SAD! Sold my truck.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

novajess1972 · 01-18-2007, 11:27 AM

It is a sad time for me. I sold my truck so that the wife and I can get a new house.

Although, it wasn't absolutely necessary to sell it, I felt it beneficial to be able to purchase new furniture, as well as pay for other new home expenditures, instead of creating more debt by financing these things. (As if the new mortgage isn't enough). In my wife's defense (plenty wives force us to sell our toys for other priorities), she suggested I keep it and we could just slowly furnish the new home. But I know how important the new house is to her, so I made the decision on my own.

SILVER LINING: This makes it more than acceptable to begin a new truck build right after we move and get all settled in!

I will still chime in from time to time, eventhough I am truckless (sniffle sniffle sob sob).

To commemorate the loss of my dearly departed, here are a few pics. Let's pause for a moment of silence...

Feel free to post pics of your lost loved ones and we can be sad together. Misery loves company...

Jesse

72dually · 01-18-2007, 11:30 AM

Sounds like you got a good women, and you can always get another truck

BTW........beautiful truck

What wheels are those?

Zumo · 01-18-2007, 11:32 AM

oof. So what's left? What do you have now?

redz 1970 K5 · 01-18-2007, 11:33 AM

Oh man, that is one hot truck... Good for you though, I definitely applaud your effort.

I think we are all big fans of these trucks (maybe 'fanatic' is more appropriate), but it's good to see the big picture. In a few years you will have your house, your furnishings AND a truck, the latter 2 which aren't on credit!

Did you break even on that truck or turn a few dimes?

novajess1972 · 01-18-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zumo

oof. So what's left? What do you have now?

I don't have anything at the moment....except for an excited wife

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Originally Posted by 72dually

Sounds like you got a good women, and you can always get another truck

BTW........beautiful truck

What wheels are those?

The wheels are Bonspeed Malibu. 20x8.5 front/20x10 rear.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5

Oh man, that is one hot truck... Good for you though, I definitely applaud your effort.

I think we are all big fans of these trucks (maybe 'fanatic' is more appropriate), but it's good to see the big picture. In a few years you will have your house, your furnishings AND a truck, the latter 2 which aren't on credit!

Did you break even on that truck or turn a few dimes?

Thanks for the kudos! The great part is that I tripled what I bought the truck for and made 7k above what I had in the truck. I'd say I turned a few dimes.

Jesse

bobthecop · 01-18-2007, 11:55 AM

I didn't sell my truck, but it has been apart and in process for 4 years, with little or nothing getting done. New (to us) house on 5 acres, and kids in college, new carpet, paint, case and base, lights........... Sure would have a sweet truck now if...........

69lnghrn · 01-18-2007, 12:00 PM

ouch, my deepest condolinces (sp?) go out to you and your family !!
congrats on the new casa!!!

whatnow123 · 01-18-2007, 12:07 PM

On the bright side of the coin, you already know what to do and what not to do if you get another project.

Me on the other hand, I'm looking forward to the day that my truck is half as nice as the one you sold is, but on the other hand, I'm not looking forward to having all the free time I'll have by not working on it.. I actually look forward to workin on her if that makes any sense.

novajess1972 · 01-18-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by whatnow123

On the bright side of the coin, you already know what to do and what not to do if you get another project.

Me on the other hand, I'm looking forward to the day that my truck is half as nice as the one you sold is, but on the other hand, I'm not looking forward to having all the free time I'll have by not working on it.. I actually look forward to workin on her if that makes any sense.

I fell the same way. Although my wife supports my truck love, she still can't understand how I would rather be in the garage, under the hood or under the entire truck, rather than do other things. But I did learn early on that you have to know when to stop and save a project for antoher day. I pissed my honey off plenty a time with the old "If I can just turn this wrench one more time, I'll be finished" line.

phlegm · 01-18-2007, 12:11 PM

Yep, just play the sad card for all its worth. Selling a truck like that has got to be good for some sympathy lovin'

jkaylor68gmc · 01-18-2007, 12:21 PM

Always remeber you can live in a house with your wife but I wouldn't recommend living out of your truck with your wife.

sjarrett71 · 01-18-2007, 12:25 PM

Looks like you could have gotten enough money from the truck to BUY a new house. That thing is SWEET!!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-18-2007, 12:26 PM

I see you've recently sold quite a collection of nice rides. Good luck on the new home. I'm currently saving $$$ for a new home myself, but the 4K I'd get out of my truck wouldn't be worth selling it. I'm sure yours sold for much more than that. My dad sold a real nice '68 firebird back in the day to buy their house. You now have the chance to build one even better

Zumo · 01-18-2007, 12:33 PM

Well, It's all worth it in the end. You and your wives happiness is what is important. Plus I am sure she realizes what a "scarifice" this was for you and it won't be forgotten.

