Need your opinions

project40 · Post by **project40** » June 30, 2007, 5:08 am

Just curious what other slick owners think. I'm trying to sell my truck and not having much interest. Do you think I am asking too much? Too little? Any thoughts? My ad is in the classifieds here. I just figured it was a fair price since I got what I thought was a good deal when I bought it and figured I would pass it on.

norville · Post by **norville** » June 30, 2007, 5:28 am

I said it before it's an excellent deal. However most of the guy's on the boad already have something , hence the board. Folks on boards like these and usually finishing their own projects or starting a new one. What your looking for is someones, brother buddy or cousin looking for a nice driver.

Your truck is right in the middle , ready to drive and use not for parts or resto.

For all the compliments I get on mine I couldn't get 1/3 of what I have into it. And when I tell people What I paid they look like I have 2 heads. But the wife and I agree I god a good deal for a nice old truck.

It took me almost 6 months for someone to buy my fully loaded k20 suburban. And I was giving it away, 60k miles and a 400sbc. Folks on the boards oohed and aahed when I first got it.

All I can say is be patient some new blood will come along and snatch it right up. Have it for sale locally?? Start going to local car shows park it and put a sign in it.

Or just keep it. It kills me to see you selling what I'm trying to get to.

bob

reeses66ford · Post by **reeses66ford** » June 30, 2007, 5:31 am

i think you are asking a little less than i would if it was mine. i think you will get more on e-bay. i think the truck is sweet! i have more just in part for mine and mine is still 2 years a way!

project40 · Post by **project40** » June 30, 2007, 5:47 am

Thanks for the kind words guys

And what you say makes perfect sense Bob, people on this board are here because they already own slicks. I haven't listed it in the local paper yet I guess thats next. I just hate all the calls from people that have no intention of even looking at the truck. If I could keep it I would but I really have the itch to finish up my other project.

Post by **Greg D** » June 30, 2007, 7:04 am

If your local paper has an "Antiques and Classics" section list it there, you will likely get a few less BS calls. Remember on the price too, you can always go down but you can't go up. Look also for someone locally who deals in classics as in buys & sells, you might have some luck with them too. Another place is Craigslist online, I just found another stang there that wasn't advertised anywhere else.

jwh f-100 · Post by **jwh f-100** » June 30, 2007, 7:06 am

Nothing wrong with that price. That is a nice rig.

with norville on the other post (and this one).... The Paper Shop is all over NE PA and surrounding NY counties and it's free until you sell and can run the add as long as you want.

HMMM what kind of truck could a person get with $2800 in the north east.
A early 90s ford,chebby,dodge "rust bucket" "needs work" "needs brakes" "needs TLC" Truck

OR

a nice SLICK.

NO CONTEST!

Gred D has good point.. The Paper Shop does have a Antique/classic section and they also do photo ads

64 f100 · Post by **64 f100** » June 30, 2007, 9:57 am

I live in an area where you can't give something like our trucks away. I have a very nice 64 F250, colorado truck. Rebuilt engine new bearings in the tranny, new clutch, tires, brakes and good appearance. It neewds paint, has some hood lip rust, and one small spot in the bed. No rust in any cab mounts , nor rust in radiater support or any other place I can find. Asking 4,000$, and haven't had an offer. One piece of advice, never ask what you want. Ask more, as most people will offer you less. Everyone wants a bargain, and some just like to haggle. Kind of a game to some. What I find interesting, are auction bidders. I've seen cars go for prices that are way to high. I would suggest finding and auctioner, that has some kind of auction connected with an antique garage, or something of that nature, and have him auction it at the same time. Be sure to set your reserve at where you come out OK on the price. I've been thinking along these lines myself, but find it hard to sell the truck. This truck is sweet.

Rich

YukonCor55 · Post by **YukonCor55** » July 1, 2007, 2:51 pm

Just my 2 cents worth...
Don't be too hard on yourself but be realistic. You've got a nice truck and from the pics it sure looks like it's reasonably priced. I agree with most of the other guys who have said that you'll usually never get as much as you've got into it. I paid waaayyy too much for mine but it was exactly what I wanted and the seller knew he had me hooked (I never had a chance!) Anyway, If I ever needed to get rid of it quickly, I'd be lucky to get 2/3 of what I've got into her. You've got a terrific truck, but as nice as your rig is, It's only worth whatever a buyer is willing to pay, and with Slicks, the pool of buyers is fairly small.
Since you're in Grantville, you might want to take it over to Carlisle for the upcoming truck show or the fall show. It's a short trip and it is fairly reasonable to put it out on the 'for sale' field. Ebay is always a good bet but you've got to deal with a lot of idiots. Put it out there with a reserve price that you can live with and hope for the best.