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shaneschevys · 10-03-2005, 01:40 PM

I have two trucks I am trying to sell a 86 & a 68 chevy long beds. both are decent trucks. I figured that I wouldnt have any trouble selling these trucks. I was wondering if anyone else was having trouble selling their old trucks? Maybe I am to high on my price or is it high gas prices or just bad timing? I took both trucks to a swapmeet last weekend, lots of lookers but no offers.

jsbgump · 10-03-2005, 01:49 PM

I seem to be having the same problem with my 71 short step side I'm trying to sell. I would also like to know what's the problem with selling theese trucks.

Joe67 · 10-03-2005, 01:50 PM

This link should help explain

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=155024

*edit* after re-reading, are you able to list, just unable to find a buyer?

jsbgump · 10-03-2005, 02:05 PM

67c10step What does that link have to do with the reason for the trucks not selling??? I don't understand what you meant by that. It has nothing to do with the trucks not selling.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-03-2005, 02:06 PM

You didn't post pics or prices so it's hard to tell. But just by driving by Greenville's "motor mile" I have noticed a LARGE stockpile of used trucks. Unless an older truck is super cheap and nice, I think everyone is having trouble selling trucks with these crazy gas prices.

cableguy0 · 10-03-2005, 02:10 PM

gas prices are the main thing right now. unless someone needs a truck they aint gonna buy something thats lucky to get 10mpg

Fred T · 10-03-2005, 02:13 PM

Cableguy0 is right. With gas prices the way they are, people aren't buying vehicles with lousy gas milage. Thus, less demand, so, lower prices.

Joe67 · 10-03-2005, 02:21 PM

I don't think the gas prices have that much to do with it. Maybe a little.
They buyer in this market isn't very concerned with MPG, if they were, they wouldn't even be looking

I think it has alot to do with your location as well. Selling a specialty vehicle like these takes the right buyer in the right place. Maybe people aren't willing to pay for something and have the extra expense of travel and or shipping on top of it.

When I was trying to sell a rolling '69 SWB chassis last summer, I had all types of interest from guys in Texas and out west, but the distance prevented the sales

shaneschevys · 10-03-2005, 03:39 PM

Here is the link to view the trucks. I am asking 2,500 for the 86 & 2,000 for the 68. Look & tell me if I am too high on my price & tell me what you think of the trucks.
http://photos.yahoo.com/shaneschevys@sbcglobal.net

cableguy0 · 10-03-2005, 04:32 PM

your prices look pretty good. both look like really solid trucks. just wait a few months before you try and sell them if you can. gas prices are up the holidays are right around the corner. bad time of year to sell stuff

*wolfthing2000* · 10-03-2005, 04:42 PM

Good price for the 68. Looks in decent shape. I picked up a 69 K-20 for 1800 but in no means looks good at all!!!

Skruffy · 10-03-2005, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaneschevys

Here is the link to view the trucks. I am asking 2,500 for the 86 & 2,000 for the 68. Look & tell me if I am too high on my price & tell me what you think of the trucks.
http://photos.yahoo.com/shaneschevys@sbcglobal.net

I don't necessarily think they are "too high," but like everything, they're worth what someone will pay on a given day.

I think people looking at the 68 are probably pretty savvy and are either looking for a builder or a driver. Your's is too much for a project but gas is too high for a driver.

As to the 86, again, worth what someone will pay. It seems fair to me, but I bought a 97 with 110K, air, tilt, cruise, all it needed was tires, on Ebay over a year ago for $3100. It might not be priced to high, but I wouldn't be marketing it to people who live, eat, sleep trucks - I would market to someone who just needs a truck now and then or a work truck, whatever.

Anyway, just my .02. If I had all the answers I would be selling them to Detroit for big bucks.

krue · 10-03-2005, 04:41 PM

A good time to sell is right after everyone starts getting their tax refunds.

krue · 10-03-2005, 04:41 PM

Oh yeah, if you have a 4x4 nows a good time to sell it around here because hunting season is coming up.

panhandler62 · 10-03-2005, 05:54 PM

You wouldn't have any trouble getting 2K for the 68 around here. Sometimes that's just a matter of a real buyer being around. Someone might buy the 86 strictly to get a used truck but a buyer for the 68 is likely not really thinking truck needs or first car, so it's a luxury purchase.

**special-K** · 10-03-2005, 08:15 PM

I`m not gonna let gas prices stop my affair with trucks.I`d like to think the same of other people.We may end up driving 3 cylinder econoboxes,but there`ll always be at least one in my driveway.

