Comments on: I have a 1965 Chevy Truck and it does not run, but a new motor is under the hood. What should I sell it for?

By: yenkoman1969

yenkoman1969 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:24:25 +0000

As long as the engine is new, I would get it running. Not much to doing that. That in itself will bring the value up. Long wheel base? I have seen some real pieces of junk sell for $3500 +. Short wheel base? If in fair shape, not running, depends on your area, $5′000. Big window in the back is a plus, seems like you know that. If it is a custom, maybe a little more. I am doing a ‘66 as I am writing this, and am de-chroming it. Chrome is out these days. A lot of variables, very little details. Don’t go by any blue book, I doubt you’d even find that year. Check out what people are selling them for in your area. Check out Deal on Wheels on line, or Cars On line to get ideas what they are selling for. If you lived close enough to me, I’d have a ton of parts for you, as I am going with an Art Morrison full Pro-street chassis on this one. Anyway, LWB $1′800 as a project, SWB, $5′000, no less.

By: Tom B

Tom B — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:49:00 +0000

Ill tell u what to do. go to a repair shop and ask them to check it out and write you a list of the problems and prices. (its probaly the battery or carborator) now u got 2 choices go to the junkyard get new parts not brand new and sell it for more. or sell it for 1100 or so and show the buyer the list It really depends on when the last time it was when it ran and how it sounded.then put it in athe want ads and a something like autotrader. if i were you i would go to kelleybluebook.com and look up the price. i would do it but idont know what u got in it and what its got.

By: that_one_guy

that_one_guy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:20:13 +0000

Go to ebay motors and look what they are selling for. Depending on the motor, interior, and paint quality, it could take $4,000. Ive seen 1967-1972 models in that condition take 5 or 6.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:15:47 +0000

With a new engine, it would sell faster and for more money if you get it running. How hard would that be? not hard at all.

By: Vinay Rana

Vinay Rana — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:58:03 +0000

Not more then 1500$ a car is not a good investment no matter how much you put in it it will always have the same value. How about the mileage? People also consider that!

By: hotroder32

hotroder32 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:10:41 +0000

send me a picture and i will check it against my data base that i use for my rods. what does the windshield look like. what kind of motor, tranny, rear end, and tire condition. these are all factors of the price. email me at

By: Bethlehem's brother

Bethlehem's brother — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:04:58 +0000

Well…..you can sell it for about $400, but I suggest you take a different tact. Go to a junk yard and sell the new engine. If the bed is still good, sell the bed. If the “doghouse” (that is the front fenders, grill and hood basically) is good, sell the doghouse. Then sell the wheels and tires and sell the remaining metal for scrap.

It is a lot of work, but, as any corporate raider knows, divide it up and sell it!

By: edward I

edward I — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:48:36 +0000

Sell the motor, get your money back.
As for the rest, Give it a good washing, polish it till it shines

Then pour gasoline over it and stand back a safe distance, lite.

By: hfhs

hfhs — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:06:16 +0000

i suggest ……………………………………………………….keep it yourself
might need it someday,

By: splinter_inmyworld

splinter_inmyworld — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:15:33 +0000

i dont know, but you might be able to look it up online.