Is this truck worth $4500 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sweet Willy · 08-18-2014, 10:28 PM

I'm going to look at this truck tomorrow.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/cto/4525204492.html
Do you think it's worth $4500?
If no, why not?

66Submarine · 08-18-2014, 10:39 PM

Ha! Coming to my town, eh?

That truck has been for sale for months; if it was a good deal, it would be long gone by now (IMO/IME).

Looks like a reasonably solid SWB/BBW truck, but it looks like everything that's been done to it is pretty awful (wiring hanging everywhere, rebel flag crap, etc.). It's worth whatever someone wants to pay, but I don't see $4,500 there.

Sweet Willy · 08-18-2014, 10:53 PM

Thanks for your reply. It has been listed for awhile but this guy was really hard to get in contact with. Rewiring at least the engine compartment is the first thing I would need to address for sure. Honestly, my biggest hesitation is that it doesn't have PB/PS.
I'll let you know what I see tomorrow.

66Submarine · 08-18-2014, 11:29 PM

PS/PB are very common/easy mods if you want that; I wouldn't really worry much at all about it.

**pimpston65** · 08-18-2014, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Submarine

PS/PB are very common/easy mods if you want that; I wouldn't really worry much at all about it.

new weatherstripping all around? guess they didnt mean the door!!! cuz you can clearly see its old and falling off. hope u like the rollpan v bumper cuz it will need to be cut off for a bumper. i could go on, but its a good base...

imjeff · 08-19-2014, 12:10 AM

I always feel weird with these posts. Like someone said, it's worth whatever the market will bear, but talking smack about it is like talking smack about your buddy's girl. What if you marry her...it would always be awkward to talk about her then. You'd know I wasn't there for you in the beginning. I say if you want it and are willing to pay the price, get it and have fun! I've paid too much for a lot of things, but if they were the things I wanted it was always worth it.

mgchevyparts · 08-19-2014, 12:16 AM

Big window short beds are worth more then others. I'd say it's a good starting/asking price, puts the negotiations in the ball park. Probably $3700-$4000 if it runs decent. What do you see for under $4K? Mostly junk.

**PGSigns** · 08-19-2014, 06:31 AM

Couple of things to look at while you are there. The rockers and the floor repairs. The welding on the rockers looks poor and you nee to make sure the repairs are good. If need to be redone it a bargaining point for you and it one more thing on the list of stuff to do. I would also plan on a complete rewire of the entire truck. I'm at 3500 for that truck where I live in that condition.
Jimmy

Dans66Chevy · 08-19-2014, 07:58 AM

I would look at body mounts,door bottoms,and inner fenders. I would take a magnet so you can tell what parts are still steel and whats are corvette...

People think if they ad new spark plugs the motor is rebuilt.

I just drove $600 miles to look at a truck that was total junk. Im pretty sure the guy was smoking one of these....

K98AL · 08-19-2014, 08:28 AM

If you buy it, I'll start the bidding for the Rebel Flag dice.....

**Clyde65** · 08-19-2014, 09:17 AM

I see many trucks in that range in far worse shape, however I will also agree with what the other guys are saying. Look at the metal repairs, is this going to need to be redone? Also look at motor and trans shape, if these need to be replaced the price should go down. Good Luck!

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-19-2014, 11:06 AM

Depends on what your willing to pay! If its worth 4500 to ya..then buy it...but for what its worth, 4500 is a little high...I'd say about 2500 at top.

Sweet Willy · 08-19-2014, 11:49 AM

Thank you all for your honest answers to my question. I decided not to buy the truck. The quality of the workmanship or the lack of the quality of the workmanship has stopped me. I really wanted that truck. Damn!

dantimdad · 08-19-2014, 12:07 PM

Hate to see you not get what you want, but, I think you made a wise decision.

I would bet all of the panel work would need to be done over. Plus the wiring work.

Not over $2500 to me anyhow.

