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palani
7th July 2011, 03:52 PM
Watched this one sell at auction ... they said the owner had $13,000 in it ... it went for $4k. 350 Chevy engine with turbo, roll bar inside cab, 4x4 .... Seemed pretty reasonable except as high as they made it then it is a good candidate for rollover.

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Mouse
7th July 2011, 04:08 PM
That's a sweet toy for 4k. Goes to show that nothing you have is worth anything, and everything you need costs a fortune. Disinflation.
skid
7th July 2011, 05:35 PM
There is no better way to lose money than to fix up an old vehicle. Unless it is a rare Hemi Cuda or similar you are guaranteed a loss, and that's not including the many hours of your free time. I know that from experience.
hoarder
7th July 2011, 05:57 PM
There is no better way to lose money than to fix up an old vehicle.Same goes for buying new cars. Hardly anyone makes money on cars except dealers, and the main reason they make money is because they have it issued out of thin air to make the sale.

But everyone needs transportation, and there are many instances where an older one in so-so condition might be the best choice.

BTW, about 35 years ago I had a 1950 Willys panel truck. It was good yard decoration, I never got it running.
Ponce
7th July 2011, 06:42 PM
I was the owner of a 52 Willy car, easy to work on.........
willie pete
7th July 2011, 06:49 PM
probably would've went for more $$$'s if it'd been in original shape....
Dogman
7th July 2011, 06:54 PM
probably would've went for more $$$'s if it'd been in original shape....

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Agree! Original mint condition = $$$$
skid
7th July 2011, 07:16 PM
Whoever bought that truck benefitted from the hard work and cash input of the previous owner. As long as they didn't butcher it.

Actually that is the best way to buy a vehicle like that. Let someone fix it up for you with free time and money spent that can never be recovered...
midnight rambler
7th July 2011, 07:27 PM
Whoever bought that truck benefitted from the hard work and cash input of the previous owner. As long as they didn't butcher it.

Actually that is the best way to buy a vehicle like that. Let someone fix it up for you with free time and money spent that can never be recovered...

A business associate recently picked up a very low milage cherry T-bucket with everything all new including a SBC along with a very cherry fully restored '67 'stang for $2K for BOTH simply because the fellow was tired of messing with them (the seller thought there was a major problem with the T-bucket 'cause it wouldn't start and the only thing wrong with it was a loose wire on the starter solenoid).