Anyone bought a truck back? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

86454k30 · 01-01-2010, 05:50 PM

So about 2 years ago I sold this truck I owned it since 1996 and it pretty much sat in the garage. I maybe drove it 300 miles a year. The guy I sold it to called me few months back and offered it to me quite a bit cheaper then I sold it to him.

So my dilema is: I would really like the truck back but, priorities have changed. I would hate to kick myself in a few years for not getting it back. So with the way the economy is do you suck it up and stretch yourself to buy it back or just leave it and consider it "been there done that"?

What do you guys think?

ToughBowtieTruck · 01-01-2010, 05:57 PM

I've bought a truck back. Sold it to a guy and ended up getting an offer to trade it back. Since I didn't want to sell it the first time, I was happy to own it again and be able to finish it up to what I originally wanted to do.

Then, well I had to end up selling it again. Much harder than the first time to let it go a second.

If you can keep it, and get it out--or, if the truck had a lot of sentimental value that you won't find in another one, what's it hurt if you can buy it back?

86454k30 · 01-01-2010, 06:07 PM

I have bought a few back before, I probably didn't put in the correct title. Its one of those things I didn't drive it much when I had so now its a "want" you know.

2badgn · 01-01-2010, 06:12 PM

Only u can decide if u want that truck back but it looks beautiful. U will need to look at your priorities, finances and goals for the future before u make that decision.

Do u have more pics that u can post?!

86454k30 · 01-01-2010, 06:18 PM

Ya its the priorities that are killing me LOL. Here are more pictures.

GmtGmt · 01-01-2010, 06:20 PM

i woundt think twice about it DO IT

2badgn · 01-01-2010, 06:29 PM

Wow, she looks nice. Is it original or restored? How many miles? why did u sell it in the first place? Do u have other cars/trucks?

I have 3 of my own cars and i am currently restoring my dad's truck. I am always thinking of selling 1 car bc I am always fixing something but when it comes down to it, I really loved these cars and that's why i bought them! Just didnt realize how much work, attention, money and patience they would require! But when I drive them and see how people react, this gives me pleasure & a sense of accomplishment! And I know that I would regret selling.

cableguy0 · 01-01-2010, 06:38 PM

If its not going to break the bank or cause you financial issues go for it.If you didnt want it back we wouldnt be typing in this thread.

86454k30 · 01-01-2010, 06:54 PM

It is basically original. It has/had 112,000 original miles. I sold it because it sat and I rarely drove it.

I have have other vehicles:
1998 K3500 Reg cab single wheel
1994 K2500 454 suburban
1979 K20 silverado
and the reason I sold it was to buy a boat...which I did.

I think I have answered my question. Thanks for the responses. I will let you guys know if I make the deal.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-01-2010, 08:45 PM

most of us would love to have a truck that clean i say do it!!

68Timber · 01-01-2010, 08:54 PM

Beautiful truck...

JohnC · 01-01-2010, 10:50 PM

I would say do it, but I'm good at spending other peoples money!

Keep us updated.

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-01-2010, 11:05 PM

I would.... I wish I had my old 77 back now and then, but I used to see it near work and saw how the new owner hacked/ruined/screwed it up, so While I'd like it back like it was, I wouldn't take it back now...

f.monroe · 01-01-2010, 11:51 PM

I have bought and sold a few and bought a couple back . Usually not as gratifying the second time around . As to your delima , trhat is a beautiful one ton . I would love to have that in my garage . But...................I am pretty sure it wont fit in my standard height door . If it is still in that condition , it wouldnt hurt to owen it again . It is the best looking 4x4 square I have seen in a while , maybe ever .
Frank

longbedrick · 01-02-2010, 12:35 AM

I bought back my '72 El Camino. I thought it was a great idea at the time. Lot of memories, but the guy I sold it to parted out the rims, drivetrain, and interior. That good lookin' red truck is immaculate and I bet you could drive it everyday if you wanted. I say make it your daily-driver.

misternash2 · 01-02-2010, 01:50 AM

idk about the daily driver, that BBC would eat a hole in your wallet. but a great "spare" vehicle. you know, honey, just incase your car breaks down.

(i actually tried that one with my wife. she drives an 07 G6. not due to break down just yet, but i got my truck anyways.)

Chief Bail · 01-02-2010, 01:55 AM

Ok 1st off. Stop pulling your hair out

. If I were you and had your money. Yes I would get it back in a heart beat. The truck is AWSOME MAN. Get that thing back and hold on to it. NYYYYYCCCCEEEE truck bro...

Hoods69BadBowTie · 01-02-2010, 02:45 AM

Damn awesome looking truck man! I wouldn't think about it twice. If he hasn't done anything dumb to it and you can get it back cheaper with out breaking the bank I would defiantly do it

longbedrick · 01-02-2010, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misternash2

idk about the daily driver, that BBC would eat a hole in your wallet. but a great "spare" vehicle. you know, honey, just incase your car breaks down.

(i actually tried that one with my wife. she drives an 07 G6. not due to break down just yet, but i got my truck anyways.)

