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07-25-2021, 11:06 AM | #1 |
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Found a 68 Long Bed But…
Found this locally. Looks all original a 250 3sp column shift. I haven’t had a close look (inside of a fence) yet. Passenger rocker has a few spots and driver’s door box might be not good. Inside of the bed looks great from 10 feet. Seller said he’d entertain an informed offer. I was thinking that $6500 ought to be in the ballpark. Add some wheels and tires and address any mechanical needs. Dents are a disappointment but add some character.
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07-25-2021, 12:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: Found a 68 Long Bed But…
Dented long bed 68 I'd offer $1,200.00 if it starts .Maybe more if the doors and floor is solid .
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07-25-2021, 12:45 PM | #3 |
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Re: Found a 68 Long Bed But…
Let him throw out the first price. I would not offer anywhere close to 65 for that one.
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07-25-2021, 01:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: Found a 68 Long Bed But…
I agree with post 2 AND 3...
There's an unwritten rules of selling and buying. NEVER throw out an offer to start the process, NEVER. Let the seller give you an idea iIF you can even afford whatever you are buying, first!!! Then in a proper and kind conversation (NOT saying anything negative about the seller or vehicle). work you way towards the price you can afford, STARTING at a point lower than what you are willing to pay. All this can go out the window, depending on how much $$$ you have to start with or how little you have.. |
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07-25-2021, 02:55 PM | #6 |
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What is he asking?
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07-25-2021, 03:00 PM | #7 |
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07-25-2021, 10:49 PM | #8 |
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Re: Found a 68 Long Bed But…
I think you need some more details to have an informed discussion. The real cost of restoring these trucks is the rust repair. If you don't know ALL of the rust areas, you are gambling. You could put 10k into that truck and have a truck worth $10k.
I think that the real price is somewhere between $2k and $3.5k. Those dents don't bode well for how much care the truck has seen. This means you will be chasing deferred maintenance. At an $8500 starting price, I would forget about it and keep looking. |
07-25-2021, 10:58 PM | #9 |
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07-26-2021, 07:02 PM | #10 |
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Re: Found a 68 Long Bed But…
I'm from the same general geographic area as you are, and man honestly I'd have to agree with the first few posts. $8500 is over the moon in my opinion. 6500 isnt even close, .. I'd be around $1500 - 2500 if it was super solid.
The same truck now . .. if it was a short bed, youd be closer to the ballpark. Maybe a block or so away in route to the ballpark. Lol.. Just my opinion. If you want it man, buy it. It's your money.
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07-25-2021, 02:29 PM | #11 |
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Re: Found a 68 Long Bed But…
Based off 1 picture, and that is never good. this truck was a $1500 truck a couple years ago. It is now a $2500 truck with how they have appreciated. Maybe a little more depending on what the cab and drivers side looks like. But not even close to 6k.Just my opinion.
Seems like complete trucks are now in the 2500 to 3500 range if not a rust bucket. And then highly option are going for more. |
07-27-2021, 07:16 AM | #12 | |
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Is a 68 LWB what you're looking for? I'm in the area man, I'll be glad to help you find one for a lot less money. Any 67-72 is a cool truck but were just saying even at 6500 it's too much for this truck in this area. I drive for Jasper Engines and Transmissions and I'm around a LOT of shops, old back country roads, you name it.. I see these trucks sitting around. Well find you one. Just let me know what you're looking for.
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07-27-2021, 08:40 AM | #13 |
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Re: Found a 68 Long Bed But…
While even here in the NE that truck is maybe a 6k truck on the high side . Anything that has a floor is hard to find . I dont know where you can find a good driver for less than 3k anymore. I turned down 2k for a rust free bed I bought this spring it's all location location location.
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07-27-2021, 02:35 PM | #14 |
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Re: Found a 68 Long Bed But…
You just have to look for what you truly want. If it's a LWB, theres nothing wrong with that but realistically we all know the swb price would be different. Theyre still out there. I paid $6500 for this one, running and long distance drive ready. 67 original swb, step 6cyl 3ott. Original title, sales invoice, and documentation I am the second owner. It's by far the most solid one I've ever found in the south.
Just saying, it's very possible to find a nice one in this area for that kind of money. Just have patience. You'll find it. Marketplace isnt the place to look though. You have to dig, ride around the back roads and stuff. They're out there.
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07-27-2021, 05:14 PM | #15 |
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Re: Found a 68 Long Bed But…
I'd say that the Mecum thursday/friday trucks are a much better buy than anything I've seen on craigslist/facebook for the past year. It is insane out there.
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