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68c10owner · 05-21-2008, 10:31 PM

I listed my 62 shortbed project on ebay for the second time now. the first time I had almost 2000 views and the bids only went to $3.25. Yes, $3.25. I set a Buy It Now for $800 and the reserve is $650. I need to sell it to pay for a trip in September. Am I just asking too much or is the market down? Would I be better off parting it out?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m32

hewlett2002000 · 05-21-2008, 10:34 PM

oops....

hewlett2002000 · 05-21-2008, 10:34 PM

oops...

jonzcustomshop · 05-21-2008, 11:12 PM

I don't think there has ever been a huge sellers market for our year trucks...
people always want 55-9, or 67-72's
I think that is a great deal for a bbw sf.
maybe the market is down...

salazar44 · 05-21-2008, 11:16 PM

its not bad, all factors considered. The right person would have to be interested in it. You might even get more for it if you parted it out seperately.

dallas77 · 05-21-2008, 11:19 PM

Parting it out may be the way to go it will definitely need the right buyer and if your on a time constraint for the money it will probably come quicker.

1966gmc · 05-21-2008, 11:43 PM

If you were closer,I'd buy it just for parts. Good luck with the sale though

Frizzle Fry · 05-22-2008, 12:09 AM

Better pics wouldn't hurt.

jchav62 · 05-22-2008, 12:21 AM

Have you tried Craigslist? You're price is very reasonable I would say.

scotts62 · 05-22-2008, 12:23 AM

Heck if i was closer i would buy it!!

Fraser Beatty · 05-22-2008, 12:49 AM

If you were closer, I'd buy it too!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-22-2008, 12:50 AM

I think he has posted that on craigslist before. I noticed it didn't have a bed and he was asking $800 for it. Short beds are hard to come by, at least in fleetside form, and with all the other work it needs I would pass it by. You can find full trucks for $1000 running if you really look. I think if you put a $650 by it now price you might get that, or post it back on craigslist for $650.

Anthony Fremont · 05-22-2008, 12:58 AM

The problem is that you have accentuated every negative thing about the truck. You need to take more pictures that show the overall truck and point out the positive things like the steering wheel. I'm not saying to lie, I'm saying try to at least present a reason for someone to want it. You obviously wanted it; what drew you to it?

68c10owner · 05-22-2008, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Better pics wouldn't hurt.

I agree but they are all I have. They are also the ones the guy sent me when I got it. I might be able to get some better ones this weekend but it`s stored a hour away from me so it`s not to easy to just go out and take some.

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Have you tried Craigslist? You're price is very reasonable I would say.

Yeah i tried craigslist first. I got a couple calls but just "tire kickers". I got a couple emails too, one guy wanted to trade me for a ATV and some lady wanted oe to donate it.

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I think he has posted that on craigslist before. I noticed it didn't have a bed and he was asking $800 for it. Short beds are hard to come by, at least in fleetside form, and with all the other work it needs I would pass it by. You can find full trucks for $1000 running if you really look. I think if you put a $650 by it now price you might get that, or post it back on craigslist for $650.

I agree with the $1000 runners but they have all been long beds that still needed some work. Another member here was trying to hook me up with a fleet bed for pretty cheap but can`t get in touch with his neighbor for some reason.

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Originally Posted by Anthony Fremont

The problem is that you have accentuated every negative thing about the truck. You need to take more pictures that show the overall truck and point out the positive things like the steering wheel. I'm not saying to lie, I'm saying try to at least present a reason for someone to want it. You obviously wanted it; what drew you to it?

THat steering wheel isn`t even on the truck, says so in my ad. I just don`t like to "lead" people on. I don`t want to leave out what it needs and have them drive from wherever they are from and me having to drive a hour to show it just for them to see what it needs and say "if I had know it needed this...". I just like to call it like it is. I might drop the price but even the motor and tranny are worth my asking price.We`ll see. If I can`t sell it before my trip then I`ll probably end up keeping it. My original plan was to just get it on the road and make a driver out of it.

pquick · 05-22-2008, 06:09 AM

I actually saw your ad running and I bought a diff. one further away, and for more $. The photos you took seemed to only show the front and shyed away from the problem areas we all know about, be honest, show the bed , the rockers, tell what is is, what it isn't, and what it could be. Honesty is what people on the net are loking for....even if sometimes you have to take one in the nutz now and again.

