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Old 01-11-2016, 02:17 AM   #20
sawyerrm
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Re: sweet ride, includes a CB radio!

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Originally Posted by frenchy51 View Post
I saw that one in my CL searches also-Thanks for the detailed pictures. Looks like a nice truck but the price does seem a bit steep.
That comment is the consensus.

I am a wanna-be but from what I've seen, the fair market price is $12K, if the truck were restored to DD quality. It seems the truck was restored in 2009 but 20K miles and six years haven taken there toll:
  • rust on rocker panels and drip rail
  • wood bed is weathered and cracked
  • small hole in windshield
  • some clean up to interior after CB removal

The problem with these fixes is that there is no "wow" impact. In other words, you buy the truck for $12K and spend $3K to fix it up and you still have a $12K truck. As someone else said, "don't put money into a truck, you can't afford to lose."

So I'll offer less than $12K and try to explain why. With any luck, they will accept my offer and these piddly changes will only be the beginning . . .

Thank you all for taking the time to share your thoughts. Have a great week.

Rob
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