Tool Stowage Door restoration? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RenoKeene** · 06-14-2011, 11:25 AM

I believe my body man can restore my tool stowage door for about $100. I know these are hard to find so my question is this; is it worth it to spend that kind of money on something I'm just going to turn around and sell? Or would it be smarter to post it for sale and let the buyer do what he wants with it (I have the box, trim and hardware too). Any comments would be appreciated.

Grimpala · 06-14-2011, 11:33 AM

Will putting $100 into it net you more than $100 added to the sale price?

Basically, if you put another $100 into it can you add $500 to the sale price?

Longhorn Man · 06-14-2011, 11:37 AM

i would expect that door on that truck, meaning, the truck has rust and rot too. If the truck was clean, the door would detract from the value. But a good door on a rusty truck isn't much of a selling point.

**RenoKeene** · 06-14-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i would expect that door on that truck, meaning, the truck has rust and rot too. If the truck was clean, the door would detract from the value. But a good door on a rusty truck isn't much of a selling point.

I'm using that truck for parts for my short bed build so eventually will be parting it out, along with the stowage box.

I just don't want to de-value the door by having someone work on it. I know some folks would rather do their own metal work...although my metal guy is really good.

**RenoKeene** · 06-14-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Grimpala

Will putting $100 into it net you more than $100 added to the sale price?

Basically, if you put another $100 into it can you add $500 to the sale price?

I would at least like to break even on the hundred...
Didn't want to post this as a WIW thread but I am curious as to what the value is as it sits compared to having a reworked door on it.

06-14-2011, 11:25 AM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Tool Stowage Door restoration? I believe my body man can restore my tool stowage door for about $100. I know these are hard to find so my question is this; is it worth it to spend that kind of money on something I'm just going to turn around and sell? Or would it be smarter to post it for sale and let the buyer do what he wants with it (I have the box, trim and hardware too). Any comments would be appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 Last edited by RenoKeene; 06-14-2011 at 11:29 AM. Reason: post pic's

06-14-2011, 11:33 AM	#2
Grimpala Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 84	Re: Tool Stowage Door restoration? Will putting $100 into it net you more than $100 added to the sale price? Basically, if you put another $100 into it can you add $500 to the sale price? Last edited by Grimpala; 06-14-2011 at 11:34 AM.

06-14-2011, 11:37 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Tool Stowage Door restoration? i would expect that door on that truck, meaning, the truck has rust and rot too. If the truck was clean, the door would detract from the value. But a good door on a rusty truck isn't much of a selling point.



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