Is $2800.00 to much??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

2low72 · 01-13-2005, 05:28 PM

As many know I'm wanting to sell my truck. People have inquired about it and say my asking price is much to high. I know you'll never get what you put in to it, and it has to be worth it to the buyer. Let me hear some thoughts on what it is worth and if the asking price is to much. Thanks
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67ChevyRedneck · 01-13-2005, 05:48 PM

I don't understand either. IMO it's not too much at all, actually sounds right. I saw the cab corner pics, I'm assuming a reapair was made, not bondo, and the truck looks straight. I think your still planning on painting it? I would get a nice paintjob on it and ask 4K. The only negative thing would be that the suspension is dropped for good. IMO I don't think a lot of people like trucks that low all the time. If it was 'bagged and could be raised to a more reasonable drive height, I think that it would be sold already. I think with a paint job the right buyer will come along, love it, and give ya what you want. Just need to be patient sometimes!

my new 72 · 01-13-2005, 06:09 PM

I had trouble seeling my 72 LWB for 2200. It was lowered 2.5/4 with spindles and drop leafs, one piece windows, tilt, blazer tank, side marker filler, etc. 2800 might be a little too much. Texas is a weird place to sell modded stuff, most of the necks around don't think a truck should be low, but the opposite, too high to get in wothout a ladder. I eventually got it sold, but it took a while.

2low72 · 01-13-2005, 06:30 PM

Yeah If It was in Cali it would probably already be sold...And yes it has new cab corners not bondo, I planned on bagging it but this is my daily driver and the roads here in abilene suck. and the funds for Airbags are slim to none. Thanks for the input!

CHEVYE · 01-13-2005, 06:31 PM

i think your truck is sweet. being a long bed really hurts alot on resale though. i know alot of you guys may disagree but i`ve had a few of both and sold a few of both and it`s just a fact. i personally love to see a lowered long bed like yours, or special70gmc`s they rock. i had a 71 long bed that was almost mint, i mean prestine condition. i am setting it all over onto a swb frame now because no one would buy it. i was selling it for $1400 and it hardly had more than 4 or 5 small dings in the whole truck, and i had all of the front susp. redone too.

anyway, i don`t think the price on your truck is out of line at all.

powell72 · 01-13-2005, 06:47 PM

I think the amount of drop and the fact that it is a long bed are the two biggest reasons, along with possibly location, I don't know Texas. I personally love slammed long beds. Try not to lower your price, someone who loves these trucks as much as will all do will see it and have to have it.

spencra · 01-13-2005, 07:43 PM

Location is definately an issue. From what I hear some of the Southwesterners say, these trucks are almost a dime a dozen. You would have a much easier time in the Northeast let me tell ya. $2800 is not unreasonable considering that it looks like all your truck needs is a good paint job and some minor work.

Liftedassdodge · 01-13-2005, 09:05 PM

haha in about 3 days that thing would go out here in cali

roj2323 · 01-13-2005, 09:12 PM

bring it to illinois and i'll garentee you'll get $5000 for it. hold your price and wait for the right buyer.

good luck,
ondrew

Maximum Overdrive · 01-13-2005, 10:53 PM

Around here you would be lucky to get $1500.00 for it. Lots of trucks in this neck of the woods though. I figure whatever you can get for these trucks and are comfortable with is all you can ask for. One thing that may put some potential buyers off is the dirty motor. Spend a few bucks cleaning it up and it will do nothing but help. If you are in no hurry to sell it then sit on the price. Good Luck

robby · 01-13-2005, 11:20 PM

The three most important things about a truck sale are location, location and location. I can't give them away around here. I had a hard time selling my two 72 shortbed 4x4's. Also the mods may be hurting you some. You can wait or lower your price.

CHEVYE · 01-13-2005, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by roj2323

bring it to illinois and i'll garentee you'll get $5000 for it. hold your price and wait for the right buyer.

good luck,
ondrew

i`ll take $5000 delivered to your door.

