What TF happened to square prices in the US?

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Shugalou

Lately I've been thinking that the gas prices might send the value of these down and any other old v8 that isn't fuel efficient.

Most people who buy them arent looking for a everyday use vehicle dont think it will factor in all that much

[57NAPCO]

I agree, prices seem to be coming down a bit…

Originally Posted by 5Tractorguy

I've noticed prices have come down some (I generally scan through Facebook marketplace and buy/sell square body groups for 1-Ton and 3/4-Ton stuff). Don't follow big auctions or what restored/built trucks go for...

I wanted a C30 crew cab and couldn't find a decent one for under 10-12K last year, now one can be had for 5-8K+/-.

All depends upon where you look, still plenty of running and driving 4-6K squares out there.

[Corts60]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Most people who buy them arent looking for a everyday use vehicle dont think it will factor in all that much

I agree. Look at all the people who just went on hot rod power tour. And gas is over $5!

I still daily drive a square as I always have, but I’ve never paid more than $11k for one. Almost all of mine I’ve bought for less than $5k. These guys buying the high end restorations or originals for $20k+, I highly doubt they bought them to be a daily driver.

[72c20customcamper]

With the price of new trucks an older truck looks better all the time for work. My thoughts are buying a nice restored 10 footer for 20k is sure a lot more manageable than a new 65k truck that gets what 6 mpg more .

[Shugalou]

yeah good points of the gas not being much of a concern because it's not a daily.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 5Tractorguy

I've noticed prices have come down some (I generally scan through Facebook marketplace and buy/sell square body groups for 1-Ton and 3/4-Ton stuff). Don't follow big auctions or what restored/built trucks go for...

I wanted a C30 crew cab and couldn't find a decent one for under 10-12K last year, now one can be had for 5-8K+/-.

All depends upon where you look, still plenty of running and driving 4-6K squares out there.

Where are you finding the nice CrewCabs for $5-8K? I'm looking for one.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Where are you finding the nice CrewCabs for $5-8K? I'm looking for one.

Agreed. $5-8k?? Where are these CC's & what shape are they in?

I was considering listing my CC dually & replacing it w/a single cab 1/2 ton but even those are usually 5-8k for fair/decent trucks.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by scoti

agreed. $5-8k?? Where are these cc's & what shape are they in?

i was considering listing my cc dually & replacing it w/a single cab 1/2 ton but even those are usually 5-8k for fair/decent trucks.

lmk

[5Tractorguy]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Agreed. $5-8k?? Where are these CC's & what shape are they in?

Generally searching though FB Marketplace all over the country. What kind of shape? Work trucks, or decent project trucks. I don't keep tabs on the restored/built stuff.

Here's a whole slew of 'em on FB...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...54920868094798

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...09559523582401

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...17822952286311

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...55520729794346

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...75588420037494

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...52145676321099

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...76969953329007

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...68777636897203

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 5Tractorguy

Generally searching though FB Marketplace all over the country. What kind of shape? Work trucks, or decent project trucks. I don't keep tabs on the restored/built stuff.

Here's a whole slew of 'em on FB...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...54920868094798

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...09559523582401

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...17822952286311

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...55520729794346

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...75588420037494

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...52145676321099

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...76969953329007

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...68777636897203

And that would be why I don't see them. I don't do FB.

[1957 Chief]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

lmk

HAHAHAHA always on the prowl, huh Rob?

Bubba

[5Tractorguy]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

And that would be why I don't see them. I don't do FB.

That's where most people go to post their vehicles now-a-days. Marketplace is like CL was 10-15yrs ago.

Pretty much the only reason why I still have FB!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 5Tractorguy

That's where most people go to post their vehicles now-a-days. Marketplace is like CL was 10-15yrs ago.

Pretty much the only reason why I still have FB!

Yeah. I don't get just listing things there vs. both....

[Soundmound]

I despise FB and dropped it years ago because it's a divisive cesspool. Furthermore META can go **** itself. It's unfortunate that it's now the preferred platform for selling things. I miss out on so much Square Body related stuff because of it and I flat refuse to rejoin, ever.

But I digress, back to the original topic. I bought my once repainted square For a shade under 10k and have less than a grand in rehabbing it so far minus the hours of elbow grease. Following the listings and sales I've seen some in much rougher shape go for 16k+ and can't help but wonder what she'd bring....

Having been recently terminated by mega-corp I hem and haw over finish or sell, but am more inclined to sell the '02 w/295k on the clock than my square.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 5Tractorguy

Generally searching though FB Marketplace all over the country. What kind of shape? Work trucks, or decent project trucks. I don't keep tabs on the restored/built stuff.

Here's a whole slew of 'em on FB...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...54920868094798

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...09559523582401

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...17822952286311

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...55520729794346

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...75588420037494

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...52145676321099

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...76969953329007

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...68777636897203

Thanks for posting!

Originally Posted by 1957 Chief

HAHAHAHA always on the prowl, huh Rob?

Bubba

A nice CC would almost complete my fleet….😂😂😂

[57NAPCO]

Prices are softening up….don’t be fooled by asking prices, selling is what counts.

[Corts60]

Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

Prices are softening up….don’t be fooled by asking prices, selling is what counts.

Agreed. Not sure if it’s gas prices or what, but I’m seeing prices come down a little over in my area too. I also don’t do Facebook, so I still rely on whatever pops up on Craigslist.

[1957 Chief]

Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

Prices are softening up….don’t be fooled by asking prices, selling is what counts.

Originally Posted by Corts60

Agreed. Not sure if it’s gas prices or what, but I’m seeing prices come down a little over in my area too. I also don’t do Facebook, so I still rely on whatever pops up on Craigslist.

Totally agree with these replies. In the last three weeks I have bought 3 short beds, and Im extremely happy with what I paid for em. And I have really noticed that the prices have def dropped for the LS swapped trucks, for a while they were low 20's, now Im seeing high teens.

Bubba