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Terry Peerson · 01-06-2004, 02:48 PM

Stopped to fill-up on my home from work yesterday. A guy drove into the gas station and asked me if I would sell my truck. He actually offered me $ 6,000.00. Now, I know he wasn't flashing any cash. And he was probably "B.S.'n" me. But do you know I told him "It's not for sale"? Am I nuts or what? I could probably buy another one just like it (in a LOT better condition) for that much money! I just cannot sell my "Baby". I plan to start the restoration soon. My wife thinks I should have sold it. That's how much I paid for the thing 10-years ago. Oh yeah, it's an all-white, '72 Cheyenne LWB, 350/350, with 10" Cragar S/S.

Ever happen to you?

T

cdowns · 01-06-2004, 02:55 PM

yep you should have sold it, there's still alot of these trucks around for alot less than that

Mudder · 01-06-2004, 03:16 PM

Had a guy told me one time to go to the Chevy dealer and pick out the new short step 4x4 that I would want and he would trade me straight up. I told him he was nuts for offering and I was nuts for not taking it...............

Tx Firefighter · 01-06-2004, 03:18 PM

LWB for 6k. I'd a sold it myself. If you're planning on a restoration in the future you could do a shortbed for the same money.

**CPNE** · 01-06-2004, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tx Firefighter
LWB for 6k. I'd a sold it myself. If you're planning on a restoration in the future you could do a shortbed for the same money.

Just because you get offered AKC show winner bucks for you old faithful family mutt doesn't mean you should sell it. Strange as it may sound, theres more going on here than just nuts and bolts to some of us.

To answer the question --> You're not crazy.

Editors note: I'm not implying Terry's truck is a dog, just making an analogy.

jorgensensc · 01-06-2004, 03:28 PM

Similar situation:
Driving down the freeway at about 80mph. A guy in a Harley Davidson Edition F150 Crew drives up next to me. I've got my window down (no A.C.) and his passenger roles down his window. The guy offers me 10 grand. I also said ' Not for sale' i probably have almost that much into this truck (not including labor), but I was thinking I could have built another from the ground up with 10,000. I seriosley think my wife would have killed me though.

lewi · 01-06-2004, 03:34 PM

I drive my 71 only occasionaly but with just over 10k into it someone would need to offer around 20 before I would consider it. If they did they would definatley be one of those people with more dollars than sense.

Terry Peerson · 01-06-2004, 03:37 PM

I know I should have sold it! Problem is, I just happen to be one of those weird guys that get attached to their vehicles. Once you get to know every nut, bolt & screw on the thing, it's hard to let go. At least it is for me. I've got a resto-custom, '68 VW Beetle (took me 3-years to finish) that I am supposed to sell to help finance this project and I am having a very difficult time parting with it. I put a rediculously high price on it and parked it out front of the house one afternoon. Nobody bought it that day and it went back into the garage. I'll try again some time...

T

PrimeredThunder · 01-06-2004, 07:36 PM

I had a guy at the local cruise-in this past summer ask me a few times if I wanted to sell my truck. I asked him how much he would give out of curiosity...he kept offering me less than I paid for the truck about $5k ago. Tried to tell me it was a hell of a deal. I may still be in High-School but I ain't no dummy

Kenny

jays68yak · 01-06-2004, 07:46 PM

I dont think I would get enough for my car to sell it. too many memories.

fast71 · 01-06-2004, 08:13 PM

last time that happen to me I said yes calling his bluff and boom the truck was gone with cashin my pocket . 3 years later its back in my drive way. I couldnt live with out it anymore.

Cat Fuzz · 01-06-2004, 08:34 PM

My Comet is more valuable to me than money. The car has been in my family for 30 odd years. My dad owned it first (I remember being driven to my very first day of school in it, with the top down, of course), then my grandpa owned it until he passed away from cancer a couple weeks before 9/11. He left the car my mother in his will, she couldn't do anything with the car, so she gave it to me. The car will eventually be pristine and no amount of money will make me part with it.

I also get attached to my vehicles.

Terry, I'd like to see some pics of your bug. I had a 68 Squareback in high school and my brother has a very nice 63 Sedan.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-06-2004, 08:45 PM

I would never sell my 72 p.u. but the blazer and 69 could go at anytime for the right $$$$$

Blue Beard · 01-06-2004, 10:49 PM

Careful, if the wife's backing you to sell it. She might not let you get another.

junkyardjohn · 01-06-2004, 11:10 PM

I HAVE 7 OF THESE OLD TRUCKS , & THEY WOULD ALL GO FOR THE RIGHT PRICE..

JOHN

SWEET7T · 01-06-2004, 11:29 PM

I would drop mine if I was offered ~$8000. Not too many memories in it...

