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broey · 03-02-2012, 01:48 AM

who would pay a grand for a burb body? scrap that crap.... my guess is 5500

thepenguin99 · 03-02-2012, 03:07 AM

Out of curiosity what is scrap where you are? Last thing I hauled was .105/lb. Also, scrap yards don't deduct for glass.

*454stepside* · 03-02-2012, 03:28 AM

The last one i scrapped(88 burb) no frame or axles no doors but loaded to the max like yours was almost 3 tons @250.00 a ton. It was a good day. Mine was arusted out body no where near as nice as this one. MY guess is 5675 pounds

motornut · 03-02-2012, 06:07 AM

Hard to watch the trucks get scrapped.
But cost wise ,I'd want a whole running truck
Up here we would pay a grand for a rust free truck shell
But getting it home would cost lots too
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76Charlie · 03-02-2012, 11:14 AM

1/2t=5000
3/4t-6500

DetroitDan · 03-02-2012, 11:40 AM

scrapped a 4wd 1/2 ton burb last year, was missing the front clip and the transmission, but it had the engine and t-case. Filled it with doors and bumpers and drums and rotors, got $406 for it. 2 weeks ago I scrapped my 88 parts Blazer, intact except for the wheels and tires I kept, about 300lbs of junks steel thrown inside, got $549 for it.

RandyP · 03-02-2012, 05:15 PM

The scrap iron we pile inside of these before hauling them off really does not weigh a bunch. The sheet metal from modern vehicles is so thin it takes a lot to make some good weight.

It weighed in at 4660 across the scales and put $500 and some change (coin change) in my pocket. I really thought scrap was paying more than that right now and am thinking next time I'll shop it a bit before just going to the closest one.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 03-02-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broey

who would pay a grand for a burb body? scrap that crap.... my guess is 5500

In ky where everything rust out you could sell it easy for that
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*nekkidhillbilly* · 03-02-2012, 10:18 PM

I'd gave 700 for it lol
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joe231 · 03-02-2012, 10:23 PM

Shipping would cost over a grand.
Would you have given $2000 for a body?

You should look on OKC and Dallas Craigslist.
You could buy a running Burb, a one way plane ticket, and fuel to drive it home.
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*nekkidhillbilly* · 03-03-2012, 12:18 PM

id shipped it myself on my own trailer

RandyP · 03-03-2012, 02:53 PM

Going over the #'s on this one (I started keeping an excel spreadsheet on these as I do them) and I think I'll try and keep it up with the 'burbans rather than trucks.

Initial investment, $500 + $50 in gas. So far not including scrap brought in $700 roughly. Add $500 for the scrap minus $100 I gave to my body tech for all his help getting it to the scales. I still have, in my estimation from previous sales, $400 worth of stuff easy. Not a bad little hobby now that I'm used to the craigslist freaks.

Plus using these to load up with our scrap has saved me from having to either build walls for my trailer or buying another trailer to haul scrap off with. I'm tired of having some junker come in and just take our scrap iron, it's like money just out the door in my opinion. We might not make a great deal of money from it, but more than enough to buy a few lunches for the shop and make it worth our while.

joe231 · 03-03-2012, 03:42 PM

Right on!

Seeing all the stuff on Craigslist around OKC, I really wanted to do the same and build an inventory of square body parts, unfortunately I didn't have the required space....

Needless to say:
I'm jealous of your parts room

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03-02-2012, 01:48 AM	#26
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: Another Round of WHATS IT WEIGH?! who would pay a grand for a burb body? scrap that crap.... my guess is 5500 __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

03-02-2012, 03:07 AM	#27
thepenguin99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 435	Re: Another Round of WHATS IT WEIGH?! Out of curiosity what is scrap where you are? Last thing I hauled was .105/lb. Also, scrap yards don't deduct for glass.

03-02-2012, 03:28 AM	#28
454stepside Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 1,029	Re: Another Round of WHATS IT WEIGH?! The last one i scrapped(88 burb) no frame or axles no doors but loaded to the max like yours was almost 3 tons @250.00 a ton. It was a good day. Mine was arusted out body no where near as nice as this one. MY guess is 5675 pounds

03-02-2012, 06:07 AM	#29
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Another Round of WHATS IT WEIGH?! Hard to watch the trucks get scrapped. But cost wise ,I'd want a whole running truck Up here we would pay a grand for a rust free truck shell But getting it home would cost lots too Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-02-2012, 11:14 AM	#30
76Charlie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: henderson nevada Posts: 200	Re: Another Round of WHATS IT WEIGH?! 1/2t=5000 3/4t-6500 __________________ 1976 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC CAMPER SPECIAL! 454 BIG BLOCK BABY!

03-02-2012, 11:40 AM	#31
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: Another Round of WHATS IT WEIGH?! scrapped a 4wd 1/2 ton burb last year, was missing the front clip and the transmission, but it had the engine and t-case. Filled it with doors and bumpers and drums and rotors, got $406 for it. 2 weeks ago I scrapped my 88 parts Blazer, intact except for the wheels and tires I kept, about 300lbs of junks steel thrown inside, got $549 for it. __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.

03-02-2012, 05:15 PM	#32
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Another Round of WHATS IT WEIGH?! The scrap iron we pile inside of these before hauling them off really does not weigh a bunch. The sheet metal from modern vehicles is so thin it takes a lot to make some good weight. It weighed in at 4660 across the scales and put $500 and some change (coin change) in my pocket. I really thought scrap was paying more than that right now and am thinking next time I'll shop it a bit before just going to the closest one. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

03-02-2012, 10:18 PM	#34
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Another Round of WHATS IT WEIGH?! I'd gave 700 for it lol Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2012, 10:23 PM	#35
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Another Round of WHATS IT WEIGH?! Shipping would cost over a grand. Would you have given $2000 for a body? You should look on OKC and Dallas Craigslist. You could buy a running Burb, a one way plane ticket, and fuel to drive it home. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-03-2012, 12:18 PM	#36
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Another Round of WHATS IT WEIGH?! id shipped it myself on my own trailer

03-03-2012, 02:53 PM	#37
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Another Round of WHATS IT WEIGH?! Going over the #'s on this one (I started keeping an excel spreadsheet on these as I do them) and I think I'll try and keep it up with the 'burbans rather than trucks. Initial investment, $500 + $50 in gas. So far not including scrap brought in $700 roughly. Add $500 for the scrap minus $100 I gave to my body tech for all his help getting it to the scales. I still have, in my estimation from previous sales, $400 worth of stuff easy. Not a bad little hobby now that I'm used to the craigslist freaks. Plus using these to load up with our scrap has saved me from having to either build walls for my trailer or buying another trailer to haul scrap off with. I'm tired of having some junker come in and just take our scrap iron, it's like money just out the door in my opinion. We might not make a great deal of money from it, but more than enough to buy a few lunches for the shop and make it worth our while. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

03-03-2012, 03:42 PM	#38
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Another Round of WHATS IT WEIGH?! Right on! Seeing all the stuff on Craigslist around OKC, I really wanted to do the same and build an inventory of square body parts, unfortunately I didn't have the required space.... Needless to say: I'm jealous of your parts room Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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