What's it worth? 3+3 shortbed 4x4

[Clrussell]

Hey guys. I had a huge speil typed up and my internet decided to crap out while trying to post.. Been a long time since I was on the forum..

Long story short, thinking about selling my dmax and getting into an old square body for towing the boat. Just less debt basically and something different to have..

Buddy has a 85 3+3 short bed 4x4 project sitting in my shop, he originally was going to cummins swap it and lost interest.. It's dana 60/14 bolt, 4" lift, no engine trans or transfer, full suburban interior, etc.. Body Is rust free and has new panels in places. Needs minor body work and paint.

What's it worth? I figure I'll have to throw 3-5k at it to get it done but I can do everything myself and already have a good 350 sitting on a stand looking for a home.. Truck is factory auto truck too.

Will tow 6000lbs about every weekend and I know it'll do it fine.

Sorry if this is in the wrong spot..

Thanks, Corbin

[Clrussell]

Pic of its current state

[Toomuchjunk]

I paid 2300 for a cab front clip full interior and a shortened and boxed frame. Didn't have any running gear. No axles. I think it just depends on how bad you want it! Just don't get excited when you're negotiating. I did and I couldn't get him to budge after that.
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[Toomuchjunk]

Current state
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[MalibuSSwagon]

Vehicles in a disassembled or project state can be pretty worthless as I've found out, or possibly only worth their parts content. If he's a good friend, ask him what he's got into it, figure out what cash and labor you'll have to invest to make it roadworthy, and make him a reasonable offer based on that.

[Nick_R_23]

Originally Posted by MalibuSSwagon

Vehicles in a disassembled or project state can be pretty worthless as I've found out, or possibly only worth their parts content. If he's a good friend, ask him what he's got into it, figure out what cash and labor you'll have to invest to make it roadworthy, and make him a reasonable offer based on that.

This, right here. Many people try to price their project vehicles based on "what it could be" instead of "what it currently is". Because of this, many times you could pick up completed ones for less than what it would cost you to buy a project and complete it yourself.

[Dead Parrot]

2nd the thought to price it as a collection of parts. If it can't move under its own power, it is just a collection of parts you will have to move or pay to move to your place.

[Half Assed]

$1000.

That's what the parts are worth after the hassle of moving and selling them. That's a project that's only 25% complete.

I'd say it would be worth $3-5k if it was a good running truck with working a/c.

If you need a good used truck sell the duramax and buy a 96-06 3/4 or 1 ton gas truck. Or even a ford/dodge v10. Then sell it when you finish the K30.