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PAWS 72 · 10-11-2013, 01:39 AM

Excuse my language BUT damn guy take the money and sell the truck. You will come out ahead. SHEEEEESSSSSHHHHHH.

Daddy'O · 10-11-2013, 06:54 AM

Keep the truck and sell it. Wouldn't this option aviod having a salvaged title?

Good luck!

lil hoodlum · 10-11-2013, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstates88

I have a situation that I'm not sure how to handle and I am hoping that you guys might have some good advice.

I have a 72 GMC longbed.
I was rear ended at a red light and my insurance company has totaled it.
I know I will never get back the $1500.00 I have put into the in the past year because I have already been down that road with the insurance company.

This is what I have done to it in the last year:
New distributor
alternator
shocks
battery
voltage regulator
window tint
seat re-upholstered
ignition switch
middle u-joint
a-c tubing under dash
a-c vaccum switch
new spark plugs and wires

It has all original trim on it.

Not sure if milage is 135000 or 235000.

So the question is, should i sit on it try to find a buyer who might want
it for parts or as part of a project, or should I take the insurance offer.

Its about a $1000.00 difference between the two.

Runs fine, it was my daily driver.

Thanks,
Mike

Hi Mike and welcome to the forum. I like the looks of your 72 GMC.

I am also in Denton.

Keith

tlcrz1972 · 10-11-2013, 10:01 PM

Worst case take the $2800 and the truck and then do some soul searching on what to do with it. Worst case someone will give you more than $1000 for it as it is.

The damage is not that bad. Yes it will take some money to fix it, but just remember there are no take backs after you let the insurance company have it.

And some salvage yard will reap the benefits of a very nice truck that they will part it out and make money on.

If your selling it put it on this forum, there are to many out here that need that first truck to learn with.

If you need to talk about it I live up in Gainesville, and can come down and give you a very good evaluation of the truck and what to do with it.

RustySunShine · 10-11-2013, 10:17 PM

Find another clean title truck, and use the salvage truck for parts! Then sell the parts you don't need to us :-)

**Mickeymotormount** · 10-12-2013, 08:25 AM

You Southern and Western guys are lucky. Those trucks just aren't around here in the Northeast anymore. I have had 2 '69s, a '70, and a '67. I wish I had all of them back. Great trucks.

The damage doesn't look that bad from the pics. I would try to fix it. Good luck with your decision.

Food for thought: After reading and checking out what this guy bought, you are definitely light years ahead with your vehicle. See below:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=599638

swamp rat · 10-12-2013, 11:57 AM

If the offer is from the other drivers insurance i'd talk to your own insurance company first in an attempt to do anything to keep the title from being changed to Salvage. I'd tell the insurance company the truck is worth way more than what their offering so it isn't totaled, its a classic collectors vehicle.

leftybass209 · 10-12-2013, 01:23 PM

This is a bad question to ask here, and not because anything personal. Your region dictates your trucks value. Rustbelt homeowners may want to keep that truck. Here in CA I couldnt get rid of it fast enough because a clean title truck in similar or better condition is around every corner. A shortbed 70 in better condition than that just sold for 3500 down the street from me. I dont mean any offense by that, but you can see the position im in and my options are different than yours. You have to do what you feel you can afford. All the parts you mentioned can be removed from that truck and transplanted. However, a tr7ck you purchase may not need all those parts. What is a salvage title vehicle worth to you? Especially if it gets hit again. Its a tough dilemma and I empathize. Best of luck in your decision.

mstates88 · 10-12-2013, 07:07 PM

Thanks for all the advice.
Glad I asked you guys.

I ended up going with my original plan which was to sell it to my friend I work with. Turns out that the title won't be a salvage title so he will be getting a great deal and who knows, I might even get to babysit it some weekend.
This is his second 68-72 chevy/gmc.

I was already committed to my replacement daily driver and ended up with enough money to recover the cost to get the replacement. It's a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, my second one. So I'm pretty happy with that. Of course it's no 72 GMC long bed. Maybe I'll get another GMC or Chevy down the road some day. I sure learned a lot and had fun with this one and really am glad that it won't be going to the salvage yard.
Thanks again.

swamp rat · 10-12-2013, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstates88

Thanks for all the advice.
Glad I asked you guys.

