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BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 07-21-2013, 10:27 PM

Am i missing something about this truck? It needs work and not to bash it but i think asking price seems to much. Was told 18,500 and might take 16,500. Maybe i'm wrong???

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 07-21-2013, 10:28 PM

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**truckdude239** · 07-21-2013, 10:36 PM

Umm all im going to say is walk away thats a 3-4k truck with the paint chipping and rust showing no wear near 16,500
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**truckdude239** · 07-21-2013, 10:39 PM

Also for 16k i expect a perfect cleaned engine compartment and fresh paint you can buy and restore a truck for like 8-10k
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**LockDoc** · 07-21-2013, 10:51 PM

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That's what I would ask... If my wife said SELL IT and I really didn't want to...

On another note, if someone turns this thread into a bash fest it will be locked I bet... Just sayin'.

LockDoc

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 07-21-2013, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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That's what I would ask... If my wife said SELL IT and I really didn't want to...

On another note, if someone turns this thread into a bash fest it will be locked I bet... Just sayin'.

LockDoc

Not wanting to turn to a bash. Just trying to understand if i missed something.

STOCKISH · 07-21-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by truckdude239

you can buy and restore a truck for like 8-10k
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I dont see how. Even if you paint it yourself I dont see a total restoration for $8-10K.

Especially buy a truck, then restore it for that money? Not happening.

**LockDoc** · 07-21-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I dont see how. Even if you paint it yourself I dont see a total restoration for $8-10K.

Especially buy a truck, then restore it for that money? Not happening.

Happens every day. I have built four nice trucks since 2004 and I am working on my fifth one. Less than 10k in each one, two of them considerably less, and I have the receipts to prove it.... Quite a few of the guys on the board have done it.

LockDoc

sprint_9 · 07-21-2013, 11:43 PM

There are a couple trucks for sale locally where I am too that they want about 5k more than what they are worth. A lot of people seem to think they have a gold mine with these trucks, they are desirable but within reason.

oklalawnboy · 07-21-2013, 11:55 PM

Let us in on your parts supplier cuz you must by stuff dirt cheap.

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Happens every day. I have built four nice trucks since 2004 and I am working on my fifth one. Less than 10k in each one, two of them considerably less, and I have the receipts to prove it.... Quite a few of the guys on the board have done it.

LockDoc

In The Ten Ring · 07-22-2013, 12:04 AM

I'm new to this game but I agree, that's too much for that truck. The chipping paint alone would keep me away.

(That and I hate bucket seats! ALL cars should have a bench seat option).

Coley · 07-22-2013, 12:33 AM

That truck in the condition shown is worth about $5500-$7500 tops....no more.
Coley

**special-K** · 07-22-2013, 08:05 AM

I figure the seller must think quite highly of that truck to be asking over $15k. I figure he thinks so highly of it he'll be keeping it

**LockDoc** · 07-22-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by oklalawnboy

Let us in on your parts supplier cuz you must by stuff dirt cheap.

Any parts I buy I get from a local parts supplier, Arts Classic Truck Parts (60 miles). I don't buy a lot of new stuff, I repair almost everything. If I have an inner panel that has rust I cut it out and weld in new metal, same with core supports, etc. and I do all of my own work. I do not add any bling because I don't think it adds anything to the truck except cost.

Here is my secret... I only deal in abandoned project trucks. You can buy them for pennies on the dollar and if you do your homework and know what you are looking at you can buy them with all of the hard work and high dollar stuff done.

Here is one example in this link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=578866

I am working on the Blue truck now. I will have around 6k in this truck when it is finished....

Another example:

The most I have ever had in a truck when it was finished is 9k and that was the Red & White truck pictured below. I sold it for $16,500 so you know it was a pretty nice truck. To keep this on topic, compare it to the truck in the first post in this thread...

