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Jaredm82 · 02-27-2013, 02:09 PM

Well after several years of neglect and moving on, I think I am ready to part out my first truck. Started working on this thing when I was 15, now I'm 30. I drove it all through high school, and some college. I've done so much work to it I can't even remember most of it. I think its too far gone for me to bring back with lack of time and interest I have. What should I do? Part it out, sell it as a whole, or try to revive it? It needs a LOT of work. What do you guys think ?

1980GMC · 02-27-2013, 03:24 PM

I would think the sentimental value of it would be more than any monetary value you could probably get for it. It sucks that your interest in it has dwindled because that's a very cool looking truck already and has so much potential. I vote for the revival if you have the means and ability, but best of luck in whichever route you go!

theastronaut · 02-27-2013, 05:06 PM

Seems to me like all the hard work is done? I'd keep it and finish it!

cdowns · 02-27-2013, 05:46 PM

if it aint fun and you have moved on as far as interesdts is concerned sell it and dont look back// you should b able to get a good price on it as it sits// i'd sell all the stuff that is not installed sepertly and the rollin truck// to try and plug thru it will just be a terrible experience for you /you'll get to really hatin on it and the little you increase the value will not b worth the effort

king-918 · 02-27-2013, 07:48 PM

Give it to me. I think this truck is amazing!
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Damon23 · 02-27-2013, 08:35 PM

I've found that once the love is gone then any work becomes a chore and when it becomes a chore then you get frustrated and that is not what this hobby is about. I moved on from the 2nd gen Camaros and Trans Ams cause it was becoming just that, a chore and the cars just did'nt do it for me anymore.

Jaredm82 · 02-27-2013, 08:37 PM

Ya Ill prob sell it. My dad is getting up there in age and he has a much nicer 66 Nova that we need to get back on the road.

Zoomin · 02-28-2013, 12:48 AM

Very few people still have their first car after 15 years. A lot of people spend time and money trying to recapture it. No more money than you'll get for it, why not keep it?
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Rusbuilt · 02-28-2013, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Very few people still have their first car after 15 years. A lot of people spend time and money trying to recapture it. No more money than you'll get for it, why not keep it?
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I agree with this mans statement!

meter swinger · 02-28-2013, 01:22 AM

Send it down the road and move on. I love my cars, but I could easily part ways with them, and go find another ride.
But were all wired a little different. Some of us get bored with stuff quick, some take stuff to the grave.
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cubber · 02-28-2013, 12:56 AM

That's a cool ride with lots of potential. Fix it or sell it, just don't let it rot!

Beetle · 02-28-2013, 01:58 AM

Hang on to it and pass it down, makes for a cool story 30 years from now!

andrewmp6 · 02-28-2013, 03:01 AM

finish it you have all the hard stuff done get it running and drive it.

**N2TRUX** · 02-28-2013, 11:40 AM

I edited your post to try to save it from being locked as a "For Sale" thread. If the offers start flowing again, it will be locked.

bigcow94 · 02-28-2013, 11:20 PM

if you have the room put it away and forget about it for awhile. i only wish i would have kept half the stuff i've sold thinking i was over it in my short time. if it were mine i'd say get it driveable and run the wheels off of it.

YBNORML · 03-01-2013, 02:34 AM

I feel your pain. In fact, I just went through this. I almost parted my 68' short box into my 72' blazer. I have owned the 68' since I was 14, I'll be 35 in two months. My wife actually talked me out of it. I chose to just tuck it in the corner until the bug bites me again. After all, it is the first truck I ever owned

just my .2cents
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ddubbs · 03-01-2013, 02:45 AM

Keep it. I think if you sell you will regret it down the road. I sold my first truck to have a friend do some messed up wiring and burned it to the ground. Tuck it away and try another day.
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andrewmp6 · 03-01-2013, 05:53 AM

Its your first truck keep it as long as you can,How many of us wish we never sold our first car or truck?

Jaredm82 · 03-01-2013, 09:53 AM

The problem is I went to extreme with it and cant undo some things. The notch is WAY too big, set up to lay on 24"s. Just wish I woulda listened to my dad and just drove it the way I had it. When I took it apart and lowered the body mounts it never went back together...
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GASoline71 · 03-03-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaredm82

The problem is I went to extreme with it and cant undo some things. The notch is WAY too big, set up to lay on 24"s. Just wish I woulda listened to my dad and just drove it the way I had it. When I took it apart and lowered the body mounts it never went back together...
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There ya go... There are a lot of these old trucks still around. Sounds like you won't be happy with it no matter what. Sounds like you got the "rocker draggin" bug back when and did all the work to it. Now wish it was just a slightly lowered truck with cool wheels...

I agree with the others that say sell it and move on. Again, there are a lot of trucks still out there. Who knows... you might get the urge for another cool truck again in a few years and can build one like you should have back then.

Time will tell my friend.

And... don't part it... sell it whole...

