I may have sold my truck today????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DANTIP** · 07-13-2011, 03:41 PM

I had my '72 Hugger Orange/White SWB BB truck out today and I had a guys follow me into my brother's machine shop parking lot. He asked if he could look at the truck. He then asked if he could take a few pictures. He then asked if I wanted to sell it. I told him I was not interested in selling it. He then asked, "If you were to sell it, how much would you need for it?". He looked the truck over and asked about originality, etc. I let him see the SPID and he was able to see the engine code. I gave him a number that would make most people run for the hills and he went to his car and made a call. When he came out he told me he would take it. I told him I would want cash or a bank wire transfer. He left me with a sizable cash deposit and his phone number.

original-71 · 07-13-2011, 03:46 PM

if they really want it price isnt a big deal to most people. ive met people that have more money into building there truck than i bought mine for ready to drive. that is a beautiful truck by the way, or should i say WAS....

rambler · 07-13-2011, 03:50 PM

I can't tell you how many times this has happened to me........

I can't because it never has! LOL.....

congrats!

**leddzepp** · 07-13-2011, 03:52 PM

Congrats Dan!

Everything is for sale for the right price...

mcbassin · 07-13-2011, 04:32 PM

Wow, I have heard of stories like this before. Hope you didn't sell yourself short....j/k
I'm sure you know what you would want for it. It would be cool to have the cash to pop for a ride like that

congrats....I know your truck is super nice and rare hope you don't get seller remorse

72BlckButy · 07-13-2011, 05:01 PM

Wow Dan.... that's good and bad all at the same time.

6772owner · 07-13-2011, 05:06 PM

Awesome story! I wish I could sell mine that easy! (and Im trying

)

wwotr · 07-13-2011, 05:39 PM

My Wife & I alway play these "What If" games with each other.
I can seriously say that I'm glad I wasn't in your shoes.
I don't know if I'd want to be faced with a Decision like that.
I tell myself "NO WAY WOULD I SELL IT"!

But if someone came up to me TODAY and said I'll give you $20K for your Truck, I'd have to say..."I need 3 weeks to Test Drive and see what else is out there for $20K, before I say yes"

67_C-30 · 07-13-2011, 08:08 PM

Just think long and hard it about, Dan. I sold my regular old '69 C10 for a price that I thought was well more than it was worth to buy my '69 Camaro SS. I loved my truck, but I thought getting my dream car would make getting rid of my truck OK. I was wrong, I regret selling my truck. It was nothing really special, but my kids grew up riding it, and it was my pride and joy. I ended up with a way more valuable car, but I don't feel the same way about it as I did my truck.

When I look at your truck, an original hugger orange and white 402 SWB, I have wonder what is better than that? You may buy something that is considered better by most people, but it really might not be better to you . The day I found my Camaro, I woke up that morning with absolutely no intention of selling my truck. An offer "too good to turn down" presented itself, and before I knew it my truck belonged to someone else.

Just sharing my experience, and urging you to give it plenty of thought.

Zoomin · 07-13-2011, 08:40 PM

Well, I'm wondering what you're going to do for an encore.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-13-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zoomin

well, i'm wondering what you're going to do for an encore.

+1

VA72C10 · 07-13-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Wow Dan.... that's good and bad all at the same time.

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Well, I'm wondering what you're going to do for an encore.

x2

Hopefully the number you said was ridiculous enough to allow you to do exactly what you want with the next one

Duncan and son · 07-13-2011, 10:18 PM

Dan after talking to you Jason and I were talking about how well you did and it couldn't happen to a nicer guy and the new owner could not have bought a more desirable truck. To us your truck was one of the most desirable trucks we have ever seen or heard about.
Way to go Paul

**72 tigger** · 07-13-2011, 10:55 PM

Now I really wish I would have been around to see it when you came thru Berne! Best wishes on your new project!

67_C-30 · 07-13-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan and son

to us your truck was one of the most desirable trucks we have ever seen or heard about.

x2!!!

**Joesjunk** · 07-13-2011, 11:40 PM

Wow Dan! I hope it all works out for you, You alway find the nice trucks

fastwillie 696969 · 07-13-2011, 11:07 PM

have you seen the chevy commerical where the guy brings his old chevy truck to a shop the owner tells him the truck isnt worth the money invested and see himself in the mirror of him in back of dads truck ,so he writes a check and tells him fix it

rambler · 07-14-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

have you seen the chevy commerical where the guy brings his old chevy truck to a shop the owner tells him the truck isnt worth the money invested and see himself in the mirror of him in back of dads truck ,so he writes a check and tells him fix it

I would do that, if I could find my Dad's orginal 71 chevy.... I remember riding home with him in it, when he bought it brand new from the dealership, right when he got back from a vietnam...

**70cst** · 07-14-2011, 11:12 AM

Geee...if I sold the Circuit Ride 70cstjr would have a real issue with me

on the sale. I like the term flag pole price ... But if a person wants the best he will have to pay for the best.

mcbassin · 07-13-2011, 11:13 PM

You anywhere near Greenville? Pick THIS up for me and I'll pay you back when I get the cash

**DANTIP** · 07-14-2011, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

You anywhere near Greenville? Pick THIS up for me and I'll pay you back when I get the cash

That's a nice looking truck! I had to Mapquest where Greenville, Indiana is (Just North of Louisville), not close!

teeitup · 07-14-2011, 07:01 AM

Congrats Dan, sometimes things happen out of the ordinary when you least expect it. There are more out there, I'm sure you'll find one you'll like

mcbassin · 07-14-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DANTIP

That's a nice looking truck! I had to Mapquest where Greenville, Indiana is (Just North of Louisville), not close!

