Buying a barn find, trying to figure out what it's worth. 36 pickup - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

36chevyt · 07-26-2015, 09:31 AM

I've stumbled on something neat and I can likely get it for a fair value, but that's the issue... I'm familiar with 60-90 f-body pontiac prices, but that's about it

this is way out of my league to price out.

No rot, 1 owner, "restored" in 80s (cheaply), originally blue, original manual still included, may be able to get buying paperwork/documentation, unsure on mileage but it never went far.

100% blown motor, crank snapped is what I'm told. but all original, motor/trans/interior seems to be all there (at least to my less than expert eyes it looks mostly untouched minus some wiring hacks and the usual stuff that happensover the years). Hasn't ran in 10-15 years probably.

white square not included, lol

Thank you for helping out!

**Advanced Design** · 07-26-2015, 11:13 AM

Nice looking truck. Someone here may chime in with a value. If I was considering a purchase I would research what similar ones are priced at. Look through for sale ad's, Ebay, Craigs to get a feel for the market.

Also take into account what you want to do with this truck...have a restored stock one or build a modified street rodded truck.

How much are they asking?

36chevyt · 07-26-2015, 03:16 PM

I'm genuinely not sure what I'd do, may keep it if sourcing bottom end or rebuilding this one is affordable, I would keep it 100% stock possibly even as-is as a driver or there's always a potential to flip it.

asking price is up in the air, they are waiting for an offer.

**CHIZZLER** · 07-26-2015, 03:42 PM

I had a chance about a year ago to buy a very similar 38 pickup. at that time his asking price was $8k. I would have got it to hot rod and offered $5. He did not accept and truck is still for sale. Asking price is now $7k. Good luck.

TheCougarine · 07-26-2015, 03:56 PM

Some where between 5 and 8 seems reasonable based on the info given. I've seen much rougher looking shells people want 5-6 for and I've seen basically driver condition trucks in the low teens. The hardest part with valuing these pre war trucks is that there just aren't a lot around anymore. Hopefully someone with much more knowledge than me will chime in.

scmense · 08-03-2015, 10:01 AM

Nice looking truck

whitedog76 · 08-11-2015, 11:10 PM

Not for sure on the value, but A+ on the cool factor.

az1970k5 · 08-14-2015, 11:08 PM

In Az guys would be asking 20k for this truck in alot worse shape but they wonder why they NEVER sell.
I would say 8k is a fair price for both parties on this one.

07-26-2015, 09:31 AM	#1
36chevyt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Coast Posts: 2	Buying a barn find, trying to figure out what it's worth. 36 pickup I've stumbled on something neat and I can likely get it for a fair value, but that's the issue... I'm familiar with 60-90 f-body pontiac prices, but that's about it this is way out of my league to price out. No rot, 1 owner, "restored" in 80s (cheaply), originally blue, original manual still included, may be able to get buying paperwork/documentation, unsure on mileage but it never went far. 100% blown motor, crank snapped is what I'm told. but all original, motor/trans/interior seems to be all there (at least to my less than expert eyes it looks mostly untouched minus some wiring hacks and the usual stuff that happensover the years). Hasn't ran in 10-15 years probably. white square not included, lol Thank you for helping out!

07-26-2015, 11:13 AM	#2
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Buying a barn find, trying to figure out what it's worth. 36 pickup Nice looking truck. Someone here may chime in with a value. If I was considering a purchase I would research what similar ones are priced at. Look through for sale ad's, Ebay, Craigs to get a feel for the market. Also take into account what you want to do with this truck...have a restored stock one or build a modified street rodded truck. How much are they asking? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

07-26-2015, 03:16 PM	#3
36chevyt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Coast Posts: 2	Re: Buying a barn find, trying to figure out what it's worth. 36 pickup I'm genuinely not sure what I'd do, may keep it if sourcing bottom end or rebuilding this one is affordable, I would keep it 100% stock possibly even as-is as a driver or there's always a potential to flip it. asking price is up in the air, they are waiting for an offer.

07-26-2015, 03:42 PM	#4
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Buying a barn find, trying to figure out what it's worth. 36 pickup I had a chance about a year ago to buy a very similar 38 pickup. at that time his asking price was $8k. I would have got it to hot rod and offered $5. He did not accept and truck is still for sale. Asking price is now $7k. Good luck. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

07-26-2015, 03:56 PM	#5
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Re: Buying a barn find, trying to figure out what it's worth. 36 pickup Some where between 5 and 8 seems reasonable based on the info given. I've seen much rougher looking shells people want 5-6 for and I've seen basically driver condition trucks in the low teens. The hardest part with valuing these pre war trucks is that there just aren't a lot around anymore. Hopefully someone with much more knowledge than me will chime in.

08-03-2015, 10:01 AM	#6
scmense Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Asbury, MO. Posts: 32	Re: Buying a barn find, trying to figure out what it's worth. 36 pickup Nice looking truck

08-11-2015, 11:10 PM	#7
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Buying a barn find, trying to figure out what it's worth. 36 pickup Not for sure on the value, but A+ on the cool factor.

08-14-2015, 11:08 PM	#8
az1970k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tucson,Az Posts: 128	Re: Buying a barn find, trying to figure out what it's worth. 36 pickup In Az guys would be asking 20k for this truck in alot worse shape but they wonder why they NEVER sell. I would say 8k is a fair price for both parties on this one.



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