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jandav · 01-23-2005, 04:12 PM

Hi there, my old truck has been destroyed in an accident, I was hit from behind, and the damage has totalled it off. It wasn't all that fancy, but a good work truck, new tires, battery, and the engine purred. My problem is the insurance want a dollar amount, and I haven't found many postings for one of the same year or comparible condition. Can any-one suggest what I should ask for.. Thanks for your help

I made a mistake its a Sierra 1500.

**smokinn** · 01-23-2005, 04:22 PM

What kinda shape was it in before the accident? How many miles on the truck? PW/PL was it a silverado long box or short? 4x4 or 4x2? and are you asking us to help place a dollar amount on it? It also depends on where you live. To vauge of a question for a solid answer. Ive seen trucks sell from 200.00 up to 10,000.

magnethead · 01-23-2005, 04:29 PM

is your year new enough to be in the http://kellybluebook.com listing?

jandav · 01-23-2005, 04:33 PM

The odometer has just turned (probably#2) not PW/PL Sierra 1500 long box 4x2, the body has somr rust, and needs paint, but the hood and doors I've replaced. WE live in Southern Alberta and yes we need to try to have a dollar amount to submit to the insurance. Thanks for your help..

**smokinn** · 01-23-2005, 06:59 PM

With out pics and other info I would say 1000.00

MylilBowTie · 01-23-2005, 07:37 PM

1500 Cnd?

magnethead · 01-23-2005, 08:30 PM

jondav, did you try my link? i cant remember if it went all the way to 81 or not.

Professor SS · 01-24-2005, 05:32 PM

I just paid 1000 for a 81 gmc short bed step side 2 wheel drive this last summer as a project truck for my son and I. It has an early corvette 327 and a new turbo 350 in it and the body is fair, the interior was completely trashed however.

does that help?

Prerunner1982 · 01-24-2005, 05:46 PM

insurance gave me $2300.00 for my truck when it got rear ended and "totalled". I paid the bank $300 and kept the truck..

01-23-2005, 04:12 PM	#1
jandav Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2	1981 GMC 1/2 Ton Hi there, my old truck has been destroyed in an accident, I was hit from behind, and the damage has totalled it off. It wasn't all that fancy, but a good work truck, new tires, battery, and the engine purred. My problem is the insurance want a dollar amount, and I haven't found many postings for one of the same year or comparible condition. Can any-one suggest what I should ask for.. Thanks for your help I made a mistake its a Sierra 1500. Last edited by jandav; 01-23-2005 at 04:40 PM.

01-23-2005, 04:33 PM	#4
jandav Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2	The odometer has just turned (probably#2) not PW/PL Sierra 1500 long box 4x2, the body has somr rust, and needs paint, but the hood and doors I've replaced. WE live in Southern Alberta and yes we need to try to have a dollar amount to submit to the insurance. Thanks for your help.. Last edited by jandav; 01-23-2005 at 04:41 PM.

01-23-2005, 07:37 PM	#6
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	1500 Cnd? __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

01-24-2005, 05:46 PM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	insurance gave me $2300.00 for my truck when it got rear ended and "totalled". I paid the bank $300 and kept the truck.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-23-2005, 04:22 PM	#2
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 617	What kinda shape was it in before the accident? How many miles on the truck? PW/PL was it a silverado long box or short? 4x4 or 4x2? and are you asking us to help place a dollar amount on it? It also depends on where you live. To vauge of a question for a solid answer. Ive seen trucks sell from 200.00 up to 10,000.

01-23-2005, 04:29 PM	#3
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	is your year new enough to be in the http://kellybluebook.com listing?

01-23-2005, 06:59 PM	#5
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 617	With out pics and other info I would say 1000.00

01-23-2005, 08:30 PM	#7
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	jondav, did you try my link? i cant remember if it went all the way to 81 or not.

01-24-2005, 05:32 PM	#8
Professor SS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8	I just paid 1000 for a 81 gmc short bed step side 2 wheel drive this last summer as a project truck for my son and I. It has an early corvette 327 and a new turbo 350 in it and the body is fair, the interior was completely trashed however. does that help?



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