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54belair · 04-26-2013, 07:11 PM

The best way to get $30K out of your truck---is to spend $60k restoring it!!!

Unless you have something really cherry and extraordinarily clean---something that would pass barrett-jackson scrutiny------youre probably gonna get between 10 and 20K out of it.
I just watched a black 72 sell on Mecum this weekend for $21500. I know of the truck--the owner had 30-35K in it. And,, it was very nice. He as hoping for a lot more.

C10_ustacould · 04-26-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I have already turned down 32k, 35k....from real guys ready to buy.

Send those guys to me Big Al, I'll even save them a few bucks!

buckskins4ever · 04-26-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 54belair

The best way to get $30K out of your truck---is to spend $60k restoring it!!!

Unless you have something really cherry and extraordinarily clean---something that would pass barrett-jackson scrutiny------youre probably gonna get between 10 and 20K out of it.
I just watched a black 72 sell on Mecum this weekend for $21500. I know of the truck--the owner had 30-35K in it. And,, it was very nice. He as hoping for a lot more.

Not a chance. I have had offers well over $18K already. I have a build sheet and a receipt for every dollar spent for my truck and I am right at $34K building it. That isnt including labor cost spent on many portions of the truck or factoring my own time involved building.
Mecum isnt like Barret Jackson, they are more of a crap shoot to see what buyers will show up. I personally took a 1968 Camaro RS restored and modded to Mecum when it was in Des Moines and final bid was $15K. Took it to Kansas City to the next event for Mecum and the car sold for $28K.
As said before, Auctions are a crap shoot. I dont any person should base value of a truck due to what it sells for at one auction to the next. If I did that I would never buy, build, or sell.

Coley · 04-27-2013, 10:57 AM

The good thing is that you can ask whatever you want for a truck....its a free country.
What you'll get will depend on how long you are willing to wait to find that 'special' buyer that just happens to love exactly where you spent your time and money.
I'll stick with my initial comments about 'most' of these trucks running out of market value in the teens.
Don't get me wrong, I love these things....but guys start to think they have a mid 60's stingray or a Z28....aint it just aint true. There were hundreds of thousands of these things made and there is always another one just as nice around the corner (usually).

ls1nova71 · 04-27-2013, 12:45 PM

I guess it does depend on how long you want to sit on it and wait for the buyer that just HAS to have it. When I started this thread, I was just trying to get a feel for what a really nice truck could go for. I guess it also depends on your opinion of what "really nice" actually is. I'll be the first to admit that I'm my own worst critic. I know where the flaws are, and although noone else may see them, I know they're there and those things bug me. Also, I am not in any way a good used car salesman! Not to brag, but I'm just way too honest. I treat others the way I want to be treated, and therefore will point out the little things that I don't like about a car I'm trying to sell. That's just me.

The truck I was talking about, I have since sold. I got pretty close to what I wanted for it. Now I did have freinds say I should hold out, as it's worth more, but they were not the ones to start flashing cash. Anyone can say "it's worth 40k" but as they say, money talks, bullsh*t walks.

But, since this thread has been brought back up, I will show anyone who cares to look at the link, what the dealer who owns it now thinks it's worth. Do I think it's worth his asking price? Well, no, or else I would have asked that. I got more than half of what he's asking for it, but damn!!!! I just can't see it selling for anywhere close to what he wants. It's a damn nice truck, probably way nicer than the average truck, and it won awards at just about every show I took it to, but still.

I did this whole truck in my 2 car garage in about a 2 year span. Maybe I'm in the wrong profession. Actually people do tell me I should do this for a living, but it's just a hobby to me, and doing it full time would burn me out I think. But, if anything ever happens to my current job, well, I guess I know what I'll be doing then.

Anyway, here she is. http://aeclassiccars.com/for-sale/19...vortec-pickup/

Let me know what you think.

Zoomin · 04-27-2013, 03:25 PM

I gues you should be flattered that a pro would market it at that price. I say "I guess" because I have a low opinion of car dealers in general, but even so he has to think he has enough margin he can fish at that for a while.

How did you advertise it when you sold it?

**Joesjunk** · 04-27-2013, 04:22 PM

You build super nice stuff, we just need to figure out a better way of marketing them. You build, and ill sell for ya

Low Elco · 04-27-2013, 10:12 PM

I didn't know you sold Orange! That's a beautiful truck, and you do fantastic work. Wonder What you could get for your current truck? LOL

93redsled · 04-27-2013, 10:54 PM

Anyway, here she is. http://aeclassiccars.com/for-sale/19...vortec-pickup/

IMO....this is the style of the truck that warrants 30k+, the resto-mod or pro-touring restos. Classic looks inside and out with the best and lastest technology put into the drivetrain, brakes, suspension.
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Low Elco · 04-28-2013, 01:23 AM

Oh yeah, Vic's silver truck pulled 31 at Mecum this weekend.
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aventur1 · 04-28-2013, 10:20 AM

On an average of all price ranges... which state seems to sell trucks at a higher price?

