Eightupman

As I was out looking for a photo shoot location in the Chesapeake/Norfolk area of VA, this little gem caught my eye. Sitting in the yard of a local business the owner passed away three months ago and his wife is selling this truck. She doesn't know what to ask for it but she asked me to advertise it for her in exchange for letting me use it for a photo shoot.

After a little research, it appears to be a 1929. The motor once ran as of 5 years ago, however it has not moved from this spot in nearly 4 years. She couldn't find the key at the shop, so she will have to locate it.

This thing has so much potential... I wish I could bring it home and resurrect it myself!!!!!









The woman's name is Ciara Figuieredo with the Blue Ridge Tank Cleaning Services in Chesapeake, VA. You can contact her direct at 1-757-636-6684 to negotiate price and removal. As you can see it's in a large lot so removal on a flat bed will be easy.

Hope this one finds a good home and NOT off to the scrap yard (as in where its headed if no one buys it)

John

Aron Nance

Neat find!! So many possibilities.........and I also need to win the Mega-Millions locally so I can buy it and the shop to restore/store it.......come'on, someone with deeeeeep pockets, buy it!!!!!! I got no room, no depth, and don't think Juju would be appreciative..........AT ALL!

Eightupman

Key words here is "Its going to the junk yard if no one buys it"

oldspackrat

So are you saying it can be bought for basically scrap value? Around here scrap is around 210 per ton, I would bet that thing weighs two to three tons easily.

rocketraider

You should haul that back to SC, John. Make a good and unique parts hauler.

I think it's much later than a '29, probably 49-54 vintage. It would be a great project. If the REOTM had the resources it would be great display for them.

AACA Museum had a 1955 Chevrolet Bookmobile donated a few years back. It came from Anderson County, SC. I need to check progress on it. It's in the middle of a frame-off.

joe_padavano

That would be an AWESOME parts hauler for Carlisle! And only four hours from me.

Too bad the Vista is rapidly turning into a total resto...

Boldsmobile

over like !

Octania

very cool
thanks for sharing the photos.

So, at least $600 in scrap value...

windshield says "4x4" but I seriously doubt that.

1969w3155

Cool, Joe I'm pretty sure that you need this truck! I would advertise it on the ACCA site or Hemmings.

tru-blue 442

Way cool! Thanks for the pic share.
Needs to go to the Olds museum.

tru-blue 442

Way cool! Thanks for the pic share.
Needs to go to the Olds museum.
WTH? Double post? Stop it google chrome.

MDchanic

Sorry, it's a 1950-'57 REO civil defense truck, with a Boyertown body.







- Eric

Allan R

John, nice to see you posting again! I think that van is closer to the mid 50's. I think the production started around then for this design? Anyway it's a REO Gold Comet (the flashes on the front sides of the hood should say "Gold Comet" and the engine exhaust manifolds should too). The Gold Comet in 1955 had a 100,000 mile warranty!!
Pic of 1955


I went back and looked at a LOT of these vehicles and finally realized why the one you posted looks a bit different on the front. It's missing the chrome horizontal bars across the lower grill.

66 Olznut

Long shot but maybe it has a 4x4 transmission, a 4 speed main and a 4 speed Brownie box.

billmerbach

Drop a 455 in her beef up the trans and rear end make a nice drag truck

Allan R

Probably a real long shot... I think that 4x4 sticker is more of a sun glare reduction thing since these trucks never had tinted glass in the upper part of the wind shields.

MDchanic

You can see the dual-I-beam front suspension here:



No front wheel drive.

- Eric

Eightupman

That is about exactly what I'm saying.

John

Eightupman

thanks... been too busy to even turn a wrench.

If you look close, you can see where they WERE on this truck.

Eightupman

Don't be "sorry" (although I take it as sarcasm ) When I googled REO rescue truck, that blue one was listed in one of the first pics as a 1929. and we ALL know the internet is 100% right all the time.. lol

Thanks for clarifying though.. this would be an awesome rig for someone.. I'd not even complain if they put in a modern turbo diesel to make her purr...

John

Eightupman

Joe, I wish my truck and trailer would handle that load... I'd bring it to ya! She needs a large flatbed.

John

Allan R

There you go Scott! buy that puppy and look at all the space it has for storing some of the stuff you've been told to 'clean up'. Winn Wins (pun intended) situation!!

MDchanic

C'mon, you know I'm never sarcastic.

But, actually, I did mean "sorry," as in, "sorry to sound rude and contradict you."

And actually, I'd love to have that truck, but somehow I don't think it's in the cards this year...

- Eric

Allan R

Egad! I'm havin da big one reading this....

oldspackrat

Hey Allan,
I just showed this thread to my wife and she says I have to buy it, thanks a lot! It would look good sitting outside my new business. And it would be a write off.

oldspackrat

This truck needs to be saved...it is a Winn win....especially running.

Eightupman

LMFAO!! Perfect! We were on the same page.. LOL

Eightupman

No finders fee required even! I got my photoshoot out of her, just act fast. They wanted it gone last week.

John

Eightupman

I love that effing truck! Wish I had money to burn. I would have already struck a deal with Ciara.

John

Redog

I'm playing the Powerball this weekend. That is one cool truck, but would look cooler sitting in my driveway.

Of course it needs a total resto

And if it was to be mine, it's going back to 100% stock. OK 99% stock, Needs dual exhaust with flowmasters or turbo mufflers

Eightupman

Here is a sample of all I'll get out of that truck.

MDchanic

Well, maybe, but just remember that it's probably powered by a Continental straight-6 with either 255cid and 107HP or 292cid and 124HP.
It MAY have the 331cid, 140HP straight-6, but that was for the really heavy trucks.

- Eric

Eightupman

Couldn't even figure out how to get the hood open... and no keys so.. no pics of that motor.

John

rocketraider

Tell yer Boy Scout the REO can be his first vehicle. That way he gets a project and you get a cool parts hauler. Good pic BTW.

Eh, wait. Turning a teenage boy loose with that much room in the back might be a dangerous proposition.

Though it sounds like it may soon be on the way to Indianapolis!

Wonder how hard that missing trim is to find?

oldspackrat

I could probably swing the purchase price but I bet it would cost a couple grand to get it to Indy.

Allan R

Nawww, take a bunch of tools, some MMO, regular oil, brake fluid etc and git r running. Drive it back. Bet it will fire and run. You've hotwired cars before I'm sure.... Might need to get some tires (or tars as they say in VA)

1969w3155

made right here, back in the day.

MDchanic

Actually, there's a chance it may have mechanical brakes, so you wouldn't even need the brake fluid.

I agree - so long as it's not seized, these things were hard to kill.
Change the points, condenser, and plug wires and clean out the carb, and she'll probably fire and run just fine from a 5-gallon gas jug in the passenger footwell.

- Eric

joe_padavano

EDIT: OK, now I see that Eric beat me to this. I guess I wasn't paying attention...

Better brush up on your research skills, John. After about five minutes with Google Images, it's clear that this is an early 1950s REO. Here's a 1954 Civil Defense rescue truck. I've found a bunch of other images that all have the same grille and front end ranging from 1952-54. I believe the model is F-20. There's one with a BBC that sold for $33,600.

joe_padavano

Here's a 1954 REO ad. Again, note the grille and front end. The truck in Chesapeake is obviously missing the chrome piece on the lower grille, as the unfaded paint shows.