Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**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.

Reported and saved for a moderator to see.

garyd1961 · 03-22-2017, 10:36 PM

deleted-info sent by pm.

chevy_mike · 03-23-2017, 10:54 AM

Keeping an eye on this.

Note to ALL: If you feel the need to start an argument or have nothing nice to say, just keep it to yourself. Drama is not needed as this is not Facebook...

andyh1956 · 03-23-2017, 01:26 PM

Garyd maybe you could go out & find a Camry with even lower miles & trade it to the boss for the Chevy!

I agree, we have to deal with enough drama everyday, that's not what we come here for.
I once traded a '65 ford pickup w/ a 283 Chevy engine for a '67 Opel Kadet at the Datsun dealership. I thought the sales men were gonna pee all over their selves! But that Opel had 5 brand new tires & got 30 mpg!

Robert Haas · 03-23-2017, 04:49 PM

I apologize, Did not intend to insult the OP.

I made the assumption of thinking what a 85,000 mile Camry is worth compared to what the that truck would sell for out here in California and the two were pretty far from each other.

**The Rocknrod** · 03-23-2017, 05:00 PM

I once traded in a 66 Super Sport Impala for an 88 Mustang GT back in the day.

Do I say Now what was I thinking? You bet, but I did it then.

garyd1961 · 03-23-2017, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Haas

I apologize, Did not intend to insult the OP.

I made the assumption of thinking what a 85,000 mile Camry is worth compared to what the that truck would sell for out here in California and the two were pretty far from each other.

Apology accepted, I understand it's a hard story to believe. I witnessed it firsthand and I'm still scratching my head over it. Here is another picture I took today.

**jdl71** · 03-23-2017, 08:30 PM

While today they may both have close to the same value, in 10 years the Camry will be worth close to nothing, and assuming the truck stays in close to the same condition will likely be worth the same as now or more. I still have a feeling it was more a need than a want for the guy to trade. At the very least, practicality overcame sentimentality.

shp4man · 03-23-2017, 09:34 PM

Man, that's a nice truck. Maybe the guy wanted to rob a bank, and didn't want to attract attention.

Nothing like a souless Japanese appliance for that!

Yellowknife · 03-23-2017, 09:53 PM

To some people it's only metal. Back in the 80's I bought a done up 71 chevelle 396 4sp car for $200 off a guy that was going to jail. Drove the heck out of it for 6 months then traded it for a 66 Malibu SS 396 4sp car and drove the heck out of it for 6 months then sold it for $200. Easy come, easy go. But I would give my left nut for either right now.

BEK&TBKinNC · 03-25-2017, 04:53 PM

daryd1961
I know the guy and this truck. I worked with Mickey (owner of the truck) for the last 11 years. He retired last year. Yes, he has owned the truck for the last 36 years. I talked with him about this truck and know the story of it when I was looking at parts he had from it. Why he traded.... I don't know, probably didn't want the hassle of tire kickers, low ballers and other junk.
The truck just sat in his garage and only had been out a few times to local shows.
I will go by his house and talk to him about it.

garyd1961 · 03-25-2017, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BEK&TBKinNC

daryd1961
I know the guy and this truck. I worked with Mickey (owner of the truck) for the last 11 years. He retired last year. Yes, he has owned the truck for the last 36 years. I talked with him about this truck and know the story of it when I was looking at parts he had from it. Why he traded.... I don't know, probably didn't want the hassle of tire kickers, low ballers and other junk.
The truck just sat in his garage and only had been out a few times to local shows.
I will go by his house and talk to him about it.

I don't know him but I did talk to him briefly, he seemed like a really nice guy. I sure wish I had a chance to buy it before the trade. He said he just wanted something easier to drive on trips to the beach and such. If he ask I was the guy talking to him when they brought the contract out for him to sign.

andyh1956 · 03-27-2017, 02:29 PM

Nah, yall barking up the wrong tree. That boy just got him a new 23 yr old girl friend & she can't drive a truck!