LockDoc

STOCKISH · 07-22-2013, 11:17 AM

But how much did you have in the Harley? Surely it wasn't free and has to be considered in the price of the truck. Do you rebuild the engine, trans, etc? To be "restored", those things need to be done. Otherwise its a nicely repaired truck with a used drivetrain. Nothing wrong with that at all but shouldnt be considered "restored" unless those things have been addressed. Thats just my opinion though. The red and white truck looks great.

Mr Chevorlet · 07-22-2013, 01:37 PM

Not to highjack but i agree with lockdoc, i have done it too many times including the vehicle cost. I have a few of them on my profile page in the albums, not a one had over 4 thousand invested and all were sold around the 10 grand range, all were frame off restorations

54belair · 07-22-2013, 02:08 PM

Saying "I built one" for a certain price is a pretty broad statement. There are all kinds of builds ranging from the " get it running and buff it" to the frame off total rebuild.

I thought I could "build one" for 10K when I started but I found out that the picture I had in my mind of the finished truck was Quite a bit more expensive than the budget I had laid out. Mine is a frame off, ground up-every nut bolt and screw type thing----Id give my left &%$ to do it for $5K (or even 8K).

**LockDoc** · 07-22-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

But how much did you have in the Harley? Surely it wasn't free and has to be considered in the price of the truck. Do you rebuild the engine, trans, etc? To be "restored", those things need to be done. Otherwise its a nicely repaired truck with a used drivetrain. Nothing wrong with that at all but shouldnt be considered "restored" unless those things have been addressed. Thats just my opinion though. The red and white truck looks great.

I had $4250 in the Harley and it was way above average for a 2004 model. That figure is included in the total I will have invested in the Blue truck when finished. I totaled up the receipts the guy gave me with the Blue truck and he had over $8000 invested in new parts and work he had done, not including what he paid for the truck or the body work and paint. He was in WAY over his head... That's the problem with having to hire everything done.

New or rebuilt engines in everything I do (they usually come with the vehicle), new brakes, trans's professionally tested and checked. I don't skimp on anything..

As far as I'm concerned "restored" means 100 point nut & bolt restoration, everything else is "rebuilt".

LockDoc

**leddzepp** · 07-22-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Happens every day. I have built four nice trucks since 2004 and I am working on my fifth one. Less than 10k in each one, two of them considerably less, and I have the receipts to prove it.... Quite a few of the guys on the board have done it.

LockDoc

Agree 100%. I've done it myself.
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Gene · 07-22-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by oklalawnboy

Let us in on your parts supplier cuz you must by stuff dirt cheap.

I've used lmc, classic truck parts, as well as local guys. I have 10k in my restoration including paint n body, powdercoated frame, interior, a new vintage air unit. It can be done, mines my profile pic.
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**FleetsidePaul** · 07-22-2013, 08:38 PM

Is this a private party, or a dealer? If it's a dealer then thay might explain the price. I also don't think a bottle of coolant in the engine compartment is a real good idea for making a sale.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 07-22-2013, 08:46 PM

Individual owns the truck. Now he says 18,000 no less because the cst trucks are rare. It don't have a gas tank in it either as they have a gas jug under the hood because the tank was so rusted. I looked at it very close and told him his asking price was way off. He told me that someone will give that.

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-22-2013, 09:20 PM

Sounds like someone has watched a little too much Barrett Jackson. Well good luck to him.

slow-1 · 07-22-2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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That's what I would ask... If my wife said SELL IT and I really didn't want to...

LockDoc

I think you are on to it.

Wife: Sell that dang truck before it puts us in the poor house.

Hubby: Ok hun, I will put it up for sale right away.

One month later.

Wife: I thought I told you to sell that truck.

Hubby: I have it advertised, see...must be the economy, people come look at it but nobody has the $$ to buy it...oh well, guess in the mean time maybe I should order a couple more little things for it....to help it sell.

**70cst** · 07-22-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Sounds like someone has watched a little too much Barrett Jackson. Well good luck to him.

