The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-12-2020, 11:17 PM   #1
CG
BlahBlahBlah
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Monroe, Wa.
Posts: 19,733
Ever partner up on a truck build?

Me and a buddy have kicked it around. Between the both of us we have the parts and skills to put together a truck to sell. Just curious if anyone has ever done something like this. Build one to flip.
__________________
… … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

Monroe Swap meet May 18-19.
Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever.
Lunch time BBQ at the spaces.
If you have stuff to sell bring it along.

If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board.


https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291
CG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2020, 11:56 PM   #2
68bowtie
Senior Member
 
68bowtie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,237
Re: Ever partner up on a truck build?

Sounds like way more fun than doing it alone!
__________________
I live in California, but identify as a Texan
"If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well"

Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh)
Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh)
Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)
68bowtie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2020, 12:33 AM   #3
toolboxchev
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road.
Posts: 2,629
Re: Ever partner up on a truck build?

Im in. lets hear how this goes.
toolboxchev is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2020, 06:57 AM   #4
special-K
Special Order

 
special-K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,759
Re: Ever partner up on a truck build?

I believe this is what Flashed is doing with a couple friends. I've never done a shared build before, but have helped friends with theirs. Since I have become inactive in my own truck restorations for so long, I am satisfying my need by throwing in with others on theirs quite a bit. It's really hard to come here and watch what others are doing when I was doing the same for many years beginning with back when it was rare to see anyone doing it. I'm such a has-been . I keep the faith and mainly keep the trucks and parts. I hope things can change soon. I ain't gittin' no younger . I also get satisfaction now out of restoring parts. Restoration is in my blood!
__________________
"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed"

GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project)
GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling)
Tim

"Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman"

R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~
special-K is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2020, 05:25 PM   #5
CG
BlahBlahBlah
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Monroe, Wa.
Posts: 19,733
Re: Ever partner up on a truck build?

We talked it over for quite awhile today. We figured we would be in to the deal at "least" 12k total. Parts, supplies, discounted labor (heh), and after a ton of work might clear three grandish to split in half when all was said and done. I would be better off selling said parts, and he would be better off getting paid shop rates from people he has waiting in line. So it was a quick fun thought, but fizzled =)
__________________
… … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

Monroe Swap meet May 18-19.
Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever.
Lunch time BBQ at the spaces.
If you have stuff to sell bring it along.

If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board.


https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291
CG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2020, 06:17 PM   #6
flashed
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,729
Re: Ever partner up on a truck build?

I am building my truck with help from friends , but mine is a keeper . Im also helping these friends with their builds as well . I had a Partner I was planning to build a few trucks with to sell but that partnership ended and I just sold off those trucks .
flashed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2020, 05:46 AM   #7
special-K
Special Order

 
special-K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,759
Re: Ever partner up on a truck build?

Quote:
Originally Posted by CG View Post
We talked it over for quite awhile today. We figured we would be in to the deal at "least" 12k total. Parts, supplies, discounted labor (heh), and after a ton of work might clear three grandish to split in half when all was said and done. I would be better off selling said parts, and he would be better off getting paid shop rates from people he has waiting in line. So it was a quick fun thought, but fizzled =)
I didn't consider it was for the money. If you two want to make money go halves on flipping. Find lower than average priced vehicles (good deals), do very little if anything to them, and sell for more. No labor invested, just money, get more money back. Look at banks. All they do is make money with money without producing a product
__________________
"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed"

GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project)
GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling)
Tim

"Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman"

R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~
special-K is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2020, 09:49 AM   #8
j_cst_10
Senior Member
 
j_cst_10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 575
Re: Ever partner up on a truck build?

I have done a shared build with my buddy. It has worked out thus far! He doesn't have any kids and I have 2 younger ones so he comes over, we drink beer and have an excuse to hang out... The vehicle is at my house which is convenient.

We split part costs so it's like getting speed parts 50% off haha. I told him from the get go if the project stalls or he wants out I would buy him out or he could buy me out so we work on it until we don't want to.
__________________
1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual
1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive
1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold

1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor
1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd
1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9"
j_cst_10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2020, 12:31 PM   #9
swb4me
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SE Idaho
Posts: 147
Re: Ever partner up on a truck build?

My brother and I have partnered on many old car/trucks for years. He buys the parts and I do the work. After we sell the car/truck, we split the profits. We also just flip some cars/trucks. It's a great hobby to share with my brother, but I'd be a little worried about doing it with just anyone.
swb4me is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2020, 01:18 PM   #10
siggyfreud
Registered User
 
siggyfreud's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,330
Re: Ever partner up on a truck build?

Just have to do what a lot of the classic car dealers do, which is take something that runs okay, and make it LOOK like it's in fantastic shape. Fresh chrome, a cheap paint job, double the price, and list it.

Sadly, doing the job the right way rarely will lead to much profit, unless you're doing a build specifically for someone who is paying you to do it.
siggyfreud is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:36 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com