Seriously Contemplating Selling...... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LOHRTBT · 01-14-2004, 03:30 PM

I know I joked about it.....I never ever planned on selling my baby...but....I am just not feeling it lately and on top of it all....I dont have room for it. And wont for the next 5-6 years or so. I absolutely wont sell it for a loss so that is putting me in a bad spot. We all know how much (give or take) some of us dumbbutts have put in our trucks haha. So that makes it impossible to get that out of them and I dont expect to get that for it.

Feasibly....How much do you think I would be able to get out of my truck if I were to sell it? Im gonna fix the carb and do a few things to it like fix the rust..then I might see if I can find a Buyer.

This is a sad day...but I know I could always buy another someday and do it. I have always had a fond love of these trucks and it will never go away...so that is a non issue.

ocbaud · 01-14-2004, 03:51 PM

i knew it

makes you wish someone would steal it so you could collect insurance on it, right

Jonboy · 01-14-2004, 04:18 PM

the hardest part with something as heavily modified as yours is finding someone with the same taste as yours that has money. If you do end up selling it, good luck.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-14-2004, 04:22 PM

jeez dave i cant believe youre even considering it. youve been proudly owning that truck since i was on the old 73-87chevytrucks.com , and then you even then you had owned it for a while. Its a shame to see it go after all that t ime and work, which youd never get back half of what its worth. Are ya sure you cant store it , even in a storage place? i have a feeling youll be kicking yourself for that one hell i love your truck and i dont like lowered trucks!

Tom · 01-14-2004, 04:29 PM

Why wont you have room? Theres crap loads of self storage places around you could put it in and cover her up. Either that or sell the 'bird. You know you don't want to sell your truck. A man and his truck= a beautiful thing.

87Silvy · 01-14-2004, 05:04 PM

Word of advice:

Don't Sell It!!!!

I agree with everyone else, you will be kicking yourself in the arse. Keep it in appreciation for what you have done to it.

Izzy · 01-14-2004, 05:39 PM

Quitter.

r0lf- · 01-14-2004, 05:42 PM

I say sell it if your done with it. When I feel im done with mine and its finished (heh, yeah right) Im gonna sell it. But im doing everything on there very tastefully so It will have some nice resale.

My next ride will probobly be a Z28 or maybe a 2 Door Tahoe and lay it out. I wanna go fast! I still have a lot of things I want to do with the truck though, so it wont be leaving anytime soon.

Heads/Cam, Rims, Bags(?), Paint... well, actually not too much I still want to do. Its just a lot of money to get there

low 84 · 01-14-2004, 05:49 PM

sell it, its just a truck, there are thousands more where it came from.

Izzy · 01-14-2004, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by low 84
sell it, its just a truck, there are thousands more where it came from.

I agree, btw my post was meant to be funny but didn't look like it.

Hell you have a nice bike and a nice car no need to have a truck sitting around that nice not getting as much attention as it could with someone else.

LOHRTBT · 01-14-2004, 05:54 PM

I know guys....It sounds like I must have took a hit of acid lol
But I am just not the kind of person to have something in storage rotting away. I cant afford to do the stuff to it I want right now.

I dunno. I might just for the hell of it put it on ebay and see what kind of interest it generates. LIttle I imagine. just set a high reserve price and see how it goes. that way if someone is ignorant, they will own it.

I cant sell the bird..that is my primary transportation holmes!! lol 30 mpg and 300rwhp on tap always lol

bagged81 · 01-14-2004, 06:04 PM

Whats the list of stuff or how much you got into it? You are more than likely going to take a loss.

I had a guy offer me $6000 when mine was on ebay, and I should have taken it. Mine will be going up for sale in the spring. I just want it to go to someone who will enjoy it. Mine has not seen the road, nor been registered for almost 8 months now. I do start it though.

I agree with r0lf-. If you are loosing interest in it, then its only going to go down hill from there. I have been at this same point for a couple of years now.

Sell it.

LOHRTBT · 01-14-2004, 06:10 PM

More than likely take a loss hahahah hah Understatement of the year.
Overall there are a stack of reciepts for over 40k haha Not all mine but I have a good chunk of it.

