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05-09-07, 10:09 AM
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| How much would you pay for this '78??
Dang it, I don't think I can pass this thing up... It's a '78, with what looks like PS (never seen it in stock form) almost completely rust free.
The bad:
Motor is included just not installed. Owner's dad says it was going through a lot of oil, that's why they pulled it. Been sitting like this for 10 years. Diffs and tranny looks leaky. Seats are shot, and I can't verify electrical. Rear springs also look pretty weak.
How much would you pay for this thing? The thing is I have a strong 2F out of a '78 that I could pull out of my '70 (put an F back in) and swap into this thing. I know what its potential worth is, but what's its value as it sits?
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05-09-07, 10:10 AM
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05-09-07, 10:11 AM
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| Keep em coming...
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05-09-07, 10:12 AM
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05-09-07, 10:14 AM
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05-09-07, 10:18 AM
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| I dont' know about WA but here in SoCal I've seen Cruiser's like this one go for low 4's or mid 5k.
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05-09-07, 10:19 AM
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| Is this the one that was hiding in your neighbor's yard that you posted a cell phone pic of originally? | |
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05-09-07, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by eventhough  Is this the one that was hiding in your neighbor's yard that you posted a cell phone pic of originally? | Lol, yup. I got word that another neighbor was going to try and shoot him a low ball offer today. (The guy's mom really wants it out of there.) So I need to call him this afternoon and try to snag it. 
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05-09-07, 10:28 AM
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78's didn't have PS as an option
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05-09-07, 11:33 AM
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| looks like a great resto candidate, I would say snatch it up if you can get it for a reasonable price..... | |
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05-09-07, 02:13 PM
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| For $2000 if you have a good motor and the capability to get it running I would take it in a heart beat. If there is a lowball offer coming in say you'll top it by a couple hundred. Quote:
Originally Posted by Landpimp 2-3K
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05-09-07, 02:51 PM
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| You can't lose money on it for anything up to $5000. It looks like it needs a motor and brakes? Get it. | |
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05-09-07, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southwest Oregon
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| 1500 to 2750. A few years ago this would be a 800 to 1500 rig.
The rust in the back looks like they had carpet or a rubber mat back there. You could pay more and not do too bad. Seems like prices are going up way too fast. | |
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05-09-07, 07:56 PM
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| You've been staring at the rig for a few years - right? Might as well buy this as you already have a "history" with it. Good luck  | |
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05-10-07, 03:35 AM
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| 5000! Step away from the crack pipe dude. Several BIG unknowns here, including the condition of the entire driveline. No more than 1500 for me. It's a parts car the way it sits. Figure rebuild on trans, tranny, new clutch, brakes, most seals, and rust repair....if you're going cosmetic resto, you'd be into it for a minimum of an additional 4k if you do it right. That, and a few hunnedrd hours labor. "I got an engine" is a sickness! Plus, swapping another engine into your other truck. That's many hours of labor my friend!
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05-10-07, 04:53 AM
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| I agree with Texx $1500 tops!
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05-10-07, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Texx 5000! Step away from the crack pipe dude. Several BIG unknowns here, including the condition of the entire driveline. No more than 1500 for me. It's a parts car the way it sits. Figure rebuild on trans, tranny, new clutch, brakes, most seals, and rust repair....if you're going cosmetic resto, you'd be into it for a minimum of an additional 4k if you do it right. That, and a few hunnedrd hours labor. "I got an engine" is a sickness! Plus, swapping another engine into your other truck. That's many hours of labor my friend! |
That's kind of what I was thinking. There are a lot of 'nickel and dime' fixes that I'm sure will add up.
I appreciate all the input, I'm kind of thinking $1500 - $2500 sounds about right after reading through this (knowing the history means a lot to me). Originally I thought $2000 was fair, nice to know I wasn't too far off. I want to get a deal, bu I don't want to insult the guy.  I'll keep my fingers crossed and see if I can work something out.
Thanks!
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05-10-07, 10:49 AM
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| no more than 1500. Take that from someone who paid around $6k for a $1-$2k rig 
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05-10-07, 11:55 AM
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| 1500 to 2500 sounds about right to me.
The drivetrain is an easy fix. The clean body is more important IMHO.
Pimp is right, no stock PS in 78.
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05-10-07, 12:01 PM
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| 2500 sounds good. At first look I was thinking 3k. However, I have a freshly built engine in the shop, which may be why I was thinking 3k.
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