1967 swb frame off build

[ken4444]

Originally Posted by aod92

Have a question guys. What do you think my truck is worth after looking at my build thread?

I don't have enough experience to give a dollar amount, but I have always assumed that you generally don't get your money back on these things. People will debate various dollar amounts but ultimately if the buyer and seller can agree on a price, then that's what it was worth.

[Orange67]

Originally Posted by aod92

Have a question guys. What do you think my truck is worth after looking at my build thread? I'm wasn't planning on selling it, but someone has offered me a decent dollar for it. Just curious what you guys think.

First, I love this truck. Unfortunately, I have tell you years ago I built an 89 Camaro. I had a very low mile (12,000) 1995 LT1 with a rebuilt/upgraded T-56, 4:10 gears, rear discs, new paint, blah blah blah. I had well over 10,000 into it, book value was 3,500, I managed to sell her for 6,800. Only because the guy I sold it to wanted it. I definitely didn't rip him off, the car was worth it. BUT, its only worth what someone will pay. That was a hard lesson for me. Again, I love your truck, and I hope that if you sell her, you get what you need.

BTW, I totally regret selling that car. The wife doesn't, but I do.

One more thing- more than I can afford?? Lol

[aod92]

He kept on asking to buy the truck and I've told him no a bunch of times. He finally asked what's it gonna take to own the truck. I told him 35k not expecting him to pay it. He said he'll pay the 35k for the truck and now I'm still not sure I want to sell it lol. I built the truck to keep and enjoy. That's why it's so hard to get rid of it. I don't want to sell it and completely regret doing it in a month or two lol

[ken4444]

Originally Posted by aod92

.. That's why it's so hard to get rid of it. I don't want to sell it and completely regret doing it in a month or two lol

If you do the deal, you could build another great truck with some of that money. Do you have the time and desire to build another one?

[ChuckLee]

That's the real question here. Did you build this truck because you loved the process.....or did you build it for you to keep it and the build was somewhat of a discouragement much of the time? If you loved the process, sell her while you have a buyer willing to pay you good money for her and dream up the next build.

[MMcMasters]

I don't know about you but I enjoy the build sometimes more than the finished product. 35k Seems like good money and you could build another one if you enjoy the build process more than driving your finished truck.

[aod92]

The build process is fun, but also stressful to me. I just want to enjoy something for now. Even if I sell it I'll buy something else that's complete.

[MMcMasters]

Originally Posted by aod92

The build process is fun, but also stressful to me. I just want to enjoy something for now. Even if I sell it I'll buy something else that's complete.

I can understand that too. For me, the long build process is like therapy

[knomadd]

I'll tell you how I look at it with my vehicles. I don't want to sell either of them so I put out a ridiculous price if it ever gets that far. It usually ends there, but I typically throw in "but even then, I'm not sure." I've never had someone seriously offer me anything I couldn't refuse.

I like the build process, but I really enjoy driving them and talking with people about them, so for me, it's not just the build, but more of the fun I have with it when it's drivable (they're never "done"). You've invested your time, money and more importantly, your creativity and personal taste into this truck. You might be able to buy one again, but will you want to change it, or regret selling this one? If you'd rather build one again a little differently, you can always buy another project. But if you like how it's turned out and just want to enjoy it, hold onto it and tell the guy if you ever decide to sell it you'll let him know.

I'd keep it myself, but good luck making your decision.

[ChuckLee]

Well stated!

[aod92]

Did a few more things to the truck. The 4l80e I put in is so much better than the turbo 350. I also went with chrome bumpers and grill trim. The grill pieces are from Lmc and they fit like ****. That's the second part I've ordered from them that I haven't been happy with.

[aod92]

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[aod92]

My buddy's Chevelle too

[Dustmaker65]

There is a picture of THE two vehicles I have always liked the most of any!

Love the chrome on the front end!

[cleanfreak]

Glad to see you haven't sold it. Always said this would be perfect if it had chrome bumpers & trim , guess it's perfect now!

Nice touch on the hood , answers another question that I had on my own 67 , no hood letters cleans it up even more - Very nice

[aod92]

Originally Posted by cleanfreak

Glad to see you haven't sold it. Always said this would be perfect if it had chrome bumpers & trim , guess it's perfect now!

Nice touch on the hood , answers another question that I had on my own 67 , no hood letters cleans it up even more - Very nice

Glad you noticed. Yes I took the hood letters off too. Makes for a much cleaner look.

[ChuckLee]

How's it run with the FAST? Also, get the injector situation figured out?

[aod92]

Originally Posted by ChuckLee

How's it run with the FAST? Also, get the injector situation figured out?

Still needs a tune but it runs great. More low end tq. For sure. Injector situation figured out too.

[aod92]

Had the truck tuned last week. With the intake change power stayed the same but picked up a bunch of tq. The 4l80e takes more power to turn so I'm assuming it did pick up power as well.

[aod92]

The red is the old set up and blue is new on the dyno sheet.

[IronCanine]

How about some engine bay pics with the new intake...awesome build.

[ChuckLee]

Wow that's an impressive torque curve and a huge Torque increase going from a good Intake to pretty much the best one on the market.

[Trackman101]

Tuning likely played a bigger part in the added tq. than the intake did.
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[aod92]

Originally Posted by Trackman101

Tuning likely played a bigger part in the added tq. than the intake did.
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It was tuned with the Edelbrock intake too. It was definetly the intake for the tq. Increase

[aod92]

Originally Posted by IronCanine

How about some engine bay pics with the new intake...awesome build.

Here's the new intake installed. Doesn't look as flashy but still looks pretty cool.