I ended up going with my original plan which was to sell it to my friend I work with. Turns out that the title won't be a salvage title so he will be getting a great deal and who knows, I might even get to babysit it some weekend.
This is his second 68-72 chevy/gmc.

I was already committed to my replacement daily driver and ended up with enough money to recover the cost to get the replacement. It's a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, my second one. So I'm pretty happy with that. Of course it's no 72 GMC long bed. Maybe I'll get another GMC or Chevy down the road some day. I sure learned a lot and had fun with this one and really am glad that it won't be going to the salvage yard.
Thanks again.

The big thing... Not a salvage title! That in itself is great news.

Lee H · 10-12-2013, 07:45 PM

Good news, another one saved.

*Mister-B* · 10-12-2013, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstates88

Thanks for all the advice.
Glad I asked you guys.

I ended up going with my original plan which was to sell it to my friend I work with. Turns out that the title won't be a salvage title so he will be getting a great deal and who knows, I might even get to babysit it some weekend.
This is his second 68-72 chevy/gmc.

I was already committed to my replacement daily driver and ended up with enough money to recover the cost to get the replacement. It's a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, my second one. So I'm pretty happy with that. Of course it's no 72 GMC long bed. Maybe I'll get another GMC or Chevy down the road some day. I sure learned a lot and had fun with this one and really am glad that it won't be going to the salvage yard.
Thanks again.

It feels like your friend is getting a better deal out if this whole thing, than you are...

mstates88 · 10-12-2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister-B

It feels like your friend is getting a better deal out if this whole thing, than you are...

No doubt he's getting a great deal. But to be honest, I'm can sleep well at night knowing that it won't be picked apart. I'm good with that.

wreckedchevy · 10-12-2013, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstates88

No doubt he's getting a great deal. But to be honest, I'm can sleep well at night knowing that it won't be picked apart. I'm good with that.

while I'm more on mrb's side on this one I can understand that's why I put mine in storage for a decade no garage and pieces kept disappearing off my truck at night. but on the flip side they weren't smart enough to get my doors unlocked and steal a very expensive sound system but my wife's jetta they actually ripped the handle right out of the door and smashed the counsel to pieces to steal a POS jc whitney deck.

roughedup72 · 10-12-2013, 09:18 PM

show them the NADA value of the truck. Its not that bad. Mine was in a lot worse shape when I bought it and it didn't have a title salvage. you can fix it and still have a damn nice truck Insurance companies are always looking to cheap out on vehicles especially the moron appraisers who don't know what the hell they are talking about in the first place. Good luck and drive on.

oklalawnboy · 10-12-2013, 11:42 PM

I'm glad it went to a good home.

In The Ten Ring · 10-13-2013, 05:06 AM

I think my head would explode if I moved to CA but I MIGHT could handle a short visit if it's true about "these trucks around every corner." Here I am busting my tail (and wallet, mostly wallet) to get parts for mine and then I read about how common these trucks are elsewhere.

Wow. Like I said, I would buy it from you once spring comes and I actually have some money in the bank and I don't even like automatics.

10-11-2013, 01:39 AM	#51
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: my 72 GMC was totaled. Not sure what to do. Excuse my language BUT damn guy take the money and sell the truck. You will come out ahead. SHEEEEESSSSSHHHHHH.

10-11-2013, 06:54 AM	#52
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: my 72 GMC was totaled. Not sure what to do. Keep the truck and sell it. Wouldn't this option aviod having a salvaged title? Good luck! __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

10-11-2013, 10:01 PM	#54
tlcrz1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, TEXAS Posts: 658	Re: my 72 GMC was totaled. Not sure what to do. Worst case take the $2800 and the truck and then do some soul searching on what to do with it. Worst case someone will give you more than $1000 for it as it is. The damage is not that bad. Yes it will take some money to fix it, but just remember there are no take backs after you let the insurance company have it. And some salvage yard will reap the benefits of a very nice truck that they will part it out and make money on. If your selling it put it on this forum, there are to many out here that need that first truck to learn with. If you need to talk about it I live up in Gainesville, and can come down and give you a very good evaluation of the truck and what to do with it. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne LB 1/2 ton finished restoration/rebuild 1995 350 throttle body FI, 4L6E (running on modified GM wiring harness) 3.08 posi rearend, factory A/C on 134A, p/s, p/b, late 70's power windows and locks and cruise, speakers in the dash + 6x9's behind the seat, factory tilt, 40 gallon fuel tank in the bed with integrated tool box, air assist bags on the rearend, sway bar up front and much more. 1972 chevrolet SNB finished 2002, 350 TB FI, TH400, factory A/C, p/b, p/s, (FOR SALE) 1969 Chevrolet 1 ton in work, home made PTO dump bed extended frame, 350 CI , 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton suburban future project 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton p/u maybe a project one day 1966 Toyota Landcruiser my playtoy

