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slick78 · 05-03-2012, 12:54 PM

What u guys think? I got a 78 stepside custom deluxe,primer gray that needs body work, cab corner,needs rad support,bedsides and bodywork. It has a 250 ci with a auto b&m floorshifter, rebuild front end, lowered with spindles and springs and air shocks outback. 15 inch rims. This guy wants to trade for a 92 red chevy stepside with stock 350, lowered, flows, 188 thou miles, salvage title. Whats your guys opinion?
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J Knight · 05-03-2012, 01:01 PM

From the description, both truck sound like they are worth about equal. Just a guess without pics.
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grayharville · 05-03-2012, 01:32 PM

Well the 92 must have been wrecked... which one do you feel is nicer?
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killthewabbit · 05-03-2012, 01:51 PM

I personally stay away from anything with a salvage title

slick78 · 05-03-2012, 02:51 PM

Sorry i only got pics on my phone. I too stay away from salvage title but i was thinking i could always get the 92 looking better and resale.
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butch86 · 05-03-2012, 05:54 PM

i dont know about other states but in ms if i remember correctly you cannot tag a vehical with a salvadge title. the law may have changed but last i heard you couldnt tag one

notyo_cheez · 05-03-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by slick78

What u guys think? I got a 78 stepside custom deluxe,primer gray that needs body work, cab corner,needs rad support,bedsides and bodywork. It has a 250 ci with a auto b&m floorshifter, rebuild front end, lowered with spindles and springs and air shocks outback. 15 inch rims. This guy wants to trade for a 92 red chevy stepside with stock 350, lowered, flows, 188 thou miles, salvage title. Whats your guys opinion?
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My opinion, keep and fix up your 78. Better the devil you know.

Trust me, there's nothing more frustrating than correcting someone else's mistakes.

76stepsidechevy · 05-03-2012, 06:48 PM

I'd keep the 78 man. much cooler truck and there are far less of them around. I get at least a few compliments on my truck a week even after someone wrecked the passenger side of it for me.

RandyP · 05-03-2012, 07:53 PM

Branded titles follow you forever and ever. Personally, I have no issues buying a salvaged vehicle and rebuilding it myself. But I'd never buy one with a salvage title not really knowing what was done, by who and with what.

188k on that 92 is a lot of rounds on the clock if the motor has not been rebuilt. What's the old saying? "It's on borrowed time."

DesertCat · 05-03-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by notyo_cheez

My opinion, keep and fix up your 78. Better the devil you know.

Trust me, there's nothing more frustrating than correcting someone else's mistakes.

x2

besides your truck is a classic... the 92? not so much...

71swb4x4 · 05-03-2012, 08:18 PM

I have bought salvage titles cars several times. In each case they were completely repaired to like new condition, I paid 2/3rd's (or less) of book value, and I drove them forever before I sold them.
I would never consider buying a salvage vehicle, fixing it a little, and selling it right away. It doesn't matter how nice they are, that salvage title scares a ton of people away.
Do not trade.

motornut · 05-03-2012, 08:58 PM

sounds like a 78 good truck, for a 92 bad truck
I'd let it be someone else's project

cfan10 · 05-03-2012, 09:54 PM

Keep what ya got, fix as you can...avoid salvage titles.
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05-03-2012, 12:54 PM	#1
slick78 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: salinas,california Posts: 144	Trade? Good?bad?equal? What u guys think? I got a 78 stepside custom deluxe,primer gray that needs body work, cab corner,needs rad support,bedsides and bodywork. It has a 250 ci with a auto b&m floorshifter, rebuild front end, lowered with spindles and springs and air shocks outback. 15 inch rims. This guy wants to trade for a 92 red chevy stepside with stock 350, lowered, flows, 188 thou miles, salvage title. Whats your guys opinion? Posted via Mobile Device

05-03-2012, 01:01 PM	#2
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Trade? Good?bad?equal? From the description, both truck sound like they are worth about equal. Just a guess without pics. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

05-03-2012, 01:32 PM	#3
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: Trade? Good?bad?equal? Well the 92 must have been wrecked... which one do you feel is nicer? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

05-03-2012, 01:51 PM	#4
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Trade? Good?bad?equal? I personally stay away from anything with a salvage title

05-03-2012, 02:51 PM	#5
slick78 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: salinas,california Posts: 144	Re: Trade? Good?bad?equal? Sorry i only got pics on my phone. I too stay away from salvage title but i was thinking i could always get the 92 looking better and resale. Posted via Mobile Device

05-03-2012, 05:54 PM	#6
butch86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: harrisville, ms Posts: 377	Re: Trade? Good?bad?equal? i dont know about other states but in ms if i remember correctly you cannot tag a vehical with a salvadge title. the law may have changed but last i heard you couldnt tag one __________________ most people sleep peacfully at night because, rough men stand ready to do violenceon there behalf.

05-03-2012, 06:48 PM	#8
76stepsidechevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Windsor Locks Posts: 628	Re: Trade? Good?bad?equal? I'd keep the 78 man. much cooler truck and there are far less of them around. I get at least a few compliments on my truck a week even after someone wrecked the passenger side of it for me.

05-03-2012, 07:53 PM	#9
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Trade? Good?bad?equal? Branded titles follow you forever and ever. Personally, I have no issues buying a salvaged vehicle and rebuilding it myself. But I'd never buy one with a salvage title not really knowing what was done, by who and with what. 188k on that 92 is a lot of rounds on the clock if the motor has not been rebuilt. What's the old saying? "It's on borrowed time." __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

05-03-2012, 08:18 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Trade? Good?bad?equal? I have bought salvage titles cars several times. In each case they were completely repaired to like new condition, I paid 2/3rd's (or less) of book value, and I drove them forever before I sold them. I would never consider buying a salvage vehicle, fixing it a little, and selling it right away. It doesn't matter how nice they are, that salvage title scares a ton of people away. Do not trade. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-03-2012, 08:58 PM	#12
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Trade? Good?bad?equal? sounds like a 78 good truck, for a 92 bad truck I'd let it be someone else's project __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

05-03-2012, 09:54 PM	#13
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 977	Re: Trade? Good?bad?equal? Keep what ya got, fix as you can...avoid salvage titles. Posted via Mobile Device



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