Need an opinion

[Manxxman]

I'm getting ready to build a truck. I have c20 3/4 ton running gear and 1/2 ton running gear.

I want to build a shortbed, fleetside, bagged truck.

Should I build it with 1/2 ton running gear or 3/4 ton running gear?

I dont care about rims because I'm going custom built either way.

Do you think 3/4 ton (8 lug) would hurt the value?

[VA72C10]

If building with resale in mind....I would definitely sell the 3/4 ton stuff and go 5 lug. That being said....if going for resale I wouldn't necessarily bag it....it definitely limits your potential market. If you're building for yourself but still consider selling in the future I'd still recommend 5 lug vs keeping the 8 lug....easier/cheaper to buy parts for (brakes) and will be easier to sell later with the 5 lug components....

[leddzepp]

1/2 ton swb all the way...3/4 trucks do not sell very well here in socal.
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[Manxxman]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

If building with resale in mind....I would definitely sell the 3/4 ton stuff and go 5 lug. That being said....if going for resale I wouldn't necessarily bag it....it definitely limits your potential market. If you're building for yourself but still consider selling in the future I'd still recommend 5 lug vs keeping the 8 lug....easier/cheaper to buy parts for (brakes) and will be easier to sell later with the 5 lug components....

I do agree, but I have all the brakes and drive gear for both, but the 3/4 is all new and powdercoated ready to go. As far as bagging, to late, the Portebuilt stuff is already on order!! I have only seen a couple of short hybrid 3/4 tons, and most just had static drops. I am going to lay this out. I kind of want to be different, but don't want to hurt resale to much.

[leddzepp]

build whatever makes you happy...but if you are concerned with resale value, stick with 5 lug.
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[truckster]

Someone who's building an off-road machine will want those 8-lug axles. You could sell them and help finance the project.

For a street truck that's not going to do any heavy hauling, I'd go 1/2 ton.

[Manxxman]

You guys are killin my mojo on the 8 lug thing!!!
I got a few days to make a decision. I think it would be awsome to roll out with somthing a little different from the rest, but I'm afraid It would kill the value. In the end, everything has a price.

[Fldawg]

1/2 ton all the way

[cdowns]

to maximize your resale profit margin sell everything NOW
money is lost in most build cases

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by cdowns

to maximize your resale profit margin sell everything NOW
money is lost in most build cases

this is sadly true...especially in today's economy....

And the reason you've seen hybrid 8 lug half tons...is people doing a cheap build....not because they are worth more

[truckster]

Originally Posted by Manxxman

You guys are killin my mojo on the 8 lug thing!!!
I got a few days to make a decision. I think it would be awsome to roll out with somthing a little different from the rest, but I'm afraid It would kill the value. In the end, everything has a price.

If you want different, go for it. But different is what you'll end up with. And different can be hard to sell.

[Manxxman]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

this is sadly true...especially in today's economy....

And the reason you've seen hybrid 8 lug half tons...is people doing a cheap build....not because they are worth more

This in no way is going to be a cheap build, on the other hand, what was invested, and what I paid are 2 entirely different things. I havn't been on this board very long, so I don't know everybody's opinions, but I rarely lose money on anything with a motor!

This is great feedback and is definatly helping with my decision making. This will be my second 67-72 truck (made money on that one) and just want to keep the build "original"

[hugger6933]

I am building two trucks right now. One is a 70 chev that was a long 6 lug and the other is a 68 GMC 3/4 ton. Both of these trucks will be 5lug 1/2 ton short beds. That seems to be the ones that would be the easist to sell when the time come. Sure people like the 8 luggers and some like the long 1/2tonners as well. That is why we have the different configurations in the first place. I think that more would look at a 1/2 ton 5 lug swb and that is why I am building this way. The gmc is cool wood floor, factory air power steering brake speed warning and buddy bucket with a bigblock. I am makig it a coil spring rear short and I have added tach/vac and tilt steering. Now that sounds like something someone would want. I don't know how limited your market will be with the bag stuff but there is someone for every machine. Good luck with your build

[Manxxman]

This was my last truck and a few others I have done over the years. I have a hard time leaving them stock. The build is the fun part for me, after that i'm always looking for the next rush. I think I need an intervention!!

[sleepertruck72]

If youre building a shortbed fleetside, keep it 1/2 ton Unless you get lucky with a buyer, I doubt too many would be interested in 3/4 ton gear on a shortbed. That's just my 2 cents Nice truck and Chevelle by the way !!!