Steven

TopFuel1966 · 08-19-2014, 12:30 PM

$4500 no way if the same guy that did the wiring did the panel replacement.

donthekawguy · 08-19-2014, 12:31 PM

Not sure why the price of these trucks has jumped so high in the last two years. Now it seems everyone thinks thier longbed rusted out no motor 64 is worth it's wieght in gold. I paid 3k for mine two years ago and felt I paid too much but wanted it. It's rust free and ran good.

Dans66Chevy · 08-19-2014, 11:24 PM

I think people see a truck on one of these auction shows. They see it sell for 20K and they think some POS out in the woods must be worth 5K....NUTS!!!

I have a general rule when I buy anything. If im not 1000% sure I could sell it for what I paid I will not buy it. Has worked for me for 30 years.

GVDobler · 08-19-2014, 11:32 PM

Now if we're still all stock and original engine.....

oem4me · 08-20-2014, 12:22 AM

I remember waaay back when my dad was giving me tips on knowing when to walk away from a potential pile: if when you open the hood, you see ANY lamp cord, push the hood back down and politely thank the owner for their time.
Though the pics are too small to see the wiring on this one, my guess is there might be some lamp cord in there.

jmack91z28 · 08-20-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

I remember waaay back when my dad was giving me tips on knowing when to walk away from a potential pile: if when you open the hood, you see ANY lamp cord, push the hood back down and politely thank the owner for their time.
Though the pics are too small to see the wiring on this one, my guess is there might be some lamp cord in there.

This is hilarious and true.

My dodge has a lamp cord for the ground from the battery to the frame. It's a POS too. So that explains it.

**rideblue00** · 08-21-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TopFuel1966

$4500 no way if the same guy that did the wiring did the panel replacement.

agreed. i wouldnt pay that, just by the pics, 1500 max in my book

Dans66Chevy · 08-21-2014, 01:19 PM

I don't know about you guys but when im looking at something online its very hard to tell what your looking at for sure. I ask for pictures and good pictures. I was looking for a truck that was 500-6 miles away so I wanted a good description. When I sell something I try to describe it the best I can and im sure I make things sound worse then they really are.

The truck I looked at that was pure junk was supposed to be a very rust free truck with one patch panel that needed welding in the floor. It looked decent in the pictures,but now that I look back at the pictures he was sure not show off anything to much. Like I wouldn't notice when I looked at it in person.

08-18-2014, 10:28 PM	#1
Sweet Willy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: So. Pittsburg, TN Posts: 59	Is this truck worth $4500 I'm going to look at this truck tomorrow. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/cto/4525204492.html Do you think it's worth $4500? If no, why not?

08-18-2014, 10:39 PM	#2
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 Ha! Coming to my town, eh? That truck has been for sale for months; if it was a good deal, it would be long gone by now (IMO/IME). Looks like a reasonably solid SWB/BBW truck, but it looks like everything that's been done to it is pretty awful (wiring hanging everywhere, rebel flag crap, etc.). It's worth whatever someone wants to pay, but I don't see $4,500 there. __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

08-18-2014, 10:53 PM	#3
Sweet Willy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: So. Pittsburg, TN Posts: 59	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 Thanks for your reply. It has been listed for awhile but this guy was really hard to get in contact with. Rewiring at least the engine compartment is the first thing I would need to address for sure. Honestly, my biggest hesitation is that it doesn't have PB/PS. I'll let you know what I see tomorrow.

08-18-2014, 11:29 PM	#4
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 PS/PB are very common/easy mods if you want that; I wouldn't really worry much at all about it. __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

08-19-2014, 12:10 AM	#6
imjeff Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 890	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 I always feel weird with these posts. Like someone said, it's worth whatever the market will bear, but talking smack about it is like talking smack about your buddy's girl. What if you marry her...it would always be awkward to talk about her then. You'd know I wasn't there for you in the beginning. I say if you want it and are willing to pay the price, get it and have fun! I've paid too much for a lot of things, but if they were the things I wanted it was always worth it. __________________ I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time. 72 K10 396 75 Cj5 MPI 350 Chev 67 Chevelle 396, 4 speed 74 FXE 08 Tahoe

