What is the value of my 80?
06-13-2015, 08:42 AM
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What is the value of my 80?
I am going to sell my 80 pickup. Here are the details. I am going to put it on craigslist but am not sure how much I should list it for. Any comments would be appreciated. The paint was new when I bought it but it was not a great paint job. It is white. Everything works and it drive like a dream. I just bought my 8th car and my shop it too full.
June 2009 odometer says 45.5k (could be 145 or 245?)
Truck 4WD 2.2L 79-80
Short Box Chassis Code: RN37
New 1981 R22 engine by Sunwest in Spokane Washington (engine now has 20k miles on it)
New starter water pump. dist. hd timing chain. hoses. belts. tune. weber 32/36 dgv 746m. exhaust complete. paint
Oct 2009 46,000 Purchase $4500 (owner was in financial trouble)
Nov 2009 47,000 Rebuild Tranny 1981 L-50. New clutch. pressure plate. master cyl and slave cyl. shifter.
Rebuild Rear end, bearings seals, reset third member to .07 clearance 4.88 gears. installed power steering.
Rebuild all brakes including new calipers and cylinders. (20k miles ago)
Custom made tauneau cover (vinyl)
Jul 2011 59k RR Coolant Napa long life and amsoil boost
Oct 2011 61k Balance both drivelines and new UJoints, Coolant, Castrol 10w30,
New battery
Chevron 75-90 synth in transfer case and front diff
Amsoil 75-90 in rear diff
June 2103 64200 miles new tires
I have front axle reseal kit and bearings (not yet installed)
June 2015 Current miles 67950 (I put 20000 miles on in 6 years)
pictures here
https://www.yotatech.com/g/album/3693357
June 2009 odometer says 45.5k (could be 145 or 245?)
Truck 4WD 2.2L 79-80
Short Box Chassis Code: RN37
New 1981 R22 engine by Sunwest in Spokane Washington (engine now has 20k miles on it)
New starter water pump. dist. hd timing chain. hoses. belts. tune. weber 32/36 dgv 746m. exhaust complete. paint
Oct 2009 46,000 Purchase $4500 (owner was in financial trouble)
Nov 2009 47,000 Rebuild Tranny 1981 L-50. New clutch. pressure plate. master cyl and slave cyl. shifter.
Rebuild Rear end, bearings seals, reset third member to .07 clearance 4.88 gears. installed power steering.
Rebuild all brakes including new calipers and cylinders. (20k miles ago)
Custom made tauneau cover (vinyl)
Jul 2011 59k RR Coolant Napa long life and amsoil boost
Oct 2011 61k Balance both drivelines and new UJoints, Coolant, Castrol 10w30,
New battery
Chevron 75-90 synth in transfer case and front diff
Amsoil 75-90 in rear diff
June 2103 64200 miles new tires
I have front axle reseal kit and bearings (not yet installed)
June 2015 Current miles 67950 (I put 20000 miles on in 6 years)
pictures here
https://www.yotatech.com/g/album/3693357
Last edited by 69800; 06-18-2015 at 01:10 PM. Reason: add
06-16-2015, 01:14 PM
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The problem with these old trucks is not what it is worth, it is what somebody that wants it is willing to actually pay. Most people that want a first gen Toyota Pickup either want to beat the crap out of it or simply or want a nice truck but don't have the money to pay for a decent truck. It is a very very small market.
For me, after doing a complete restoration of my '83, I know first hand that there is much value in buying a rust free truck. Knowing what I know now, I would have spent several thousand more on my $2,000 pickup had it not had rust and other issues that I spent countless hours and dollars repairing. I can tell you this much though - your description above fails to mention one VERY important aspect that any buyer wants to know: "Where and how much rust?" It has clearly been painted, but what is under the paint? Was any and all rust repaired properly or just filled over? If you say that there is no rust, you better have some proof or pictures before paint or your price just went down.
IF, big if, there is no rust and never was any rust and you can prove it, then you are looking in upwards of $8,000+ to the right buyer. That is also assuming that it runs like a top and the interior isn't hacked all to hell. I can tell you this much after knowing what I know, I would have paid that for a better starting point on my build. I have over $20,000 invested in my truck and its insured for $26,000 but I am almost certain that the only way I get that money back is if it is totaled by the insurance company in which case, I would likely not be alive to receive the money!
Confirm the rust situation and post some more pictures of the engine, drivetrain and interior and I can give you a better idea of what you could sell it for. Also, Craigslist is about the worst avenue for selling these trucks - your potential buyer market is so incredibly small to begin with and then Craigslist dwindles that even further. If it is truly a decent truck then eBay is the way to go - I've seen absolute garbage sell on eBay for $3-4,000.
I'm also going to move this thread to the Feeler section of the Classifieds where it belongs. You should get more responses there as well.
For me, after doing a complete restoration of my '83, I know first hand that there is much value in buying a rust free truck. Knowing what I know now, I would have spent several thousand more on my $2,000 pickup had it not had rust and other issues that I spent countless hours and dollars repairing. I can tell you this much though - your description above fails to mention one VERY important aspect that any buyer wants to know: "Where and how much rust?" It has clearly been painted, but what is under the paint? Was any and all rust repaired properly or just filled over? If you say that there is no rust, you better have some proof or pictures before paint or your price just went down.
IF, big if, there is no rust and never was any rust and you can prove it, then you are looking in upwards of $8,000+ to the right buyer. That is also assuming that it runs like a top and the interior isn't hacked all to hell. I can tell you this much after knowing what I know, I would have paid that for a better starting point on my build. I have over $20,000 invested in my truck and its insured for $26,000 but I am almost certain that the only way I get that money back is if it is totaled by the insurance company in which case, I would likely not be alive to receive the money!
Confirm the rust situation and post some more pictures of the engine, drivetrain and interior and I can give you a better idea of what you could sell it for. Also, Craigslist is about the worst avenue for selling these trucks - your potential buyer market is so incredibly small to begin with and then Craigslist dwindles that even further. If it is truly a decent truck then eBay is the way to go - I've seen absolute garbage sell on eBay for $3-4,000.
I'm also going to move this thread to the Feeler section of the Classifieds where it belongs. You should get more responses there as well.
06-18-2015, 12:31 PM
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Ok thanks. I have more pictures and just uploaded them to my 1980 toyota album. I cannot figure out how to connect my album to this posting.
here is a link to my pictures. I apologize for the dirty interior. I will try to photo the undercarriage. I am thinking about around $4500 What do you think?
https://www.yotatech.com/g/album/3693357
here is a link to my pictures. I apologize for the dirty interior. I will try to photo the undercarriage. I am thinking about around $4500 What do you think?
https://www.yotatech.com/g/album/3693357
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