a Champ truck I found several months ago?

[thom]

Several moths ago, when I was just beginning to recover from a serious accident, and not yet able to walk, a Champ truck showed up on Craigslist in the state where I live. I contacted the seller and we texted and e-mailed a few times. He sent me pics of the truck and I liked what I saw. Then I had some complications and was "out of the loop" for a few weeks. Somehow during that time, probably due to something I deleted without realizing it, I lost all the texts and e-mails I had from him except for a couple of pics that somehow survived. I watched Craigslist for a while to see if he listed the truck again, but never saw it or either of the other Studebakers he had offered for sale. I figured the truck and other Studebakers had sold. Now, today, on another site with classifieds I found his Champ truck listed for sale, in a current listing. I am however, reluctant to contact him again, because he must think that I am completely full of it since I "left him hanging" last time. I was actually interested in the truck though, and would still like to have it, just can't quite get up the nerve to send that e-mail. Oh well.

[Commander Eddie]

Thom, just explain the situation to him. I'll bet he will understand. Sometimes life sends us off on a different direction without notice. Especially when it is health related.
Glad you are doing better. Go get that truck!

[tsenecal]

I agree. People lose contact info all the time. I'm guessing that he would like to hear from you, if it gets his truck sold.

[Skip Lackie]

Agree. The older I get, the more I forget and/or lose -- and then kick myself for doing so.

[thom]

A couple of the pics that I didn't lose. All the parts are with the truck, just not currently attached. The truck would be worth more if it were a V-8 automatic I suppose, but I personally like inline sixes. I hope it finds a good home, even if not with me.

[sals54]

Thom
I think you dodged a bullet on this one. Lots of V8 auto Champs out there to pick from.

[70Avanti2]

Rust is always the big question. Cannot see the fenders or cab corners. Otherwise it looks to have had some tlc at some point

[studeclunker]

Well, if the price were right, it might be a very nice project. At this point, replacing the engine is the easy part.

[thom]

Rust is not a problem with this truck. The rockers have been replaced. The only other rust was just a little in the very front of the bed floor.

[rusty65]

If you really like the truck,I would contact the seller again.After all, it's for sale again,right? It's like I tell the fellas at work;it's like asking Momma for a little love or the boss for a raise.The worst they can say is no,lol.

[studeclunker]

I agree with Rusty. Give the fellow a call. The worst he can say is, "bug off!" He might turn out to be decent enough to give you a chance also.

[t walgamuth]

This sort of thing happens all the time. He'll just be glad you are still interested.

[qsanford]

A couple of the pics that I didn't lose. All the parts are with the truck, just not currently attached. The truck would be worth more if it were a V-8 automatic I suppose, but I personally like inline sixes. I hope it finds a good home, even if not with me.

Is it an automatic six cylinder?

[thom]

No, six with three speed and no overdrive.

[thom]

Someone on here has responded to his ad so maybe the truck is sold.