08-19-2014, 12:16 AM	#7
mgchevyparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upland, Calif Posts: 698	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 Big window short beds are worth more then others. I'd say it's a good starting/asking price, puts the negotiations in the ball park. Probably $3700-$4000 if it runs decent. What do you see for under $4K? Mostly junk. __________________ 1957 CHEVY 1/2 TON SHORT BED 1940 FORD 1/2 TON SHORT BED

08-19-2014, 06:31 AM	#8
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 Couple of things to look at while you are there. The rockers and the floor repairs. The welding on the rockers looks poor and you nee to make sure the repairs are good. If need to be redone it a bargaining point for you and it one more thing on the list of stuff to do. I would also plan on a complete rewire of the entire truck. I'm at 3500 for that truck where I live in that condition. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

08-19-2014, 07:58 AM	#9
Dans66Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: up-state ny Posts: 93	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 I would look at body mounts,door bottoms,and inner fenders. I would take a magnet so you can tell what parts are still steel and whats are corvette... People think if they ad new spark plugs the motor is rebuilt. I just drove $600 miles to look at a truck that was total junk. Im pretty sure the guy was smoking one of these....

08-19-2014, 08:28 AM	#10
K98AL Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sapulpa, OK Posts: 187	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 If you buy it, I'll start the bidding for the Rebel Flag dice.....

08-19-2014, 09:17 AM	#11
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 I see many trucks in that range in far worse shape, however I will also agree with what the other guys are saying. Look at the metal repairs, is this going to need to be redone? Also look at motor and trans shape, if these need to be replaced the price should go down. Good Luck! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-19-2014, 11:06 AM	#12
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 Depends on what your willing to pay! If its worth 4500 to ya..then buy it...but for what its worth, 4500 is a little high...I'd say about 2500 at top. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-19-2014, 11:49 AM	#13
Sweet Willy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: So. Pittsburg, TN Posts: 59	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 Thank you all for your honest answers to my question. I decided not to buy the truck. The quality of the workmanship or the lack of the quality of the workmanship has stopped me. I really wanted that truck. Damn!

08-19-2014, 12:07 PM	#14
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 Hate to see you not get what you want, but, I think you made a wise decision. I would bet all of the panel work would need to be done over. Plus the wiring work. Not over $2500 to me anyhow. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

08-19-2014, 12:30 PM	#15
TopFuel1966 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 471	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 $4500 no way if the same guy that did the wiring did the panel replacement.

08-19-2014, 12:31 PM	#16
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,128	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 Not sure why the price of these trucks has jumped so high in the last two years. Now it seems everyone thinks thier longbed rusted out no motor 64 is worth it's wieght in gold. I paid 3k for mine two years ago and felt I paid too much but wanted it. It's rust free and ran good. __________________ 66 shorty



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08-19-2014, 11:24 PM	#17
Dans66Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: up-state ny Posts: 93	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 I think people see a truck on one of these auction shows. They see it sell for 20K and they think some POS out in the woods must be worth 5K....NUTS!!! I have a general rule when I buy anything. If im not 1000% sure I could sell it for what I paid I will not buy it. Has worked for me for 30 years.

08-19-2014, 11:32 PM	#18
GVDobler Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 122	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 Now if we're still all stock and original engine..... __________________ Jon S 1966 GMC Suburban 305 V6 Las Vegas NV

08-20-2014, 12:22 AM	#19
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 I remember waaay back when my dad was giving me tips on knowing when to walk away from a potential pile: if when you open the hood, you see ANY lamp cord, push the hood back down and politely thank the owner for their time. Though the pics are too small to see the wiring on this one, my guess is there might be some lamp cord in there.

08-21-2014, 01:19 PM	#22
Dans66Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: up-state ny Posts: 93	Re: Is this truck worth $4500 I don't know about you guys but when im looking at something online its very hard to tell what your looking at for sure. I ask for pictures and good pictures. I was looking for a truck that was 500-6 miles away so I wanted a good description. When I sell something I try to describe it the best I can and im sure I make things sound worse then they really are. The truck I looked at that was pure junk was supposed to be a very rust free truck with one patch panel that needed welding in the floor. It looked decent in the pictures,but now that I look back at the pictures he was sure not show off anything to much. Like I wouldn't notice when I looked at it in person.

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