Don't Ruin The Value Of Classic Trucks

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by dan42

The "milions" quote is a little misleading; if you count only the shortbed fleet and steps, there were less than 500,000 made. Some of the 4WD models had runs of 1,000 vehicles or less. (Source - Chevrolet Pickups,1946-1972, John Gunnell). So there are a few fairly rare trucks out there. But if I were buying vehicles to make money, I would not have bought my trucks.

I couldn't believe it, so I went in and added it up myself... I got about 506,000 There were "millions made", but it's spread out over longbeds (all 3/4 tons were longbed, that doesn't "help"), suburbans, blazers, 1 tons, panels. I knew longbeds trumped the shortbeds in sales, I just never realized how badly.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a.../t-104816.html

These numbers don't include GMC, their production numbers were lost in a fire.

[greenbd71]

:Chevy:I posted this topic awhile back and noticed a lot of angry responses. I wanted to respond at what I was thinking when I posted it. I bought a 72 3/4 ton Chevy Truck and have been putting a lot of money and time from family into it. I always wanted this year Chevy Truck. When you own a truck you like to see what others have done with their trucks as well. I saw a lot of trucks that you can tell had a lot of money go into them since I know what I have put in mine. I was seeing nice restored trucks going for the price of a rusted out Dodge Charger with no engine or wheels. If the truck was rusted out in the same condition as the Charger it would have went for 100 dollars probably. I think when you hand down your truck to your son or daughter later in life that you would like it to have value besides emotional value. I'm tired of seeing trucks on Barrett Jackson Auctions selling for peanuts compared to the cars. That was my two cents so please don't hate if I am supporting the love for classic trucks that you own or wish you did. Thank you.:Chevy: I attached a couple of pics of my truck that will be getting a paint job soon.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by greenbd71

:Chevy:I posted this topic awhile back and noticed a lot of angry responses. I wanted to respond at what I was thinking when I posted it. I bought a 72 3/4 ton Chevy Truck and have been putting a lot of money and time from family into it. I always wanted this year Chevy Truck. When you own a truck you like to see what others have done with their trucks as well. I saw a lot of trucks that you can tell had a lot of money go into them since I know what I have put in mine. I was seeing nice restored trucks going for the price of a rusted out Dodge Charger with no engine or wheels. If the truck was rusted out in the same condition as the Charger it would have went for 100 dollars probably. I think when you hand down your truck to your son or daughter later in life that you would like it to have value besides emotional value. I'm tired of seeing trucks on Barrett Jackson Auctions selling for peanuts compared to the cars. That was my two cents so please don't hate if I am supporting the love for classic trucks that you own or wish you did. Thank you.:Chevy: I attached a couple of pics of my truck that will be getting a paint job soon.

I don't think anybody is hating on you, I know I'm not. Its just the nature of the beast that these trucks, as much we love them, will never bring muscle car money. Its just that a truck like you and most of the ones we all have are not hard to find, and if someone has a high price on one, you can move on to the next. Its not that simple with muscle cars. There WAYY more people wanting them than the trucks, and there's a lot less to go around. I've owned some decent 67-72 trucks over the years, and they get a lot of attention, but when I drive my '69 SS Camaro into town, I simply get harrassed. There's no other way to put it. I find my self driving past gas stations (sometimes when I really need gas) that have a lot of people there, because it is usually not going to be an in and out thing. I'm going to have to talk to 2 or 3 people about that car, people are break out camera phones, and I have to field 127 questions - What year is it? What size engine does it have? How fast is it? Is it a real SS? and most prevalent, How much do you want for it? or Is it for sale? I get occasional offers and questions in my trucks, but NOTHING even close to comparison to the Camaro. There's a lot more of these trucks than '69 Camaros, and a lot more people wanting '69 Camaros, Chargers, Chevelles, Mustangs, GTO. etc, etc. Its pretty much simple supply and demand.

[67_C-30]

BTW, again, Welcome to the board. I hope you stick around, and I hope you post pics of your truck when it gets painted. I have a soft spot for the 3/4 - 1 tons!

[beebster]

If a guy buys a truck, he can do whatever the heck he wants with it. Fix it,sell it,hand it down etc..
I bought mine to drive without even thinking about what it's worth, what it will be worth or who i'll hand it down to.
One of the first post-ers said "it's part of the family" and that pretty much sums it up. I get attached to a truck, I can't just leave my blood, sweat and yes, tears on her to then turn around and sell her off to the highest bidder.

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by greenbd71

I think when you hand down your truck to your son or daughter later in life that you would like it to have value besides emotional value.

I understand what you are saying, but I also believe the greatest value in passing along a classic truck will continue to be emotional. We should consider different types of financial assets if we want to provide a monetary legacy. Just my .02

And I agree with 67_C-30 posts above. Stick around, don't take disagreements personally, we'd love to see your truck as it progresses.

[Hubscrub]

no hate towards ya, your view is just as well as the next guys and a belated welcome to the board you will find it enjoyable and helpful