71 Cheyenne Value

[azngosh8r]

'restored' is a term that is used very often...if it was 'frame off restored' or 'rotisserie restored' then you would have a complaint. remember, you never get what you think you are getting unless you go and inspect the vehicle before you bid....all those 20 footer cars that dont look good when you get closer....those look perfect in a picture. I have bought 20 cars and trucks on ebay and always plan on doing lots of work when it comes to me to get it where i want it to be.....a word of support though.....i always make money when i sell them....it will look better than actual in a picture when you sell it also.

[SixPack87]

Thanks for all the replys. I do feel a little better about the truck now. I still do not believe that I would call it restored. I also understand that $7600 would be a steal if the truck was truely restored. It's true that buying without seeing forst is realy difficult. I intended to have a friend of mone who was local to take a look at the truck first but it just didn't work out. Should have had it appraised...but honestly I would say that the truck is likely worth about what I paid. Some weatherstrip and bushings and repair of the oil leak and it will be a fun trucl to drive. It certainly gets a lot of rubber neckers. A little better descrition of condition and options (I will post some pics soon):

Interior is pretty good - seat is recently recovered, interior was painted when truck was painted last, carpet was replaced. Inst. cluster bezel is a replacement (chrome). However, I am not sure the gauges are working properly. I know the fuel gague is not working properly. Original tank behind the seat. Gauge sender has probably never been replaced.

Options:
Factory A/C (not sure if it works...I have not been able to make it work yet, I think there is an issue with the HVAC fan), bed side tool box, wood bed(although a previous owner had it covered with a spray-on bed liner which also coverd the top of the bed sides), color is hugger orange and white which is probably one of the most eye catching colors, rally wheels in nice condition.

Thanks again to everyone who offered some input. I really appreciate any information that I can get.

RC

[special-K]

Originally Posted by azngosh8r

'restored' is a term that is used very often...if it was 'frame off restored' or 'rotisserie restored' then you would have a complaint. remember, you never get what you think you are getting unless you go and inspect the vehicle before you bid....all those 20 footer cars that dont look good when you get closer....those look perfect in a picture.

I strongly disagree.Restored is restored and it needs to stay that way.Not repainted or this rebuilt or that replaced or fixed.There are different extents of restored once you`re in that category,as mentioned.And,restored doesn`t necessarily mean good work,either.A vehicle that looks good in a picture or from a distance doen`t say a word about restoration.It`s just a good looking vehicle.Determining if there`s been a restore becomes obvious upon actual inspecting and I have no problem calling a seller out on his fibbery.Inspection will reveal the quality of restoration,for the most part.But,restored means some form of disassembly.If it was a clean low-mile survivor that just needed freshening up to look restored,that`s a great find.But,it ain`t restored.And,that`s good.But you can expect repairs down the road.A restored vehicle should have everything rebuilt or new...period.

[SixPack87]

Sorry about the delay on the pics. I have provided a pic from the Ebay auction (I hope it is visible anyway). I will upload some pics of my own tomorrow evening.

RC