How to determine value
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Started on this project December 26,2019 on it and got it running on new years day then moved to the brakes and ran new lines wheel cylinder brakes shoes and springs, everything thing is working on this ol girl down to the heater blower. It has a 240 inline 6 engine with a manual transmission 3 on the tree, I drove it where it is currently parked then dropped the driveshaft having it repaired. This ol girl sat for 20 years before I got her and everything is original. She has got rust in which I will be repairing along the way, I'm not wanting to find out the value to sell!!!, I was just wondering where im at value wise with it, thanx for your comments and taking time to answer and ask questions.
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From: Lacey
It completely depends on the buyer(s) and how badly they want it, if you were selling it. It would also depend on where it's located. Finding a short bed style side is tough enough. One that's fairly complete and runs? Ha. Up North you could ask for a grip of cash since most people aren't willing/able to trailer something from way down South or Southwest where salted roads and rust aren't everyday things.
I'd say based on it being a 6 cylinder, 3 speed and it's short bed, it's worth every bit of $2000. Much more if it were a Custom Cab V8 truck originally. Just my 2 cents.
I'd say based on it being a 6 cylinder, 3 speed and it's short bed, it's worth every bit of $2000. Much more if it were a Custom Cab V8 truck originally. Just my 2 cents.
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IMHO. A lot of guys will upgrade the drive train, some even the suspension. New, non stock interior. So value often comes down to the condition of the sheet metal. Rust free is where value is at.
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More than likely if you keep it, you are going to spend a lot of money on it. You have to set goals and stick with it. If you pull it all apart a redo everything, you better have deep pockets.
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I will say that if you do spend many hours repairing and replacing parts, lots of labor on late nights and when it’s in running condition some road trips or weekend ventures then it starts to increase in value...... to you, building something that’s older and maintaining it causes you to appreciate it more and it changes you, if you keep it long enough it becomes a part of the family, read the posts on this forum you’ll understand what I’m saying. For some it’s therapeutic to work on them, for me personally mine is a member of the family and I couldn’t put a price on it. Good luck with yours, there are numerous answers on this site that will help you get wherever you want to go.
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I will say that if you do spend many hours repairing and replacing parts, lots of labor on late nights and when it’s in running condition some road trips or weekend ventures then it starts to increase in value...... to you, building something that’s older and maintaining it causes you to appreciate it more and it changes you, if you keep it long enough it becomes a part of the family, read the posts on this forum you’ll understand what I’m saying. For some it’s therapeutic to work on them, for me personally mine is a member of the family and I couldn’t put a price on it. Good luck with yours, there are numerous answers on this site that will help you get wherever you want to go.
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Update I have drove her around the both blocks with no issues, she runs great got the driveshaft back in yesterday, I will be converting over to disk brakes on the front any advice that you guys and gals might have would be greatly appreciated, this is my first time having a F-100 and I'm treading new waters.
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In regards to new disc brakes up front, I think the first question you should be asking is where do you want this truck to be in a few years, is it a daily driver, a work truck, a hot rod, what are you ultimately looking for and that’s important because when you start putting money in it you don’t want to redo things along the way. For instance if you thought you were gonna build a hot rod you might look at redoing the entire front suspension when you do the brakes with a cv swap. If it’s a work truck, keep the twin I beams and put a conversion kit on it...... not trying to get confusing here but there are tons of options out there and having an end goal is important so you’re not redoing work, Good luck
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