Sell one truck to pay for another?

[Frkypunk70]

Like the title says, I wonder is it worth getting rid of my driver to fund another project? It would really jump start the project, but I have a feeling I may regret it, and know I will lose money I already put in my truck. My wife says I can keep both, but I don't exactly have a financial windfall right now. Just wondering what others do? Save and keep, or sell and start over? Thanks, Timmy
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[chewychevy67]

i sold one of my 67 to further my swb 67;s build last year and at the time it was all good but really regret it now. My swb wont be finished till late next year so i hate not having something to tinker with and drive while im waiting. its your truck but if you love it i wouldn't sell it.

[Ackattack]

I sold my 72 to help pay for my 68.

It was tough since I got my 72 as a junior in HS and had it for 11 years, but in the end I don't regret it. My 68 is the truck I'd always wanted. My 72 was the truck I could afford at the time.

[Frkypunk70]

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

i sold one of my 67 to further my swb 67;s build last year and at the time it was all good but really regret it now. My swb wont be finished till late next year so i hate not having something to tinker with and drive while im waiting. its your truck but if you love it i wouldn't sell it.

This is one of my biggest fears. My 70 runs and drives great. If I get sick of "tinkering" around the house I jump in it and go for a drive. If it's not there, I have no way of getting out and remembering what my goal is. One sad example of how attached you get to a vehicle.
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[dubds10]

It's like buying a home, if you want to get ahead in life and make money and be profitable you can't get attached to them. You buy to gain something in life and if you've gained your enjoyment and possibly more money then you can move on the next one. I buy and sell trucks and parts to fund my '72 Blazer since I've wanted a blazer since I was a little kid. Now I have it I only plan on keeping it. The rest are just to have fun with and tinker with and MAYBE sell when I decide I'm bored lol

I'd do it if you can make some money off it, but if you don't think you can make money, how about swapping some parts around that wont affect the value of the truck when you sell and put them on your project truck.

[Frkypunk70]

Originally Posted by dubds10

It's like buying a home, if you want to get ahead in life and make money and be profitable you can't get attached to them. You buy to gain something in life and if you've gained your enjoyment and possibly more money then you can move on the next one. I buy and sell trucks and parts to fund my '72 Blazer since I've wanted a blazer since I was a little kid. Now I have it I only plan on keeping it. The rest are just to have fun with and tinker with and MAYBE sell when I decide I'm bored lol

I'd do it if you can make some money off it, but if you don't think you can make money, how about swapping some parts around that wont affect the value of the truck when you sell and put them on your project truck.

I know what your saying. I occasionally flip cars for extra money. That said, flipping these trucks isn't exactly feasible in the northeast. Long story short I'm not gonna make money off my driver, but lose it. I do have a quad and other parts I could sell but it wold be nice to get some serious drivetrain money I've found, when working on these things money is what makes your project a little easier.
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[QKENUF4U]

ive always sold one project to fund another... ya cant drive them all at the same time so no use having more than one .......

[special-K]

I say be patient and keep your driver so you'll have one to drive. Not to sound negative,but there's always the possibility your project won't get done. Also,if you do sell the driver and put the money into your project,where will you be with it? Still a log way off or would this get it done? You sound like you like the trucks enough to stick with it. But,many who only have a project wind up throwing in the towel because it becomes this thing just sitting there hanging over them. If you don't have the finances to be working on it steadily you lose the connection. If you have one you drive in the meanwhile you keep the connection.

[big_al_71]

90% of projects NEVER get finished I have seen it over and over so since you are asking I WOULD NOT sell and enjoy it work on the project as money comes..Good Luck.

[72peace]

You first need to determine if you wife MEANT keep both or if she said do whatever the **** you want to. If she mean't keep both then you should obey your wife, because she knows best...all sarcasim aside, I would keep both and fix both a little at a time, it should keep you busy for many happy years to come. Plus your wife could drive the other when it's done.

Cheers,

[ETsC10]

Originally Posted by 72peace

You first need to determine if you wife MEANT keep both or if she said do whatever the **** you want to...

[Frkypunk70]

Originally Posted by 72peace

You first need to determine if you wife MEANT keep both or if she said do whatever the **** you want to. If she mean't keep both then you should obey your wife, because she knows best...all sarcasim aside, I would keep both and fix both a little at a time, it should keep you busy for many happy years to come. Plus your wife could drive the other when it's done.

Cheers,

hadn't thought of it that way...great now more to think about, THanks!
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