*1FaastC10* · 01-14-2004, 08:16 PM

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Originally posted by ChevyGuyBC
id say you wouldn't get much more then 10,000 canadian for that ride

can someone give this guy a reality check? Dave's truck is worth "not much more than 10,000 Canadian" and yet his is worth 6500 with a wimpy set of stock axles under it.

76bonanza · 01-14-2004, 09:45 PM

Love the truck not the rims tho but you better think more down to earth on price id say if you were lucky you might find someone for no more than 15,000.

79Silv4x4 · 01-14-2004, 09:57 PM

You are going to take it in the a$$ to get rid of this truck but you had to know that going in. I think we all know that this is a hobby and we will never get out what we put in (dollar wise). You had fun though, and you learned alot and made new friends--so subtract whatever that's worth to you from your stack of receipts and sell it for that.

On a side note--you said you don't have the $ to do what you want to the truck. Well quit dumping money into the car and bike and put that in the truck :p. I understand though--I sold my '79 a few months ago because I simply didn't have the time to finish it and my Harley.

BaggedC10 · 01-14-2004, 10:28 PM

Don't sell it, Dave. Put the other vehicles on hold and put money into the C10 (Example: Bags!).

*rage'nrat638* · 01-14-2004, 11:29 PM

e-bay it

gldevall · 01-15-2004, 12:35 AM

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Originally posted by rage'nrat638
e-bay it

I agree, but set the reserve at like $20K and test the water with it.

bigblock73 · 01-15-2004, 12:59 AM

Not knowing how bad the rust is, and assuming you will fix it, your truck will bring in $10,000 American easy Dave. You baby that truck and it shows...sellers will see that as well, which will make it easier for them to pay a little extra for it.

If you aren't going to drive it, and you aren't able to do what you want with it for quite some time...then definately sell it. It sounds like you are trying to get your life in order, and that is more important than anything.

Good luck Dave with whatever you decide, and keep us posted on your decision.

BTW - does that mean you are going to leave us? What about your SN...might have to change that to...well...I won't say, but I bet you know what I'm thinking.

phantom dually · 01-15-2004, 01:07 AM

Sell the Trans am!! It will be dogged out in 2yrs or less anyway!!

*1FaastC10* · 01-15-2004, 01:18 AM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
Sell the Trans am!! It will be dogged out in 2yrs or less anyway!!

YEAH!!! just like i did about 2 hours ago....

LOHRTBT · 01-15-2004, 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by gldevall

I agree, but set the reserve at like $20K and test the water with it.

This is what I had considered. I will fix everything first...pulled the carb last night.

The rust is not horrible...just looks bad..hell a nickle spot of rust sux much less a bigger spot.

**N2TRUX** · 01-15-2004, 12:20 PM

Sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I have been down that road too. With that said, I'll start the bidding at $5000...

LOHRTBT · 01-15-2004, 12:40 PM

hehe..Bite me bigboy lol

J/k

01-14-2004, 03:30 PM	#1
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Seriously Contemplating Selling...... I know I joked about it.....I never ever planned on selling my baby...but....I am just not feeling it lately and on top of it all....I dont have room for it. And wont for the next 5-6 years or so. I absolutely wont sell it for a loss so that is putting me in a bad spot. We all know how much (give or take) some of us dumbbutts have put in our trucks haha. So that makes it impossible to get that out of them and I dont expect to get that for it. Feasibly....How much do you think I would be able to get out of my truck if I were to sell it? Im gonna fix the carb and do a few things to it like fix the rust..then I might see if I can find a Buyer. This is a sad day...but I know I could always buy another someday and do it. I have always had a fond love of these trucks and it will never go away...so that is a non issue. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-14-2004, 04:18 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	the hardest part with something as heavily modified as yours is finding someone with the same taste as yours that has money. If you do end up selling it, good luck. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-14-2004, 04:22 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	jeez dave i cant believe youre even considering it. youve been proudly owning that truck since i was on the old 73-87chevytrucks.com , and then you even then you had owned it for a while. Its a shame to see it go after all that t ime and work, which youd never get back half of what its worth. Are ya sure you cant store it , even in a storage place? i have a feeling youll be kicking yourself for that one hell i love your truck and i dont like lowered trucks! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-14-2004, 04:29 PM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Why wont you have room? Theres crap loads of self storage places around you could put it in and cover her up. Either that or sell the 'bird. You know you don't want to sell your truck. A man and his truck= a beautiful thing. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

01-14-2004, 05:04 PM	#6
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	Word of advice: Don't Sell It!!!! I agree with everyone else, you will be kicking yourself in the arse. Keep it in appreciation for what you have done to it. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

01-14-2004, 03:51 PM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i knew it makes you wish someone would steal it so you could collect insurance on it, right

01-14-2004, 05:39 PM	#7
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Quitter.

