1952 WILLYS RAT ROD TRUCK

Description

So interested buyers have an idea of what went into this truck here is a list of new parts and rebuilds on the truck. Everything was new in 2012 at the time of the build except for notated # items. My original purchase price. $1100.00, # radiator copper core 300.00, #engine 200.00, # trans100.00, block bored 250.00, pistons 390.00, rings 30.00, bearings,cam rod and mains 120.00, crank turned 175.00, timing chain,gears50.00,pushrods30.00,roller rockers 120.00,guideplates30.00, valvejob250.00,camshaft/lifters160.00,gasketset150.00,fuelpump25.00,oilpump90.00,HEI dist140.00,fanbelt15.00,edelbrockcarb330.00,breather15.00,oilgauge25.00,tempgauge25.00,tach50.00,re-man starter50.00,antifreeze26.00,headers300.00,raincaps80.00,fan/spacer45.00,cost to rebuild engine500.00, Trans rebuild,bushings75.00,kit150.00,flush old converter50.00,11" stall converter/with purchase of truck,new,200.00,2transcoolers75.00,fluid75.00,cost to rebuild275.00,enginecrossmember90.00,aluminumdriveshaft50.00,,,,professionally cut and rewelded150.00,u-joints50.00,battery120.00,ring and pinion224.00,install gears20.00,rear tires 400.00 8000 miles on them now ( pic is not current on rear tires only),front tires250.00 12000 miles on them now,trim rings40.00,centercaps20.00,chromelugnuts40.00,back wheels/salvage yard30.00,2master cylinders/slplut brake system140.00,2floor mount pedals150.00,lines and hoses100.00,wheel cylinders80.00,drums60.00,front axle150.00,front spring100.00,front spring perches&shackles40.00,shocks all 4; 80.00,rearsprings0.00,sheetmetal200.00,grill-IH85.00studabaker bed35.00,boxed frame400.00,windshields&windows250.00,custom cab work500.00,luggagerack100.00,scoop boat engine topper50.00,wipermotor30.00,oogahhorn35.00,wiring100.00,switches75.00,turnsignalswitch20.00,antiquebrakelites60.00,antiqueheadlites40.00,blue dots7.00,other various antiques parts &pieces I can't remember everything! Best guess200.00,ford steering column wheel &box75.00, Labor to build :$25.00/hr×12 weeks×40 hrs/week=$12000.00 just for labor! All parts cost=$11000.00 plus! You are buying a piece of ROLLING history for $15000.00 a net loss to me of $8000.00! This is a reliable RAT ROD, I just got back from a 650 mile round trip to Tennessee. It gets 12 mpg on the interstate. Thanks for lookin'! Oh I forgot, $440.00 in welding wire!