La Zona Imagery · 04-17-2017, 10:14 PM

I am going to say that his wife made him trade it in. That's the only explanation I can think of. A guy who owns that truck for 30+ years is not going to trade it in for an econobox with 80k miles.

Wade63 · 04-17-2017, 10:25 PM

Curious, any updates on what happened to this truck?

03-22-2017, 10:36 PM	#27
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. deleted-info sent by pm. Last edited by garyd1961; 03-22-2017 at 11:14 PM.

03-23-2017, 10:54 AM	#28
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. Keeping an eye on this. Note to ALL: If you feel the need to start an argument or have nothing nice to say, just keep it to yourself. Drama is not needed as this is not Facebook... __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

03-23-2017, 01:26 PM	#29
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. Garyd maybe you could go out & find a Camry with even lower miles & trade it to the boss for the Chevy! I agree, we have to deal with enough drama everyday, that's not what we come here for. I once traded a '65 ford pickup w/ a 283 Chevy engine for a '67 Opel Kadet at the Datsun dealership. I thought the sales men were gonna pee all over their selves! But that Opel had 5 brand new tires & got 30 mpg!

03-23-2017, 04:49 PM	#30
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. I apologize, Did not intend to insult the OP. I made the assumption of thinking what a 85,000 mile Camry is worth compared to what the that truck would sell for out here in California and the two were pretty far from each other.

03-23-2017, 05:00 PM	#31
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. I once traded in a 66 Super Sport Impala for an 88 Mustang GT back in the day. Do I say Now what was I thinking? You bet, but I did it then. __________________ 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?

03-23-2017, 08:30 PM	#33
jdl71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eldon, MO Posts: 1,753	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. While today they may both have close to the same value, in 10 years the Camry will be worth close to nothing, and assuming the truck stays in close to the same condition will likely be worth the same as now or more. I still have a feeling it was more a need than a want for the guy to trade. At the very least, practicality overcame sentimentality. __________________ Psalm 23 64 C10 66 K20

03-23-2017, 09:34 PM	#34
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. Man, that's a nice truck. Maybe the guy wanted to rob a bank, and didn't want to attract attention. Nothing like a souless Japanese appliance for that! __________________ Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.

03-23-2017, 09:53 PM	#35
Yellowknife Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Yellowknife,NT,CA Posts: 12	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. To some people it's only metal. Back in the 80's I bought a done up 71 chevelle 396 4sp car for $200 off a guy that was going to jail. Drove the heck out of it for 6 months then traded it for a 66 Malibu SS 396 4sp car and drove the heck out of it for 6 months then sold it for $200. Easy come, easy go. But I would give my left nut for either right now.

03-25-2017, 04:53 PM	#36
BEK&TBKinNC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oxford, NC Posts: 11	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. daryd1961 I know the guy and this truck. I worked with Mickey (owner of the truck) for the last 11 years. He retired last year. Yes, he has owned the truck for the last 36 years. I talked with him about this truck and know the story of it when I was looking at parts he had from it. Why he traded.... I don't know, probably didn't want the hassle of tire kickers, low ballers and other junk. The truck just sat in his garage and only had been out a few times to local shows. I will go by his house and talk to him about it. __________________ Brian and Tina 1972 Chevy C10 Bella (sold) 1990 Suburban 4x4 B1GNA$TY (sold) 2008 GMC Sierra Crew 4wd dd 1965 C10 (Bervin) Last edited by BEK&TBKinNC; 03-25-2017 at 04:55 PM. Reason: more text

03-27-2017, 02:29 PM	#38
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. Nah, yall barking up the wrong tree. That boy just got him a new 23 yr old girl friend & she can't drive a truck!

04-17-2017, 10:14 PM	#39
La Zona Imagery Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 131	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. I am going to say that his wife made him trade it in. That's the only explanation I can think of. A guy who owns that truck for 30+ years is not going to trade it in for an econobox with 80k miles. __________________ 1965 Chevy C-10 350 V8 2003 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0L 4x4

04-17-2017, 10:25 PM	#40
Wade63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 17	Re: Guy trades 64 Chevy for used Camry at work. Curious, any updates on what happened to this truck?



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