Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

garyd1961 · 03-20-2017, 07:28 PM

I work at a Toyota dealership. Today a guy came in with a super clean 64 short bed stepside with big back glass and traded it for a used Toyota Camry. He said he had owned the truck for 36 years and wanted a car to drive to the beach. I would have bought the car and given him $5000 to boot. This was a show quality truck that had never been driven in the rain. I looked it over and not only couldn't find one spec of rust, I couldn't find any dirt or grease anywhere including the underside. I wanted to ask what the price was going to be on it but the owner said it's not for sale, he is keeping it.
I have some crappy pictures on my phone and as soon as I figure out how I will post them.

garyd1961 · 03-20-2017, 08:09 PM

Here's a picture. I will try to post some more later but since I switched to Windows 10 Photo-bucket doesn't work worth a crap.
ETA, I believe what looks like a small dent in the front fender is just a reflection, I couldn't find any dents when I looked it over. It has a fresh built 350 and four speed trans.

Lugnutz65 · 03-20-2017, 08:43 PM

All I can say is WOW! I sure hope he got a super nice low mileage . . . . no, wait!!!! What am I saying? He's OUT OF HIS MIND!

garyd1961 · 03-20-2017, 09:13 PM

One of the salesman told me the car had around 85,000 miles. I tried to talk the guy out of trading it at risk of losing my job. They brought the contract outside to the truck for him to sign. The wood in the back is beautiful, he said he made it from scratch not from a kit. The interior looks as awesome as the outside.

hotrodder · 03-20-2017, 09:45 PM

who let this guy out by himself? just goes to show you , car salesmen have no sense of shame. Everyone in the sales office probably had a party over this trade

ls60apache · 03-20-2017, 10:22 PM

poor fellow must have had a serious mental meltdown,

**DPowers** · 03-20-2017, 10:38 PM

Oh my is about all I can think to say...

garyd1961 · 03-20-2017, 10:41 PM

Just so you know it runs as good as it looks.

**The Rocknrod** · 03-21-2017, 06:52 AM

He couldnt drive that to the beach?

zach_carver · 03-21-2017, 07:51 AM

This makes me wanna puke a little... Ive been in my C10 a few times at the beach? Its about 7 hours one way for me LOL

**hewittca** · 03-21-2017, 08:53 AM

That is a very strange trade indeed. There has to be more to that guys story. Maybe he has a whole stash of classics and that's the one that had to go to get something more practical.

**The Rocknrod** · 03-21-2017, 09:53 AM

Ya, could be. Or maybe he got it easy and gave it away easy. Might not have meant much to him.

shp4man · 03-21-2017, 10:01 AM

For a boring as hell, common as dirt Camry with 85,000 miles? Unbeleivable.

**TJ's Chevy** · 03-21-2017, 10:51 AM

Woulda thought he would have traded it for something like a Camaro.

garyd1961 · 03-21-2017, 08:28 PM

I may have a chance to buy it as the boss man was partners with the owner of the local Chevy dealership until they had a falling out and now he is not fond of Chevys. The service manager was telling me he thinks he will end up selling it but I'm not holding my breath. He knows I'm interested in it and was teasing me today by saying he may sell it for ridiculously low price. Maybe he was wanting to see if I would make a real offer?

**jdl71** · 03-21-2017, 08:31 PM

I have a hard time believing it didn't mean much to him if he had it 36 years. Possible I guess, but he may also have something else going on in life that caused him to need to trade, not necessarily want to. Who knows...

Ken B · 03-22-2017, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jdl71

I have a hard time believing it didn't mean much to him if he had it 36 years. Possible I guess, but he may also have something else going on in life that caused him to need to trade, not necessarily want to. Who knows...

I'm with you on that possibility. Its fairly obvious this truck meant an awful lot to this guy. If he's happy with the deal he made I'm happy for him...

**MikeN** · 03-22-2017, 09:50 AM

The Camry is probably worth $15K - $20K, which is about all that truck is worth. Financially it wasn't bad trade, so not sure I understand the controversy here.

Robert Haas · 03-22-2017, 01:22 PM

This whole story sounds a tad like bull crap. I am gonna call BS on it.

garyd1961 · 03-22-2017, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Haas

This whole story sounds a tad like bull crap. I am gonna call BS on it.

Why do you think I would make up such a story? I have been here for a while and never made any out of the way statements. I would appreciate it if you just keep your derogatory comments to yourself from now on.