69_hafton · 01-06-2004, 11:30 PM

If you've got a dollar amount given that sounds good to you,
I'd say go for it. I'd take the money and keep it until I
saw a good deal come up for another one either in better
condition or for less or both! (Not to imply that yours is
in bad shape, I've never seen it.)

The only offers I've had have been less than serious, with
no $ amount mentioned. If they don't give an amount, I'm
pretty sure they're just fishin' for a cheap deal.

I would sell it for the right amount, before I get too much work
into it. But, there's a point that I wouldn't sell it too. Like
if I removed all the rust from the cab and was near ready to have
it painted.

bad 71 chevy · 01-07-2004, 01:33 AM

I have had my truck since i was 14 my dad bought it for me for my bday i am 20 now and have about 3000 in it and he bought it for 2000 and i hade a guy ofer me 5500 for it and he hade cash on the spot and i said no so you are not crazy

1969 GMC · 01-07-2004, 02:19 AM

My dad has taught me the same thing...anything is always for sale for the right price. Once I was at work and some guy came in and asked who owned the yellow GMC out there. Of course, I spoke up...and the guy asked if it was for sale. "Actually, sir," I said, "it is your lucky day. It is for sale. $5,000 firm." He frowned and left. I guess it wasn't his lucky day. If he would have been dumb enough to give me $5k for it, I would have taken it back then (only owned it about 2 months, and old 4x4's are everywhere), but not now. I wouldn't sell it unless forced, and even then I would fight it tooth and nail. I love my truck

**N2TRUX** · 01-07-2004, 02:25 AM

If the price is right...SELL IT. I have learned from burn about falling in lust with a truck or car, and not taking a legit offer when I should have.

I rolled up in my 77 Cheyenne at a Super Chevy Show, and the first guy that walks up asks if it's for sale. Without a second of hesitation I said "yes it is". He asked for a price, and I shot one at him just as fast. He spent the day drooling on it, only to decide he really wanted a 66-67 Chevelle that a buddy had back home

My philosophy is everything around my house is for sale except my wife, my daughter, and my dog. There are days when my wife could be bought too...:p

n2billet · 01-07-2004, 09:23 AM

Ken.

I'll inform your wife about that last statement.

For anyone that knows me, I have walked home on more than one occasion with cash in my pocket

Old Chevy · 01-07-2004, 10:33 AM

Thought I would be buried in mine, then came the cash offer. I now have a new project (77 Corvette). Everyone has their price.

Cheers

Richard

01-06-2004, 02:48 PM	#1
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 307	I must be crazy!! Stopped to fill-up on my home from work yesterday. A guy drove into the gas station and asked me if I would sell my truck. He actually offered me $ 6,000.00. Now, I know he wasn't flashing any cash. And he was probably "B.S.'n" me. But do you know I told him "It's not for sale"? Am I nuts or what? I could probably buy another one just like it (in a LOT better condition) for that much money! I just cannot sell my "Baby". I plan to start the restoration soon. My wife thinks I should have sold it. That's how much I paid for the thing 10-years ago. Oh yeah, it's an all-white, '72 Cheyenne LWB, 350/350, with 10" Cragar S/S. Ever happen to you? T

01-06-2004, 02:55 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	yep you should have sold it, there's still alot of these trucks around for alot less than that __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-06-2004, 03:18 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	LWB for 6k. I'd a sold it myself. If you're planning on a restoration in the future you could do a shortbed for the same money. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-06-2004, 03:28 PM	#6
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Similar situation: Driving down the freeway at about 80mph. A guy in a Harley Davidson Edition F150 Crew drives up next to me. I've got my window down (no A.C.) and his passenger roles down his window. The guy offers me 10 grand. I also said ' Not for sale' i probably have almost that much into this truck (not including labor), but I was thinking I could have built another from the ground up with 10,000. I seriosley think my wife would have killed me though. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

01-06-2004, 03:34 PM	#7
lewi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redding California Posts: 223	I drive my 71 only occasionaly but with just over 10k into it someone would need to offer around 20 before I would consider it. If they did they would definatley be one of those people with more dollars than sense. __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 383/350 LWB 2wd Built to use, and look good.

01-06-2004, 03:16 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Had a guy told me one time to go to the Chevy dealer and pick out the new short step 4x4 that I would want and he would trade me straight up. I told him he was nuts for offering and I was nuts for not taking it...............