Russell · 01-13-2005, 11:31 PM

Up here you could probally get 6 000 + for it

roj2323 · 01-14-2005, 12:17 AM

advertize in tradin times. you will get someone who will want it.

i would take it but i'm tryin to buy a computer right now as well.

Super Duck · 01-14-2005, 12:52 AM

HOLD OUT!!! you have a nice truck and if I had the extra money I would buy it.

Americanrider · 01-14-2005, 03:13 AM

2low,
Plan yourself a trip to the rust belt around April, just about the time when folks have payed off their x-mass bills and have all that tax return $$ burning in their pockets. Right now is a buyers market, (everybody shot their dough on gifts) but come spring??? Then rent a u-haul and bring back a few of those heavy axles (Dana60 fronts) from up there since they seem to have more than enough laying around since the trucks rusted away. Advertise the axles in the 4x4 Rock-Crawler websites. Come summer you'll have enough $$ to buy or build whatever you want. Just my free advice, worth what you pay for it.

Blue Beard · 01-14-2005, 09:03 AM

Price should be okay.

I've had people who want the price dropped because they want to change things and think I should drop the price to cover work they want done to it.

Try posting on Craigslist...allows you to post in city of choice

spencra · 01-14-2005, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Americanrider

2low,
Plan yourself a trip to the rust belt around April, just about the time when folks have payed off their x-mass bills and have all that tax return $$ burning in their pockets. Right now is a buyers market, (everybody shot their dough on gifts) but come spring??? Then rent a u-haul and bring back a few of those heavy axles (Dana60 fronts) from up there since they seem to have more than enough laying around since the trucks rusted away. Advertise the axles in the 4x4 Rock-Crawler websites. Come summer you'll have enough $$ to buy or build whatever you want. Just my free advice, worth what you pay for it.

Yeah, whay he said. Spring is definately a better time to sell (well, at least around here it is). I say drive that thing to a car show or two with a big'ol for sale sign in the window. Somebody will bite.

2low72 · 01-15-2005, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the input. I put it on craiglist and 45 minutes later I had some bites. Who knows maybe one of them will buy it.

franko72 · 01-15-2005, 05:12 PM

My nieghbor just bought a 67 with no rust from Cal. for 2,800.00 He has a lot of cosmetic work , brake work , trans work,many odd and end parts needed. I think that I would hold on a little longer for the right buyer. The market for anything older and collectible is growing fast.

Blue Beard · 01-15-2005, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2low72

Thanks for the input. I put it on craiglist and 45 minutes later I had some bites. Who knows maybe one of them will buy it.

Which city did you post it in....?

2low72 · 01-15-2005, 07:04 PM

Dallas/Ft.Worth

01-13-2005, 05:28 PM	#1
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	Is $2800.00 to much??? As many know I'm wanting to sell my truck. People have inquired about it and say my asking price is much to high. I know you'll never get what you put in to it, and it has to be worth it to the buyer. Let me hear some thoughts on what it is worth and if the asking price is to much. Thanks Heres a link http://classictruckworld.tenmagazine...ry.ten?id=3551 __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

01-13-2005, 05:48 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I don't understand either. IMO it's not too much at all, actually sounds right. I saw the cab corner pics, I'm assuming a reapair was made, not bondo, and the truck looks straight. I think your still planning on painting it? I would get a nice paintjob on it and ask 4K. The only negative thing would be that the suspension is dropped for good. IMO I don't think a lot of people like trucks that low all the time. If it was 'bagged and could be raised to a more reasonable drive height, I think that it would be sold already. I think with a paint job the right buyer will come along, love it, and give ya what you want. Just need to be patient sometimes! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-13-2005, 06:09 PM	#3
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	I had trouble seeling my 72 LWB for 2200. It was lowered 2.5/4 with spindles and drop leafs, one piece windows, tilt, blazer tank, side marker filler, etc. 2800 might be a little too much. Texas is a weird place to sell modded stuff, most of the necks around don't think a truck should be low, but the opposite, too high to get in wothout a ladder. I eventually got it sold, but it took a while. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

