Jimmy - Save or not?

[NDT]

OK, I need ya'll opinion on this one. I bought this sad '42 Banjo axle LWB Cargo CCKW for $300. Mainly because it has a complete front axle and transfer case. My question is, should I save the entire truck or not? Here are the stats: Frame not cut, but has been fishplated behind the cab. Cab is obviously ruined. Hood and fenders not usable (rust). Engine missing head and open to weather. No transmission. Rear ends are missing the 3rd members (chunks). Basically all that would be saved is a rolling (sort of) chassis. Wheels are no good. The recovery will cost me $150 in diesel. Are these GMC's so rare now that I should save this mess for posterity? Or just harvest the usable parts and scrap the rest?

 

[2027Deuce]

Save the PARTS.

 

[91W350]

I agree, grab the goodies and sell the scraps. That one is better left to be recycled. Glen

 

[XM 2742]

Save the parts...my two cents.

 

[Billy Bobbed]

Save what parts you can,let mother nature have the rest.

 

[Scarecrow1]

Take what you need and try to pass on the rest to others . Remember the old saying about one mans trash .....Just ask and you may be suprised with who wants what

 

[paulfarber]

If the metal is pitted then the parts are not really worth much. I see a few things (and can come up with a list of things that should be scavenged).. but again, pitted metal is of little use to anyone unless they like the bondo.

If it has a data plate I would take it (collecting data plates is a hobby unto itself.. PM me if its available )

Here's a list of things that should never go to a dump (as long as they are serviceable):

Data plates
Pintal
Rear and front bumpers
Gas tank
Battery box
Hydrovac
Brake cylinders
Rims
Fenders/running boards (even it rusted, they can be spliced)
Headlight buckets
Seats and seat risers
Radiator
Cab inspection/master brake cylinder covers
Bed

Thats the list.. most everything there is specific to a CCKW.

Downside of a CCKW is there there are few 'small parts'.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Sadly parts for this one.

 

[paulfarber]

If that were close to me I would still pick it over... I see lots of parts that could use a close up look to see if they are just rusted or pitted.. a good media blasting will cure a lot of problems.

 

[68427vette]

part it out,, and list on ebag, for scrap price,, if no one wants it,, sadly, but true,, srap it, if it has the data plate, you may be able to see the roller, and plate together,,, location??? jc