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Tod59 · 12-15-2014, 06:21 PM

Hey Guys- Thank you so much for your opinions, they mean a great deal to me. I am not too good with the computer and I didn't even realize that one could look up SOLD prices on ebay.....that helps a lot! Looks like I missed out on some good deals!

I do like the smooth lines of a fleetline, but perhaps this trucks asking price is too high. Roger1.....funny you should mention that you believe the truck is valued at $5,500.....that is exactly what I offered him the first time, but he rejected it. I'm thankful you guys were here to "bring me back to reality", the more I looked at the truck, the more I envisioned "what it could be" and not what it was.

For what it's worth, I have a '55 sedan that I just completed a 3 year body off resto on, did it all myself except the paint work and with the helpful advice of those on the Tri-Five forum (great group of enthusiast over there). Again, thank you.

Lastly, I've been watching the Mecum autions lately, and, with the exception of the Saturday night "big money" guys, I thought some of the restored trucks were right in the ball park or even a good deal on prices compared to how much it does cost to restore a vehical. Thanks again guys! If you have a lead for me on a 50-59 truck, PM me please.

Regards-
Tod

Thanks Guys!

12-15-2014, 06:21 PM	#29
Tod59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michign Posts: 175	Re: How to decide Value/worth? '59 Fleetside (long post) Hey Guys- Thank you so much for your opinions, they mean a great deal to me. I am not too good with the computer and I didn't even realize that one could look up SOLD prices on ebay.....that helps a lot! Looks like I missed out on some good deals! I do like the smooth lines of a fleetline, but perhaps this trucks asking price is too high. Roger1.....funny you should mention that you believe the truck is valued at $5,500.....that is exactly what I offered him the first time, but he rejected it. I'm thankful you guys were here to "bring me back to reality", the more I looked at the truck, the more I envisioned "what it could be" and not what it was. For what it's worth, I have a '55 sedan that I just completed a 3 year body off resto on, did it all myself except the paint work and with the helpful advice of those on the Tri-Five forum (great group of enthusiast over there). Again, thank you. Lastly, I've been watching the Mecum autions lately, and, with the exception of the Saturday night "big money" guys, I thought some of the restored trucks were right in the ball park or even a good deal on prices compared to how much it does cost to restore a vehical. Thanks again guys! If you have a lead for me on a 50-59 truck, PM me please. Regards- Tod Thanks Guys!