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**73kay** · 03-22-2017, 10:53 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1948-Chevrol...1YyD0R&vxp=mtr

Not mine, and definitely not my style, but very customized. I'm just trying to understand who would pay that much for a truck.

nvrdone · 03-22-2017, 10:59 PM

I agree - not what I would want but there is some world class work into it. there are other things I could do with that kind of cash, but if the owner can sell it for that, great.

**joedoh** · 03-22-2017, 11:24 PM

I like the color.

**mongocanfly** · 03-22-2017, 11:54 PM

Nice color..nice valve/coil covers...nice "way out of my range" price..

hewittca · 03-23-2017, 08:53 AM

That is a crazy build. If it was built by a well known builder, my guess is they could sell it for that. The unfortunate thing is the builder probably spent close to, if not more than that to build it and is probably just hoping to get at least a significant portion of the money back.

iowaboynca · 03-23-2017, 12:14 PM

You have to remember that there are folks out there that aren't like us trying to put together a project, while also having to maintain a house/family.... i.e. budget!

Make's me think of the ICON builds. The owner has admitted his clients are rockstars/actors that have that kind of disposable income and are willing to pay that opportunity cost.

That's the great thing about opportunity costs, just be cause its 10x more than say a truck that say you or I are trying to build, doesn't mean that its 10x better truck....but it might be in someone else's eyes.

But it is a well made truck at the end of the day.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 03-23-2017, 02:22 PM

There's a lot of things on this truck I REALLY like. Unfortunately, there's a lot more I really DON'T like.

But I can truly appreciate the vision it took to conceive it and the talent to carry it off so nicely. I'd admire it at a show for someone else to own it.

solidaxel · 03-23-2017, 02:42 PM

WOW, I sure like his color choice, just think if I would have spent 125K more on my truck !!

Indian113 · 03-23-2017, 02:43 PM

The Truck is Featured in The June Issue of Classic Trucks. I'm sure that the owner has a bunch of money in it and I don't think it is for sale for the Average member of our Forum. While I like to look at the work of other people I enjoy the work I do on mine More. I know I'll Never have a Trophy Truck or a Truck that will stop traffic at a show. But the Smiles per Mile and Nods with a wave makes me Feel Good.

**LEEVON** · 03-23-2017, 02:49 PM

I appreciate the craftsmanship, and the cost...however for that I would like to see some actual custom wheels!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 03-23-2017, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

I appreciate the craftsmanship, and the cost...however for that I would like to see some actual custom wheels!

For that amount I could build 3 or 4 vehicles I'd be REAL happy with.

_Ogre · 03-23-2017, 05:29 PM

those who pay a shop big money to build a ride need to get big money out of them
i know a guy who spent $400,000 to build his ride only to sell it 3 years later for $185,000
i'd be divorced and penniless if i did that

lv2tri2 · 03-23-2017, 08:33 PM

If money was of no concern, there are many other ADs I would rather own. I wouldn't enjoy driving it anywhere. I like the seat, the rest, not so much.

whitedog76 · 03-23-2017, 10:38 PM

Why is it on Ebay of all places?

**bosco** · 03-23-2017, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by whitedog76

Why is it on Ebay of all places?

I have saw a town for sale on ebay a number of years ago. It was out in death valley (I think). As for the truck, it's beautiful and lots of custom work. Well out of my price range. I would think Barret Jackson would be a good place to try and get that price tag.

1project2many · 03-24-2017, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

those who pay a shop big money to build a ride need to get big money out of them
i know a guy who spent $400,000 to build his ride only to sell it 3 years later for $185,000
i'd be divorced and penniless if i did that

Me too. So I opt for just penniless.

my56chevytruck · 03-24-2017, 09:32 AM

Simply beautiful build. The craftmenship is excellent. This is not your daily driver for sure and I believe the owner wants a return on all his parts and labor. I wonder if the owner will throw in the trailer?

01spirit750 · 03-24-2017, 02:41 PM

This truck is nice but you really need to consider that other car he has for sale is the real catch to have.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Other-M...IAAOSwYXVYyEjp

mr48chev · 03-24-2017, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by whitedog76

Why is it on Ebay of all places?

inexpensive to advertise there and it reaches world wide.

I thought I had seen the truck at the Portland Roadster show in the past but can't find a photo in any of my albums.

The gent who built it (and owns it) obviously is a highly skilled craftsman and the work is supurb even if not to everyone's taste. It's one you study and look for those small detail items that get your brain working on your own build or solve an issue on your own build.

