Whats It Worth

[PeterHall]

So our lovely neighbor took out our truck as it was parked outside. After fighting with the insurance and revising the settlement 15 times, they said thats all you'll get. Our biggest beef is that the gave the 396 a value of $150 over 350's they compared the truck too. Also the trucks they compared ours to were typical Craigslist junkers, leaky radiator house, non op AC, reccomend towing home, etc.

Camper Special
Balanced and ported 396 Cubic inch High torque low compression engine
4 speed 400 HP automatic transmissions
400 HP balanced drive shaft
Payload capacity upgraded with 1 ton coil spring in front and added leaf springs in back
Electronic ignition distributer
Upgraded 9 MM coil wires
4 core copper radiator
Dual cross flow exhaust, New Headers Heater Core
New Tires
Recent full brake service
Headlight upgrade additional relays
New wire harness in front engine area.
Headlight trim and mounting hardware
Upgraded 100 Amp alternator
Custom rear bumper
High capacity battery
Twin external gas tanks 2 @ 250 each


Dad has owned this truck for 20-25 years. I dont remember it ever breaking down. We always planned on fixing her up and I've traveled across the state picking up clean parts.

The lovely neighbor promised to make things right but hasnt been heard since. To go out and buy a similiar truck is near impossible. So we started building a 72 K20.

My main question is what value would you accept or what value would you fight for?













Enjoy the carnage!