This may be more fact than fiction.
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Some people have no clue to the value of a truck.

Some folks really don't want to sell unless one pays a flag pole price.

Some folks have a ton a $$$ in their trucks and are trying to recoup their cost.

JMHO

07-21-2013, 10:27 PM	#1
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Local truck for sale Am i missing something about this truck? It needs work and not to bash it but i think asking price seems to much. Was told 18,500 and might take 16,500. Maybe i'm wrong??? Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

07-21-2013, 10:28 PM	#2
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Local truck for sale more.... Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

07-21-2013, 10:36 PM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Local truck for sale Umm all im going to say is walk away thats a 3-4k truck with the paint chipping and rust showing no wear near 16,500 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

07-21-2013, 10:39 PM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Local truck for sale Also for 16k i expect a perfect cleaned engine compartment and fresh paint you can buy and restore a truck for like 8-10k Posted via Mobile Device __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

07-21-2013, 10:51 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Local truck for sale - That's what I would ask... If my wife said SELL IT and I really didn't want to... On another note, if someone turns this thread into a bash fest it will be locked I bet... Just sayin'. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-21-2013, 11:43 PM	#9
sprint_9 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 9 Posts: 862	Re: Local truck for sale There are a couple trucks for sale locally where I am too that they want about 5k more than what they are worth. A lot of people seem to think they have a gold mine with these trucks, they are desirable but within reason. Last edited by sprint_9; 07-21-2013 at 11:51 PM.

07-22-2013, 12:04 AM	#11
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Local truck for sale I'm new to this game but I agree, that's too much for that truck. The chipping paint alone would keep me away. (That and I hate bucket seats! ALL cars should have a bench seat option).

07-22-2013, 12:33 AM	#12
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Local truck for sale That truck in the condition shown is worth about $5500-$7500 tops....no more. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

07-22-2013, 08:05 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Local truck for sale I figure the seller must think quite highly of that truck to be asking over $15k. I figure he thinks so highly of it he'll be keeping it __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-22-2013, 11:17 AM	#15
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Local truck for sale But how much did you have in the Harley? Surely it wasn't free and has to be considered in the price of the truck. Do you rebuild the engine, trans, etc? To be "restored", those things need to be done. Otherwise its a nicely repaired truck with a used drivetrain. Nothing wrong with that at all but shouldnt be considered "restored" unless those things have been addressed. Thats just my opinion though. The red and white truck looks great. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-22-2013, 01:37 PM	#16
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Local truck for sale Not to highjack but i agree with lockdoc, i have done it too many times including the vehicle cost. I have a few of them on my profile page in the albums, not a one had over 4 thousand invested and all were sold around the 10 grand range, all were frame off restorations __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

07-22-2013, 02:08 PM	#17
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: Local truck for sale Saying "I built one" for a certain price is a pretty broad statement. There are all kinds of builds ranging from the " get it running and buff it" to the frame off total rebuild. I thought I could "build one" for 10K when I started but I found out that the picture I had in my mind of the finished truck was Quite a bit more expensive than the budget I had laid out. Mine is a frame off, ground up-every nut bolt and screw type thing----Id give my left &%$ to do it for $5K (or even 8K). __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

07-22-2013, 08:38 PM	#21
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Local truck for sale Is this a private party, or a dealer? If it's a dealer then thay might explain the price. I also don't think a bottle of coolant in the engine compartment is a real good idea for making a sale. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

07-22-2013, 08:46 PM	#22
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Local truck for sale Individual owns the truck. Now he says 18,000 no less because the cst trucks are rare. It don't have a gas tank in it either as they have a gas jug under the hood because the tank was so rusted. I looked at it very close and told him his asking price was way off. He told me that someone will give that. __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

07-22-2013, 09:20 PM	#23
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Local truck for sale Sounds like someone has watched a little too much Barrett Jackson. Well good luck to him. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.



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