01-14-2004, 05:42 PM	#8
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	I say sell it if your done with it. When I feel im done with mine and its finished (heh, yeah right) Im gonna sell it. But im doing everything on there very tastefully so It will have some nice resale. My next ride will probobly be a Z28 or maybe a 2 Door Tahoe and lay it out. I wanna go fast! I still have a lot of things I want to do with the truck though, so it wont be leaving anytime soon. Heads/Cam, Rims, Bags(?), Paint... well, actually not too much I still want to do. Its just a lot of money to get there __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!! Last edited by r0lf-; 01-14-2004 at 05:44 PM.

01-14-2004, 05:49 PM	#9
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	sell it, its just a truck, there are thousands more where it came from. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

01-14-2004, 05:54 PM	#11
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I know guys....It sounds like I must have took a hit of acid lol But I am just not the kind of person to have something in storage rotting away. I cant afford to do the stuff to it I want right now. I dunno. I might just for the hell of it put it on ebay and see what kind of interest it generates. LIttle I imagine. just set a high reserve price and see how it goes. that way if someone is ignorant, they will own it. I cant sell the bird..that is my primary transportation holmes!! lol 30 mpg and 300rwhp on tap always lol __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-14-2004, 06:04 PM	#12
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Whats the list of stuff or how much you got into it? You are more than likely going to take a loss. I had a guy offer me $6000 when mine was on ebay, and I should have taken it. Mine will be going up for sale in the spring. I just want it to go to someone who will enjoy it. Mine has not seen the road, nor been registered for almost 8 months now. I do start it though. I agree with r0lf-. If you are loosing interest in it, then its only going to go down hill from there. I have been at this same point for a couple of years now. Sell it. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link Last edited by bagged81; 01-14-2004 at 06:09 PM.

01-14-2004, 06:10 PM	#13
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	More than likely take a loss hahahah hah Understatement of the year. Overall there are a stack of reciepts for over 40k haha Not all mine but I have a good chunk of it. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-14-2004, 09:45 PM	#15
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Love the truck not the rims tho but you better think more down to earth on price id say if you were lucky you might find someone for no more than 15,000. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

01-14-2004, 09:57 PM	#16
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	You are going to take it in the a$$ to get rid of this truck but you had to know that going in. I think we all know that this is a hobby and we will never get out what we put in (dollar wise). You had fun though, and you learned alot and made new friends--so subtract whatever that's worth to you from your stack of receipts and sell it for that. On a side note--you said you don't have the $ to do what you want to the truck. Well quit dumping money into the car and bike and put that in the truck :p. I understand though--I sold my '79 a few months ago because I simply didn't have the time to finish it and my Harley.

01-14-2004, 10:28 PM	#17
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Don't sell it, Dave. Put the other vehicles on hold and put money into the C10 (Example: Bags!). __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold



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01-14-2004, 11:29 PM	#18
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	e-bay it

01-15-2004, 12:59 AM	#20
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Not knowing how bad the rust is, and assuming you will fix it, your truck will bring in $10,000 American easy Dave. You baby that truck and it shows...sellers will see that as well, which will make it easier for them to pay a little extra for it. If you aren't going to drive it, and you aren't able to do what you want with it for quite some time...then definately sell it. It sounds like you are trying to get your life in order, and that is more important than anything. Good luck Dave with whatever you decide, and keep us posted on your decision. BTW - does that mean you are going to leave us? What about your SN...might have to change that to...well...I won't say, but I bet you know what I'm thinking. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-15-2004, 01:07 AM	#21
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Sell the Trans am!! It will be dogged out in 2yrs or less anyway!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-15-2004, 12:20 PM	#24
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I have been down that road too. With that said, I'll start the bidding at $5000... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-15-2004, 12:40 PM	#25
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	hehe..Bite me bigboy lol J/k __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

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