spotted on auction site
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From: Athens, GA, USA
spotted on auction site
Suddenly I feel a lot better about the value of my truck. I saw this on E-... item number 130046879249
the bidding was already up to about $4900 and there is not really much of a truck there. I guess some folks will pay anything for an old truck?
the bidding was already up to about $4900 and there is not really much of a truck there. I guess some folks will pay anything for an old truck?
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From: NM
New bed w/tailgate - $1750 plus freight
Pair of running boards - $650 delivered
302 w/EFI & AOD installed and running -- $1200 avg + a couple hundred hours
Complete "relatively" straight body, "usual" rust -- $2000
I'd call it 1/3 done money-wise and maybe 1/2 done overall. I think it's priced pretty fairly having been through the process, but I am also surprised to see that recognized by the bidders.
By the way, it appears to be missing the rear fenders, which are not available in repro in steel, and finding a clean set is mighty tough, mighty $$. I was quoted 10 hours each ($500) to fix my rust buckets. Going the glass route, they are $550 a pair + shipping.
Pair of running boards - $650 delivered
302 w/EFI & AOD installed and running -- $1200 avg + a couple hundred hours
Complete "relatively" straight body, "usual" rust -- $2000
I'd call it 1/3 done money-wise and maybe 1/2 done overall. I think it's priced pretty fairly having been through the process, but I am also surprised to see that recognized by the bidders.
By the way, it appears to be missing the rear fenders, which are not available in repro in steel, and finding a clean set is mighty tough, mighty $$. I was quoted 10 hours each ($500) to fix my rust buckets. Going the glass route, they are $550 a pair + shipping.
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Well, like I said, it makes me feel better about the value of my truck. I'm in about $5500 at this point and have a ways to go. So considering what my truck is looking like, I feel really good.... and maybe I should have just kept my trap shut.....
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I see your point, but the whole eBay thing is so screwy. This one did not get a single bid on eBay, despite a $5k opening bid, rebuilt flathead, never rusted, wtc. I could do without the flames, but that's just me...
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The body is a lot nicer than mine. Don't know about the bumpers or the the flames, but otherwise would love to have it.
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I love eBay for finding parts but hate to think I am bidding against anyone here.
However, with the $2,700 I have in mine and a LLLLLOOOOOOONNNNGGGG way to go, it makes me feel good as well. On the other hand, bring the price down so maybe some insurance would be cheaper. I still haven't decided how to do security/theft prevention on it yet.
However, with the $2,700 I have in mine and a LLLLLOOOOOOONNNNGGGG way to go, it makes me feel good as well. On the other hand, bring the price down so maybe some insurance would be cheaper. I still haven't decided how to do security/theft prevention on it yet.
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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
I see your point, but the whole eBay thing is so screwy. This one did not get a single bid on eBay, despite a $5k opening bid, rebuilt flathead, never rusted, wtc. I could do without the flames, but that's just me...