how much should i ask for my truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

>X< · 06-27-2003, 05:44 PM

i'm going to college in two months and need something to get me there (30 miles) with a/c and quiet exhaust, hahah. i'm looking at s10's, even though they are fugly. the 71 has to get sold. should I finish priming it? should i paint it? should i sell it like it is with a box of parts? it looks like it does in the avatar except it has the back of the cab painted white and the cab primed. is anyone interested? i dont have enough time to type all the specs right now, but I will later. i'll probably end up painting it before i sell it, as much as i dont want to. what do yall think i could get for it for it now? i'm ready to ge rid of it as soon as possible. i have all the parts that are missing. thanks, sean

lukecp · 06-27-2003, 06:02 PM

The fact that it is in primer will drop down the value quite a bit. A good running, straight truck in primer will proably bring 2-3 thousand, depending on how nice the interior is, how good the body work is, ect. Selling it as a box of parts won't bring much either. If it were mine, i would put it toghether, and give it a decent coat of paint before i sold it. Then, you can get 4 thousand or more out of it, depending on how good of a job you do. Beware, you may find it impossible to part with the truck after you put it togheter and paint it, and see how good it looks

*67Fleetsidedream* · 06-27-2003, 06:24 PM

What ever it is worth to you.

jef5150 · 06-27-2003, 09:10 PM

a vehicle is only worth what "someone else" is willing to pay for it

GMC71k20 · 06-27-2003, 09:16 PM

i say paint it and sell it, would make it look like its worth alot more and more people would be interested in sometihng that doesnt look like a project

Nova_Cobra64 · 06-27-2003, 10:29 PM

I would definitely vote for paint, Even if you have to get a cheaper job done, it will boost the value a lot.

Warbones · 06-27-2003, 10:46 PM

I personally would be more inclined to spend more cash on a truck that was in its original surface rust and faded paint then something covered in new paint. I just feel like I can see what I need to start looking for parts wise. Something covered in paint kinda leaves you to wonder what kind of bodywork has been done.
JMO

hobby67stepside · 06-27-2003, 11:59 PM

I agree with Warbones. I would think that most of us who are interested in these pickups know what the problem areas are and would want to see them. If you get a pigeon who doesn't know much -- ? I would not do that to someone however.

06-27-2003, 05:44 PM	#1
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	how much should i ask for my truck? i'm going to college in two months and need something to get me there (30 miles) with a/c and quiet exhaust, hahah. i'm looking at s10's, even though they are fugly. the 71 has to get sold. should I finish priming it? should i paint it? should i sell it like it is with a box of parts? it looks like it does in the avatar except it has the back of the cab painted white and the cab primed. is anyone interested? i dont have enough time to type all the specs right now, but I will later. i'll probably end up painting it before i sell it, as much as i dont want to. what do yall think i could get for it for it now? i'm ready to ge rid of it as soon as possible. i have all the parts that are missing. thanks, sean __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

06-27-2003, 06:02 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	The fact that it is in primer will drop down the value quite a bit. A good running, straight truck in primer will proably bring 2-3 thousand, depending on how nice the interior is, how good the body work is, ect. Selling it as a box of parts won't bring much either. If it were mine, i would put it toghether, and give it a decent coat of paint before i sold it. Then, you can get 4 thousand or more out of it, depending on how good of a job you do. Beware, you may find it impossible to part with the truck after you put it togheter and paint it, and see how good it looks __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

06-27-2003, 10:29 PM	#6
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,145	I would definitely vote for paint, Even if you have to get a cheaper job done, it will boost the value a lot. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.

06-27-2003, 10:46 PM	#7
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	I personally would be more inclined to spend more cash on a truck that was in its original surface rust and faded paint then something covered in new paint. I just feel like I can see what I need to start looking for parts wise. Something covered in paint kinda leaves you to wonder what kind of bodywork has been done. JMO __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

06-27-2003, 11:59 PM	#8
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	I agree with Warbones. I would think that most of us who are interested in these pickups know what the problem areas are and would want to see them. If you get a pigeon who doesn't know much -- ? I would not do that to someone however. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

06-27-2003, 06:24 PM	#3
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	What ever it is worth to you.

06-27-2003, 09:10 PM	#4
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	a vehicle is only worth what "someone else" is willing to pay for it

06-27-2003, 09:16 PM	#5
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	i say paint it and sell it, would make it look like its worth alot more and more people would be interested in sometihng that doesnt look like a project



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