worth. The remaining 25% or less is either in someones garage and not for sale, turned into a hot rod or has been parted out over the years.

That leaves very few to be original. This holds true I think for mostly anything before WWII. Again nothing to back this up, just my thoughts.
 
On a recent thread, we saw many '33 and '34 Pickups shown by the members.Someone with a 32 should start another thread with their picture and see how many show up. Byron.
 
ora masters said:
i cant find any 32 orignal pick ups can you guys and gals tell me why thanks
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Well first of all 1932 was a short production year and any 30's pickup had a hard life!! The pickups were used on the farm and in commercial use until they were worn out, then sold to someone else who fixed it up and used it until it was worn out the second time. After this they were patched up and used to haul slop to the pigs. When the third life of the pickup was finished they were stripped down to the frame and a hay wagon was made out of the chassis. And you are asking why you can't find an original?
 
I'm trying to share a foto of my previous '32 Model B truck that now resides in mid-continent. Hope the pic works.
 

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They are still out there,but you have to get out an beat the bushes to find them.

This 32 pickup belongs to my friend Dan and was purchased through an estate in North Carolina,about 10 years ago and still has it and drives it a lot.

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And this one belongs to my friend Steve,he bought this original 32 pickup in Pigeon Forge,Tenn. this past September.HRP

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wish i could post photos i have a 32 pickup i got of a frend in CA now gone frend not truck he had it from like 1963 mild hot rod 8ba black tuck int all steel nice 2000.00 dlx grill 25 luv hood went to look at two 34 pickups all apart wound up with all 3 for 3000.00 that was 15 years ago boy how things have changed did i say the 32 came with a xtra grill one of those funny ones where the bars move
 
jaxV8carz said:
Too many have been "rodded." I sold one last year to a gent in mid continent.
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I think I've seen as many restored stock or unrestored original ones as I have "rodded" ones. The rodders are actually saving trucks that would otherwise just continue to rust away in the "back 40".
 
Guys like me are one of the reasons they are getting scarce. Third one I've built and they were all chopped. Just did the current chop on a really nice cab I had. Wacked it 3 inchs, What an improvement! A little conservative for me but I'm getting old.
 
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