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texas69truck · 11-22-2006, 05:15 PM

Well im 19 yrs old and im about 90% done with my first resto, problem is i recently ran into some trouble and now need to come up with alot of money quick. To me selling the truck isnt an option. the contractor across the street wants it real bad and is offering me a good deal. What would ya'll do? one more thing, i cant count the times i've heard i wish i still had that truck....and i dont want to be saying that 10 yrs down the road.
Thanks travis

Longhorn Man · 11-22-2006, 05:39 PM

can you enlighten us on why you need the money?
Some things are more important than a stupid truck.

I can't think of any examples right now... but i'm sure there are good reasons to sell.

HeavyD · 11-22-2006, 05:46 PM

Maybe one of those "give a loan at a retardedly high interest rate" places could help you out. They suck, but can give $$ fast and aren't too bad if you dedicate your self to paying it off asap. I used to work at one and we would lend $$ to anyone with a job and a pulse.

krue · 11-22-2006, 05:49 PM

Depends on the situation. Really not enough info.

PanelDeland · 11-22-2006, 06:28 PM

Only if her dad has a "White Shotgun" for formal weddings.

68GMC454 · 11-22-2006, 06:35 PM

im one of those that says i wish i had not of sold it..but i had a bussiness decision to make,,and i made it..i regret selling the truck,,but at the time i knew my 84 was the best choice for the job..sometimes you got to sell them..one day you can always get another one..maybe even the same truck if you are lucky...
billy

Brad · 11-22-2006, 07:03 PM

Cheaper to stay in jail than pay the bail. Besides, they'll give you free room and board AND cable TV!

cdowns · 11-22-2006, 07:06 PM

to me i've always felt there were alot more vehicles sittin around waitin to be fixed up than to be hung up on this is going to be my one and only true love truck blah blah blah// do what you've got to do to move ahead if that involves selling stuff SELL and dont look back

boogie67 · 11-22-2006, 08:17 PM

I agree with cdowns.I've been there, Do what you have to do.

texas69truck · 11-22-2006, 08:50 PM

Brad just about hit the nail on the head. Not neccasairly to keep myself out of jail, just lawyers are just a bit on the expensive side. I cant decide what to do, i always said Id never sale her, especially after all the work Ive already put into her. I can see the reasonable thing to do would be to sell, but then again Ive never very reasonable

*72CSTC5* · 11-22-2006, 09:10 PM

Loan some money against the truck. That will get you out of trouble and motivate you to pay it off quickly so you can get your title back.

Brad · 11-22-2006, 09:11 PM

I don't know how TX works, but in Oregon court costs and fees come out of the security deposit and if you don't show for your arraignment-they keep it. However, you do everything you're supposed to do and end up not owing anything, you'll get 85% of the security deposit back about 2 months later after the final disposition. 15% is kept for court fees.

Sounds like you need to take care of business before anything else. There are lot's of these trucks around and you can rack this up as a learning lesson. Hopefully it's not a felony, otherwise plead down and do your jail and/or probation time and don't do anymore stupid things.

**N2TRUX** · 11-22-2006, 09:21 PM

Without turning this in to a For Sale or What's it Worth thread can you give us an idea of the value of the truck? If selling it would get a finincial and mental burden off of you then sell it and move on. There are always other trucks out there.

BTW- Was this truck listed on Austin Craigs list?

roj2323 · 11-22-2006, 09:51 PM

here's what i'd try weather it's possible or not is another story.....have your truck apraised and get a standard auto loan from the bank using your truck as collateral. ondrew

texas69truck · 11-22-2006, 09:52 PM

yes it was listed on craigs list, thats where i found it. i drove it for a little under half a year and then decided to start on the resto. in texas i'll be paying around 100 in court fees plus the fines and to the best of my knowledge i dont get any of it back. its got a new 350/th 350 with new brakes, wheels and tires, flat black primed right now with a red interior. all new autometer gauges, custom upholstered escalde seats, new wiring and the list goes on. Im not sure what it"s actually worth but the sentimental value to me is way more than what its worth. lol

pritch · 11-22-2006, 11:27 PM

Could just get in it and not look back...J/K. Maybe pawn it to a buddy.

jimmydean · 11-23-2006, 12:43 AM

I have been in tight spots and had to sell. My last was I needed to fix my truck, so I sold my dirt bike.

It sucks to have to sell stuff, but when it comes down to business, as others have said, there are other trucks.