68c10owner · 05-22-2008, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pquick

I actually saw your ad running and I bought a diff. one further away, and for more $. The photos you took seemed to only show the front and shyed away from the problem areas we all know about, be honest, show the bed , the rockers, tell what is is, what it isn't, and what it could be. Honesty is what people on the net are loking for....even if sometimes you have to take one in the nutz now and again.

Like i said above, those pics were the ones I got from the guy I bought it from. There is no bed which is why you don`t se a pic of it. I don`t have the truck with me so I can`t g out and just take more pictures but I`m hopeing to be able to this weekend.

joe231 · 05-22-2008, 06:23 AM

dude! don't sell it!
just consider no one buying it a sign, and keep it!!!
btw, what happened to the bed?

*1974k5blazer* · 05-22-2008, 06:24 AM

Id buy it too if you were closer!!! joncustom are you high on paint!? 60-66 trucks are getting more popular and desirable then the 67-72's plus his truck is a short flet big back window that is a very desirable truck! it comes down to finding the right buyer, anything is worth nuthing until you find someone willing to give you cold hard cash!

joe231 · 05-22-2008, 06:27 AM

it has no bed.....

83burban · 05-22-2008, 06:45 AM

If I were selling it I would just put the carb back on it, get it to run and sell it as a runner. People will pay a-lot more for the same car if it can run, and even more if it can drive and since you have the parts needed why not take a weekend to get it done?

68c10owner · 05-22-2008, 06:55 AM

The bed is gone because the guy I got it from bought the truck just for the bed. He also has a 66 shorty and needed a bed. It was pretty rotted out anyway. I need the cash but if I still have in in September I`m keeping it. THe wehole reason I got it was it was pretty much all there and with a little work could be running and driving, just minus a bed. Plus it`s a big back window with a wrap arond windshield which reminds me of my old 57 big window I had years ago.We`ll see.

68c10owner · 05-22-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 62c20

If I were selling it I would just put the carb back on it, get it to run and sell it as a runner. People will pay a-lot more for the same car if it can run, and even more if it can drive and since you have the parts needed why not take a weekend to get it done?

It`s not that I need to put the carb "back on". It didn`t come with one but i have a known runner carb. I could probably get it running with just a battery and a remote start since the radiator is all hooked up and it has exhaust but it`ll take more than a weekend to get it running and driveable.

ampsyco · 05-23-2008, 03:40 AM

if it ran you would get more.

it might be worth spending the time to get it running. most people wont buy a vehicle they have to tow.

Marv D · 05-23-2008, 05:20 AM

I have to agree, you have ran the truck down in every comment. Go buy a junk holley for $25 at a swap meet and get the truck running, even poorly is better than saying 'it is supposed to have 10,000 miles but doesn't run" That's almost like saying I know I was lied to and it's probably junk. Telling the truth about it's shortcomings is an honorable thing, but don't forget it does have attributed. MENTION THEM TOO!!!!

83burban · 05-23-2008, 05:41 AM

I guess it will just come down to how much work you are willing to put in and how much you are looking to get. honestly, just hearing a car start and run would be god enough to say that it is a runner - people will pay more and you will get more feedback I am sure.

But who knows, maybe you just want it gone and don't want to put any work into it. Try selling it on surrounding craigslist sites for your area. I live in LA so i might post in la, orange county etc.

05-21-2008, 10:31 PM	#1
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	am i asking too much? I listed my 62 shortbed project on ebay for the second time now. the first time I had almost 2000 views and the bids only went to $3.25. Yes, $3.25. I set a Buy It Now for $800 and the reserve is $650. I need to sell it to pay for a trip in September. Am I just asking too much or is the market down? Would I be better off parting it out? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m32 __________________ Anthony

05-21-2008, 10:34 PM	#2
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: am i asking too much? oops.... __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect. Last edited by hewlett2002000; 05-21-2008 at 10:36 PM.

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hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: am i asking too much? oops... __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect. Last edited by hewlett2002000; 05-21-2008 at 10:35 PM.

05-21-2008, 11:12 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: am i asking too much? I don't think there has ever been a huge sellers market for our year trucks... people always want 55-9, or 67-72's I think that is a great deal for a bbw sf. maybe the market is down...

