A Moral Question

[PAWS 72]

When I was working at the body shop, we had a wrecker service where I to keep a wrecker at night.I worked a call one night where a woman got shot. A few months later all you could see were lumps of matter and stains. But a PO said that all that could be cleaned by a clean up crew.

One of the drivers that was there backed his personal truck out to the back of the lot and shot hisself. His dad had the truck cleaned and if you didnt know it you would never know.

So do what you feel like with the situation.not being smart with this sentance.

[1970 C10 MJW]

buy it clean it fix it drive it lol... I would not be concerned about that just get it all cleaned spotless and maybe change the seats/ headliner/carpet call it yours!!

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by DavidM

So here is it...

There is a 2011 Chevy 2500 hd crew cab 6.0 truck 360 hp
truck 6 speed automatic truck
17,933 miles on the truck

the problem

It was shot up and is a police auction item "like people died in it"
I could get the entire truck for 5k
or drive train for $1,900.00

Would u buy it ?
what are your thoughts?

I don't think it has anything to do with "morals". The PO of your '67 (or any other used vehicle you have owned for that matter) may have enjoyed picking up hookers, and doing all sorts of stuff in the cab of your truck. The bed may have been used to haul euthanized puppies. Who knows. The difference is, you DON'T know. With this truck in question, you DO know. If you think it is going to bother you (which I'm guessing it will, or you wouldn't be asking), then you might want to pass on it. All the bleach in the world won't remove the thoughts from your head that somebody actually did die in there, if it truly does bother you.

[67ChevyRedneck]

A 2011 2500 for 5k??? I'll buy it. Assuming no trans/engine damage from bullets... a few grand in clean
Up and a respray? Thats probably still a 30k truck.
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[DavidM]

Thank you all for your advice the truck is now in my work shop took the whole truck dumped the seats all out at the yard it was at. Pulled out all the carpet and headliner doors are junk on drivers 16 holes in and 4 holes coming out the passenger side.

Now for the good

put a new battery in it and fired right up after cranking for 5 secs.

So i guess i have no problems now as for what to do now i'm thinking of fixing it and resale

i was only wanting the engine and trans for a 68 short fleetside build but i think i can get 15 to 17 out of the truck after interior and and 2 new doors and some body work

[PAWS 72]

Originally Posted by DavidM

Thank you all for your advice the truck is now in my work shop took the whole truck dumped the seats all out at the yard it was at. Pulled out all the carpet and headliner doors are junk on drivers 16 holes in and 4 holes coming out the passenger side.

Now for the good

put a new battery in it and fired right up after cranking for 5 secs.

So i guess i have no problems now as for what to do now i'm thinking of fixing it and resale

i was only wanting the engine and trans for a 68 short fleetside build but i think i can get 15 to 17 out of the truck after interior and and 2 new doors and some body work

Good going. Now get some extra money.

[SS Tim]

How is that going to title? Salvage?

[jorgensensc]

Just out of curiosity, are you required by law to reveal that someone died in the car to the potential buyer? I know if someone is murdered or dies of something other than natural causes in a house it must be revealed to the potential buyers. If not, are you planning on telling the buyer?
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[LSUMurse]

I'm a nurse.

Ever been to a hospital? I gaurantee the bed you were in has had people die in it. It's only what you make of it. If you can afford it and want it, buy it.

As for clean up, if you use bleach, put a little soap in it. Some bacteria/mold can encapsulate themselves against bleach. The soap breaks through the encapsulation and allows the bleach to breakdown the cell wall like it's supposed to.

[DavidM]

It is a clean title so I basically stole it for what I paid.....
As for telling people I'm not sure if, I'm required to but I will say I bought it at a auction.

So far I found seats online and a Interior place i am going to contact as for the body work and paint i got a paint guy am going to try to find 2 doors then have a mobile glass place fix the rest. From what I added up I think i can get it all done for 4500-5500

my paint guy said he would paint the whole truck and jams for 900
windows will be 885.16 new front rear and sides

so can i get interior and seats done for $3700 ish ??

[67ChevyRedneck]

Congrats. You should be able to buy a whole nother toy with the profit! Are you thinking 15-17k in profit or for an asking price? In my area a 2011 1500 with low miles goes for mid 20s still.
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[DavidM]

Well probly more like 9 to 12 in profit after looking around this morning for a few hours

I found doors and they are going to be delivered on Friday once I get them on

I will have the glass shop come out after that my plan is to get it to my body and paint guy so he was looking it over this morning

still 900 for paint and jams and said he will fix the passenger doors for 400 bucks

I have to go look at some seats today this guy has in fresno he says there out of a 2012 that rolled but are good if there nice ill get them.

hopefully everything comes together nice and i can turn this into some project money for new engine trans and now looking like paint money as well as a vintage air money

[CC69Rat]

Save some for the ghost repellent kit.
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[67ChevyRedneck]

Good for you! Great score.
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[Jon01]

I'd fix it and resell. Esp with a clean title!

[quick60]

Just call in The Wolf. He will clean it right up.

Buy it strip the interior and clean the rest with bleach/water solution. You can also go to medical supply store and buy specific cleaners for bloodborne pathogens.

[Square_78]

I agree with LSUMurse. People die every day, and they have been dying for well, since the beginning of people. Nothing spooky or haunting about it. You sure got yourself a good deal on that truck. congrats.