11-22-2006, 05:15 PM	#1
texas69truck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: austin texas Posts: 113	what to do? Well im 19 yrs old and im about 90% done with my first resto, problem is i recently ran into some trouble and now need to come up with alot of money quick. To me selling the truck isnt an option. the contractor across the street wants it real bad and is offering me a good deal. What would ya'll do? one more thing, i cant count the times i've heard i wish i still had that truck....and i dont want to be saying that 10 yrs down the road. Thanks travis

11-22-2006, 05:39 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: what to do? can you enlighten us on why you need the money? Some things are more important than a stupid truck. I can't think of any examples right now... but i'm sure there are good reasons to sell.

11-22-2006, 05:46 PM	#3
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: what to do? Maybe one of those "give a loan at a retardedly high interest rate" places could help you out. They suck, but can give $$ fast and aren't too bad if you dedicate your self to paying it off asap. I used to work at one and we would lend $$ to anyone with a job and a pulse. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man" Last edited by HeavyD; 11-22-2006 at 08:56 PM.

11-22-2006, 05:49 PM	#4
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11-22-2006, 06:28 PM	#5
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11-22-2006, 06:35 PM	#6
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: what to do? im one of those that says i wish i had not of sold it..but i had a bussiness decision to make,,and i made it..i regret selling the truck,,but at the time i knew my 84 was the best choice for the job..sometimes you got to sell them..one day you can always get another one..maybe even the same truck if you are lucky... billy __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

11-22-2006, 07:03 PM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: what to do? Cheaper to stay in jail than pay the bail. Besides, they'll give you free room and board AND cable TV! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 11-22-2006 at 07:04 PM.

11-22-2006, 07:06 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: what to do? to me i've always felt there were alot more vehicles sittin around waitin to be fixed up than to be hung up on this is going to be my one and only true love truck blah blah blah// do what you've got to do to move ahead if that involves selling stuff SELL and dont look back __________________ 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

11-22-2006, 08:17 PM	#9
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: what to do? I agree with cdowns.I've been there, Do what you have to do. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

11-22-2006, 08:50 PM	#10
texas69truck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: austin texas Posts: 113	Re: what to do? Brad just about hit the nail on the head. Not neccasairly to keep myself out of jail, just lawyers are just a bit on the expensive side. I cant decide what to do, i always said Id never sale her, especially after all the work Ive already put into her. I can see the reasonable thing to do would be to sell, but then again Ive never very reasonable

11-22-2006, 09:10 PM	#11
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: what to do? Loan some money against the truck. That will get you out of trouble and motivate you to pay it off quickly so you can get your title back.

11-22-2006, 09:11 PM	#12
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: what to do? I don't know how TX works, but in Oregon court costs and fees come out of the security deposit and if you don't show for your arraignment-they keep it. However, you do everything you're supposed to do and end up not owing anything, you'll get 85% of the security deposit back about 2 months later after the final disposition. 15% is kept for court fees. Sounds like you need to take care of business before anything else. There are lot's of these trucks around and you can rack this up as a learning lesson. Hopefully it's not a felony, otherwise plead down and do your jail and/or probation time and don't do anymore stupid things. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

11-22-2006, 09:21 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: what to do? Without turning this in to a For Sale or What's it Worth thread can you give us an idea of the value of the truck? If selling it would get a finincial and mental burden off of you then sell it and move on. There are always other trucks out there. BTW- Was this truck listed on Austin Craigs list? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-22-2006, 09:51 PM	#14
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: what to do? here's what i'd try weather it's possible or not is another story.....have your truck apraised and get a standard auto loan from the bank using your truck as collateral. ondrew Last edited by roj2323; 11-22-2006 at 09:52 PM.

11-22-2006, 09:52 PM	#15
texas69truck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: austin texas Posts: 113	Re: what to do? yes it was listed on craigs list, thats where i found it. i drove it for a little under half a year and then decided to start on the resto. in texas i'll be paying around 100 in court fees plus the fines and to the best of my knowledge i dont get any of it back. its got a new 350/th 350 with new brakes, wheels and tires, flat black primed right now with a red interior. all new autometer gauges, custom upholstered escalde seats, new wiring and the list goes on. Im not sure what it"s actually worth but the sentimental value to me is way more than what its worth. lol



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11-22-2006, 11:27 PM	#16
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: what to do? Could just get in it and not look back...J/K. Maybe pawn it to a buddy. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

11-23-2006, 12:43 AM	#17
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: what to do? I have been in tight spots and had to sell. My last was I needed to fix my truck, so I sold my dirt bike. It sucks to have to sell stuff, but when it comes down to business, as others have said, there are other trucks.

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