05-21-2008, 11:16 PM	#5
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: am i asking too much? its not bad, all factors considered. The right person would have to be interested in it. You might even get more for it if you parted it out seperately. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

05-21-2008, 11:19 PM	#6
dallas77 64' Chevy C10 Join Date: May 2008 Location: torrance CA Posts: 97	Re: am i asking too much? Parting it out may be the way to go it will definitely need the right buyer and if your on a time constraint for the money it will probably come quicker. __________________ 64' C10 350/350 LWB

05-21-2008, 11:43 PM	#7
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: am i asking too much? If you were closer,I'd buy it just for parts. Good luck with the sale though

05-22-2008, 12:09 AM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: am i asking too much? Better pics wouldn't hurt.

05-22-2008, 12:21 AM	#9
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: am i asking too much? Have you tried Craigslist? You're price is very reasonable I would say. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 05-22-2008 at 12:49 AM.

05-22-2008, 12:23 AM	#10
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: am i asking too much? Heck if i was closer i would buy it!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-22-2008, 12:49 AM	#11
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: am i asking too much? If you were closer, I'd buy it too! __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver

05-22-2008, 12:50 AM	#12
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,780	Re: am i asking too much? I think he has posted that on craigslist before. I noticed it didn't have a bed and he was asking $800 for it. Short beds are hard to come by, at least in fleetside form, and with all the other work it needs I would pass it by. You can find full trucks for $1000 running if you really look. I think if you put a $650 by it now price you might get that, or post it back on craigslist for $650. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

05-22-2008, 12:58 AM	#13
Anthony Fremont Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 549	Re: am i asking too much? The problem is that you have accentuated every negative thing about the truck. You need to take more pictures that show the overall truck and point out the positive things like the steering wheel. I'm not saying to lie, I'm saying try to at least present a reason for someone to want it. You obviously wanted it; what drew you to it?

05-22-2008, 06:09 AM	#15
pquick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: jamestown, nd Posts: 60	Re: am i asking too much? I actually saw your ad running and I bought a diff. one further away, and for more $. The photos you took seemed to only show the front and shyed away from the problem areas we all know about, be honest, show the bed , the rockers, tell what is is, what it isn't, and what it could be. Honesty is what people on the net are loking for....even if sometimes you have to take one in the nutz now and again.

05-22-2008, 06:23 AM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: am i asking too much? dude! don't sell it! just consider no one buying it a sign, and keep it!!! btw, what happened to the bed? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 05-22-2008 at 06:24 AM.



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05-22-2008, 06:24 AM	#18
1974k5blazer Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 243	Re: am i asking too much? Id buy it too if you were closer!!! joncustom are you high on paint!? 60-66 trucks are getting more popular and desirable then the 67-72's plus his truck is a short flet big back window that is a very desirable truck! it comes down to finding the right buyer, anything is worth nuthing until you find someone willing to give you cold hard cash!

05-22-2008, 06:27 AM	#19
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: am i asking too much? it has no bed..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-22-2008, 06:45 AM	#20
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: am i asking too much? If I were selling it I would just put the carb back on it, get it to run and sell it as a runner. People will pay a-lot more for the same car if it can run, and even more if it can drive and since you have the parts needed why not take a weekend to get it done?

05-22-2008, 06:55 AM	#21
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	Re: am i asking too much? The bed is gone because the guy I got it from bought the truck just for the bed. He also has a 66 shorty and needed a bed. It was pretty rotted out anyway. I need the cash but if I still have in in September I`m keeping it. THe wehole reason I got it was it was pretty much all there and with a little work could be running and driving, just minus a bed. Plus it`s a big back window with a wrap arond windshield which reminds me of my old 57 big window I had years ago.We`ll see. __________________ Anthony

05-23-2008, 03:40 AM	#23
ampsyco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 142	Re: am i asking too much? if it ran you would get more. it might be worth spending the time to get it running. most people wont buy a vehicle they have to tow.

05-23-2008, 05:20 AM	#24
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: am i asking too much? I have to agree, you have ran the truck down in every comment. Go buy a junk holley for $25 at a swap meet and get the truck running, even poorly is better than saying 'it is supposed to have 10,000 miles but doesn't run" That's almost like saying I know I was lied to and it's probably junk. Telling the truth about it's shortcomings is an honorable thing, but don't forget it does have attributed. MENTION THEM TOO!!!! __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

05-23-2008, 05:41 AM	#25
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: am i asking too much? I guess it will just come down to how much work you are willing to put in and how much you are looking to get. honestly, just hearing a car start and run would be god enough to say that it is a runner - people will pay more and you will get more feedback I am sure. But who knows, maybe you just want it gone and don't want to put any work into it. Try selling it on surrounding craigslist sites for your area. I live in LA so i might post in la, orange county etc.

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