Bdrew Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) I am looking to sell some of my dads old cars he has lying around and I havent got a clue as to their worth. I have people trying to tell me they arent worth much more than scrap metal prices of maybe $500. I've included one of the trucks I have for reference. Thanks in advance. Edited September 16, 2019 by Bdrew (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 take the 500. and run Forrest! 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 In my opinion if someone got that for free, they would not be able to turn a dollar profit no matter what they do with it. While a part or 2 may be salvageable, by the time someone incurs a few hundred dollars to haul it home and dismantle it, there is no margin, even if he is lucky to find a buyer for a door or a rusty rear box. JMHO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Location plays a big part of value, also four tires that allow you to roll it on to a trailer. Five for what you have there would seam fair. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64avanti Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 It appears that there is no engine, probably no tranny, no wheels, and decades of exposure to the elements. Any moving parts appear to be rusted into a solid mass. Honestly, I think it is too far gone to have any value at all. Are all of the vehicles in this condition? If this is the best of the bunch, then unfortunately you've got nothing but scrap. Sadly, this is a common occurrence, where vehicles are neglected to the point of no return. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frantz Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) I had most of a '37 Chevy truck I couldn't get rid of for $200... I ended up selling what was left of the cab for $50 and scrapped the 1.5 ton frame and motor for $200. If you can find someone who will haul them away for you then you're a winner. Also, I got the '54 Ford in my picture for $500 with a clean title and it's not missing anything. I'll still never get my money back when I'm done. Edited September 16, 2019 by Frantz (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLynskey Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Where are they located? Someone in the area might look them over and see if there are any parts that can be salvaged. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I think if you threw it on facebook or craigslist asking 500, you would have interest and probably move it. Maybe for a little less, but guys are still buying these when they are that cheap for everything from lawn ornaments to rat rod projects. Nothing looks more natural than a 40 Ford Pickup with a 32 Ford Grille shell on an S10 frame. Then they can be creative just like all the other guys building the same exact mess. But smile when you fold the bills and put them in your pocket , telling them boy that sound like it will be really nice as they relate their dream to you. One bonus is it still has glass so it might even have some floors left. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) The guys on the H.A.M.B. would be all over that Ford truck. Edited September 17, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 minute ago, keiser31 said: The guys on the H.A.M.B. would be all over that Ford truck. It's a late '40's jail bar grille, not that big of a stampede IMO. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) I'd be interested in it for yard art. Put a flower box in the bed and paint my farm name on the door, then sand half of it off. I have the perfect spot for it where the neighbors can't see it, but I can. I'm looking a 40/41 Ford Pickup in the same condition. Would consider $400 a good buy on it. Edited September 17, 2019 by Paul Dobbin spilling errors (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 How much for the water heater? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Jack, going to use it for a speedster gas tank? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdrew Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 I am located in the middle Georgia area. I have this one, another one basically same condition with motor and trans but no bed and it's a dually. Also have a late 60 early 70 cobra torino, a torino and a gto. All in pretty rough shape in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frantz Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Bdrew said: I am located in the middle Georgia area. I have this one, another one basically same condition with motor and trans but no bed and it's a dually. Also have a late 60 early 70 cobra torino, a torino and a gto. All in pretty rough shape in my opinion. The Cobra Torino and GTO would be worth more in any condition than the trucks. Commercial trucks especially aren't worth much. If you can find someone who needs some parts that's really the best end for them at this point. Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Rusty sheet metal seems to always look bad in pictures, sometimes worse than it actually is. Ask the owner specific questions and request more pictures before writing it off. Interest parties would do well to have a close look in person. The cab and bed in particular could be very savable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 On the positive side, all the glass is still intact and it's not shot full of bullet holes. If it were mine, I'd put a set of roller tires on it, rattle can primer it gray, then put it on eBay for $1,500. It's all in the presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Yard Art .... Price Accordingly Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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