68 swb keep or sell?

[faribran]

It's your decision and if you decide to sell it you will be hooking someone up with a project that won't take much more time and money to fix it. I would like to know how much you would want for it too...I looks like there has been a lot of time and work invested.

[67cheby]

my build is over 7 years now and i have reached your current status several times within this build, when i do i stop working on it put it aside and build something for 4 to 8 K that i can drive for a month or two and turn around and sell, you might laugh but it works, i have built a 90 model vw cabriolet, 87 k5 blazer,66 vw fiberglass dune buggy.....

[57larry]

I'd have to see the 51 first

[Zoomin]

One man's trash is another mans treasure. You'll make two people happy - you and whoever gets it.

[Valhalla]

Very nice truck. I have been there before and got rid of a project to a happy owner who finished it. Tough decision and its a nice truck that is almost there.

[VA72C10]

If you really want the early truck and can handle it financially....sell it. If you want to make the most off the project either finish it, or part it out. Selling it as is will net you a MAX of 10-15K and we all know there is a TON more than that in that project...

most people looking for a truck like that are going to want it finished with all the kinks worked out.

[69 longhorn]

After 25 yrs buildin/playin, I have hit a really burnt spot....The last 6-7 years has been keepin 2 kids in cars the wife likes driving new chit(ouch). I will have to say that the sweetest ride , was the one that I was chasin a new Vette.....around the ramp, canned the throttle, when I pulled 2nd ,I had to switch lanes(didnt want to kill the vette) The guy that had that much money to spend on that Vette, turned the next cloverleef& F ing STOPPED! He watched my old chevy run....all 6 gears behind that lill sb! There is some **** that you just cant buy(you have to build it)! It looks to me that you put your heart into that project.....hang on & have fun crazyAl

[tonypaul]

I would finish it. Then sell it, use that money to build the next one. Build you a cheap temporary spray booth in your garage out of wood and plastic. Buy a cheap spray gun and spray the clear yourself. Wet sand it down and buff it... Anit gotta super perfect, if the new owner wants to redo it fine- if not fine... Finish it out and get some good money for it....

Or yank the drivetran out and sell it as a roller.....

[1971 GMC SHORTY]

It Is SO SICK Keep It, Or Sell it To Me!!!

[67chevy1series]

finish it

[67chevy1series]

oh and KEEP IT

[camaney]

Originally Posted by cdowns

i think you should cut it up and turn it into a longbed

Isn't that going backwards... Then he will loose more longbeds are a dime a dozen. Here where I live you get long beds really cheap... I say keep it .it's nice
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[chrismcc2011]

keep it man. im 17 and if I ever get my hands on one of these trucks ill NEVER let it go.

off topic.. do you still have the five lug wheels that were on the truck before the frame off restoration? im in sacramento and its extremely hard to find 5 on 5 truck wheels!!

[CG]

Originally Posted by camaney

Isn't that going backwards... Then he will loose more longbeds are a dime a dozen. Here where I live you get long beds really cheap... I say keep it .it's nice
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LOL...you know he was joking right?


My take ... Just get it running so you can drive it around the neighborhood, sit on a milk crate if you have to. Then make a decision.

[keets36]

Great Looking truck!! I always dreamed of building a 68 short box.. So i when out and bought one! now in the processes of building a full custom at my good friends shop. I pulled my beat up truck in there one day and there was a beautiful half finished pro touring 51 sitting there! I stare at that truck everyday and wonder if i should have built that same truck so i know how u feel because i payed way to much for my truck and found out i have a ton of work ahead of me. Saying that you are so close to finish it..i think you shoud finish it. You might enjoy it and if not sell it! You will get more for it IMO

[DZL1]

Man youre at a point i wish i was at. I say keep it and finish it. When you do you will be glad you did. And by chance you dont, then sell it and get as much money as you can for it!

DZL1.

[JesseH13]

i would keep it that truck is so sick and has so much potential!!

[big_al_71]

put it for sale.......buy what you want and make your self happy.....

[Dano69c10]

Originally Posted by sickred72

I have my 1968 swb im thinking about getting rid of to buy a 51 chevy truck? i have lost interest after getting burned by the body shop. everything is powder coated with new: 383 stroaker 559 whp,built th400 trans, billet converter, rolled dash, no rust, 22" intros, full air ride technologies in the box, posi, flaming river tilt, rebuilt dash: tach, vacuum, speed warning, buddy bucket in leather with door panels to match, i piece windows, shaved fire wall etc. just no motivation for this project. what do you guys think i should do?

Try to make a trade for the '51. If your heart isn't in finishing this project then find a truck that will motivate you. You have the upper hand since the swb fleet is a desireable model. You might be able to trade and have the '51's owner throw in some cash to make up the difference.

[50bomb]

I traded my 50 buick roadmaster 4 door for a 1967 chevy c10 lwb. What does that say "I am crazy"? Both are project but I got so burnt out on the 50. It was kicking my BUTT. What I am saying is. KEEP THE TRUCK. Looks likey invested alot of money into it. You should not sell it. Put it on the back burner for now and get a 51 chevy truck. If only way to get it is to sell the truck you have then I say NO SELL. BY the way I dont regret getting rid of the buick. Trucks are way better.

[eagleuh1]

I'm kinda feeling like R. Lee Ermey in that commercial where he's a phsyciatrist, but I won't. Set it aside and take a vacation from it. Find somebody thats got a nice finished project and ask for a ride in it. You might get the bug back. Good luck.

[eagleuh1]

Oh, and beautiful pickup man.