Want to buy grandpas c10. Need help!

[belldar]

Like I said its in darn good shape besides the few dents and the kick panels and a little floor rust. I know the box may have some surface rust due to hauling grass in the old days. I just want to make sure I offer him a fair to above average fair price for it. I don't want to upset him but I also just can't pay crazy money for it. It's hasn't been started in over ten years for sure. I'm a little worried about the old antifreeze in it and what all I may have to do or watch out for. Would replace all fluids and Hass lines. Also would have to do some break and Bering work I'm sure after sitting. Tires have good tread but are cracked up. Don't know if I could trust them at highway speed. The cab and dash is in great shape besides the rust issue on the floor.
If it was running and all the lines were good and fluids up to date what then would it be worth? Thanks for the help today it helped me not freak out too bad!

[12secondnova]

I would also like to raise my bid lol. That truck is much nicer than I previously thought. 4.5k would be my new high maybe even up to 6k because of the sentimental value. Looks like a very clean truck and the paint is a cool color

[Z10]

You said he was good guy and a past coach. I would play on his since of fair play. I would offer him what you think it's actually worth to someone else then factor in your heart, and offer him that amount. If he's as nice a guy as you say, he'll be reasonable. If not, ask him to contact you if he get's a better offer and maybe you'll be in a better position in the future to match it.

[Thundarr]

I didn't see you mention what HE paid your grandfather for the truck. If it is now in similar shape as when he bought it but has 20 years of rot, I would say only pay him what he paid for it. The appreciation would offset the deterioration he has let set in on the vehicle. In the 90's when he bought a truck in barely running condition, it wasn't a classic. Just an old truck. Any of these trucks will give you the same memories and the most fun will be for you to try to recreate your Grandfathers truck in another one THAT IS ACTUALLY RUNNING.

Soon enough, your kids will remember it as "Dads Truck".

$5k max. Not a penny more.

[Joesjunk]

Best of luck to you, it looks to be a pretty nice truck. And it's been stored indoors. I bet that thing will start right up and drive.