04-26-2013, 07:11 PM	#26
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: Top dollar for a real nice SWB? The best way to get $30K out of your truck---is to spend $60k restoring it!!! Unless you have something really cherry and extraordinarily clean---something that would pass barrett-jackson scrutiny------youre probably gonna get between 10 and 20K out of it. I just watched a black 72 sell on Mecum this weekend for $21500. I know of the truck--the owner had 30-35K in it. And,, it was very nice. He as hoping for a lot more. __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

04-27-2013, 10:57 AM	#29
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Top dollar for a real nice SWB? The good thing is that you can ask whatever you want for a truck....its a free country. What you'll get will depend on how long you are willing to wait to find that 'special' buyer that just happens to love exactly where you spent your time and money. I'll stick with my initial comments about 'most' of these trucks running out of market value in the teens. Don't get me wrong, I love these things....but guys start to think they have a mid 60's stingray or a Z28....aint it just aint true. There were hundreds of thousands of these things made and there is always another one just as nice around the corner (usually). Here are some excellent examples of these trucks....lets see where the market takes them: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971C...item3f24914a31 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...item257d1922e4 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...item4d0c053c2a (my favorite) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-...item232a588479 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...item4d0be43a93 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/72-C1...item2ec7a905b2 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...item2c6e46a2c1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...item35c6e6d4f7 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-...item3a809850db (I think this will be a 'no bids at all' truck...my prediction) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...item19dbb79ee8 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...item19db6e37e5 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BEAUT...item20d1e25b3a http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BEAUT...item41724b0170 ....I threw a couple of higher value ones in there to see what happens in terms of bid interest. Lets see if someone picks 'em up (pardon the pun.) All Good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Last edited by Coley; 04-27-2013 at 11:11 AM.

04-27-2013, 12:45 PM	#30
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: Top dollar for a real nice SWB? I guess it does depend on how long you want to sit on it and wait for the buyer that just HAS to have it. When I started this thread, I was just trying to get a feel for what a really nice truck could go for. I guess it also depends on your opinion of what "really nice" actually is. I'll be the first to admit that I'm my own worst critic. I know where the flaws are, and although noone else may see them, I know they're there and those things bug me. Also, I am not in any way a good used car salesman! Not to brag, but I'm just way too honest. I treat others the way I want to be treated, and therefore will point out the little things that I don't like about a car I'm trying to sell. That's just me. The truck I was talking about, I have since sold. I got pretty close to what I wanted for it. Now I did have freinds say I should hold out, as it's worth more, but they were not the ones to start flashing cash. Anyone can say "it's worth 40k" but as they say, money talks, bullsh*t walks. But, since this thread has been brought back up, I will show anyone who cares to look at the link, what the dealer who owns it now thinks it's worth. Do I think it's worth his asking price? Well, no, or else I would have asked that. I got more than half of what he's asking for it, but damn!!!! I just can't see it selling for anywhere close to what he wants. It's a damn nice truck, probably way nicer than the average truck, and it won awards at just about every show I took it to, but still. I did this whole truck in my 2 car garage in about a 2 year span. Maybe I'm in the wrong profession. Actually people do tell me I should do this for a living, but it's just a hobby to me, and doing it full time would burn me out I think. But, if anything ever happens to my current job, well, I guess I know what I'll be doing then. Anyway, here she is. http://aeclassiccars.com/for-sale/19...vortec-pickup/ Let me know what you think. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

04-27-2013, 03:25 PM	#31
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Top dollar for a real nice SWB? I gues you should be flattered that a pro would market it at that price. I say "I guess" because I have a low opinion of car dealers in general, but even so he has to think he has enough margin he can fish at that for a while. How did you advertise it when you sold it? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

04-27-2013, 04:22 PM	#32
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,700	Re: Top dollar for a real nice SWB? You build super nice stuff, we just need to figure out a better way of marketing them. You build, and ill sell for ya __________________ 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

04-27-2013, 10:12 PM	#33
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Top dollar for a real nice SWB? I didn't know you sold Orange! That's a beautiful truck, and you do fantastic work. Wonder What you could get for your current truck? LOL __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

04-27-2013, 10:54 PM	#34
93redsled Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: farmington, nm Posts: 80	Re: Top dollar for a real nice SWB? Anyway, here she is. http://aeclassiccars.com/for-sale/19...vortec-pickup/ IMO....this is the style of the truck that warrants 30k+, the resto-mod or pro-touring restos. Classic looks inside and out with the best and lastest technology put into the drivetrain, brakes, suspension. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

04-28-2013, 01:23 AM	#35
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Top dollar for a real nice SWB? Oh yeah, Vic's silver truck pulled 31 at Mecum this weekend. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

04-28-2013, 10:20 AM	#36
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Top dollar for a real nice SWB? On an average of all price ranges... which state seems to sell trucks at a higher price? __________________ 1968 4x4 Frame, with a 67 Cab and Bed A Shorter Step 1999 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel

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