What is a fair price for this 1978 SWB Pickup?

[tucsonjwt]

I think that last guy stole my dump idea. Mine is almost exactly like his, except for the color.


http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/1845299676.html

[WigglesTheHoly]

I don't know why but I REALLY like that truck in that craigslist add with the dump on it

[tucsonjwt]

The black dumper is nice, but my white one is nicer because I have a better interior (at least I have an interior).
$7500 isn't bad for an OEM type straight truck all built up, but as many here have discovered, finishing an interior is not cheap, and without A/C in Tucson you will be soaking wet in sweat all summer. Even doing all the work yourself, I'll bet an OEM matching interior would be $3-4K + $1 -2K for A/C complete. That brings you up to $11,500 - $13,500 for a truck that probably gets 6 mpg. A brand new V6 base Silverado can be had for about $16-17K, with A/C and will start every time you turn the key.

[Stitch]

I'll give you a deal. You can buy mine for 10k and it'll start everytime, get 26 mpg, cold a/c and the interior is pristine

[CLASSIC87']

This thread is getting deep... I better find my boots.

[spudz]

Originally Posted by Gary66

Wow, you guys are tuff! I paid $3750 for the truck- cost me $750 to get it shipped from Pheonix to here. put new steering box and new bushings in the front end $1300. put in new radio with mp3 jack $125. Running boards and vent visors cost me about $275. and then the wheels and tires cost me $800. grill, rear tailgate band, gauge cover, other misc trim and pieces cost me over $315. this not including all the other pieces i have bought for it and not used ($1000- but are not included) so needless to say here guys $1500 is not going to buy it. I put what i thought was a fair price on it- i am not looking to make any money on it- i have enjoyed the truck and still enjoy the truck- i am not desperate for money nor do i have to sell it- You should really think about the repercussions from lowballing people on their rides- if someone offered me $1500 for it i would probably ask them to leave in a not so polite way. Appreciate the feedback but come on now- get realistic.

I like the truck. ITs solid and rare to find one solid where you are located. BUT I still feel like its worth around 4,000-4500 now that I know the history and whats been done.. You cant charge someone else what you pay for shipping. that was your choice to have it shipped. YOU NEVER get the money out of one that you put in it. THATS A FACT. You asked my opinion. thats it. Not being rude. You got a hell of a nice truck that I would like to have. But for 7k, I want rebuilt drivetrain and newer paint. I understand thats what you got in it, but that doesnt mean thats what its worth.. Honestly you got ripped if it cost 1300 to put a new gear box and bushings in the front. I got a 95z71 ext cab that I have 10k in buying, fixing it up and lifting it.. Its still no where near worth 10k. maybe 6500-7k. its just the facts of having older cars. Its either pay a new car payment or pay repairs costs.

[spudz]

Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

If I buy a $1000-1500 beater down here and bring it up there and sell it for $4000 I could care less about shipping. Lol

I think we should go into buisness. I got a yard full of beaters we can start with haha.