I think to many women in this world get into marriages thinking the them men they are marying will lose to silly hobbies once they get married. Wrong. How many old retired guys do you see restoring old cars. Hopefuly you wont be a geezer when finally get something else to work on.

Boise69 · 01-18-2007, 01:13 PM

Jess... what rubber is (was) on the wheels>?

novajess1972 · 01-18-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Boise69

Jess... what rubber is (was) on the wheels>?

Boise69, they are Yokohama Parada Spec-X 255/45-20 on 18x8.5 front and 295/45-20 on 20x10 rear.

Jesse

**Palf70Step** · 01-18-2007, 01:45 PM

I'll be looking forward to seeing your next truck project. Besides that, who says you gotta have a truck to be on here, just gotta love em.

FarmTruk · 01-18-2007, 02:56 PM

Well, I'm sure that black beauty will make the new owner very proud too.

oopstruck · 01-18-2007, 03:05 PM

sweet truck. sorry to see it go. can't wait to see its replacement

longhorn70gmc · 01-18-2007, 03:41 PM

Nice Truck!!!!!!!! I know it will be missed. I really am happy for you! Good luck!
That is one thing I refuse to do, sell my Longhorn.
Goodluck
Respectfully

jimmydean · 01-18-2007, 03:41 PM

That is one of my favorites on here. A sad day indeed, but a worthy cause for sure.

So how much did you sell it for? I ask only because pricing these trucks seems to be all over the map. There have been a few threads about cost to build vs. sale price as well.

turbochevy · 01-18-2007, 05:06 PM

beautiful truck, I would have cried as it left the driveway.....On a lighter note, you are a homeowner! Most of us in Cali cant afford homes here, so we build trucks

**WorkinLonghorn** · 01-18-2007, 06:01 PM

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On a lighter note, you are a homeowner! Most of us in Cali cant afford homes here, so we build trucks

Tell me about it. I've been living like a pauper, saving every dime for 15 years and I think I can now afford a shack out in the Mohave desert.Or I could move to Utah but I'd have to talk all my customers into moving with me I think.

68Stepbed · 01-19-2007, 08:09 AM

I understand your pain dude. I would be sick if I had to sell my truck, even if it were for a good reason. I really miss this truck. I didn't sell it for money. My dad flipped it over in a ditch and damaged the cab. Dad paid me back what I paid for it which I later used as a down payment on our house, so it worked out. He sold the truck to a guy who straightened out the cab, fixed the scrapes and the busted fender, repainted it, and gave it to his son. This truck was almost perfect. There wasn't a dent or a spot of rust anywhere on that old truck. My wife called it the Booger.

novajess1972 · 01-19-2007, 08:42 AM

68StepBed, that thing is (was) really nice!!! What year?? 65-66???

01-18-2007, 11:27 AM	#1
novajess1972 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 190	SAD! Sold my truck.... It is a sad time for me. I sold my truck so that the wife and I can get a new house. Although, it wasn't absolutely necessary to sell it, I felt it beneficial to be able to purchase new furniture, as well as pay for other new home expenditures, instead of creating more debt by financing these things. (As if the new mortgage isn't enough). In my wife's defense (plenty wives force us to sell our toys for other priorities), she suggested I keep it and we could just slowly furnish the new home. But I know how important the new house is to her, so I made the decision on my own. SILVER LINING: This makes it more than acceptable to begin a new truck build right after we move and get all settled in! I will still chime in from time to time, eventhough I am truckless (sniffle sniffle sob sob). To commemorate the loss of my dearly departed, here are a few pics. Let's pause for a moment of silence... Feel free to post pics of your lost loved ones and we can be sad together. Misery loves company... Jesse Attached Images __________________ 1985 SWB Silverado 1/2 Ton 1972 Chevy SWB 1/2 Ton (sold) 1972 Chevy Chevelle SS (sold) 1971 Chevy Nova (sold) 1967 Chevy El Camino (sold) 2001 Mustang Bullitt (sold) 2019 Toyota Tundra Crewmax (daily)

01-18-2007, 11:30 AM	#2
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... Sounds like you got a good women, and you can always get another truck BTW........beautiful truck What wheels are those? __________________ 70 GMC shortbed fleetside with a 72 chevy costume Last edited by 72dually; 01-18-2007 at 11:32 AM.

