$18,000.....really?.......REALLY?

[jhwkns]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Not sure what makes you say that. So far all I see is discussion, no bashing or derogatory posts. That is what is against board rules.

jhwkns probably could have used a better choice of words but other than that I see no problem with it. I guess we'll see...

LockDoc

I'm sorry Leon. $18k isn't outrageous, It's ridiculous.

[71meangreenc10]

Well,

If it did sell for 6K and was in Portland and now in NC he gets 12K for driving across country to get it, I need to get into that business....

Smitty

[NC_John]

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589864

it was listed before at $6k. at that time seemed like a good deal. could have been a flip...

Yep, sure enough. I can see it at $6K. That seems fair. $18K is nuts.

[NC_John]

Originally Posted by jocko

Hi Leon - no, it's not that bad, but threads have been locked before for much less than the content of the title of this thread and the "is he high" type of stuff, that's all. I personally don't care, it's just people expressing their opinions, and all's fair in trucks and trades!

LOL...how do you know I didn't mean "is he high" as in is the price "high?"

We're all always in the market for our next truck, looking for the perfect barn find and always curious as to what our existing truck might be worth so its an interesting discussion.

Prices are definitely all over the place... The "reality" shows have sure made the market cloudy.

[396ci]

Originally Posted by toms68cst

That's a pretty nice original truck. To have a chance of approaching his asking price, the paint needs to be perfect.

I agree.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589864

it was listed before at $6k. at that time seemed like a good deal. could have been a flip...

If it's true, which it appears to be, the new seller was too lazy to even take new pics? 18K and you can't bother to take new/more/better pics?

If the original asking price was 6K, buyer probably paid 4.5-5K. That's a great buy for that truck. 18K? Richard Rawlings is in Texas, Right?

Originally Posted by RedRaven

Strange, it was originally posted from Portland and now is listed in Raleigh NC..... So someone snatched it up for the 6k here in Oregon (might have talked it down too who knows) and is now trying to flip it for a whole lot more.... Using the same pictures from the original CL ad I might add....... Wow...... Anywho, yeah I would say 5k, 6k at the most is what I would pay especially if everything was original and not a resto (which I am almost certain someone did a resto on it at one point or another.)

I'm going to disagree on the resto. Everything appears to be very original. I've seen very very very few people ever recreate the factory pinstripe on a truck. Aside from a few parts, overall, I believe it to be a very nice survivor truck.

[67_C-30]

Being a LWB, that truck would doing good to go for $18,000 even if it was restored. Being a 50th and a BB adds value, but being a LWB will always keep the value lower.

[Lou Boffa]

every truck like this that sells, and I'd include the Lambrecht trucks--not the pristine low mileage ones, but the good old trade ins that sat outside and sold for bigger $$s, increases the value of the trucks all of us own and cherish. Hope he gets it.

[turp mcspray]

It's funny how people always cry about the "undeserved" low value of the truck market, but yet crucify anyone who tries to sell something, for anything more than a firesale price!
Everything has value to someone. I never cared for the anniversary models, but from what I have seen on the board, they do have a strong following.
Anyone that has ever restored something, knows that $18,000 doesn't go very far anymore. It will make someone a nice truck.

[Coley]

I agree that the pricing IMHO should be in the $5-7k range in that condition and I definitely wouldn't pay that kind of dough for it.
However, if he is able to get his price, well thats nothing but good news for the rest of us and our truck values.
Now, if I was chasing something along that year/model/etc...this is what I would consider in place of that truck:
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4112863762.html
One thing that is interesting about the original 18k ad is that he even used the original pics in his ad from that previous posting reference when it was on for 6K, which is kind of odd to me.
...my two bits.
Coley

[DGulliver]

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

It's funny how people always cry about the "undeserved" low value of the truck market, but yet crucify anyone who tries to sell something, for anything more than a firesale price!
Everything has value to someone. I never cared for the anniversary models, but from what I have seen on the board, they do have a strong following.
Anyone that has ever restored something, knows that $18,000 doesn't go very far anymore. It will make someone a nice truck.

^this.

I like to buy and sell a few cars and trucks too, especially when I think I can make a little money and 'rescue' one to a good home. It helps me finance my own projects. I don't see anything wrong with that. Everybody I've sold an old car or truck to has been happy with it, and I still have a few collectors who call me when they're looking for something again. Nothing wrong with some good 'ol American commerce among the citizens. That said, I've never marked one up to over double what I got for, wow..but I still hope he gets it. These old trucks are still relatively cheap, and not only cool, but useful too.

[Coley]

Now...this one is a way better deal yet again:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...30aa7720#v4-37

....but no bids yet.

Coley

[Lou Boffa]

Originally Posted by Coley

Now...this one is a way better deal yet again:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...30aa7720#v4-37

....but no bids yet.

Coley

love the SPID

[NC_John]

Originally Posted by Coley

Now...this one is a way better deal yet again:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...30aa7720#v4-37

....but no bids yet.

Coley

Wow..... just wow. I'd like for one of the experts to chime in on the molded front and rear. I've NEVER seen that before and am highly skeptical the factory did it. I mean sure, it says its factory on the hand typed SPID but still, can you blame me for doubting it?

All I know from these ads is I am going to get rich off my truck! I was scared I was going to spend $30K building a $10K truck but no more worries!

[NC_John]

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

It's funny how people always cry about the "undeserved" low value of the truck market, but yet crucify anyone who tries to sell something, for anything more than a firesale price!
Everything has value to someone. I never cared for the anniversary models, but from what I have seen on the board, they do have a strong following.
Anyone that has ever restored something, knows that $18,000 doesn't go very far anymore. It will make someone a nice truck.

The undeservedly low market value of these trucks (for now anyway) is what is allowing a lot of us to own one. If I hit the powerball, I'd also be restoring a '67 or '69 Camaro but they are priced crazy right now. I love how inexpensive our trucks are.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by jhwkns

I'm sorry Leon. $18k isn't outrageous, It's ridiculous.

Another bad choice of words, but in retaliation... If this truck belongs to a board member I'm sure he would agree.

LockDoc

[jhwkns]

Have some class Leon. We don't need to make this personal.

[RenoKeene]

$18k is way too high, the guy with the $50k fake 68 is either a liar or an idiot and Leon is one of the classiest guys on this forum.
.....I believe that about covers it.

[dan42]

Personally, I hope the guy gets it. There was a time when someone asking 18 grand for a big block '68 Chevelle was outrageous, but try buying one now.