I made a decision on selling my truck.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rreemo · 10-05-2009, 12:21 AM

Well fellas, after going to the Good Guys show this weekend, I decided that I was either way too low on the price I was thinking on my truck ($18.5K), or that there are a lot of people who have crack habits out there. I saw some outright crazy prices! But I also had some guys who evidently saw my posts out here that came out looking seriousy at my truck, and it became evident real quickly that I could have sold it for exactly what I thought about. (For you guys that I met...thanks for coming out, was great to meet you!)

So what happened??? I just couldn't do it!!!

I found that I was too afraid to put it up officially for sale....b/c someone would likely have bought it.

So I now have new plans...the engine and trans are now offically for sale - 454 .030 over with forged pistons, oval ports, mild cam. 200-4R Overdrive with 2200 Stall/lockup converter ($1500) -

This will include everything except for the carb and AC compressor/brackets.....P/S pump and brackets, alternator, BBC frame stands, etc. are all included. I'm going with a late model 6.0, 4L80, and a little turbo....so I won't be needing this old-school stuff anymore!

Hit me up in PM if you are interested....I'm going to try to leave the engine/trans in the truck as long as I can so that it's buyer can here it run first.

Pont406 · 10-05-2009, 12:36 AM

What was done to a trans and will you separate?

nuke1 · 10-05-2009, 12:55 AM

Oh oh, details, more please, front mount turbo, t70, whatÉ you are killing me, these new engines with a turbo, little programing a cam and springs and arp studs, handle tons of power, this is what i would have done had i not built mine, next time around i gues ,and good for you on keeping it!

ratrod67 · 10-05-2009, 06:35 AM

PM sent.

72BlckButy · 10-05-2009, 08:14 AM

Great idea not to sell it... I think you made a wise decision.

wkends · 10-05-2009, 09:43 AM

I do a lot of shows during the summer and have found the major difference between selling a truck or car is the price. A lot of guys say its for sale but the prices say no its not. A lot of dreamers. Kinda like your engine an trans Its priced right and will sell quick. You could ask $5000 for it and it would still be for sale but not gone.

Zoomin · 10-05-2009, 10:01 AM

Reminds me of the song "Hotel California"- you can check out but you can never leave.

my67chevytruck · 10-05-2009, 10:12 AM

nice to see you keeping the truck... what are your plans? , or are they under wraps?

BB72CHEVKT · 10-05-2009, 10:42 AM

Put me in line.

72 cheyenne pdx · 10-05-2009, 02:08 PM

Be careful..... I believe you need to be a site supporter to put up a for sale. I do see a moderator already responded so I could be way off.

**DANTIP** · 10-05-2009, 02:22 PM

I'll jump in line. How many miles since rebuild? Friendly pump-gas compression?

Rreemo · 10-05-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 cheyenne pdx

Be careful..... I believe you need to be a site supporter to put up a for sale. I do see a moderator already responded so I could be way off.

I am a Site Supporter.

72 cheyenne pdx · 10-05-2009, 02:37 PM

I totally looked over that. Good luck with the sell/build.

Rreemo · 10-05-2009, 02:47 PM

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunatley I didn't build the big block, it was in the truck when I bought it, so all I have to go on is what I was told by the PO. I ran the numbers on it back when I first got it....it is a 2-bolt block from 78' I believe. The heads are open chamber oval ports. I was told that it is .030 over, has forged flat tops in it, and does have a mild cam as well...around 268 advertised duration (has a pretty good sounding idle, but not too lopey). It has a painted to match Edelbrock intake on it too. It is a fairly mild combo, and is totally pump gas friendly. Doesn't run hot or anything weird like that. About like all BBC's I've had, it does drip a little oil, but not bad at all....it typically leaves a spot about the size of a dime after I drive it...I think it's coming from the pan gasket. I have no idea on total miles, but I can say that I have only put maybe 2000 on it since I've had it.

Longhorn Man · 10-05-2009, 03:34 PM

this needs to be in the parts for sale section, and instead of PM'n you they need to reply in thread then PM you.