01-18-2007, 11:32 AM	#3
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... oof. So what's left? What do you have now? __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

01-18-2007, 11:33 AM	#4
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... Oh man, that is one hot truck... Good for you though, I definitely applaud your effort. I think we are all big fans of these trucks (maybe 'fanatic' is more appropriate), but it's good to see the big picture. In a few years you will have your house, your furnishings AND a truck, the latter 2 which aren't on credit! Did you break even on that truck or turn a few dimes? __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

01-18-2007, 11:55 AM	#6
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... I didn't sell my truck, but it has been apart and in process for 4 years, with little or nothing getting done. New (to us) house on 5 acres, and kids in college, new carpet, paint, case and base, lights........... Sure would have a sweet truck now if........... __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

01-18-2007, 12:00 PM	#7
69lnghrn whats a wrench Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 139	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... ouch, my deepest condolinces (sp?) go out to you and your family !! congrats on the new casa!!!

01-18-2007, 12:07 PM	#8
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... On the bright side of the coin, you already know what to do and what not to do if you get another project. Me on the other hand, I'm looking forward to the day that my truck is half as nice as the one you sold is, but on the other hand, I'm not looking forward to having all the free time I'll have by not working on it.. I actually look forward to workin on her if that makes any sense.

01-18-2007, 12:11 PM	#10
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... Yep, just play the sad card for all its worth. Selling a truck like that has got to be good for some sympathy lovin' __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

01-18-2007, 12:21 PM	#11
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... Always remeber you can live in a house with your wife but I wouldn't recommend living out of your truck with your wife.

01-18-2007, 12:25 PM	#12
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... Looks like you could have gotten enough money from the truck to BUY a new house. That thing is SWEET!! __________________ -Scott-

01-18-2007, 12:26 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... I see you've recently sold quite a collection of nice rides. Good luck on the new home. I'm currently saving $$$ for a new home myself, but the 4K I'd get out of my truck wouldn't be worth selling it. I'm sure yours sold for much more than that. My dad sold a real nice '68 firebird back in the day to buy their house. You now have the chance to build one even better __________________ 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! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-18-2007 at 12:27 PM.

01-18-2007, 12:33 PM	#14
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... Well, It's all worth it in the end. You and your wives happiness is what is important. Plus I am sure she realizes what a "scarifice" this was for you and it won't be forgotten. I think to many women in this world get into marriages thinking the them men they are marying will lose to silly hobbies once they get married. Wrong. How many old retired guys do you see restoring old cars. Hopefuly you wont be a geezer when finally get something else to work on. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

01-18-2007, 01:13 PM	#15
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... Jess... what rubber is (was) on the wheels>? __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T

01-18-2007, 01:45 PM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... I'll be looking forward to seeing your next truck project. Besides that, who says you gotta have a truck to be on here, just gotta love em. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-18-2007, 02:56 PM	#18
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... Well, I'm sure that black beauty will make the new owner very proud too. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*



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01-18-2007, 03:05 PM	#19
oopstruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 39	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... sweet truck. sorry to see it go. can't wait to see its replacement

01-18-2007, 03:41 PM	#20
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... Nice Truck!!!!!!!! I know it will be missed. I really am happy for you! Good luck! That is one thing I refuse to do, sell my Longhorn. Goodluck Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

01-18-2007, 03:41 PM	#21
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... That is one of my favorites on here. A sad day indeed, but a worthy cause for sure. So how much did you sell it for? I ask only because pricing these trucks seems to be all over the map. There have been a few threads about cost to build vs. sale price as well.

01-18-2007, 05:06 PM	#22
turbochevy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chatsworth, So Cal! Posts: 226	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... beautiful truck, I would have cried as it left the driveway.....On a lighter note, you are a homeowner! Most of us in Cali cant afford homes here, so we build trucks __________________ 1970 Chevy C 10 SWB

01-19-2007, 08:09 AM	#24
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... I understand your pain dude. I would be sick if I had to sell my truck, even if it were for a good reason. I really miss this truck. I didn't sell it for money. My dad flipped it over in a ditch and damaged the cab. Dad paid me back what I paid for it which I later used as a down payment on our house, so it worked out. He sold the truck to a guy who straightened out the cab, fixed the scrapes and the busted fender, repainted it, and gave it to his son. This truck was almost perfect. There wasn't a dent or a spot of rust anywhere on that old truck. My wife called it the Booger. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:39 PM.

01-19-2007, 08:42 AM	#25
novajess1972 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 190	Re: SAD! Sold my truck.... 68StepBed, that thing is (was) really nice!!! What year?? 65-66??? __________________ 1985 SWB Silverado 1/2 Ton 1972 Chevy SWB 1/2 Ton (sold) 1972 Chevy Chevelle SS (sold) 1971 Chevy Nova (sold) 1967 Chevy El Camino (sold) 2001 Mustang Bullitt (sold) 2019 Toyota Tundra Crewmax (daily)

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