No thanks! I am not selling!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

86swb · 10-20-2005, 09:03 PM

How many of you guys keep getting people trying to buy your truck? I have had three in the last month. I do not want to sell my truck. But I guess it is really a complyment for them to ask. At least they like the truck. Most of the time I am asked at a gas station. Getting only around 12 mpg does not even make me concerder selling. Was just wondering how many of you also get this now and then? But it does make me feel good.

a28doc · 10-20-2005, 09:40 PM

man I get em knocking on the door asking if I wanna sell it but they wont buy the one I do have for sale rofl now if I can just get em to ask bout it Ill have it made rofl
Doc

bigarmzz · 10-20-2005, 09:48 PM

all the freakin time man......you'd think i was driving a fatboy with billet rims or something

**N2TRUX** · 10-20-2005, 10:11 PM

Appearently they are not asking in the correct tone of voice..... $$$$$$$

86swb · 10-20-2005, 10:15 PM

I have been offered twice what I paid for the truck. I paid $2,500.00 and have been offered $6,000.00. Of corse I have done a lot of work on the truck and put some $$$$ into the truck but just do not want to sell. Why should I? I would just have to look for another one and I love the one I now have. I love these trucks and am happy with my '86!

Slonaker · 10-20-2005, 11:40 PM

I get asked pretty often if I want to sell mine. I usually just tell them no.

I don't ask how much they are offering because i figure they will just insult me. Everyone seems to think these trucks are just worth a few hundred dollars because they are old.

I already have way too much money in my truck, more than anyone would likely be willing to pay for it. I have spent a lot of money on stuff that you can't see, like all new Moog front suspension, new rear springs, rebuilt transmission, brand new A/C compressor, replacement rubber for the windows, cam, lifters, pushrods, water and fuel pumps, horns, etc. The list goes on and on, though it still looks the same as it did when I bought it.

I guess I should just decide what it would take to talk me into selling it, and quote that figure when someone asks. That would leave me with enough money to do up another one, only without all the mistakes I made on this one.

Slonaker

kevinr1970 · 10-20-2005, 11:58 PM

Funny, I'm the guy always asking!!!
And yes, I am a classic lo-baller too. It feels lame for me to ask, then when they say how much you offering, I have to start low. But you never know what someone is willing to sell something for.

I asked the guy thats owns the rental next door (older retired guy) if he wanted to buy some parts for his 2wd swb that was a little rough, running and looking, and he said how about I buy it from him. I declined becasue at the time I had too many other projects and not enough driveway.
About a month later I see a guy at the gas station driving the truck with primered panels where the bent ones used to be and he says he bought it for $350? Yes I kicked myself for not even asking how much he would have sold it for. I had all the panels to fix it!?!?!

Tonight at the gas station the vehicle in front of me was an 80's 2wd swb that was a little rough looking but mostly straight. The girl came out of the station and put in like $3 of gas. Maybe it was $20 but with gas so expensive it only took about 30 seconds to finish? I was tempted to see if she would be willing to part with it but the passenger was a pretty gruff looking guy so I thought better of it. Besides, I have been driving my GF's honda CRX and they probably wouldn't have believed me that I own a handful already.
And sure enough when she started it it died about 3 times before she was able to get it moving on the road again. Just perfect for me.
Call me a vulture....

79BIG10 · 10-21-2005, 12:53 AM

I was at a swap meet and I was selling stuff with my truck next to my selling spot. A guy came up and was eyeballing my truck and asked all about it. He was looking for a "Big 10" and asked if I would sell it? I said how much and he said $2500 cash. I started laughing along with my buddy. The guy looked at me like WTF? I said follow me and I popped the hood. The guy just stood there and couldn't believe in my "farm truck" was an engine like I have. He said no wonder you were laughing.

**N2TRUX** · 10-21-2005, 08:32 AM

Sorry guys, but for the right amount I will sell almost anything. I have the philosophy that everything around my house is for sale except my daughter, my wife and my dog. There are days that my wife and my dog are in question.....

Slonaker · 10-21-2005, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Sorry guys, but for the right amount I will sell almost anything. I have the philosophy that everything around my house is for sale except my daughter, my wife and my dog. There are days that my wife and my dog are in question.....

I would certainly sell my truck for the right price, but nobody would want to give me that much.

Slonaker

86swb · 10-21-2005, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Slonaker

I would certainly sell my truck for the right price, but nobody would want to give me that much.

