'79 Chevy?

[Bigbody]

I'm looking into buying a '79 chevy from a buddy. He is 3 hours away so all I have to go on is what he says.

 

Specs are:

short bed

reg cab

4x4

350

auto

half ton

 

 

He said the motor and tranny are pretty fresh. I know he just put some headers on it. Suppose to have small lift and some half tread 33's. Missing a grill. Has rust on passenger floor board and rust in bed. I also think he said heater didn't work or wasn't hooked up. I don't think he even knows. The bench seat didn't look to be in the best shape either from the pic I saw. All in all it sounded like a solid truck with a little bit of work. Any idea what to offer him? Anything I should ask him to check out or look for? He said if we can come to terms he would deliver for free which is hard to beat.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Kyle

[Zembonez]

If it runs and drives fine... I'd guess in the 1500 to 2 grand range. Really depends on how bad the rust is in the body.

[Mike G]

Depends on what you plan to do with it, and why he is selling it... If I was just looking at that for goofing around and occasional hauling, I would go $500-$1000. The problem is that the rust will probably be at the flat spots of the fenders too. The good thing is that there are plenty of repair parts available. How handy are you with a cut-off wheel and welder???

--Mike

[DofD]

I wouldn't go over $1500. It really depends on how much rust and how extensive the rust is. Is there rust that he hasn't noticed? How many miles on the engine and tranny? As it's 4x4 what condition is the front diff in? Has he been doing regular maintenance to it?

[Bigbody]

I guess to be honest I really want to buy it and flip it for a decent profit with doing very little to it. Maybe even etting away with doig nothing to it. I work 50 to 60 hours a week between 2 jobs and am a full time time student. I won't have much time to tinker as I would like but, figured if I could make a quick $500 profit then I'd buy it. He is wanting $800 firm and that includes him delivering it 3 hours. I really only wanted to pay $600 but, if I could unload it for an easy $1300 the why not.

 

Thanks,

 

Kyle

[Mike G]

... He is wanting $800 firm and that includes him delivering it 3 hours. I really only wanted to pay $600 but, if I could unload it for an easy $1300 the why not.

 

Is he actively trying to sell it and not able to at $800? Unless you are in a better /more visible/heavy traffic part of town, why would you think you can sell it better. Are similar items in your area selling at that price point with no problems?

Just a few thing to consider. I have rolled through 5 additional vehicles in the last 2 years, but the purchase prices were good and I have a high exposure area for daily advertising....

--Mike

[Bigbody]

I don't think he has made a real attempt. He doesn't use the internet or anything like that. I've always had good luck selling old 4 wheel drives in my area. I am just hesitant b/c I have not got to see or drive the truck. The truck being a short bed is a plus b/c for some reason they tend to bring more dough.

[BuckFeverZ]

If you think you can do it, go ahead. Remember, people aren't willing to spend much money these days, especially on what sounds like a project truck.

[bflat]

Well, If you live close to a bunch of rednecks, the truck should go pretty fast! Every redneck is lookin for a truck to haul fat chicks around in.

My first opinion, A used vehicle is only worth what you are willing to pay for it.

Second opinion, ANY running 4x4 truck is worth at least $1000. Price it for $1450, let some redneck talk you down to $1300, he will think he got a great deal, you pocket some cash, and Obama doesnt have to know a thing! I promise I wont tell.

Good luck!