01-06-2004, 03:37 PM	#8
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 307	I know I should have sold it! Problem is, I just happen to be one of those weird guys that get attached to their vehicles. Once you get to know every nut, bolt & screw on the thing, it's hard to let go. At least it is for me. I've got a resto-custom, '68 VW Beetle (took me 3-years to finish) that I am supposed to sell to help finance this project and I am having a very difficult time parting with it. I put a rediculously high price on it and parked it out front of the house one afternoon. Nobody bought it that day and it went back into the garage. I'll try again some time... T

01-06-2004, 07:36 PM	#9
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	I had a guy at the local cruise-in this past summer ask me a few times if I wanted to sell my truck. I asked him how much he would give out of curiosity...he kept offering me less than I paid for the truck about $5k ago. Tried to tell me it was a hell of a deal. I may still be in High-School but I ain't no dummy Kenny __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

01-06-2004, 07:46 PM	#10
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	I dont think I would get enough for my car to sell it. too many memories. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

01-06-2004, 08:13 PM	#11
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	last time that happen to me I said yes calling his bluff and boom the truck was gone with cashin my pocket . 3 years later its back in my drive way. I couldnt live with out it anymore. __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

01-06-2004, 08:34 PM	#12
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	My Comet is more valuable to me than money. The car has been in my family for 30 odd years. My dad owned it first (I remember being driven to my very first day of school in it, with the top down, of course), then my grandpa owned it until he passed away from cancer a couple weeks before 9/11. He left the car my mother in his will, she couldn't do anything with the car, so she gave it to me. The car will eventually be pristine and no amount of money will make me part with it. I also get attached to my vehicles. Terry, I'd like to see some pics of your bug. I had a 68 Squareback in high school and my brother has a very nice 63 Sedan. Last edited by Cat Fuzz; 01-06-2004 at 08:37 PM.

01-06-2004, 08:45 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	I would never sell my 72 p.u. but the blazer and 69 could go at anytime for the right $$$$$ __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-06-2004, 10:49 PM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Careful, if the wife's backing you to sell it. She might not let you get another. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-06-2004, 11:10 PM	#15
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I HAVE 7 OF THESE OLD TRUCKS , & THEY WOULD ALL GO FOR THE RIGHT PRICE.. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

01-06-2004, 11:29 PM	#16
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	I would drop mine if I was offered ~$8000. Not too many memories in it... __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB



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01-06-2004, 11:30 PM	#17
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	If you've got a dollar amount given that sounds good to you, I'd say go for it. I'd take the money and keep it until I saw a good deal come up for another one either in better condition or for less or both! (Not to imply that yours is in bad shape, I've never seen it.) The only offers I've had have been less than serious, with no $ amount mentioned. If they don't give an amount, I'm pretty sure they're just fishin' for a cheap deal. I would sell it for the right amount, before I get too much work into it. But, there's a point that I wouldn't sell it too. Like if I removed all the rust from the cab and was near ready to have it painted. __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It

01-07-2004, 01:33 AM	#18
bad 71 chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Omaha NE 68122 Posts: 637	I have had my truck since i was 14 my dad bought it for me for my bday i am 20 now and have about 3000 in it and he bought it for 2000 and i hade a guy ofer me 5500 for it and he hade cash on the spot and i said no so you are not crazy __________________ 71 Chevy C/10 lwb 350 5 speed nv3500 3.73 rear end 2.5" Front Drop and 4" in the back Edelbrock perfomer rpm manifold Edelbrock 600 cfm carb Headmen headers

01-07-2004, 02:19 AM	#19
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	My dad has taught me the same thing...anything is always for sale for the right price. Once I was at work and some guy came in and asked who owned the yellow GMC out there. Of course, I spoke up...and the guy asked if it was for sale. "Actually, sir," I said, "it is your lucky day. It is for sale. $5,000 firm." He frowned and left. I guess it wasn't his lucky day. If he would have been dumb enough to give me $5k for it, I would have taken it back then (only owned it about 2 months, and old 4x4's are everywhere), but not now. I wouldn't sell it unless forced, and even then I would fight it tooth and nail. I love my truck __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-07-2004, 02:25 AM	#20
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	If the price is right...SELL IT. I have learned from burn about falling in lust with a truck or car, and not taking a legit offer when I should have. I rolled up in my 77 Cheyenne at a Super Chevy Show, and the first guy that walks up asks if it's for sale. Without a second of hesitation I said "yes it is". He asked for a price, and I shot one at him just as fast. He spent the day drooling on it, only to decide he really wanted a 66-67 Chevelle that a buddy had back home My philosophy is everything around my house is for sale except my wife, my daughter, and my dog. There are days when my wife could be bought too...:p __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-07-2004, 09:23 AM	#21
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Ken. I'll inform your wife about that last statement. For anyone that knows me, I have walked home on more than one occasion with cash in my pocket

01-07-2004, 10:33 AM	#22
Old Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 498	Thought I would be buried in mine, then came the cash offer. I now have a new project (77 Corvette). Everyone has their price. Cheers Richard __________________ Broken Arrow, OK. 1977 Corvette, ZZ4 Crate, new interior, new suspension, new driveline, you get the picture, (new project / daily driver)

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