SAD! Sold my truck....

[novajess1972]

It is a sad time for me. I sold my truck so that the wife and I can get a new house.



Although, it wasn't absolutely necessary to sell it, I felt it beneficial to be able to purchase new furniture, as well as pay for other new home expenditures, instead of creating more debt by financing these things. (As if the new mortgage isn't enough). In my wife's defense (plenty wives force us to sell our toys for other priorities), she suggested I keep it and we could just slowly furnish the new home. But I know how important the new house is to her, so I made the decision on my own.

SILVER LINING: This makes it more than acceptable to begin a new truck build right after we move and get all settled in!

I will still chime in from time to time, eventhough I am truckless (sniffle sniffle sob sob).

To commemorate the loss of my dearly departed, here are a few pics. Let's pause for a moment of silence...

Feel free to post pics of your lost loved ones and we can be sad together. Misery loves company...

Jesse

[72dually]

Sounds like you got a good women, and you can always get another truck

BTW........beautiful truck

What wheels are those?

[Zumo]

oof. So what's left? What do you have now?

[redz 1970 K5]

Oh man, that is one hot truck... Good for you though, I definitely applaud your effort.

I think we are all big fans of these trucks (maybe 'fanatic' is more appropriate), but it's good to see the big picture. In a few years you will have your house, your furnishings AND a truck, the latter 2 which aren't on credit!

Did you break even on that truck or turn a few dimes?

[bobthecop]

I didn't sell my truck, but it has been apart and in process for 4 years, with little or nothing getting done. New (to us) house on 5 acres, and kids in college, new carpet, paint, case and base, lights........... Sure would have a sweet truck now if...........

[69lnghrn]

ouch, my deepest condolinces (sp?) go out to you and your family !!
congrats on the new casa!!!

[whatnow123]

On the bright side of the coin, you already know what to do and what not to do if you get another project.

Me on the other hand, I'm looking forward to the day that my truck is half as nice as the one you sold is, but on the other hand, I'm not looking forward to having all the free time I'll have by not working on it.. I actually look forward to workin on her if that makes any sense.

[phlegm]

Yep, just play the sad card for all its worth. Selling a truck like that has got to be good for some sympathy lovin'

[novajess1972]

Originally Posted by Zumo

oof. So what's left? What do you have now?

I don't have anything at the moment....except for an excited wife

Originally Posted by 72dually

Sounds like you got a good women, and you can always get another truck

BTW........beautiful truck

What wheels are those?

The wheels are Bonspeed Malibu. 20x8.5 front/20x10 rear.

Thanks

Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5

Oh man, that is one hot truck... Good for you though, I definitely applaud your effort.

I think we are all big fans of these trucks (maybe 'fanatic' is more appropriate), but it's good to see the big picture. In a few years you will have your house, your furnishings AND a truck, the latter 2 which aren't on credit!

Did you break even on that truck or turn a few dimes?

Thanks for the kudos! The great part is that I tripled what I bought the truck for and made 7k above what I had in the truck. I'd say I turned a few dimes.

Jesse

[jkaylor68gmc]

Always remeber you can live in a house with your wife but I wouldn't recommend living out of your truck with your wife.

[sjarrett71]

Looks like you could have gotten enough money from the truck to BUY a new house. That thing is SWEET!!

[67ChevyRedneck]

I see you've recently sold quite a collection of nice rides. Good luck on the new home. I'm currently saving $$$ for a new home myself, but the 4K I'd get out of my truck wouldn't be worth selling it. I'm sure yours sold for much more than that. My dad sold a real nice '68 firebird back in the day to buy their house. You now have the chance to build one even better

[novajess1972]

Originally Posted by whatnow123

On the bright side of the coin, you already know what to do and what not to do if you get another project.

Me on the other hand, I'm looking forward to the day that my truck is half as nice as the one you sold is, but on the other hand, I'm not looking forward to having all the free time I'll have by not working on it.. I actually look forward to workin on her if that makes any sense.

I fell the same way. Although my wife supports my truck love, she still can't understand how I would rather be in the garage, under the hood or under the entire truck, rather than do other things. But I did learn early on that you have to know when to stop and save a project for antoher day. I pissed my honey off plenty a time with the old "If I can just turn this wrench one more time, I'll be finished" line.

[Zumo]

Well, It's all worth it in the end. You and your wives happiness is what is important. Plus I am sure she realizes what a "scarifice" this was for you and it won't be forgotten.

I think to many women in this world get into marriages thinking the them men they are marying will lose to silly hobbies once they get married. Wrong. How many old retired guys do you see restoring old cars. Hopefuly you wont be a geezer when finally get something else to work on.

[Boise69]

Jess... what rubber is (was) on the wheels>?

[Palf70Step]

I'll be looking forward to seeing your next truck project. Besides that, who says you gotta have a truck to be on here, just gotta love em.

[novajess1972]

Originally Posted by Boise69

Jess... what rubber is (was) on the wheels>?

Boise69, they are Yokohama Parada Spec-X 255/45-20 on 18x8.5 front and 295/45-20 on 20x10 rear.

Jesse

[FarmTruk]

Well, I'm sure that black beauty will make the new owner very proud too.

[oopstruck]

sweet truck. sorry to see it go. can't wait to see its replacement

[longhorn70gmc]

Nice Truck!!!!!!!! I know it will be missed. I really am happy for you! Good luck!
That is one thing I refuse to do, sell my Longhorn.
Goodluck
Respectfully

[jimmydean]

That is one of my favorites on here. A sad day indeed, but a worthy cause for sure.

So how much did you sell it for? I ask only because pricing these trucks seems to be all over the map. There have been a few threads about cost to build vs. sale price as well.

[turbochevy]

beautiful truck, I would have cried as it left the driveway.....On a lighter note, you are a homeowner! Most of us in Cali cant afford homes here, so we build trucks

[WorkinLonghorn]

On a lighter note, you are a homeowner! Most of us in Cali cant afford homes here, so we build trucks

Tell me about it. I've been living like a pauper, saving every dime for 15 years and I think I can now afford a shack out in the Mohave desert.Or I could move to Utah but I'd have to talk all my customers into moving with me I think.

[68Stepbed]

I understand your pain dude. I would be sick if I had to sell my truck, even if it were for a good reason. I really miss this truck. I didn't sell it for money. My dad flipped it over in a ditch and damaged the cab. Dad paid me back what I paid for it which I later used as a down payment on our house, so it worked out. He sold the truck to a guy who straightened out the cab, fixed the scrapes and the busted fender, repainted it, and gave it to his son. This truck was almost perfect. There wasn't a dent or a spot of rust anywhere on that old truck. My wife called it the Booger.

[novajess1972]

68StepBed, that thing is (was) really nice!!! What year?? 65-66???