I'm optimistic... maybe he lives 5 miles or less from his job. His commute may only cost him a gallon or two of fuel

01-01-2010, 05:50 PM	#1
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Anyone bought a truck back? So about 2 years ago I sold this truck I owned it since 1996 and it pretty much sat in the garage. I maybe drove it 300 miles a year. The guy I sold it to called me few months back and offered it to me quite a bit cheaper then I sold it to him. So my dilema is: I would really like the truck back but, priorities have changed. I would hate to kick myself in a few years for not getting it back. So with the way the economy is do you suck it up and stretch yourself to buy it back or just leave it and consider it "been there done that"? What do you guys think? Attached Images Last edited by 86454k30; 01-01-2010 at 05:52 PM.

01-01-2010, 05:57 PM	#2
ToughBowtieTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MI Posts: 111	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? I've bought a truck back. Sold it to a guy and ended up getting an offer to trade it back. Since I didn't want to sell it the first time, I was happy to own it again and be able to finish it up to what I originally wanted to do. Then, well I had to end up selling it again. Much harder than the first time to let it go a second. If you can keep it, and get it out--or, if the truck had a lot of sentimental value that you won't find in another one, what's it hurt if you can buy it back?

01-01-2010, 06:07 PM	#3
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? I have bought a few back before, I probably didn't put in the correct title. Its one of those things I didn't drive it much when I had so now its a "want" you know.

01-01-2010, 06:12 PM	#4
2badgn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 276	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? Only u can decide if u want that truck back but it looks beautiful. U will need to look at your priorities, finances and goals for the future before u make that decision. Do u have more pics that u can post?!

01-01-2010, 06:18 PM	#5
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? Ya its the priorities that are killing me LOL. Here are more pictures. Attached Images

01-01-2010, 06:29 PM	#7
2badgn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 276	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? Wow, she looks nice. Is it original or restored? How many miles? why did u sell it in the first place? Do u have other cars/trucks? I have 3 of my own cars and i am currently restoring my dad's truck. I am always thinking of selling 1 car bc I am always fixing something but when it comes down to it, I really loved these cars and that's why i bought them! Just didnt realize how much work, attention, money and patience they would require! But when I drive them and see how people react, this gives me pleasure & a sense of accomplishment! And I know that I would regret selling. Last edited by 2badgn; 01-01-2010 at 06:31 PM.

01-01-2010, 06:38 PM	#8
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? If its not going to break the bank or cause you financial issues go for it.If you didnt want it back we wouldnt be typing in this thread. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-01-2010, 06:54 PM	#9
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? It is basically original. It has/had 112,000 original miles. I sold it because it sat and I rarely drove it. I have have other vehicles: 1998 K3500 Reg cab single wheel 1994 K2500 454 suburban 1979 K20 silverado and the reason I sold it was to buy a boat...which I did. I think I have answered my question. Thanks for the responses. I will let you guys know if I make the deal.

01-01-2010, 08:45 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? most of us would love to have a truck that clean i say do it!! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-01-2010, 08:54 PM	#11
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? Beautiful truck... __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-01-2010, 10:50 PM	#12
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? I would say do it, but I'm good at spending other peoples money! Keep us updated.

01-01-2010, 11:05 PM	#13
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? I would.... I wish I had my old 77 back now and then, but I used to see it near work and saw how the new owner hacked/ruined/screwed it up, so While I'd like it back like it was, I wouldn't take it back now...

01-01-2010, 11:51 PM	#14
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? I have bought and sold a few and bought a couple back . Usually not as gratifying the second time around . As to your delima , trhat is a beautiful one ton . I would love to have that in my garage . But...................I am pretty sure it wont fit in my standard height door . If it is still in that condition , it wouldnt hurt to owen it again . It is the best looking 4x4 square I have seen in a while , maybe ever . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-02-2010, 12:35 AM	#15
longbedrick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 193	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? I bought back my '72 El Camino. I thought it was a great idea at the time. Lot of memories, but the guy I sold it to parted out the rims, drivetrain, and interior. That good lookin' red truck is immaculate and I bet you could drive it everyday if you wanted. I say make it your daily-driver.

01-02-2010, 01:50 AM	#16
misternash2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: monett, mo Posts: 230	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? idk about the daily driver, that BBC would eat a hole in your wallet. but a great "spare" vehicle. you know, honey, just incase your car breaks down. (i actually tried that one with my wife. she drives an 07 G6. not due to break down just yet, but i got my truck anyways.)



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01-02-2010, 01:55 AM	#17
Chief Bail Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: winston-salem n.c. Posts: 475	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? Ok 1st off. Stop pulling your hair out. If I were you and had your money. Yes I would get it back in a heart beat. The truck is AWSOME MAN. Get that thing back and hold on to it. NYYYYYCCCCEEEE truck bro... __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra 15 1986 Danco Rollback 454 4spd 1986 Jerr-Dan Rollback 454 4spd 1978 GMC Jerr-Dan 454 Tonawanda 4spd FOR SALE 85 Chevy Wrecker 454 4spd AATAC Always a Friend...Michael Last edited by Chief Bail; 01-02-2010 at 02:00 AM.

01-02-2010, 02:45 AM	#18
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Anyone bought a truck back? Damn awesome looking truck man! I wouldn't think about it twice. If he hasn't done anything dumb to it and you can get it back cheaper with out breaking the bank I would defiantly do it __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

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