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Originally Posted by nartkers
Here is my story - I bought a 70 C10 when I was 16. Worked my butt off to save money and pay for my first vehicle. Invested literally thousands into over the years. Fast forward 16 years, priorities have changed. I have not given the truck any attention in 2 years. It has been on the back burner, in a non-running state for awhile. The family and house has taken priority. Now with a flooded basement I need money for house repairs.
My question to you folks is this: Even though the truck does not have much value (sentimental value aside). Should I liquidate it - to get whatever money I can to fix the house? I don't want to take on any debt with my current financial situation.
Please advise!!
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Nartkers,
Here's my similar Story (below), taken from the Index Page of my Website.....
http://home.pon.net/wwotr/my%201990%...0Super%20Coupe
In The Beginning (the Story)
Back in 2002 I bought a 1967 Chevy C-10 for $4K.
Body work was done and all in a Black Gel Coat.
The engine was tired, so I put in GM Crate engine (the ZZ383/425HP) .
Had a Custom Turbo 400 transmission built for it, New Sound System, Tires.
The only thing left (in my mind) to do was a Disc Brake Conversion and Air Conditioning.
I put about $12K into it (not including the Purchase Price).
Then in January 2005, the Wife and I were going through,
(what everybody now is going through, i.e. Job Loss, the Economy, Housing ect).
So I had to sell my 67 Chevy. I was Heartbroken but had to do what's right.
It was sold to a guy in Sweden for $8300.00, and shipped over by Cargo Container.
Fast Forward 4 years to January 2009.
The Bills, Car Loans, Credit Cards were paid in Full!
I bought the Wife a 2005 GMC Sierra Ext Cab 4X4.
I also told here that I wanted another 67-72 Chevy/GMC Truck
to restore again.
So in March of 2009, I put an Ad in my local Craig's List,
looking to Trade my 1996 Chevy Tahoe for that elusive 67-72 GM Truck.
After MANY Flakes that came out of the woodwork,
a guy contacted me, that had a 1972 GMC 1/2 Ton Fleetside Shortbed.
Within 10 days and after at LEAST 50 E-mails,
(and just as many Text Messages), we decided to do a straight trade.
Looking at the fact that my Tahoe's Blue Book was around $2800.00,
(it also had Transmission issues) and the Blue Book on a 72 GMC Fleetside Shortbed was about $5K easily,
I decided not to hesitate and trade before he changed his mind!
The trade took place at a half-way point between his house and mine,
on April 12th, 2009.
My Birthday was April 9th, where my Wife took me to Reno NV for 2 days.
She then surprised me with $1K CASH and said the only stipulation ............
"was that I had to spend it on my 72 GMC"! (that was a tough one).
I cannot believe that 4 years later I have a 72 GMC sitting in my driveway.
Sure its a "Diamond In The Rough", but when it comes to Trading, as long as BOTH parties get what they want......"it's ALL good".
Adendum:
That 72 GMC is almost done now,(except for Exterior Paint).
I guess my point is, that you need to do what's right by you/your Family.
If you DO sell your Truck, there is always hope that another will come to you.
I NEVER thought I'd get that opportunity again, to own a Truck like my 67.
Truth be told, my 72 GMC is so much more fun than my 67 EVER was.
The strides I've made with it over the last 2 years have been slow,
but because of that, I have so much more appreciation for it!
I've been able to get the Interior, Exhaust ect done since January.
Have Faith.
Roger
(Sorry for the long ramble, but I feel your Pain)