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07-02-2013, 04:27 PM | #1 |
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Look what I found, advice please.
I've known about this truck for 10+ years and everybody I've ever asked about it said he would never sell it. I decided to give it a try and ask about it and they said they would sell it but want me to make an offer on it, they know its worth some pretty good money because back when he drove it people tried to buy it all the time and one guy offered $7000 once for it, they kept reminding me of that. Anyway, he bought it brand new and used it as a daily driver, its as solid a truck as I've ever seen in the south, 6 cyl, 3 spd, manual brakes and steering, short bed, no body rust anywhere. The engine was rebuilt once and it needs a battery, tires, seat covered, and a good cleaning but thats about it. What is it worth?
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07-02-2013, 04:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: Look what I found, advice please.
No way that thing is worth anywhere close to 7K. IMO, I'm thinking maybe 3K. It is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. I would move on, there are better deals to be had.
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3k Really? For a one owner all original rust free shortbed? I'll take 2. |
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07-02-2013, 05:03 PM | #4 |
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Re: Look what I found, advice please.
Sorry Steve Cole, 3K offer in my part of the lower 48 for that "Hugger" SWB would be an crime!! The only thing holding that truck back is the 6 cly, and 3 spd....rust free SWB are getting harder to find. I would start at $5500 and see where it goes. Only worth what you are willing to pay!!
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07-02-2013, 05:10 PM | #5 |
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Re: Look what I found, advice please.
that truck will sell all day long at $7k if it is as clean as you say
looks real nice from the pics
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07-02-2013, 05:12 PM | #6 |
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Re: Look what I found, advice please.
The bed and tailgate alone might go for 3K.
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I think it will fetch 7k but I would start at 5k if it is as nice as it looks.
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07-02-2013, 05:21 PM | #8 |
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Re: Look what I found, advice please.
$3000, give me ten!
6 cyl hurts but it's still a very nice, desireable truck. In So Calif about $6-9K but they might sell a little less in your area, you have to decide what it's worth to YOU! |
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Re: Look what I found, advice please.
i really hate being in the make an offer position
i tell them i cant sell and buy the truck/// i dont like to feel like i am in an auction // if it is for sale tell me the price and i either will buy it or not i'd start by telling them everything that is wrong no v8 power steering brakes missing ac etc etc and i'd offer them a thousand dollars if that would help them out
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07-02-2013, 05:54 PM | #10 |
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In our part of the country you just dont find rust free trucks everyday .
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07-02-2013, 06:07 PM | #12 |
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Lowest end truck that they made at the time and that looks like rust on the firewall behind brake reservoir. If it was parked under a carport most its life, I seriously doubt it has no issues.
I would say consider the value at "fully restored" minus the amount to get it there. $3k - $4k Max.
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07-02-2013, 06:29 PM | #14 |
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Rusted out long bed pieces of crap sell for $3k around here. That truck is worth $7k all day long. But yes $5500 is a nice starting point if it needs tires and some tuning up. I would leave is as is and bag it with some thin white walls. That would be a sweet truck.
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07-02-2013, 06:43 PM | #15 |
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Re: Look what I found, advice please.
here in sw Pa. around Pittsburgh I could get 7 out of that truck with a little cleaning and a seat cover so the offer of 5500.00 wouldn't be such a bad start. Like someone had mentioned above you could turn the bed into 2500.00 w gate and the cab and doors into 3000.00 with out the rest of the truck,Rust free parts are very hard and expensive around this neck of the woods
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$7000 offer was back years and it was drivable then, so now I'd say $4500 to start and then you decide how high you're willing to spend. Keep in mind you'll spend at least $1000 just to make it a driver. I'd start at $4500 and no more then $6000.
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I'll bet there's rust...once you get over how pretty the truck is.
Something about that outer grill...can't put my finger on it...value depends on when you catch the guy and how you approach the deal. I'd say 5k but I'm on a serious budget. Imho Posted via Mobile Device
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07-02-2013, 07:13 PM | #18 |
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Re: Look what I found, advice please.
I paid $6250 for mine and it has some rust and is a step side... I'd do it again!
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07-02-2013, 07:34 PM | #19 |
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Re: Look what I found, advice please.
That spot on the firewall is the worst place on the truck, and its just like someone said, brake fluid eat the paint but it could easily be cleaned up! There are no body issues with the truck, I crawled all around and under it, you wouldnt believe how tight the doors shut and with no sag at all. I might offer to put a battery in it and clean it up just to get a better look and feel for it, I'm almost possitive $5000 will buy it, maybe a little less.
If I cant afford it I'll let you guys know, I told them I'd help them sell it if I dont buy it. And its definitely not a $3000 truck! |
07-02-2013, 07:35 PM | #20 |
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Re: Look what I found, advice please.
I payed 1700 for mine here in ohio. The frame is clean and solid truck was originally from south Carolina. But the body panels were floppy jeloppy. Its a 4x4 and 350, however the 350 isn't original. I had to put a lot of work in it. And still do. I'm with some of these other northern guys. A clean truck around here would go for no less than 5k. To some all original 6cyl and 3 speed is great. I think its cool, and would appreciate it all restored or just someone driving it, however to me the 6cyl and 3 speed is boaring. So I give it up 5k tops. But the question is how bad do you really want that particular one. Lol enjoy your decision, I'm sure in the end you'll be happy.
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Sounds like you know what you are doing but just need some excuses to talk the guy down.
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07-02-2013, 07:58 PM | #22 |
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Re: Look what I found, advice please.
Looking at the pictures - 4K would be top dollar. If it was in front of me and I could look, tap, poke a little and craw under it. Value the drive train for wear and tear. If it is as sweet as you describe - $6K to 8K. And remember, if you buy it as driver and leave it parked in the drive way. It will probably rust up real good in two years.
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Re: Look what I found, advice please.
The bed
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07-03-2013, 08:22 AM | #24 |
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Tell me where it is, .. I'll tell you what it's worth (kidding)
I agree, $5,500 - $6,500 if the title is clean and everything. The bed and tailgate alone are worth $1500+ It looks like it has the early housing in it too! Anything under $3,000 offer = Serious insult IMO. Lower than that = Question though - Wouldn't a Custom have chrome around the windshield trim, side marker lights would be different, etc. ? I think it's a base truck with upper / lower trim. What does the interior look like?
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That truck would fetch $7000 all day long in this area, probably more. The 3k-4k trucks in the northeast are usually a rotted out mess.
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