**TJ's Chevy** · 03-22-2017, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Haas

This whole story sounds a tad like bull crap. I am gonna call BS on it.

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garyd1961 · 03-22-2017, 10:36 PM

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Robert Haas · 03-22-2017, 06:56 PM

Never mind, I had a long drawn out explanation, I then realized it ain't worth the trouble.

garyd1961 · 03-22-2017, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Haas

Never mind, I had a long drawn out explanation, I then realized it ain't worth the trouble.

You shouldn't go around calling people you don't know liars.
I will gladly give you the phone # to the dealership where I work if you would like to check out the story.

gulfcoast66 · 03-22-2017, 07:18 PM

Wow!! Beautiful Truck.

03-20-2017, 07:28 PM	#1
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. I work at a Toyota dealership. Today a guy came in with a super clean 64 short bed stepside with big back glass and traded it for a used Toyota Camry. He said he had owned the truck for 36 years and wanted a car to drive to the beach. I would have bought the car and given him $5000 to boot. This was a show quality truck that had never been driven in the rain. I looked it over and not only couldn't find one spec of rust, I couldn't find any dirt or grease anywhere including the underside. I wanted to ask what the price was going to be on it but the owner said it's not for sale, he is keeping it. I have some crappy pictures on my phone and as soon as I figure out how I will post them.

03-20-2017, 08:09 PM	#2
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. Here's a picture. I will try to post some more later but since I switched to Windows 10 Photo-bucket doesn't work worth a crap. ETA, I believe what looks like a small dent in the front fender is just a reflection, I couldn't find any dents when I looked it over. It has a fresh built 350 and four speed trans. Last edited by garyd1961; 03-20-2017 at 08:28 PM.

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Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,926	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. All I can say is WOW! I sure hope he got a super nice low mileage . . . . no, wait!!!! What am I saying? He's OUT OF HIS MIND! __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

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garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. One of the salesman told me the car had around 85,000 miles. I tried to talk the guy out of trading it at risk of losing my job. They brought the contract outside to the truck for him to sign. The wood in the back is beautiful, he said he made it from scratch not from a kit. The interior looks as awesome as the outside.

03-20-2017, 09:45 PM	#5
hotrodder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 322	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. who let this guy out by himself? just goes to show you , car salesmen have no sense of shame. Everyone in the sales office probably had a party over this trade

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ls60apache Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: stony creek va Posts: 236	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. poor fellow must have had a serious mental meltdown,

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DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,424	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. Oh my is about all I can think to say... __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

03-20-2017, 10:41 PM	#8
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. Just so you know it runs as good as it looks.

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The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. He couldnt drive that to the beach? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. This makes me wanna puke a little... Ive been in my C10 a few times at the beach? Its about 7 hours one way for me LOL __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

03-21-2017, 08:53 AM	#11
hewittca Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,725	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. That is a very strange trade indeed. There has to be more to that guys story. Maybe he has a whole stash of classics and that's the one that had to go to get something more practical. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

03-21-2017, 09:53 AM	#12
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. Ya, could be. Or maybe he got it easy and gave it away easy. Might not have meant much to him. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-21-2017, 10:01 AM	#13
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. For a boring as hell, common as dirt Camry with 85,000 miles? Unbeleivable. __________________ Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.

03-21-2017, 10:51 AM	#14
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03-21-2017, 08:28 PM	#15
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. I may have a chance to buy it as the boss man was partners with the owner of the local Chevy dealership until they had a falling out and now he is not fond of Chevys. The service manager was telling me he thinks he will end up selling it but I'm not holding my breath. He knows I'm interested in it and was teasing me today by saying he may sell it for ridiculously low price. Maybe he was wanting to see if I would make a real offer?



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03-21-2017, 08:31 PM	#16
jdl71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eldon, MO Posts: 1,753	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. I have a hard time believing it didn't mean much to him if he had it 36 years. Possible I guess, but he may also have something else going on in life that caused him to need to trade, not necessarily want to. Who knows... __________________ Psalm 23 64 C10 66 K20

03-22-2017, 09:50 AM	#18
MikeN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 776	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. The Camry is probably worth $15K - $20K, which is about all that truck is worth. Financially it wasn't bad trade, so not sure I understand the controversy here.

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Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. This whole story sounds a tad like bull crap. I am gonna call BS on it.

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Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. Never mind, I had a long drawn out explanation, I then realized it ain't worth the trouble.

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