10-05-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
Rreemo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Texas Posts: 179	I made a decision on selling my truck.... Well fellas, after going to the Good Guys show this weekend, I decided that I was either way too low on the price I was thinking on my truck ($18.5K), or that there are a lot of people who have crack habits out there. I saw some outright crazy prices! But I also had some guys who evidently saw my posts out here that came out looking seriousy at my truck, and it became evident real quickly that I could have sold it for exactly what I thought about. (For you guys that I met...thanks for coming out, was great to meet you!) So what happened??? I just couldn't do it!!! I found that I was too afraid to put it up officially for sale....b/c someone would likely have bought it. So I now have new plans...the engine and trans are now offically for sale - 454 .030 over with forged pistons, oval ports, mild cam. 200-4R Overdrive with 2200 Stall/lockup converter ($1500) - This will include everything except for the carb and AC compressor/brackets.....P/S pump and brackets, alternator, BBC frame stands, etc. are all included. I'm going with a late model 6.0, 4L80, and a little turbo....so I won't be needing this old-school stuff anymore! Hit me up in PM if you are interested....I'm going to try to leave the engine/trans in the truck as long as I can so that it's buyer can here it run first. __________________ 72' LWB Cheyenne 73' Camaro Z28/RS 70' Chevelle RagTop 00=ss=00

10-05-2009, 12:36 AM	#2
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: I made a decision on selling my truck.... What was done to a trans and will you separate?

10-05-2009, 12:55 AM	#3
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: I made a decision on selling my truck.... Oh oh, details, more please, front mount turbo, t70, whatÉ you are killing me, these new engines with a turbo, little programing a cam and springs and arp studs, handle tons of power, this is what i would have done had i not built mine, next time around i gues ,and good for you on keeping it! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-05-2009, 06:35 AM	#4
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: I made a decision on selling my truck.... PM sent.

10-05-2009, 08:14 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I made a decision on selling my truck.... Great idea not to sell it... I think you made a wise decision. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-05-2009, 09:43 AM	#6
wkends Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 37	Re: I made a decision on selling my truck.... I do a lot of shows during the summer and have found the major difference between selling a truck or car is the price. A lot of guys say its for sale but the prices say no its not. A lot of dreamers. Kinda like your engine an trans Its priced right and will sell quick. You could ask $5000 for it and it would still be for sale but not gone.

10-05-2009, 10:01 AM	#7
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: I made a decision on selling my truck.... Reminds me of the song "Hotel California"- you can check out but you can never leave.

10-05-2009, 10:12 AM	#8
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10-05-2009, 10:42 AM	#9
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: I made a decision on selling my truck.... Put me in line. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 10-05-2009 at 12:31 PM.

10-05-2009, 02:08 PM	#10
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: I made a decision on selling my truck.... Be careful..... I believe you need to be a site supporter to put up a for sale. I do see a moderator already responded so I could be way off.

10-05-2009, 02:22 PM	#11
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: I made a decision on selling my truck.... I'll jump in line. How many miles since rebuild? Friendly pump-gas compression?

10-05-2009, 02:37 PM	#13
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: I made a decision on selling my truck.... I totally looked over that. Good luck with the sell/build.

10-05-2009, 02:47 PM	#14
Rreemo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Texas Posts: 179	Re: I made a decision on selling my truck.... Thanks for the replies. Unfortunatley I didn't build the big block, it was in the truck when I bought it, so all I have to go on is what I was told by the PO. I ran the numbers on it back when I first got it....it is a 2-bolt block from 78' I believe. The heads are open chamber oval ports. I was told that it is .030 over, has forged flat tops in it, and does have a mild cam as well...around 268 advertised duration (has a pretty good sounding idle, but not too lopey). It has a painted to match Edelbrock intake on it too. It is a fairly mild combo, and is totally pump gas friendly. Doesn't run hot or anything weird like that. About like all BBC's I've had, it does drip a little oil, but not bad at all....it typically leaves a spot about the size of a dime after I drive it...I think it's coming from the pan gasket. I have no idea on total miles, but I can say that I have only put maybe 2000 on it since I've had it. __________________ 72' LWB Cheyenne 73' Camaro Z28/RS 70' Chevelle RagTop 00=ss=00

10-05-2009, 03:34 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: I made a decision on selling my truck.... this needs to be in the parts for sale section, and instead of PM'n you they need to reply in thread then PM you.



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