01-13-2005, 06:30 PM	#4
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	Yeah If It was in Cali it would probably already be sold...And yes it has new cab corners not bondo, I planned on bagging it but this is my daily driver and the roads here in abilene suck. and the funds for Airbags are slim to none. Thanks for the input! __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

01-13-2005, 06:31 PM	#5
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	i think your truck is sweet. being a long bed really hurts alot on resale though. i know alot of you guys may disagree but i`ve had a few of both and sold a few of both and it`s just a fact. i personally love to see a lowered long bed like yours, or special70gmc`s they rock. i had a 71 long bed that was almost mint, i mean prestine condition. i am setting it all over onto a swb frame now because no one would buy it. i was selling it for $1400 and it hardly had more than 4 or 5 small dings in the whole truck, and i had all of the front susp. redone too. anyway, i don`t think the price on your truck is out of line at all. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

01-13-2005, 06:47 PM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	I think the amount of drop and the fact that it is a long bed are the two biggest reasons, along with possibly location, I don't know Texas. I personally love slammed long beds. Try not to lower your price, someone who loves these trucks as much as will all do will see it and have to have it. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-13-2005, 07:43 PM	#7
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Location is definately an issue. From what I hear some of the Southwesterners say, these trucks are almost a dime a dozen. You would have a much easier time in the Northeast let me tell ya. $2800 is not unreasonable considering that it looks like all your truck needs is a good paint job and some minor work. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

01-13-2005, 09:05 PM	#8
Liftedassdodge The Stunt Guy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Danville, ca Posts: 132	haha in about 3 days that thing would go out here in cali

01-13-2005, 09:12 PM	#9
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	bring it to illinois and i'll garentee you'll get $5000 for it. hold your price and wait for the right buyer. good luck, ondrew

01-13-2005, 10:53 PM	#10
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	Around here you would be lucky to get $1500.00 for it. Lots of trucks in this neck of the woods though. I figure whatever you can get for these trucks and are comfortable with is all you can ask for. One thing that may put some potential buyers off is the dirty motor. Spend a few bucks cleaning it up and it will do nothing but help. If you are in no hurry to sell it then sit on the price. Good Luck __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

01-13-2005, 11:20 PM	#11
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	The three most important things about a truck sale are location, location and location. I can't give them away around here. I had a hard time selling my two 72 shortbed 4x4's. Also the mods may be hurting you some. You can wait or lower your price. __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

01-13-2005, 11:31 PM	#13
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Up here you could probally get 6 000 + for it __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-14-2005, 12:17 AM	#14
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	advertize in tradin times. you will get someone who will want it. i would take it but i'm tryin to buy a computer right now as well.

01-14-2005, 12:52 AM	#15
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	HOLD OUT!!! you have a nice truck and if I had the extra money I would buy it. __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

01-14-2005, 03:13 AM	#16
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	2low, Plan yourself a trip to the rust belt around April, just about the time when folks have payed off their x-mass bills and have all that tax return $$ burning in their pockets. Right now is a buyers market, (everybody shot their dough on gifts) but come spring??? Then rent a u-haul and bring back a few of those heavy axles (Dana60 fronts) from up there since they seem to have more than enough laying around since the trucks rusted away. Advertise the axles in the 4x4 Rock-Crawler websites. Come summer you'll have enough $$ to buy or build whatever you want. Just my free advice, worth what you pay for it.



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01-14-2005, 09:03 AM	#17
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Price should be okay. I've had people who want the price dropped because they want to change things and think I should drop the price to cover work they want done to it. Try posting on Craigslist...allows you to post in city of choice __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-15-2005, 04:31 PM	#19
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	Thanks for the input. I put it on craiglist and 45 minutes later I had some bites. Who knows maybe one of them will buy it. __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

01-15-2005, 05:12 PM	#20
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	My nieghbor just bought a 67 with no rust from Cal. for 2,800.00 He has a lot of cosmetic work , brake work , trans work,many odd and end parts needed. I think that I would hold on a little longer for the right buyer. The market for anything older and collectible is growing fast. __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

01-15-2005, 07:04 PM	#22
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	Dallas/Ft.Worth __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

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