*72CSTC5* · 10-03-2005, 09:28 PM

My personal opinion is that long wheel bases are a little bit harder to sell too.

jsbgump · 10-04-2005, 12:55 AM

I'm not trying to steal this thread but I am having the same problem with a 71 short step. here is a link to pics

http://photos.yahoo.com/jsbgump@sbcglobal.net

Any suggestions??

ACES · 10-04-2005, 04:43 AM

The gas prices are having a HUGE effect on selling these trucks and new ones.
Check out this article on CNN.com http://money.cnn.com/2005/10/03/news...ex.htm?cnn=yes

Bubba4spd · 10-04-2005, 05:01 AM

I agree with the gas price theory. People now are scared, just be glad your not floor planning 2 million dollars worth of SUV's outside your office window.

**special-K** · 10-04-2005, 08:04 AM

The fear will reside.But,I think it will change the new vehicle market,not a bad thing either.When the dust settles people will continue their quest for that special old truck.

**John Fabris** · 10-04-2005, 10:23 AM

It is a tough market out the now....

I have a 2001 GMC Yukon 4x4 that I have been trying to sell for 3 months now....
Kelly blue book private party price is around $16,000 (last time I buy a new car, freaking paid $40,000, and in less then three years it worth $16,000!!!)
So, I have trying to sell this for $15,000 or best offer(willing to take 13,000). Even on Ebay, I am only getting up to $9,000....

Really crappy time to sell big vehicals....

shaneschevys · 10-04-2005, 11:46 AM

jsbgump looks like you have a pretty decent little truck as well, not priced to bad either. Figured being a swb would be a desirable truck. But just hang in there hopefully it will get better. John fabris thats a big hit in the ol pocket book. That is why I chose to update my 72 sub & my 72 swb rather than buy new. Good luck to you guys with yalls sales.

C10 - C90 Bill · 10-04-2005, 01:12 PM

In my opinion, it is partly the high gas prices, but also the outlook of what's ahead. This seems to be a board of mostly younger ages, but to us that have gone thru a few recessions, the outlook in the air now has all the makings of rough times ahead. I'm from SW Virginia and I can see changes already, but for those of us in the states that need to heat our homes, there is great concern. Around here the weather has been consistently warm and it has put times more or less on "cruise control", but once the cold rolls in I expect more changes.

Thus the reason of vehicles not selling, basically speaking, in my opinion, along with a flooded market with a lot of cars and trucks up for sale.

Would also like to point out that I'm not one to have a negative outlook, but I am one to face reality and put my cards on the table.

ChrisK10 · 10-04-2005, 02:34 PM

I've been having a horrible time trying to sell (or even get offers!) on my 71 (with a 454). I also believe the gas prices have had a huge affect on buyers. It sucks for me because I would like to get it sold ASAP, because I'm in college and I would like to have some extra money for a computer and stuff, so waiting is possible but it would be really nice to get it off of my hands and be able to use the extra money for things I need...

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10-03-2005, 01:40 PM	#1
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	having trouble selling I have two trucks I am trying to sell a 86 & a 68 chevy long beds. both are decent trucks. I figured that I wouldnt have any trouble selling these trucks. I was wondering if anyone else was having trouble selling their old trucks? Maybe I am to high on my price or is it high gas prices or just bad timing? I took both trucks to a swapmeet last weekend, lots of lookers but no offers. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

10-03-2005, 01:49 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	I seem to be having the same problem with my 71 short step side I'm trying to sell. I would also like to know what's the problem with selling theese trucks. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-03-2005, 01:50 PM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	This link should help explain http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=155024 edit after re-reading, are you able to list, just unable to find a buyer? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member Last edited by Joe67; 10-03-2005 at 01:51 PM.

10-03-2005, 02:05 PM	#4
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	67c10step What does that link have to do with the reason for the trucks not selling??? I don't understand what you meant by that. It has nothing to do with the trucks not selling. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616 Last edited by jsbgump; 10-03-2005 at 02:08 PM.

10-03-2005, 02:06 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	You didn't post pics or prices so it's hard to tell. But just by driving by Greenville's "motor mile" I have noticed a LARGE stockpile of used trucks. Unless an older truck is super cheap and nice, I think everyone is having trouble selling trucks with these crazy gas prices. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-03-2005, 02:10 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	gas prices are the main thing right now. unless someone needs a truck they aint gonna buy something thats lucky to get 10mpg __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-03-2005, 02:13 PM	#7
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Cableguy0 is right. With gas prices the way they are, people aren't buying vehicles with lousy gas milage. Thus, less demand, so, lower prices. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

