Okay, I'm indecisive... need some opinions...

Alright, I'm driven to relying on others opinions on this one since I'm so indecisive.

I've got a line on all three of these, and need to know... "WHICH WOULD YOU BUILD?!?"

The prices aren't important as they are around the same price...

***NOTE: These are NOT the trucks I have a line on... just example pics!***


1) 32-34 Ford Pickup.
Pros: Awesome looking. Rare. Traditional.
Cons: Cost of parts. Rarity of body stuff.



2) 34ish International C Series.
Pros: Cool slanted roofline. Cost of parts. Style.
Cons: ?!



3) 33 Chevy Pickup.
Pros: Looks like an international. (To me anyhow. haha).
Cons: Harder to find parts for?!


Now, here's where I need your opinions... which would you go for, and why?

Thanks in advance everyone...

 

which ever is in better shape is the one i would build. wont go wrong style wise with either one.

 

I'm thikin' Chevy, with an International-y aftertaste. Everybody does Ford. But they're still cool.

 

Ford. Pre WW II - blue oval = **** 99% of the time.

 

How about '33-mid '35 Dodge? Suicide doors, and really hard to find parts for!

 

it's going to depend on what you intend to do with it when you're done. If you're going to keep it forever then any one of those will do. But if you're going to be moving on, then better stick with the ford. With the ford the buying public is larger.

 

i know which one I prefer ...YOU should decide which one YOU prefer to build

 

If I could decide I wouldn't have posted this. ahah

I'm not asking anyone to decide. I'm just asking for opinions and why... why being the main thing.

I figured it would give me some other angles to look at things to help me decide.

Like the aformentioned tip that if I ever decide to sell, FORD would likely sell better.

I hadn't thought of it that way or considered it, and that's a very valid point!

That's what I'm looking for. Sometimes two heads are better than one!

 

Ford parts are easier to get also....

 

Ford, more resale for the time and effort. That being said I will build a 37 Chev I have for a distant future project, (if I don't sell it) because it is near rust free. All of them have possiblities.

 

You should also take into consideration that the Chevy is loaded with wood framework.Don't know if the Internationals are or not.Ford would be easier to chop if you are thinking of that.

 

honestly Ford is going to have more available parts, but chances are the prices will be higher due to popularity...I'd go with the International...they have a heck of a following and they look nice...how complete are all 3 of the trucks you're looking at? that's another thing I'd consider...any extra stuff like a frame or axles that'll help offset the cost of buying it would be a big deal to me...and if you do happen to come across an extra frame, let me know...my '29 Dodge needs a frame, even if I have to shorten it...

 

Very helpful so far. Thanks for the replies guys!

 

Looks like the international is all there already and a solid start to work from.. Besides, how many International pickups have you seen turned into a traditional rod? Everybody does the ford route. If you have a solid, all there body and rolling ch***is with the international, youcould conceivably put any drivetrain in there, right? So that takes care of the rarity of a lot of parts and general cost right there. It also has nice lines, and an additional chop along with the already slanted roofline would be pretty *****in.

 

Gigantor, that's not a pic of the exact truck he's looking at...just a picture of the bodystyle of truck he can get his hands on...

 

first of all...BE DIFFERENT!!!! my personal preference is the chev, but the international is really cool too. i don't know why anyone is bringing parts availability into this, it's not like you're going to restore it. hell, most ford hot rods have anything BUT a ford engine and other components in them. who cares if there's wood in those anyway...replace it with new wood or use bar stock or something in it's place and then it's just as easy to chop as the ford and they both have a cooler profile to start with. i for one have seen too many ford hot rods...don't get me wrong, i still like them...but i'll be more interested in something unusual than common.

don't be a sheep and build a ford...be cool and different!!!

 

Hey, mpls/cafe/racer;

Again, your choice.

As stated , ford should return best "investment" - if built to the typical "belly-****on-standard". Read: me-too sheeple-mobile. .
These've been done to death...

Same deal on chev, just slightly less following. [ In absolute #s, but you'll pull in the anti-ford crowd...] .
'Bout the same here...

Least followed would be the IH. & the last time you saw one of these was when??? Those that do like these, are usually not going to spend the cubic $$$ to attain one that has been done well...

Oddly enough, there are folks out there, that, given the chance *&* a well-built, well-do***ented, unique ride, will spend some serious coin for that ride. As they aren't tied to a particular marque, just the "hey - look at me!" & "the only-one-of-its'-kind" mentality... .

If all you're looking for is resale value. Read: speculation.

However... [ you knew this was coming - right? ], as a factor of cool, especially the "you won't see yourself on every corner, or parking lot, or even at most rod events", the IH does give you the chance to really stand out, & way apart from the norm. [ If that is what you want. Be sure here...] . That'd be this ride.