Slonaker

OK, say someone did offer you what you would have to have for your truck? What would you do with that money? Try to find another truck like the nice one you already have? If I have something I love why sell it? I like these older trucks better than the new ones. How many new trucks turn heads like our "OLD" ones do. I can not even tell a 2005 from a 2000. They all look about the same. You can completly rebuild one of ours and would cost no where near what a nice new one would cost with taxes and all. Buy the way, my daughter and my future Son-in-Law will be heading your way next Friday from California. Have they contacted you again? I know they would appreciated any information on good places to eat ect. He will be doing some work on the new Toyota plant there for a year then they will be coming back to Lexington, Kentucky. It is weired. Toyota is paying for "everthing", down to the wash cloths. They (Toyota) are paying their rent-everthing for the year they will be there. They will have no bills. Must be a good place to work.

82c10 · 10-21-2005, 10:54 AM

find another one like around what it was when i started on it, i would build the motor a little different, i like the older trucks too

beaterC10 · 10-21-2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Sorry guys, but for the right amount I will sell almost anything. I have the philosophy that everything around my house is for sale except my daughter, my wife and my dog. There are days that my wife and my dog are in question.....

I'm with N2TRUX except there are days I might part with the wife and kids. Unfortunately my truck is rough enough no one has asked to buy it.

Slonaker · 10-21-2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

OK, say someone did offer you what you would have to have for your truck? What would you do with that money? Try to find another truck like the nice one you already have?.

In Texas, anything more than 24 years old is exempt from emissions. If I could get my money back, I would start with one 25 years or older with a straight body, and go from there. My mistake with this one was to pay a premium price for an ultra clean one, then replace everything anyway because it was all worn out. I should have started with a cheap truck if I was going to replace everything anyway.

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Buy the way, my daughter and my future Son-in-Law will be heading your way next Friday from California. Have they contacted you again? I know they would appreciated any information on good places to eat ect. He will be doing some work on the new Toyota plant there for a year then they will be coming back to Lexington, Kentucky. It is weired. Toyota is paying for "everthing", down to the wash cloths. They (Toyota) are paying their rent-everthing for the year they will be there. They will have no bills. Must be a good place to work.

Wow. I think I need to look into employment with Toyota...

Your daughter contacted me a few weeks ago and asked for my phone number. She said she would call me when they get here, around Halloween.

Slonaker

bagged74 · 10-21-2005, 01:32 PM

Usually if I can get an offer close to what I think it is worth, and I can make money, It will be gone.

Everything is for sale, it just depends on the $$$$$$

*GoobersBlueBurban* · 10-21-2005, 02:27 PM

I dont like you people, haha, talking about how people always want to buy yours. No body every wants to buy mine, maybe because its a 4x4 suburban. I have been trying to sell it for about 3 months, and no offers. Before i put it up for sale, i had offers up to $6,000, but i just didn't want to get rid of it. If you know of anybody looking for a Suburban 4x4, I would love for someone to at least ACT interested.

bodydropped · 10-21-2005, 03:25 PM

my dad has a 32 ford 5 window rat rod coupe that site under our carpot he drives it everyonce and awhile before it was driveable we worked on it alot at the house and well we had one guy blow in there and wanted to buy it. he told the guy how deep is ur pockets because he wants atleast 30gs for since its an all steel 32 ford on a 55 chevy frame has a 40 over 350 with dart sr2 heads but he in the middle of buildin a 60 over blown 283 for it. but i have had somone want to trade me a laid out 4dr dually for mine and i was like i do and then i dont i want a 4dr bagged for a tow pig but i rather keep it since were the 2nd owner

squint · 10-22-2005, 02:15 AM

Mine is not for sale.. It belonged to a friend of mine from high-school who is no longer with us.. Its more than just the money to me.. but even though.. I have not had any offers..

BabyBlue · 10-22-2005, 08:41 PM

lol, One offer 10 minutes after I bought Brown, other than that, absolutely none

**N2TRUX** · 10-23-2005, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

Usually if I can get an offer close to what I think it is worth, and I can make money, It will be gone.

Everything is for sale, it just depends on the $$$$$$

We already know you will sell....

10-20-2005, 09:03 PM	#1
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	No thanks! I am not selling!! How many of you guys keep getting people trying to buy your truck? I have had three in the last month. I do not want to sell my truck. But I guess it is really a complyment for them to ask. At least they like the truck. Most of the time I am asked at a gas station. Getting only around 12 mpg does not even make me concerder selling. Was just wondering how many of you also get this now and then? But it does make me feel good. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-20-2005, 09:40 PM	#2
a28doc '87 V20 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 1,073	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! man I get em knocking on the door asking if I wanna sell it but they wont buy the one I do have for sale rofl now if I can just get em to ask bout it Ill have it made rofl Doc __________________ '86 K5 Blazer 4x4 FOR SALE '87 v20 4X4 '99 S10 Blazer 4X4

10-20-2005, 09:48 PM	#3
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! all the freakin time man......you'd think i was driving a fatboy with billet rims or something __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

