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pritch · 08-13-2014, 09:50 PM

I stumbled onto what may be a good deal. I found a wrecker in really good shape in a yard I'd not been to before. I didn't figure it was for sale, I was just kinda joking when I asked the guy what he'd take for it.

"25 hundred, but the brakes don't work" he says.

I wish I would have taken more pictures. I think it's a '71. He says everything else works fine, and that he used it not long ago to pull a motor.

c3006 · 08-13-2014, 09:59 PM

I would say that's a killer deal if you want a wrecker!

coops714x4 · 08-13-2014, 10:14 PM

not a bad deal, is it a big block truck? A/C ? I can tell it has a Holmes 440 wrecker unit. If its in good shape I'd jump on it. I wouldn't part with mine... Coop

pritch · 08-13-2014, 10:21 PM

It has a small block. I don't think it had A/C. I just gave it a quick once-over and popped the hood. It had last been registered in '08. I'm going to stew on it for awhile. I've always thought it would be fun to have one, but I never really thought one would come my way. I'll have to go back and take a better look, but it's a hundred and fifty miles from home so I'll have to wait until next time work sends me that way. A couple of weeks, probably.

**special-K** · 08-14-2014, 08:57 AM

I think it's worth it. I see the mirror is a later one. You'd want to look for what was repaired before painted. I sold my '71 for that much

cdowns · 08-14-2014, 09:59 AM

i'd offer the guy $500

**RenoKeene** · 08-14-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i'd offer the guy $500

....and be promptly escorted off the property.

cdowns · 08-14-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

....and be promptly escorted off the property.

with an attitude like that you wonder why you dont walk into a deal// start by offering big bucks right off the bat and you're guaranteed to pay top doller with a bonus for the guy sellin it

R.L. · 08-14-2014, 02:39 PM

I'ts worth 2500, I'd buy it.

In The Ten Ring · 08-14-2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

with an attitude like that you wonder why you dont walk into a deal// start by offering big bucks right off the bat and you're guaranteed to pay top doller with a bonus for the guy sellin it

I had a guy low ball me on some stuff I was selling and I was so offended, I nearly told him to GTFO.

If either party is offended, the deal if off. Don't be offensive.

Give the truck a serious look and then make your offer. Remember, bartering is an art: good art is treasured and bad art gets trashed.

**RenoKeene** · 08-14-2014, 09:24 PM

Just to clarify, the first rule of deal making is don't insult the seller. If you know the value make a reasonable offer and work from there.

**special-K** · 08-15-2014, 07:31 AM

While it's wise to try to buy all things for as little money as possible,it is just as wise to offer a price that will at least initiate a negotiation. There's definitely more to making offers than "give ya 10 bucks". Besides,the question was,"What are wreckers going for?",not,"How much should I offer?".

pritch · 08-15-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

While it's wise to try to buy all things for as little money as possible,it is just as wise to offer a price that will at least initiate a negotiation. There's definitely more to making offers than "give ya 10 bucks". Besides,the question was,"What are wreckers going for?",not,"How much should I offer?".

Yeah, I really didn't have any idea what it would be worth, but I figured a lot more than the 25 he said. Really, that's little more than scrap price. And since value is in the eye of the holder, that's why I ask the way I do.

I have a friend here in town, though, that runs the local wrecker service. He has several, all the way to semi wreckers. And he has an awesome '72 short wide, to boot. Anyway, he recently lost a daughter to a car accident, so I told him about it, in case he needed something to take his mind off of it all, restoring a wrecker like the one he had back in '72.

If he don't want it, I'll make it's whereabouts known here in case anyone else is interested.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-15-2014, 11:00 PM

I have a Century 412 (hydraulic boom, twin winch and wheel lift) sitting on a 79 C30. I've been looking for a 72 c30 to put my wrecker unit on it.

**leddzepp** · 08-16-2014, 01:06 AM

Make an offer that is appropriate, based on condition and his asking price, if those two numbers are close. If the price is way high, just thank him for his time, walk away and don't even bother with an offer. He won't be offended and will most likely start throwing out numbers if he wants to really make a deal and is serious about selling.

