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truckster · 12-19-2024, 09:06 PM

A few examples of the Barrett/Jackson/Mecum fever that seems to be infecting everyone.

First, this one. It's apparently a great restoration truck and just need cam bearings, which are somehow accessed from underneath:

https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/75771428

Then there's this jewel, just waiting for someone to roll it across the auction block (after installing an engine and transmission, doing the body and paint and interior, and who knows what else):

https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/76246918

And, finally, this jewel. It just needs a carburetor and radiator and you'll be in the money:

https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/77547826

Dead Parrot · 12-20-2024, 12:59 AM

#1 looks like there is some bonus front end damage.
#2 Probably the best deal if the driver's side metal is as straight as the passenger side
#3 Don't think CB antennas are that valuable. Maybe some hidden gems in the bed.

#2 could be a gem for someone that has already decided they want some variation of an LS install.

**dagnabbitt** · 12-20-2024, 01:06 AM

I agree pricing is pretty crazy now, it is starting to affect every era of truck. Might be an upside to this for us though.

1. I was not prepared for what I saw in the bed of that truck.
2. I can practically feel how dry the climate is in those pics.
3. That is some kinda whip antenna, impressive.

Greg58 · 12-20-2024, 01:15 PM

Asking and getting are 2 different things!

**MySons68C20** · 12-20-2024, 06:57 PM

Supply and demand economics.....location and availability vs life span vs when you want to start the project all weigh in!

truckster · 12-20-2024, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MySons68C20

Supply and demand economics.....location and availability vs life span vs when you want to start the project all weigh in!

I see the same vehicles come up month after month. You'd think people would eventually get a clue that their pile of scrap isn't going to be on the cover of Hemmings.

**kwmech** · 12-22-2024, 02:31 PM

We can thank the major manufacturers for this. You can buy a brand new truck for 85k that won't last or you can restore one for about 30k that will last and still have value

12-20-2024, 01:15 PM	#4
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 1,021	Re: People/Prices Are Nuts Asking and getting are 2 different things! __________________ ________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande, 2500 133" wb, 402, 4spd. 2007 GMC 3500 SRW 4x4, Crew cab, Duramax/Allison. (Sold} 1987 Chevy Suburban 2500, Silverado, 2wd, 454, t-400 2023 Chevy Silverado LT 3500, crew cab, longbox, 4x4 Z-71 Duramax.

12-20-2024, 06:57 PM	#5
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 934	Re: People/Prices Are Nuts Supply and demand economics.....location and availability vs life span vs when you want to start the project all weigh in!

12-22-2024, 02:31 PM	#7
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,641	Re: People/Prices Are Nuts We can thank the major manufacturers for this. You can buy a brand new truck for 85k that won't last or you can restore one for about 30k that will last and still have value

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12-19-2024, 09:06 PM	#1
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,978	People/Prices Are Nuts A few examples of the Barrett/Jackson/Mecum fever that seems to be infecting everyone. First, this one. It's apparently a great restoration truck and just need cam bearings, which are somehow accessed from underneath: https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/75771428 Then there's this jewel, just waiting for someone to roll it across the auction block (after installing an engine and transmission, doing the body and paint and interior, and who knows what else): https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/76246918 And, finally, this jewel. It just needs a carburetor and radiator and you'll be in the money: https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/77547826 __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

12-20-2024, 12:59 AM	#2
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,616	Re: People/Prices Are Nuts #1 looks like there is some bonus front end damage. #2 Probably the best deal if the driver's side metal is as straight as the passenger side #3 Don't think CB antennas are that valuable. Maybe some hidden gems in the bed. #2 could be a gem for someone that has already decided they want some variation of an LS install.

12-20-2024, 01:06 AM	#3
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,453	Re: People/Prices Are Nuts I agree pricing is pretty crazy now, it is starting to affect every era of truck. Might be an upside to this for us though. 1. I was not prepared for what I saw in the bed of that truck. 2. I can practically feel how dry the climate is in those pics. 3. That is some kinda whip antenna, impressive. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10



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