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11-27-2010, 06:04 PM
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68 swb keep or sell?
I have my 1968 swb im thinking about getting rid of to buy a 51 chevy truck? i have lost interest after getting burned by the body shop. everything is powder coated with new: 383 stroaker 559 whp,built th400 trans, billet converter, rolled dash, no rust, 22" intros, full air ride technologies in the box, posi, flaming river tilt, rebuilt dash: tach, vacuum, speed warning, buddy bucket in leather with door panels to match, i piece windows, shaved fire wall etc. just no motivation for this project. what do you guys think i should do?
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11-27-2010, 06:09 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
NICE TRUCK !! You will not get near your $ out of it, if you sell it unfinished. Im sure you already know that.
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MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner |
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11-27-2010, 06:11 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
yeah i know but im really jonesin for a 47-55 1st series!
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11-27-2010, 06:14 PM
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67cheby
 
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
man that is killer... how much would you have to have for it?
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11-27-2010, 06:15 PM
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67cheby
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
oh and my vote KEEP IT !!!
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11-27-2010, 06:16 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
You said you got burned by the body shop. Is the paint not finished? It looks like it just needs cut and buffed from the pics.
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MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner |
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11-27-2010, 06:17 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
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The cheapest way to have a truck restored is to buy it that way.....you just give up "personal in-put". Please don't turn this into a "For Sale" thread
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11-27-2010, 06:18 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
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Agree...
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MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner |
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11-27-2010, 06:24 PM
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67cheby
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
Sorry not trying to turn it into a ForSale thread , just asking
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11-27-2010, 06:31 PM
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What was I thinking?
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
I vote. You keep that truck is slick. You'll kick your self if you sell it or I will!
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11-27-2010, 06:35 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
bed is cut and buffed but the front isnt cleared. in my opinion in needs to be re shot.
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11-27-2010, 06:45 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
pic before i took it to the body shop.
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11-27-2010, 06:48 PM
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What was I thinking?
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
Finish it!!!! Is the body work and everything good? Could it just be sanded down and reshot?
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11-27-2010, 06:48 PM
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67cheby
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
dang...i liked it before , also !!
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11-27-2010, 06:52 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
i know i should have never did a frame off! 42,000 original miles. i bought it from the original owner and have the protecto plates, build sheet, gm delivery card etc. 292 6cyl with factory overdrive cst truck.
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11-27-2010, 06:54 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
I gonna take flack for this but sell it . You know your gonna lose and you are prepared for that. You have money [worked hard for or easy gain] that is yours do with it that makes you happy. After feeding our families and providing for them we work to spend. If you want a 1st I say you would build a great one looking at what you have done to this one. Jim
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11-27-2010, 06:54 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
KEEP IT! KEEP IT! KEEP IT! That is awesome!
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11-27-2010, 06:55 PM
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What was I thinking?
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
I know a lot of body shops get a bad rep, but find you a good reputable shop and have them finish it. I do a lot of after hour jobs and I think that would be an easy fix if the foundation is good.
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11-27-2010, 07:22 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
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will ALL say "You crazy?" "Keep it!". But most of us have come to the point on one build or another that we stagnate. For one reason or another. I've gotten there several times on the '68/'71 build this time around. When I do, I just pull up the Forum. That always seems to start a fire under me again. Of course, jonesing for something else is a natural thing. But, for me, finishing a project is a real high("finishing" is really a misnomer...you really only reach the "I'm driving it and tinkering/changing stuff as as I drive her" stage) . The reward for finishing is especially tasty when you are cruising down the road and get a thumbs up, or someone says something nice about your ride. Then, there's the money thing. To get anywhere near your cost back (forget the time), it has to be running down the road. Simple as that. But money's only money. If you want a different project, the money doesn't always count. I've been in that place/ But being retired now, I have to watch the $$$$$$$. 'Cause it's all going out and none coming in. Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. I have family in Salem. So I feel a road trip coming on, 
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11-27-2010, 07:43 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
I feel you. My project truck has been in the paint shop for 16 months and I've had problems at every shop its been to. I plan on selling mine after I finish it, just to be able to say I finished it. I figure I'll lose about the same if I finish it or not, but it should be easier to sell finished. I also have my eye on a new project (69 camaro RS) and have purchased a few toys since I started my current one 6yrs ago. Good luck and remember this is suppose to be fun!!
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11-27-2010, 07:51 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
6 months ago you were looking for motivation to finish this truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400433
Since you have not done anything to it since then, I would sell it and move on to something else.
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11-27-2010, 09:10 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
just asking for being curious but what type of numbers would u be looking at ?
and loved the before! do you have anymore pics of the before? and wheel specs on the tt2? i say keep it cause ull love it once u finish it. i have a 69 swb that i want to look just like that with the tt2 on it.
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11-27-2010, 09:10 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
Sorry about your problem with paint jail. I would recommend that you really take a look at what you have there. Its a fuggin fantastic truck!! we all get to this point sometimes on a restoration. There is noway I would ever let that truck go! My dad used to say think about it for a solid week pros and cons after that week you will know what to do! My hope is that your truck does not turn into the one that got away!! best of luck to you my friend, cheers, Pat
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11-27-2010, 09:15 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
i think you should cut it up and turn it into a longbed
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11-27-2010, 09:22 PM
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Re: 68 swb keep or sell?
^lol
no really nice truck id love to have it..interested in a trade lol...jk FINISH IT
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