Gary

northeimcustom · 03-01-2013, 02:49 PM

looks great to me! a little work goes a long way! id never part with that

andrewmp6 · 03-02-2013, 03:06 AM

What all does it really need to be driveable?

jd7 · 03-02-2013, 11:28 AM

My wife is not a fan of the time and money it takes to build and complete these projects; she did talk me out of selling my 67 nova. I lost interest because of the body work cost.I have had that car for about 14 yrs now, building my 69 C10 and seeing the results has put a fire in me again. I am planning on finishing both and selling my Tahoe to help pay for the paint and body on both.You could find a frame pretty cheap,blast it yourself,shoot it yourself and have a fresh start instead of an old headache. Good luck to you !

hvychvy_72 · 03-03-2013, 03:35 PM

Its looks drivable. Throw a few days getting things tucked away and drive it as is. It looks sweet. Old rusty and trusty. Drive it and the drive to fix it up more will come back.
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71K20chevy · 03-03-2013, 04:47 PM

Don't part it out! You'll regret it

02-27-2013, 02:09 PM	#1
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Think I should throw in the towel? Well after several years of neglect and moving on, I think I am ready to part out my first truck. Started working on this thing when I was 15, now I'm 30. I drove it all through high school, and some college. I've done so much work to it I can't even remember most of it. I think its too far gone for me to bring back with lack of time and interest I have. What should I do? Part it out, sell it as a whole, or try to revive it? It needs a LOT of work. What do you guys think ? Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-28-2013 at 11:39 AM.

02-27-2013, 03:24 PM	#2
1980GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 117	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? I would think the sentimental value of it would be more than any monetary value you could probably get for it. It sucks that your interest in it has dwindled because that's a very cool looking truck already and has so much potential. I vote for the revival if you have the means and ability, but best of luck in whichever route you go! __________________ Wes 1980 GMC Sierra SCSB-2WD 1986 Chevrolet C10 SCSB-2WD

02-27-2013, 05:06 PM	#3
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02-27-2013, 05:46 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? if it aint fun and you have moved on as far as interesdts is concerned sell it and dont look back// you should b able to get a good price on it as it sits// i'd sell all the stuff that is not installed sepertly and the rollin truck// to try and plug thru it will just be a terrible experience for you /you'll get to really hatin on it and the little you increase the value will not b worth the effort __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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02-27-2013, 08:35 PM	#6
Damon23 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: D'ville Georgia Posts: 470	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? I've found that once the love is gone then any work becomes a chore and when it becomes a chore then you get frustrated and that is not what this hobby is about. I moved on from the 2nd gen Camaros and Trans Ams cause it was becoming just that, a chore and the cars just did'nt do it for me anymore. __________________ Experience is something you gain when you didn't get what you wanted in the first place. No great defeat was ever just possible in the beginning.

02-27-2013, 08:37 PM	#7
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? Ya Ill prob sell it. My dad is getting up there in age and he has a much nicer 66 Nova that we need to get back on the road.

02-28-2013, 12:48 AM	#8
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? Very few people still have their first car after 15 years. A lot of people spend time and money trying to recapture it. No more money than you'll get for it, why not keep it? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

02-28-2013, 01:22 AM	#10
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? Send it down the road and move on. I love my cars, but I could easily part ways with them, and go find another ride. But were all wired a little different. Some of us get bored with stuff quick, some take stuff to the grave. Posted via Mobile Device

02-28-2013, 12:56 AM	#11
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02-28-2013, 03:01 AM	#13
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02-28-2013, 11:40 AM	#14
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02-28-2013, 11:20 PM	#15
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03-01-2013, 02:34 AM	#16
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? I feel your pain. In fact, I just went through this. I almost parted my 68' short box into my 72' blazer. I have owned the 68' since I was 14, I'll be 35 in two months. My wife actually talked me out of it. I chose to just tuck it in the corner until the bug bites me again. After all, it is the first truck I ever owned just my .2cents Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67



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03-01-2013, 02:45 AM	#17
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? Keep it. I think if you sell you will regret it down the road. I sold my first truck to have a friend do some messed up wiring and burned it to the ground. Tuck it away and try another day. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ LIFTED OR LOW THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!! Check out my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517346 Projects 56 Chevy pickup Porterbuilt FR/RR dropmembers

03-01-2013, 05:53 AM	#18
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? Its your first truck keep it as long as you can,How many of us wish we never sold our first car or truck?

03-01-2013, 09:53 AM	#19
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? The problem is I went to extreme with it and cant undo some things. The notch is WAY too big, set up to lay on 24"s. Just wish I woulda listened to my dad and just drove it the way I had it. When I took it apart and lowered the body mounts it never went back together... Posted via Mobile Device

03-01-2013, 02:49 PM	#21
northeimcustom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 291	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? looks great to me! a little work goes a long way! id never part with that __________________ ^MY BUILD STORY^

03-02-2013, 03:06 AM	#22
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? What all does it really need to be driveable?

03-02-2013, 11:28 AM	#23
jd7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: canoga park, ca. Posts: 120	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? My wife is not a fan of the time and money it takes to build and complete these projects; she did talk me out of selling my 67 nova. I lost interest because of the body work cost.I have had that car for about 14 yrs now, building my 69 C10 and seeing the results has put a fire in me again. I am planning on finishing both and selling my Tahoe to help pay for the paint and body on both.You could find a frame pretty cheap,blast it yourself,shoot it yourself and have a fresh start instead of an old headache. Good luck to you !

03-03-2013, 03:35 PM	#24
hvychvy_72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: wichita ks Posts: 7	Re: Think I should throw in the towel? Its looks drivable. Throw a few days getting things tucked away and drive it as is. It looks sweet. Old rusty and trusty. Drive it and the drive to fix it up more will come back. Posted via Mobile Device

03-03-2013, 04:47 PM	#25
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