10-03-2005, 02:21 PM	#8
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	I don't think the gas prices have that much to do with it. Maybe a little. They buyer in this market isn't very concerned with MPG, if they were, they wouldn't even be looking I think it has alot to do with your location as well. Selling a specialty vehicle like these takes the right buyer in the right place. Maybe people aren't willing to pay for something and have the extra expense of travel and or shipping on top of it. When I was trying to sell a rolling '69 SWB chassis last summer, I had all types of interest from guys in Texas and out west, but the distance prevented the sales __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-03-2005, 03:39 PM	#9
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Here is the link to view the trucks. I am asking 2,500 for the 86 & 2,000 for the 68. Look & tell me if I am too high on my price & tell me what you think of the trucks. http://photos.yahoo.com/shaneschevys@sbcglobal.net __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

10-03-2005, 04:32 PM	#10
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	your prices look pretty good. both look like really solid trucks. just wait a few months before you try and sell them if you can. gas prices are up the holidays are right around the corner. bad time of year to sell stuff __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-03-2005, 04:42 PM	#11
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Good price for the 68. Looks in decent shape. I picked up a 69 K-20 for 1800 but in no means looks good at all!!!

10-03-2005, 04:41 PM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	A good time to sell is right after everyone starts getting their tax refunds. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-03-2005, 05:54 PM	#15
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	You wouldn't have any trouble getting 2K for the 68 around here. Sometimes that's just a matter of a real buyer being around. Someone might buy the 86 strictly to get a used truck but a buyer for the 68 is likely not really thinking truck needs or first car, so it's a luxury purchase. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

10-03-2005, 08:15 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	I`m not gonna let gas prices stop my affair with trucks.I`d like to think the same of other people.We may end up driving 3 cylinder econoboxes,but there`ll always be at least one in my driveway. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-03-2005, 09:28 PM	#17
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	My personal opinion is that long wheel bases are a little bit harder to sell too.



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10-04-2005, 12:55 AM	#18
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	I'm not trying to steal this thread but I am having the same problem with a 71 short step. here is a link to pics http://photos.yahoo.com/jsbgump@sbcglobal.net Any suggestions?? __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-04-2005, 04:43 AM	#19
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	The gas prices are having a HUGE effect on selling these trucks and new ones. Check out this article on CNN.com http://money.cnn.com/2005/10/03/news...ex.htm?cnn=yes __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

10-04-2005, 05:01 AM	#20
Bubba4spd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Georgia Posts: 254	I agree with the gas price theory. People now are scared, just be glad your not floor planning 2 million dollars worth of SUV's outside your office window.

10-04-2005, 08:04 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	The fear will reside.But,I think it will change the new vehicle market,not a bad thing either.When the dust settles people will continue their quest for that special old truck. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-04-2005, 10:23 AM	#22
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	It is a tough market out the now.... I have a 2001 GMC Yukon 4x4 that I have been trying to sell for 3 months now.... Kelly blue book private party price is around $16,000 (last time I buy a new car, freaking paid $40,000, and in less then three years it worth $16,000!!!) So, I have trying to sell this for $15,000 or best offer(willing to take 13,000). Even on Ebay, I am only getting up to $9,000.... Really crappy time to sell big vehicals.... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 10-04-2005 at 10:23 AM.

10-04-2005, 11:46 AM	#23
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	jsbgump looks like you have a pretty decent little truck as well, not priced to bad either. Figured being a swb would be a desirable truck. But just hang in there hopefully it will get better. John fabris thats a big hit in the ol pocket book. That is why I chose to update my 72 sub & my 72 swb rather than buy new. Good luck to you guys with yalls sales. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

10-04-2005, 01:12 PM	#24
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,082	In my opinion, it is partly the high gas prices, but also the outlook of what's ahead. This seems to be a board of mostly younger ages, but to us that have gone thru a few recessions, the outlook in the air now has all the makings of rough times ahead. I'm from SW Virginia and I can see changes already, but for those of us in the states that need to heat our homes, there is great concern. Around here the weather has been consistently warm and it has put times more or less on "cruise control", but once the cold rolls in I expect more changes. Thus the reason of vehicles not selling, basically speaking, in my opinion, along with a flooded market with a lot of cars and trucks up for sale. Would also like to point out that I'm not one to have a negative outlook, but I am one to face reality and put my cards on the table.

10-04-2005, 02:34 PM	#25
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	I've been having a horrible time trying to sell (or even get offers!) on my 71 (with a 454). I also believe the gas prices have had a huge affect on buyers. It sucks for me because I would like to get it sold ASAP, because I'm in college and I would like to have some extra money for a computer and stuff, so waiting is possible but it would be really nice to get it off of my hands and be able to use the extra money for things I need... Truck for Sale __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L Last edited by ChrisK10; 10-04-2005 at 02:35 PM.

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