10-11-2013, 10:17 PM	#55
RustySunShine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Port Richey Florida Posts: 53	Re: my 72 GMC was totaled. Not sure what to do. Find another clean title truck, and use the salvage truck for parts! Then sell the parts you don't need to us :-)

10-12-2013, 08:25 AM	#56
Mickeymotormount Active Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Quakertown, Pa. Posts: 118	Re: my 72 GMC was totaled. Not sure what to do. You Southern and Western guys are lucky. Those trucks just aren't around here in the Northeast anymore. I have had 2 '69s, a '70, and a '67. I wish I had all of them back. Great trucks. The damage doesn't look that bad from the pics. I would try to fix it. Good luck with your decision. Food for thought: After reading and checking out what this guy bought, you are definitely light years ahead with your vehicle. See below: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=599638 __________________ John 1967 C20 2WD Longbed 2001 2500 HD 4X4 Extended cab long bed Last edited by Mickeymotormount; 10-12-2013 at 08:48 AM.

10-12-2013, 11:57 AM	#57
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: my 72 GMC was totaled. Not sure what to do. If the offer is from the other drivers insurance i'd talk to your own insurance company first in an attempt to do anything to keep the title from being changed to Salvage. I'd tell the insurance company the truck is worth way more than what their offering so it isn't totaled, its a classic collectors vehicle. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-12-2013, 01:23 PM	#58
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: my 72 GMC was totaled. Not sure what to do. This is a bad question to ask here, and not because anything personal. Your region dictates your trucks value. Rustbelt homeowners may want to keep that truck. Here in CA I couldnt get rid of it fast enough because a clean title truck in similar or better condition is around every corner. A shortbed 70 in better condition than that just sold for 3500 down the street from me. I dont mean any offense by that, but you can see the position im in and my options are different than yours. You have to do what you feel you can afford. All the parts you mentioned can be removed from that truck and transplanted. However, a tr7ck you purchase may not need all those parts. What is a salvage title vehicle worth to you? Especially if it gets hit again. Its a tough dilemma and I empathize. Best of luck in your decision.

10-12-2013, 07:07 PM	#59
mstates88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: denton texas Posts: 12	Re: my 72 GMC was totaled. Not sure what to do. Thanks for all the advice. Glad I asked you guys. I ended up going with my original plan which was to sell it to my friend I work with. Turns out that the title won't be a salvage title so he will be getting a great deal and who knows, I might even get to babysit it some weekend. This is his second 68-72 chevy/gmc. I was already committed to my replacement daily driver and ended up with enough money to recover the cost to get the replacement. It's a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, my second one. So I'm pretty happy with that. Of course it's no 72 GMC long bed. Maybe I'll get another GMC or Chevy down the road some day. I sure learned a lot and had fun with this one and really am glad that it won't be going to the salvage yard. Thanks again.

10-12-2013, 07:45 PM	#61
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: my 72 GMC was totaled. Not sure what to do. Good news, another one saved. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

10-12-2013, 09:18 PM	#65
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: my 72 GMC was totaled. Not sure what to do. show them the NADA value of the truck. Its not that bad. Mine was in a lot worse shape when I bought it and it didn't have a title salvage. you can fix it and still have a damn nice truck Insurance companies are always looking to cheap out on vehicles especially the moron appraisers who don't know what the hell they are talking about in the first place. Good luck and drive on. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

10-12-2013, 11:42 PM	#66
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: my 72 GMC was totaled. Not sure what to do. I'm glad it went to a good home. __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

10-13-2013, 05:06 AM	#67
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: my 72 GMC was totaled. Not sure what to do. I think my head would explode if I moved to CA but I MIGHT could handle a short visit if it's true about "these trucks around every corner." Here I am busting my tail (and wallet, mostly wallet) to get parts for mine and then I read about how common these trucks are elsewhere. Wow. Like I said, I would buy it from you once spring comes and I actually have some money in the bank and I don't even like automatics.



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