If the truck is relatively rust free, and runs, it is worth his asking price IMO.

Coley · 08-16-2014, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

While it's wise to try to buy all things for as little money as possible,it is just as wise to offer a price that will at least initiate a negotiation. There's definitely more to making offers than "give ya 10 bucks".

.....this my friends....is exactly 'the right answer'.
Knowing where to begin....is indeed an art....and many men have no clue where it is.
My two bits.

Coley

hamjet · 08-16-2014, 07:02 AM

I think it would be cool driving around town, the mpg cant be any worse than my regular 69 pickup. who knows, drive around in the winter time when its snowing and you could probably pick up some loose change pulling people out of the ditch as they're on their way to work...as long as you don't pull their bumper off.....

08-13-2014, 09:50 PM	#1
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	What are wreckers going for? I stumbled onto what may be a good deal. I found a wrecker in really good shape in a yard I'd not been to before. I didn't figure it was for sale, I was just kinda joking when I asked the guy what he'd take for it. "25 hundred, but the brakes don't work" he says. I wish I would have taken more pictures. I think it's a '71. He says everything else works fine, and that he used it not long ago to pull a motor. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

08-13-2014, 09:59 PM	#2
c3006 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Greeneville Tn Posts: 64	Re: What are wreckers going for? I would say that's a killer deal if you want a wrecker!

08-13-2014, 10:14 PM	#3
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	Re: What are wreckers going for? not a bad deal, is it a big block truck? A/C ? I can tell it has a Holmes 440 wrecker unit. If its in good shape I'd jump on it. I wouldn't part with mine... Coop Attached Images __________________ 1971 K20, Coop's beast (project) 1972 C30 wrecker, "Big Ernest" (SOLD) 1975 K5 Blazer (wife's toy) she got it in the divorce 2014 Street Glide Special 1983 K20 Big Block, auto (work horse)

08-13-2014, 10:21 PM	#4
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: What are wreckers going for? It has a small block. I don't think it had A/C. I just gave it a quick once-over and popped the hood. It had last been registered in '08. I'm going to stew on it for awhile. I've always thought it would be fun to have one, but I never really thought one would come my way. I'll have to go back and take a better look, but it's a hundred and fifty miles from home so I'll have to wait until next time work sends me that way. A couple of weeks, probably. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

08-14-2014, 08:57 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: What are wreckers going for? I think it's worth it. I see the mirror is a later one. You'd want to look for what was repaired before painted. I sold my '71 for that much __________________ "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 ~

08-14-2014, 09:59 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What are wreckers going for? i'd offer the guy $500 __________________ 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

08-14-2014, 02:39 PM	#9
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: What are wreckers going for? I'ts worth 2500, I'd buy it.

08-14-2014, 09:24 PM	#11
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: What are wreckers going for? Just to clarify, the first rule of deal making is don't insult the seller. If you know the value make a reasonable offer and work from there. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-15-2014, 07:31 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: What are wreckers going for? While it's wise to try to buy all things for as little money as possible,it is just as wise to offer a price that will at least initiate a negotiation. There's definitely more to making offers than "give ya 10 bucks". Besides,the question was,"What are wreckers going for?",not,"How much should I offer?". __________________ "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 ~

08-15-2014, 11:00 PM	#14
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,986	Re: What are wreckers going for? I have a Century 412 (hydraulic boom, twin winch and wheel lift) sitting on a 79 C30. I've been looking for a 72 c30 to put my wrecker unit on it. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

08-16-2014, 01:06 AM	#15
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: What are wreckers going for? Make an offer that is appropriate, based on condition and his asking price, if those two numbers are close. If the price is way high, just thank him for his time, walk away and don't even bother with an offer. He won't be offended and will most likely start throwing out numbers if he wants to really make a deal and is serious about selling. If the truck is relatively rust free, and runs, it is worth his asking price IMO. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

08-16-2014, 07:02 AM	#17
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: What are wreckers going for? I think it would be cool driving around town, the mpg cant be any worse than my regular 69 pickup. who knows, drive around in the winter time when its snowing and you could probably pick up some loose change pulling people out of the ditch as they're on their way to work...as long as you don't pull their bumper off..... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.



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