How much do you think its worth?

[thebrown83]

Hi, I have been searching around my area high and low for a car or truck to fix up and I came across this truck a while back. I knocked on the door and and the guy said he would sell it and when I asked him what he would want for it he said $2500 to $3500. I was kind of shocked because to me it looked like a $1500 truck. I showed the truck to my dad then and he said it was worth under a thousand. What I would like to know is what is your opion on a good price to offer for this truck? I only have a couple pics of it right now but I can go back and get more pics and info when the weather clears up here. I guess I should give some info on the truck also... It is a 68 with the 6 lug drum brakes and no a/c. The guy told me it was his first vehicle and when he had to leave for a year and a half someone stole the carb and radio. It hasn't ran since he got back and found it like that (this was probly 5-10 years ago). Also the tires are sunk into the ground about 4 inches. He said the motor was probably junk now but the trans and rear end are good. I havn't looked the truck over real good yet but I plan on going back when the weather is nice. The only rust I could see though is on the rockers and a little inside the bed. I have been hanging around here for a while and that is what made me want a 67-72 shortbed to restore. I would really like to buy this truck but its not going to happen unless I can show the owner and my dad what a fair price would be. So based on that info and the crappy pics I have, what is your guess on what its worth? PS. It isn't as shiney or nice as it looks in the pics, It needs a lot of body work and the trim is also not in very good condition.