I blame this on the pickers.

[ghalperin]

I asked the seller if he had the build sheet to show the matching numbers.

His response was:

"I have the Chevrolet Motor Division official document where GM transferred the truck to Cooke Chevrolet on 11-14-1967. It has the engine number and tranny number stamped on the form. It is signed and dated. Its an original and not a copy".

What document would that be?

[Mollzyie]

U gotta look harder . Like the "pickers" do . Seek out further than eBay . Pickers don't buy from eBay .

[10drum]

Way to go Glenn, you called them? I've been tempted to call to ask if the left rear spring is smashed, broken, or just gone???

It could be the seller is just documenting bids to $??,000 for future potential buyers. "Hey buddy, we had that on eBay and it was bid to $17,000. We'll sell it to you for mere $12,500." .......For a quick $10,000 profit.

Thanks for the replies, it's been a fun thread.

[10drum]

Originally Posted by Mollzyie

U gotta look harder . Like the "pickers" do . Seek out further than eBay . Pickers don't buy from eBay .

I just check every now and then to see what people are paying for these trucks.

[10drum]

With a little work,and not much cash, you could have the short bed of this thread, looking as good as this long bed, that recently sold on eBay:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Chevrol...p2047675.l2557

[Mollzyie]

Originally Posted by 10drum

I just check every now and then to see what people are paying for these trucks.

I see what u mean tho man .... some of these people are just ridiculous

[davepl]

There should be a law that you can't complain about the price of a vehicle or part unless you provide a link to a similar vehicle/part at a cheaper price (which 10drum actually did, so it's OK, I'm not picking on anyone).

Sometimes, when everyone is laughing at what people pay, I wonder who's out of touch: the buyers (who maybe are overpaying) or the forum members (who don't know realistic prices).

It's trivially easy to say "They overpaid, but I'm not selling MY junk to anyone for that" but doesn't help anyone, whereas providing alternatives helps everyone.

Here's an example: I need a blue NOS 1970 steering wheel. If I pay $650 on eBay everyone will say I got taken, so who's lining up to sell me one cheaper? Exactly.

I guess the craigslist finds thread accomplishes that to a certain extent!

[Mollzyie]

Davepl .. I'd never knock someone for what they paid for a truck .. its their hard earned money that's none of my business .... I'll laugh at the fly by night sellers and what they dream of getting .... a seller that was the owner of the vehicle and put time and effort into truck and has to part ways w it because life got in the way . That's a different story as well ..... but to sum it all up . I have about 8k different things in life to worry about .

[jocko]

Yep, it's high, but I sure like it. Stuff like this just means we have to polish up our body work skills to fix the ratty ones we find for under $10k... The only thing that annoys me is all the hyperbole and jibberish that fills up the ads nowadays. Generally speaking, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that the majority of ads are over-hyped. But, then again, the term "used car salesman" had meaning a long, long time ago - but these are average Joe's all trying to be the gas monkey dude nowadays it seems. I can always decide what I'm willing to pay, and when the price is above that, well, oh well! SAY-LA-VEE. (someone check that spellin!) We spend a lot of time picking apart folks' ads, but the good thing is that by hangin out on this site, we're savvy enough to spot BS when we read it. So, pick away, I say, it helps us all by putting together everyone's opinions in the process of forming our own. Having said all that - I'll say it again, forget the ad, I love the truck though. Cool little piece of history, regardless of what is true or false in the ad and regardless of originality, etc. Wish it was in my barn

[Mollzyie]

Couldn't have said it any better jocko !

[Hack71]

The one thing I've learned.... its worth what highest bidder is willing to pay, whether its 5k or 20K, not necessary what we think its worth. I've been on both sides of this, buying and selling!

[68bowtie]

you might also say $500 for a set of hub caps is outrageous, but some certainly sell for that and more. it is what it is. don't get me wrong it frustrates me as much as anyone else that it's getting so hard to afford these trucks in good condition. but i also resent those that speak hatred about the "terrible aweful no-good flippers". not everyone who flips a truck on occasion lacks appreciation for the originality aspects. i guess my point is don't be so quick to judge someone you don't know.

[cmg96]

I am not trying to hijack the thread but now I am getting nervous about selling mine. I am trying to determine what I should ask for it. What you have in it or have paid for it means nothing. What are y'all seeing 69 GMC 1500 LWB

[toolboxchev]

Flea Bay???? How did it get that name, huh.