Since you asked - my preference is to keep each car within its' own family of parts] if possible. Especially the "orphans-type", where you can demonstrate "lineage/heratige". In the case of the IH, IH made some killer-mills, that very few know about. [You just need to change the way you look at things, to get at where you want to be. ]. The rest of the driveline was equally stout - to a point of fault. All stock under some-or-another IH product. & an amazing amount interchanges, literally, bolt-up-style. Me, iffen this were my project, I'd opt for for either an IH flathead six, overhead six, or a SV v-8. [In my case, I'd also throw in a couple of turbos - but that's just me. Also diesels were used, if you want to go w/ that or SVO/WVO/Bio .]. Depending on the "image" you desire - not to mention actual usage. Trannies could be a IH/Chryler 727, or any one of many sticks - ranging from 3sp -> 5sp od. Rearends would be chosen from a Dana 44, 60, or stupidly: a 70 or 80. [ Forget the Dana 27]. & iffen you *really need* 4wl-dr, or all-wl-dr [ you know, to diss the SUVs 'n' soccer-moms + various yuppies. Not to mention the "IH purist-types" ... ], various t-cases & front drives are available also.

All in stock form, under many IH rigs. & usually sorta-cheap, if you don't need the stuff "yesterday". Engines cost more to redo than chevy/ford, but are unbelievably stout. If unique is what you seek...

One reason I'd go this way, is I have a lot of the stuff already. & iffen you're interested, would sell reasonable - since I have a bit too much. If you want to talk live, drop me a pm, w/ph #. I'm "local" which in this case, shouldn't be confused with "loco" .

& there is the www.binderbulletin.org for just about any info you desire on these things. Not hot-rod-oriented [it's a 4whdr forum], but that in it's self would be worth doing, just to mess w/them abit. .

FWIW.

nrgwizard@usfamily.net

Marcus...

 

There is a 47' International forsale locally for $900 that is a driver with a ***le......I thought about it for a parts chaser...just something to think about.....oh yea, I would go with the 32-34 truck style and build the ole' gal like Rocky's old one.

Chris Nelson
Kansas

 

Hey, mpls/cafe/racer;

I forgot to add: I *actually wouldn't build* any of these, as *I don't fit* in any of them. I'd have to add 6-8" to the cab, & no chop, to fit in properly & comfortably. But that's just me. I don't fold well . If, however, you're well-used to the 250 -> 600 sportbikes, you'll *love* these things. [Also the reason I ride a ZX-11. .] I'd like to see (any of) these well-done. GO FOR IT! . Coolness awaits you !

Marcus...

 

A well-constructed rod always looks good no matter what you start with.

My eyes are more comfortable with Fords. But sometimes they get kind of boring, and I like to see new designs. Chevy's don't do it for me. The International without fenders could be pretty cool. BOTTOM LINE: If it is well-executed, anything will be great, but I kind of like the International.

 

I'd love to have that Chevy, but I wouldn't hack it up.....leave it as is and drive it.

 

I've always thought '32-4 ford trucks were too boxy, they look like a model A with much less style. The industry was really moving forward in '33 and '34, and the ford trucks reflect none of that motivation. Early chevys have a ton of wood, but that wouldn't stop me from building one. They have a better look than a ford and have a better ch***is to start with too. The chevy gets my vote.

 

If it was my decision, this is what i would base it on.
After a thorough and unbiased inspection of each one, whatever one gave me a "vision", or spoke to me, is the one with the most personality and soul.

To me, every old car just wants the opportunity to be able to travel down the highway of life, recreating the bond between the vehicle and driver. To relive the glory of it's past, and to share in the joy and happiness that we all get from doing what we love. DRIVING!

 

I read indecision as meaning the same as not really caring so leave the trucks most people who do care for and want, and get the International.

 

Heres a vote for the chevy. Always been the best looking trucks in my opinion.

 

Personally, I wouldn't want to **** with the wood in the Chevy.

If the car is destined to be sold, or if you're concerned with resale, I'd probably take the Ford.

For pure style reasons, I like the IH best. Looks like a luxury car of the era, but as a truck. I'd build one with full fenders, artilleries, Trippe driving lights, add on bumper guards, and sidemounts, with a big IH or AMC motor in it, decked out luxury car style.

If it's just going to be a cab on a ch***is with a grille and a little shortened up box or no box at all, I don't think it matters, the cabs aren't so different that most people will notice.

 

I don't know if thats supposed to be an insult or what...

do you think I'd be getting this racked up about it if I didn't care?!

 

How complete are they?.....Pictures of the real ones would help out ALOT.

 

How complete they are isn't such a concearn.

Even if they are 100% complete all I'd be using is the cab and possibly the box.

The rest wouldn't be of any use for me anyhow.

I think that people have this idea that because someone wants to build up a Ford that they are gonna do the same old black, red, and whitewall'd 350/350 ********.

Not so.

Let's just say this... whichever one gets built, it's not gonna be like anything that you see commonly...

 

Depends if you are building something wild, or traditional. You can't go wrong with a traditional ford with flathead. But if you are building something more unique do the international and use a off the wall engine. Or build the chevy with anything but a sbc, even put a ford in it just to throw people off.