Fire sale advice, not a what's it worth. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1-2many · 11-22-2008, 02:15 AM

First installment of property taxes are coming due so I need to lighten my load of projects.

This is my question: Is it better to sell my lightly charred truck as a whole or in pieces? It's a long story about the melted parts.
The truck is a 71, Custum-10 deluxe, 97k miles before Pompeii.

A/C, disc brakes, V8, auto, Rhino Liner in a straight bed, no engine or trans. California salvage title.

Thanks for any input, advice, or funny comments. Life is harsh enough, lets laugh a little while we can.
Jay (too many projects, not enough cash)

Yes, that is a bunge cord on the door to keep the bodies form falling out.

Richard8971 · 11-22-2008, 02:21 AM

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my lightly charred truck

Your "lightly charred" truck???

Wow, kinda looks like the Human Torch from the Fantastic 4 was driving and had a seizure...

Hard to say what to do even though the rest of the truck looks like it's still in pretty good shape. If you didn't have so many projects already going on, I would say keep it, but I am sure you could replace it for the amount the damage would end up costing you to fix. Maybe keep it as a parts truck for another project...

Don

Willys47 · 11-22-2008, 02:43 AM

I would fix it

1-2many · 11-22-2008, 02:42 AM

Hey Don,
Your brown dog looks smarter than mine.

We think someone's crack pipe might have gotten a little too bright as they were looking for things to take with them in the early morning hours.

When I got up to go to work, my windows were tinted and the truck was warmed up.

Jay

Richard8971 · 11-22-2008, 02:45 AM

She only LOOKS smarter... believe me she has done some pretty stupid things... but then again, she is MY dog, um er horse... LOL

Sorry that your truck got smoked....

D

long69 · 11-22-2008, 05:15 AM

but it will take you longer to get it. unless you find the one person in a billion that just has to have your truck.
just my 20 cents worth.

cdowns · 11-22-2008, 07:57 AM

i'd try for a quick cheap all-in one sale//parting out is firstoff alot of work,the front clips and doors and tailgate go quick then your faced with storing the rest sometimes for years and you really dont see that much money for it in the long run tires and rims can b sold quick too but unleess you have others to roll it on then its stuck in place// and as far as doing anything to fix enhance the value it's pretty much a waste of valuble time as tax deadlines are pretty well fixed and approaching RAPIDLY

Sport/Truck · 11-22-2008, 10:19 AM

That's a clean truck...but the fact that it has never been smoked in moot point now.

I'm wondering it would be better to gut the interior, and have it soda blasted? Then it would look allot more appealing to someone.
the doors look good on the outside, how about the firewall? (no pun intended)
s/t

big_al_71 · 11-22-2008, 11:42 AM

Sell it as a whole truck!!!

Dont part it out, as you will sell some things and get stucked with others...

GOPAPA · 11-22-2008, 12:34 PM

Sell as a whole truck ..like what has been said,, you will be stuck with parts that wont sell ,, papa

72BlckButy · 11-22-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

Sell as a whole truck ..like what has been said,, you will be stuck with parts that wont sell ,, papa

x2

1-2many · 11-23-2008, 03:38 PM

Thanks for the replies and sage advice. Next step is Craig's List.
Although, I get nervous when strangers walk up the driveway.

Jay

**fine69** · 11-22-2008, 12:47 PM

Sell it whole.

OARNGESI · 11-23-2008, 07:57 PM

I think parts in my opinion youll probally get more money that way

11-22-2008, 02:15 AM	#1
1-2many Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 39	Fire sale advice, not a what's it worth. First installment of property taxes are coming due so I need to lighten my load of projects. This is my question: Is it better to sell my lightly charred truck as a whole or in pieces? It's a long story about the melted parts. The truck is a 71, Custum-10 deluxe, 97k miles before Pompeii. A/C, disc brakes, V8, auto, Rhino Liner in a straight bed, no engine or trans. California salvage title. Thanks for any input, advice, or funny comments. Life is harsh enough, lets laugh a little while we can. Jay (too many projects, not enough cash) Yes, that is a bunge cord on the door to keep the bodies form falling out. Attached Images __________________ Free beer is good beer.

11-22-2008, 02:43 AM	#3
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Fire sale advice, not a what's it worth. I would fix it __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

11-22-2008, 02:42 AM	#4
1-2many Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 39	Re: Fire sale advice, not a what's it worth. Hey Don, Your brown dog looks smarter than mine. We think someone's crack pipe might have gotten a little too bright as they were looking for things to take with them in the early morning hours. When I got up to go to work, my windows were tinted and the truck was warmed up. Jay __________________ Free beer is good beer.

11-22-2008, 02:45 AM	#5
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: Fire sale advice, not a what's it worth. She only LOOKS smarter... believe me she has done some pretty stupid things... but then again, she is MY dog, um er horse... LOL Sorry that your truck got smoked.... D __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo Last edited by Richard8971; 11-22-2008 at 12:45 PM.

11-22-2008, 05:15 AM	#6
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	you'll get more for the parts but it will take you longer to get it. unless you find the one person in a billion that just has to have your truck. just my 20 cents worth.

11-22-2008, 07:57 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Fire sale advice, not a what's it worth. i'd try for a quick cheap all-in one sale//parting out is firstoff alot of work,the front clips and doors and tailgate go quick then your faced with storing the rest sometimes for years and you really dont see that much money for it in the long run tires and rims can b sold quick too but unleess you have others to roll it on then its stuck in place// and as far as doing anything to fix enhance the value it's pretty much a waste of valuble time as tax deadlines are pretty well fixed and approaching RAPIDLY __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 11-22-2008 at 12:01 PM.

11-22-2008, 10:19 AM	#8
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Fire sale advice, not a what's it worth. That's a clean truck...but the fact that it has never been smoked in moot point now. I'm wondering it would be better to gut the interior, and have it soda blasted? Then it would look allot more appealing to someone. the doors look good on the outside, how about the firewall? (no pun intended) s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe. Last edited by Sport/Truck; 11-22-2008 at 10:20 AM.

11-22-2008, 11:42 AM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Fire sale advice, not a what's it worth. Sell it as a whole truck!!! Dont part it out, as you will sell some things and get stucked with others... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-22-2008, 12:34 PM	#10
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,551	Re: Fire sale advice, not a what's it worth. Sell as a whole truck ..like what has been said,, you will be stuck with parts that wont sell ,, papa __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

11-23-2008, 03:38 PM	#12
1-2many Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 39	Re: Fire sale advice, not a what's it worth. Thanks for the replies and sage advice. Next step is Craig's List. Although, I get nervous when strangers walk up the driveway. Jay __________________ Free beer is good beer.

11-22-2008, 12:47 PM	#13
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Fire sale advice, not a what's it worth. Sell it whole. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

11-23-2008, 07:57 PM	#14
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Fire sale advice, not a what's it worth. I think parts in my opinion youll probally get more money that way

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