Oh yea the guy owned it for 60 something years, it aint even that old!

[GR8-68]

This truck has been listed several times and also posted here one other time that I know of. If the truck even exists in this mans hand, which I think he does his website looks pretty legit, he will eventually sell it for close to what he wants but it still doesn't mean that is what the truck is worth. I have bought plenty of parts and other things and had people look at me with that look and say "you paid how much for that !!! "

[GR8-68]

http://www.mainmotorco.com/ He has some definitely nice rides

[10drum]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

http://www.mainmotorco.com/ He has some definitely nice rides

GR, I live about 75 miles from St Charles, Mo. I thought I'd go take a look at their cars. They only list a phone number. I can not find an actual address. Most of the vehicles they have listed apparently have been sold.

I'm going for motorcycle parts in St. Louis on Friday, I think I'll go by http://fastlanecars.com/ and ask about main motors. Fastlane Cars is the real deal. They do have nice cars.

Thanks for the link.

[Mollzyie]

Originally Posted by Mollzyie

I see what u mean tho man .... some of these people are just ridiculous

doh ! I misread the quote ... posting from mobile phone .... was referring to (some) of these sellers . Apologize if I came across as an ass .

[James the III]

Originally Posted by 10drum

My point is that $16k is too high (and still under the reserve). The pickers, and others, who are caught up in the all "original", has ruined the hope of some of us who look for a "project". That truck at $5K, would be a good project. If peeling paint, beat up rusted bed, roached interior, busted left rear spring, and wore out engine is worth $16K in your neighborhood, there's your truck!

HOW DO YOU FIGURE?????????
There are tons of these trucks for under 3 grand..
Sure your not getting a clean short bed for that..
come on..
I wish 77-81 ws6 t/a's were not huge money but it is what it is..
Why are you so hung up on this, the original trucks. unless you are seeing $$$ signs, but now all that flipping cash has dried up..
I.E. people got wise to the guys buying old vehicles from old folks for pennies on the dollar and then sold it for big bucks..
Seems your upset that that is dried up..
The small time flippers are a big part of the silly cost of older vehicles..

[dubds10]

Just means you can clean this truck up & do a quick flip for $15-20k if somebody out there is willing to pay. But just because one truck sells high in one area, doesn't mean the entire market is like that. Lots of guys forget that and assume everything is priced high now. You can still get driving swb trucks $2-5k that aren't rust buckets.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/6028670925.html

[Coley]

I don't think I've ever met a truck enthusiast who doesn't 'over value' their truck to others....that makes this guy relatively average in his pricing approach.
The humorous side is when these same guys weigh in on what 'the other guys' truck is worth....which is never apparently...that much...lol.

Coley

[jeffahart]

The only issue I have is that it looks like the seller is a Ricky Rawlings(Fast and Loud) type horse trader. They are the kings of buy low sell high! He has a store front with no name, maybe I missed it, but was not obvious. I put my name in my call sign here... I'm not hiding from anybody! I put my name on my work and life efforts and am generally proud of what I accomplish. I tend to stay clear of used car dealers. But if you are looking for a certain configuration and that's all that is out there when you are in the market... then I guess you pay up. Sometimes I don't hold out for a deal and just want to get what I want and move on with life.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by 10drum

http://www.ebay.com/itm/122377608523...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


Am I missing something? I don't care if the paint is original, I'd have a hard time paying over $5K for this truck.

The pickers has made people think junk has value. Junk does have value, it's value is priced per pound.

Amazing how this truck is "66 years old". Perhaps I missed something, but IMO it's worth 3-4 X 5K

[chevy72blu]

Originally Posted by hamjet

no sense it getting upset on what people are willing to pay. it's their choice to keep going with the bids and if they're happy with it, so be it. I know no ones twisting their arms, so may the best man win....

I'm gonna go with this. I love this place but IMO there are far too many dogpiling threads about prices. If a seller is being intentionally dishonest thats one thing, but things are worth what someone is willing to pay.

[bhemingson]

eBay is an auction. I know I have paid too much for things before. I once needed a numbers matching carb for a project and paid way too much in a bidding war. Within a month 3 were listed and sold at half what I paid. I prefer to look local unless its too rare an item or its easy to to ship. Getting a truck from far away adds a lot to the net cost. Point is no is forced to pay what someone asks. Walking away is free.