Just figured since your were selling a BB swb you could pick up another at a pretty good price

Thanks for looking

All kidding aside, that is the truck I would buy if I could. What do I need to look for when verifying that it really is original #s matching? SPID, engine numbers, what about the VIN? anything else? It seems like BB SWB nicely equipped trucks just don't exist around here.

chevyman95 · 07-14-2011, 09:14 AM

awesome, my grandpa sold his 1968 that way though, he regretted it later but he ended up with enough to get a nice 66

mcbassin · 08-04-2011, 11:08 PM

Any update on the purchase? Did you sell it?

07-13-2011, 03:41 PM	#1
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	I may have sold my truck today????? I had my '72 Hugger Orange/White SWB BB truck out today and I had a guys follow me into my brother's machine shop parking lot. He asked if he could look at the truck. He then asked if he could take a few pictures. He then asked if I wanted to sell it. I told him I was not interested in selling it. He then asked, "If you were to sell it, how much would you need for it?". He looked the truck over and asked about originality, etc. I let him see the SPID and he was able to see the engine code. I gave him a number that would make most people run for the hills and he went to his car and made a call. When he came out he told me he would take it. I told him I would want cash or a bank wire transfer. He left me with a sizable cash deposit and his phone number.

07-13-2011, 03:46 PM	#2
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? if they really want it price isnt a big deal to most people. ive met people that have more money into building there truck than i bought mine for ready to drive. that is a beautiful truck by the way, or should i say WAS.... __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

07-13-2011, 03:50 PM	#3
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? I can't tell you how many times this has happened to me........ I can't because it never has! LOL..... congrats! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

07-13-2011, 03:52 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? Congrats Dan! Everything is for sale for the right price... __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

07-13-2011, 04:32 PM	#5
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? Wow, I have heard of stories like this before. Hope you didn't sell yourself short....j/k I'm sure you know what you would want for it. It would be cool to have the cash to pop for a ride like that congrats....I know your truck is super nice and rare hope you don't get seller remorse __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-13-2011, 05:01 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? Wow Dan.... that's good and bad all at the same time. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-13-2011, 05:06 PM	#7
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? Awesome story! I wish I could sell mine that easy! (and Im trying ) __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

07-13-2011, 05:39 PM	#8
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? My Wife & I alway play these "What If" games with each other. I can seriously say that I'm glad I wasn't in your shoes. I don't know if I'd want to be faced with a Decision like that. I tell myself "NO WAY WOULD I SELL IT"! But if someone came up to me TODAY and said I'll give you $20K for your Truck, I'd have to say..."I need 3 weeks to Test Drive and see what else is out there for $20K, before I say yes" __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

07-13-2011, 08:08 PM	#9
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? Just think long and hard it about, Dan. I sold my regular old '69 C10 for a price that I thought was well more than it was worth to buy my '69 Camaro SS. I loved my truck, but I thought getting my dream car would make getting rid of my truck OK. I was wrong, I regret selling my truck. It was nothing really special, but my kids grew up riding it, and it was my pride and joy. I ended up with a way more valuable car, but I don't feel the same way about it as I did my truck. When I look at your truck, an original hugger orange and white 402 SWB, I have wonder what is better than that? You may buy something that is considered better by most people, but it really might not be better to you . The day I found my Camaro, I woke up that morning with absolutely no intention of selling my truck. An offer "too good to turn down" presented itself, and before I knew it my truck belonged to someone else. Just sharing my experience, and urging you to give it plenty of thought. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

07-13-2011, 08:40 PM	#10
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? Well, I'm wondering what you're going to do for an encore. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

07-13-2011, 10:18 PM	#13
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? Dan after talking to you Jason and I were talking about how well you did and it couldn't happen to a nicer guy and the new owner could not have bought a more desirable truck. To us your truck was one of the most desirable trucks we have ever seen or heard about. Way to go Paul __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

07-13-2011, 10:55 PM	#14
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,226	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? Now I really wish I would have been around to see it when you came thru Berne! Best wishes on your new project!

07-13-2011, 11:40 PM	#16
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,691	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? Wow Dan! I hope it all works out for you, You alway find the nice trucks __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-13-2011, 11:07 PM	#17
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07-14-2011, 11:12 AM	#19
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? Geee...if I sold the Circuit Ride 70cstjr would have a real issue with me on the sale. I like the term flag pole price ... But if a person wants the best he will have to pay for the best. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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07-13-2011, 11:13 PM	#20
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? You anywhere near Greenville? Pick THIS up for me and I'll pay you back when I get the cash __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-14-2011, 07:01 AM	#22
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? Congrats Dan, sometimes things happen out of the ordinary when you least expect it. There are more out there, I'm sure you'll find one you'll like __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

07-14-2011, 09:14 AM	#24
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? awesome, my grandpa sold his 1968 that way though, he regretted it later but he ended up with enough to get a nice 66

08-04-2011, 11:08 PM	#25
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: I may have sold my truck today????? Any update on the purchase? Did you sell it? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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