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Wreck · 07-06-2003, 02:58 AM

I have found a couple of parts trucks and was needing some advice. The first one I found is a 72 shortie 4x4 with a flatbed and A/C. Fenders, hood and grill are in perfect shape..it has a 350/350, the motor has some aftermarket stuff like valve covers and airfilter...all tires are rotted off. The inside is pretty much trashed, seat missing, panels gone, dash hacked up and the glass is OK, front has a crack all the way across and its in about 4 feet of weeds, I have been driving by it for 2 years now. I really could use the fenders, grill and a bunch of other stuff. What should I offer the fella for it???? I dont think it runs, but if its a 4 bolt, I want the motor and trans.

For the second truck, all I really want is the right fender and window regulators..that is if I cant get the first one....what should the asking price be??..oh and its a 72 lwb

teeitup · 07-06-2003, 08:43 AM

I hate to say a price but the 72 swb 4x4 with AC is worth quite a bit.

cdowns · 07-06-2003, 09:51 AM

for the 4x4 shorty i'd start by meeting and talking to the owner first, size him up and if he starts spouting words like rare and collectable expect to pay more , sort of work into the conversation how broke you are and that there's really only a couple of usable parts on it and make a point of asking about the missing parts and how they're what you really needed then start at about $50 see what the reaction is and you can always go from there. before offering anything ask for his price first maybe he'll surprise you

cdowns · 07-06-2003, 09:55 AM

oh one other thing when you go to approach him have money in your pocket so you can do a deal on the spot !!! there's nothing worse than someone trying to bargin with you only to find that he doesn't have money to at least give3 at least 50% for a deposit

*Gee_Emm* · 07-06-2003, 11:04 AM

There is a trick I heard about, go there with cash in hand, show the most you would be willing to pay, once some people see the money right in front of them it makes decisions easier. But yah grab the AC setup

cableguy0 · 07-06-2003, 02:28 PM

i agree flashing cash in someones face usually changes there mind pretty quick no matter what they want to start wit. cash talks BULLSH!T walks remember that

Wreck · 07-06-2003, 03:17 PM

thanks fellas..i am going to go by later today, and see if I walk away with a 4x4.

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-06-2003, 05:06 PM

I like what cdowns said !!!!!!!!!

07-06-2003, 02:58 AM	#1
Wreck Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Paris, TX Posts: 60	found some parts trucks...need advice I have found a couple of parts trucks and was needing some advice. The first one I found is a 72 shortie 4x4 with a flatbed and A/C. Fenders, hood and grill are in perfect shape..it has a 350/350, the motor has some aftermarket stuff like valve covers and airfilter...all tires are rotted off. The inside is pretty much trashed, seat missing, panels gone, dash hacked up and the glass is OK, front has a crack all the way across and its in about 4 feet of weeds, I have been driving by it for 2 years now. I really could use the fenders, grill and a bunch of other stuff. What should I offer the fella for it???? I dont think it runs, but if its a 4 bolt, I want the motor and trans. For the second truck, all I really want is the right fender and window regulators..that is if I cant get the first one....what should the asking price be??..oh and its a 72 lwb

07-06-2003, 08:43 AM	#2
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	I hate to say a price but the 72 swb 4x4 with AC is worth quite a bit. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

07-06-2003, 09:51 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	for the 4x4 shorty i'd start by meeting and talking to the owner first, size him up and if he starts spouting words like rare and collectable expect to pay more , sort of work into the conversation how broke you are and that there's really only a couple of usable parts on it and make a point of asking about the missing parts and how they're what you really needed then start at about $50 see what the reaction is and you can always go from there. before offering anything ask for his price first maybe he'll surprise you __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-06-2003, 09:55 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	oh one other thing when you go to approach him have money in your pocket so you can do a deal on the spot !!! there's nothing worse than someone trying to bargin with you only to find that he doesn't have money to at least give3 at least 50% for a deposit __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-06-2003, 02:28 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	i agree flashing cash in someones face usually changes there mind pretty quick no matter what they want to start wit. cash talks BULLSH!T walks remember that __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

07-06-2003, 11:04 AM	#5
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	There is a trick I heard about, go there with cash in hand, show the most you would be willing to pay, once some people see the money right in front of them it makes decisions easier. But yah grab the AC setup

07-06-2003, 03:17 PM	#7
Wreck Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Paris, TX Posts: 60	thanks fellas..i am going to go by later today, and see if I walk away with a 4x4.

07-06-2003, 05:06 PM	#8
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	I like what cdowns said !!!!!!!!! __________________ Things happen for a reason!



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