Might need to sell....WIW?

[runpasthefence]

Hey guys, I don't post here much but I did semi-introduce my truck in this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350355

Anyway, I love the truck but have reached a point where money could potentially be more important in my near-future.
I'm wondering what you think of its value as it has some great features, and some not-so-great attributes.

The good:
Drivetrain -
2003 LQ9 with approx 45000 miles
2004 4L80e with approx 40000 miles
Doug Thorley LS swap headers
LS1 Fans
Brand new custom driveshaft
Resealed 12bolt posi with either 3.42 or 3.73
Custom 2.5" exhaust over and through crossmembers with dual Magnaflows
ECE Stainless under-bed fuel tank with tank mounted Walbro 255 fuel pump
Braided Stainless fuel feed and return lines.

Suspension-
Bagged front and rear
C notch in rear
2.5"Drop spindles with ECE disc brake conversion
Shock relocators
new KYB shocks
ECE Adjustable Panhard bar
ECE extreme drop crossmember with new bushings
5 gallon air tank with water trap
Viair 480 compressor
Accuair Air manifold
Brand new Firestone Firehawk tires

Misc-
Pioneer AVIC N4 7" flip out display with DVD, GPS, ipod connectivity and XM/Sirius ready.
Infinity 6.5" in kick panels
Hidden battery disconnect switch
Autopage C3 vehicle alarm system with two-way remote. Expandable to control remote start, door locks, and 6 other channels. 1 mile range
Old school aftermarket AC. Intact, needs simple wiring and a couple of hoses made.
Seat is in good condition.

Body-
New front fenders, core support, and inner fenders.

The decent
All wiring in the truck is new. However, it was meant as a somewhat temporary and relatively messy setup as I was planning on a cab swap. Everything works and is reliable, but isn't aesthetically appealing. I haven't dug all that deep, but the bed appears to be somewhat decent.
Hood is straight, but has a few pin-hole rust spots at the front.

The bad
I had pretty much written the cab and doors off as a loss. I'd count on needing floor repair, corners, bottoms of doors, A-pillars, firewall repairs, etc. It made for a great driver and could possibly be fixed with the correct talent and equipment.


I'm sure I've left out a few things. I've been driving the truck for 3 months and it runs flawlessly. It's fast to boot! I started the build January 1 of this year and finished it the first week of April, so everything is very new.

I'm not set on selling it quite yet, but if I do, what would you ask for it?

Thanks









Before radio etc

[QKENUF4U]

its worth whatever someone will pay... cool truck wish i had money

[special-K]

I`d almost want to hear what you are hoping to hear before saying.You`ve done mostly all the hard stuff and it`s a fantastic foundation to build off of or just roll as is for a good runnin`sleeper not tryin`to out do anybody(I like that).$6,500 pops into my head for whatever reason.I`m looking at what you have in it.Closer to $5,000 might be more realistic,but who knows these days.i`d not sell it unless you get what you need.That`s for sure.It`s too nice to give away.

[63 & 64 Bowties]

I can tell you what I do. Search eBay completed items for something close to what you have. If it's in a location close to you, that's even better.

I'm a strong believer in what QKENUF4U said; a truck, car, house, anything is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And, eBay completed items will tell you just that.

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Oh yea, and NICE TRUCK
Did that LQ9 come out of a Cadillac SUV since it's a 2003?

[72BlckButy]

Sorry to hear you have to back out of the project. I think Tim is right about the prices though, and definitely check Ebay for a comparison. The main thing keeping the sale back would be the economy at this time.

[woodman13]

Location is everything....locally there are lots of these trucks in the NC/SC area so the price would be relatively low(in the $4500 range)

Ebay might would bring you more maybe %15 after fees.

A board like this will get you the most IMO, but I think u r still looking at $5200-5700 as it sits.

[woodman13]

Oh and remember...it is always worth what you can sell it for.

In the current ecomomy decide the least you would take for it and set that price and let everyone know you are firm on your price. Don't fall into the trap of asking a price u would like to get and 3 months later taking a price you settled on. You rarely will see all your money out of these trucks when you start modding them and don't finish them.

[bw4sale]

Cool truck. Let us know what you are asking for it.

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by woodman13

Oh and remember...it is always worth what you can sell it for.

In the current ecomomy decide the least you would take for it and set that price and let everyone know you are firm on your price. Don't fall into the trap of asking a price u would like to get and 3 months later taking a price you settled on. You rarely will see all your money out of these trucks when you start modding them and don't finish them.

The part in blue couldn't be any truer.... I sold my '72 a few months ago, and I could have gotten rid of it for a little less about 3 months prior. All in all it would have been easier on me had I just taken the hit and gotten rid of the truck sooner.

[runpasthefence]

Thanks for the input guys.
Special-K, I think you hit the nail on the head with what I was going for with this truck. Nothing too outlandish, simple, not too purdy, reliable, and fast.

Thanks for the advice on searching for completed items, I didn't know you could do that.
The motor is out of a first-gen SS Silverado, transmission out of an 04 2500HD with the LQ4.

I have closer to $10k in it, unfortunately. I was going to ask $7k and see what happened, but this story has a happy ending.

I told my boss I was leaving my job next month and told him I was also selling my truck. He offered to buy the truck for whatever I ask for it (withing reason of course) and sell it back to me when money isn't so tight.

Great guy, I guess all of that hard work over 7 years is coming to fruition in another way.