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#51 |
Chevy nut
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Springfield, Illinois
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Re: I would have taken the Money
Like I said...more money then sense.
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Rowlett, Texas
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Re: I would have taken the Money
Fact #2: He didn't have 120K in the truck......not even close and no I will not disclose what the actual number was but let me put it to you this way I would have been all over the 80K......
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Re: I would have taken the Money
I do not know this particular situation, but i know of a truck here that sold for almost 25k that the owners put only about 10K total in and did all their own work. But when they were selling it, they had "receipts" for a 35K build using his brother's part time body company's hourly rate and making up "receipts" based on what it would have cost if he had paid him.
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Yellville, Ar, USA
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It's funny how many of you guys can set there and pick this truck apart, about every little thing like the bumper bolts to the engine position and size. As far as position and size did anyone even notice that it is a Big Block 502? I mean lighten up, because truthfully this truck is a heck of alot better than anything most of us will ever be able to own!!
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Re: I would have taken the Money
Gee...for 80 Grand look at some of the other classic cars and trucks one could buy. That is a super nice truck but I would be afrad to take it out for a drive. My luck I would meet an uninsured driver.
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#56 |
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Re: I would have taken the Money
For 80 grand...I could buy a super nice 67 GTO with all the options...or a 70 Chevelle LS6 car with a 4 speed...63 Corvette 327 4 speed.... The list can go on and on.
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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Re: I would have taken the Money
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Phoenix, Az
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Re: I would have taken the Money
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I was just about to say the same thing! I personally think it's BadA$$ that our trucks can pull in this kind of money, who cares what he put into it or what it sold for a few weeks ago, the fact is, it was pulling 80 grand and he didn't sell it.... maybe he fell in love and deceided to keep it..? If you cats are this picky, I would hate for you to see my junk in person.... ![]() The reality is, we ALL would of done something different or wouldn't like something on each of our personal trucks but it's OUR style and OUR truck so we do what we like, same goes for this builder\owner. The second reality is there is more buying than building, this is very evident in the chopper scene, look what boyd coddington did with his business and he designed his cars with CAD, which someone else did. Unfortunatly most of the people out there would rather buy than build and are typically to lazy to learn.
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Re: I would have taken the Money
Not to be to "picky"...
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Re: I would have taken the Money
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Re: I would have taken the Money
I just like the fact that people are willing to pay 80K for this truck. Mine will have many of the similar parts. I know it's paint job won't be nearly as nice, the engine will be "only" a 383, the interior will not be as highly modified, and the rims and brakes will be similar, but not as pricey. But if this can get 80, i should be able to get 50 for mine
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Re: I would have taken the Money
yeah, I can say I have the same brake and gas pedal as an 80K truck, and I do!! Of course, they're still in their respective packages, but they're in my garage.
The wonderful thing that I like about the car (collective term, here) is that each of us is free to modify, restore, restify or customize our vehicles to our the limits of our wallets and imaginations. Some people have the talent. Some have the checkbook. I don't have either one. I have an imagination. I'm not afraid to use it, either. But without the talent or the checkbook, my imagination is nothing more than blank ammo. It'll make a noise, but nobody will get hurt. There's nothing like picking apart someone elses vehicle if it is better than ours or the one we'd like to have. I have a friend who restored cars. Being around him has made it difficult for me to be satisfied with anything less than perfect. Yet, my daily driver has a few imperfections and my '69 has a gross of 'em. I dare you to find something about my truck that isn't wrong.
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Re: I would have taken the Money
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Also, I'm not saying this is true for this auction but there's been more than one occasion of 'friends' helping pad the bidding process.
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Re: I would have taken the Money
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Thus the reason for the post after it with the ![]() Realistically though, it gives me hope that i'll get a decent price for my truck when completed. I will have airbags, front and rear cross drilled disc brakes, 20 rims, custom interior, Professionally built 383 stroker w/ tons of dress up details, new paint and many new metal panels and good factory pieces, relocated tank, and some nice subtle custom touches. I understand that the paint job is worth a lot and the undercarriage is more detailed than mine will be, but i can't see my truck being worth less than 20K when done if there is a hint of interest at 80K for that. Plus, i have seen a few others on ebay that weren't done professionally getting 25-30K recently The market will bare what it will and i will have to find the right buyer, but it's encouraging nonetheless and makes me feel better for spending a little more on things like a true GM grille instead of a repop, a true tailgate, an airbag suspension instead of just coils, and 20" rims. Seems like anything with a nice paint job, airbags, and 20's has been selling in the mid 20's and up on ebay. |
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Springfield, Illinois
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Re: I would have taken the Money
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No argument here Shawn...I respect your opinion. ![]()
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