Rare find from a barn hot rod rat rod street rod or restoration project

Description for Other Makes Series 78 Hudson Terraplane Big Boy Cab Pickup 1937

1937 Terraplane series 78 Big Boy closed cab pickup truck. NO TITLE. (bill of sale will be provided)I purchased this truck with the intent of restoring it to original. but have since found a different Hudson truck to work on. I am thus selling this truck to help fund the restoration of another. So. Up for sale is a real. 124" wheelbase. Terraplane series 78 big boy pickup truck. Terraplanes are rare. the trucks are even more rare. and the series 78 trucks (both 70 and 78 were built in 1937) are EVEN MORE RARE! If you are looking for a start to a unique and rare restoration project. one-of-a-kind hot rod. street rod. or awesome patina - style rat rod. this is the truck for you. Most people have never seen a Hudson pickup. let alone a legitimate pre-war Terraplane commercial vehicle. History of this particular vehicle: - Earliest record of the truck indicates ownership by a noted California Hudson dealer. where truck likely spent its early life. - Truck then sold to an owner in Arizona - Truck then sold to an owner in Tennessee - Truck again sold to a fellow in Arkansas - Finally. truck purchased by me for restoration. This truck has only been in Minnesota. in storage. for less than a year. Condition (please see pictures as well):- This truck could be restored but it would be an intensive project. When finished these trucks do very well at auction both restored and rodded. It would make a great patina rod. shop truck. or something else! - Great Patina- Floor pans rusted out. - Straight box- Front fenders rough but usable for a rat rod- Rear fenders decent. selling point for me on this truck. Please see pictures. - Engine likely stuck. I have not tried turning it. - Truck rolls easily and steers. (drive-shaft disconnected) All 4 tires (mismatched) hold air. Wheels mismatched. - Doors open and shut. no glass in cab. Windshields for patterning included in sale. All flat glass. Parts Included with sale:- What is shown in pictures is what comes with truck. I have some additional parts available for '37 Terraplanes if interested. - Front Grille (not attached to truck. but in pictures) included. Terms of Sale:- Winning bidder wins truck. This is a no-reserve auction. - Truck DOES NOT HAVE A TITLE but I will provide owner with a bill of sale. - PayPal deposit of $500 due within 48 hours of auction close. Full payment due within one week. Preferred payment of remaining balance via certified check. wire transfer. or cash in person. - No warranty expressed. written. or implied. I encourage inspection in person or via a trusted associate prior to purchase. No refunds expressed or implied. General description provided is subject to my own opinion. I recommend you make your own judgement of the vehicle's condition and suitability for your purposes. whatever those may be. and bid accordingly if you would like to own it. - I will gladly respond to requests for additional photographs. information. and/or arrange to show the truck in person. Shipping and Storage:- I will work with shipping method of buyer's choice. I can assist loading. - I am willing to store the truck for a reasonable amount of time. pending payment of sale price. Contact:- Ebay message or phone calls only. NO TEXTING. Phone: 612-212-8083 Please leave a message.