10-20-2005, 10:11 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! Appearently they are not asking in the correct tone of voice..... $$$$$$$ __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-20-2005, 10:15 PM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! I have been offered twice what I paid for the truck. I paid $2,500.00 and have been offered $6,000.00. Of corse I have done a lot of work on the truck and put some $$$$ into the truck but just do not want to sell. Why should I? I would just have to look for another one and I love the one I now have. I love these trucks and am happy with my '86! __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-20-2005, 11:40 PM	#6
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! I get asked pretty often if I want to sell mine. I usually just tell them no. I don't ask how much they are offering because i figure they will just insult me. Everyone seems to think these trucks are just worth a few hundred dollars because they are old. I already have way too much money in my truck, more than anyone would likely be willing to pay for it. I have spent a lot of money on stuff that you can't see, like all new Moog front suspension, new rear springs, rebuilt transmission, brand new A/C compressor, replacement rubber for the windows, cam, lifters, pushrods, water and fuel pumps, horns, etc. The list goes on and on, though it still looks the same as it did when I bought it. I guess I should just decide what it would take to talk me into selling it, and quote that figure when someone asks. That would leave me with enough money to do up another one, only without all the mistakes I made on this one. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

10-20-2005, 11:58 PM	#7
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! Funny, I'm the guy always asking!!! And yes, I am a classic lo-baller too. It feels lame for me to ask, then when they say how much you offering, I have to start low. But you never know what someone is willing to sell something for. I asked the guy thats owns the rental next door (older retired guy) if he wanted to buy some parts for his 2wd swb that was a little rough, running and looking, and he said how about I buy it from him. I declined becasue at the time I had too many other projects and not enough driveway. About a month later I see a guy at the gas station driving the truck with primered panels where the bent ones used to be and he says he bought it for $350? Yes I kicked myself for not even asking how much he would have sold it for. I had all the panels to fix it!?!?! Tonight at the gas station the vehicle in front of me was an 80's 2wd swb that was a little rough looking but mostly straight. The girl came out of the station and put in like $3 of gas. Maybe it was $20 but with gas so expensive it only took about 30 seconds to finish? I was tempted to see if she would be willing to part with it but the passenger was a pretty gruff looking guy so I thought better of it. Besides, I have been driving my GF's honda CRX and they probably wouldn't have believed me that I own a handful already. And sure enough when she started it it died about 3 times before she was able to get it moving on the road again. Just perfect for me. Call me a vulture.... __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

10-21-2005, 12:53 AM	#8
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! I was at a swap meet and I was selling stuff with my truck next to my selling spot. A guy came up and was eyeballing my truck and asked all about it. He was looking for a "Big 10" and asked if I would sell it? I said how much and he said $2500 cash. I started laughing along with my buddy. The guy looked at me like WTF? I said follow me and I popped the hood. The guy just stood there and couldn't believe in my "farm truck" was an engine like I have. He said no wonder you were laughing. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

10-21-2005, 08:32 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! Sorry guys, but for the right amount I will sell almost anything. I have the philosophy that everything around my house is for sale except my daughter, my wife and my dog. There are days that my wife and my dog are in question..... Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-21-2005 at 08:32 AM.

10-21-2005, 10:54 AM	#12
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! find another one like around what it was when i started on it, i would build the motor a little different, i like the older trucks too __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

10-21-2005, 01:32 PM	#15
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! Usually if I can get an offer close to what I think it is worth, and I can make money, It will be gone. Everything is for sale, it just depends on the $$$$$$

10-21-2005, 02:27 PM	#16
GoobersBlueBurban Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 161	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! I dont like you people, haha, talking about how people always want to buy yours. No body every wants to buy mine, maybe because its a 4x4 suburban. I have been trying to sell it for about 3 months, and no offers. Before i put it up for sale, i had offers up to $6,000, but i just didn't want to get rid of it. If you know of anybody looking for a Suburban 4x4, I would love for someone to at least ACT interested.

10-21-2005, 03:25 PM	#17
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! my dad has a 32 ford 5 window rat rod coupe that site under our carpot he drives it everyonce and awhile before it was driveable we worked on it alot at the house and well we had one guy blow in there and wanted to buy it. he told the guy how deep is ur pockets because he wants atleast 30gs for since its an all steel 32 ford on a 55 chevy frame has a 40 over 350 with dart sr2 heads but he in the middle of buildin a 60 over blown 283 for it. but i have had somone want to trade me a laid out 4dr dually for mine and i was like i do and then i dont i want a 4dr bagged for a tow pig but i rather keep it since were the 2nd owner __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

10-22-2005, 02:15 AM	#18
squint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 195	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! Mine is not for sale.. It belonged to a friend of mine from high-school who is no longer with us.. Its more than just the money to me.. but even though.. I have not had any offers..

10-22-2005, 08:41 PM	#19
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: No thanks! I am not selling!! lol, One offer 10 minutes after I bought Brown, other than that, absolutely none __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.



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