The price is either a fishing expedition or the "yes Dear I put my truck up for sale but no one wants to pay my price" thing. The more money than sense gotta have the cool stuff club seems to have a lot of members though. Walk into Kindig's shop and ask him to build one quite similar and it will run up over that price with the pieces it has on it and the hours that are in it real quick.

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 03-24-2017, 05:41 PM

This truck is featured on the latest issue of Classic Truck Magazine.

1958Warrior · 03-24-2017, 10:07 PM

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For that amount I could build 3 or 4 vehicles I'd be REAL happy with.

I don't know Dan , have you seen your tab / bill yet for all those man hours for your truck

03-22-2017, 10:53 PM	#1
73kay Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Indy, IN Posts: 634	Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1948-Chevrol...1YyD0R&vxp=mtr Not mine, and definitely not my style, but very customized. I'm just trying to understand who would pay that much for a truck. __________________ Andrew 1953 3100 292 T5 1985 K5 Blazer 350 700R4 208

03-22-2017, 10:59 PM	#2
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,442	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! I agree - not what I would want but there is some world class work into it. there are other things I could do with that kind of cash, but if the owner can sell it for that, great.

03-22-2017, 11:24 PM	#3
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! I like the color. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

03-22-2017, 11:54 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,608	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! Nice color..nice valve/coil covers...nice "way out of my range" price..

03-23-2017, 08:53 AM	#5
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,746	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! That is a crazy build. If it was built by a well known builder, my guess is they could sell it for that. The unfortunate thing is the builder probably spent close to, if not more than that to build it and is probably just hoping to get at least a significant portion of the money back. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

03-23-2017, 12:14 PM	#6
iowaboynca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Side of the valley, CA Posts: 878	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! You have to remember that there are folks out there that aren't like us trying to put together a project, while also having to maintain a house/family.... i.e. budget! Make's me think of the ICON builds. The owner has admitted his clients are rockstars/actors that have that kind of disposable income and are willing to pay that opportunity cost. That's the great thing about opportunity costs, just be cause its 10x more than say a truck that say you or I are trying to build, doesn't mean that its 10x better truck....but it might be in someone else's eyes. But it is a well made truck at the end of the day. __________________ Build: "1950" GMC -Charlotte

03-23-2017, 02:22 PM	#7
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! There's a lot of things on this truck I REALLY like. Unfortunately, there's a lot more I really DON'T like. But I can truly appreciate the vision it took to conceive it and the talent to carry it off so nicely. I'd admire it at a show for someone else to own it. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

03-23-2017, 02:42 PM	#8
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! WOW, I sure like his color choice, just think if I would have spent 125K more on my truck !! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-23-2017, 02:43 PM	#9
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! The Truck is Featured in The June Issue of Classic Trucks. I'm sure that the owner has a bunch of money in it and I don't think it is for sale for the Average member of our Forum. While I like to look at the work of other people I enjoy the work I do on mine More. I know I'll Never have a Trophy Truck or a Truck that will stop traffic at a show. But the Smiles per Mile and Nods with a wave makes me Feel Good.

03-23-2017, 02:49 PM	#10
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! I appreciate the craftsmanship, and the cost...however for that I would like to see some actual custom wheels! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-23-2017, 05:29 PM	#12
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! those who pay a shop big money to build a ride need to get big money out of them i know a guy who spent $400,000 to build his ride only to sell it 3 years later for $185,000 i'd be divorced and penniless if i did that __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

03-23-2017, 08:33 PM	#13
lv2tri2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fallbrook California Posts: 247	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! If money was of no concern, there are many other ADs I would rather own. I wouldn't enjoy driving it anywhere. I like the seat, the rest, not so much.

03-23-2017, 10:38 PM	#14
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! Why is it on Ebay of all places?

03-24-2017, 09:32 AM	#17
my56chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hebron Posts: 1,135	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! Simply beautiful build. The craftmenship is excellent. This is not your daily driver for sure and I believe the owner wants a return on all his parts and labor. I wonder if the owner will throw in the trailer? __________________ RUBBER DOWN AND HIT THE ROAD!!! 1940 Ford Dlx Coupe 1969 Mach1

03-24-2017, 02:41 PM	#18
01spirit750 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 137	Re: Not my cup of tea, but check out the price! This truck is nice but you really need to consider that other car he has for sale is the real catch to have. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Other-M...IAAOSwYXVYyEjp



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