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What is this thing worth?

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#1010 of 1030 Re: Bumper With Amnesia - Where Do I Belong?? [Mr_Shiftright] by dschluer

Feb 09, 2012 (11:44 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 09, 2012 11:02 am)
Good lead! With a little research based on 1950's truck bumpers I found that this appears to be a front bumper for a Chevy/GMC, 2nd Series, 1955 - 1959.
 
Thanks for your help!!
 
Dan

#1011 of 1030 Re: Bumper With Amnesia - Where Do I Belong?? [dschluer] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Feb 09, 2012 (11:50 am)

Replying to: dschluer (Feb 09, 2012 11:44 am)
i was thinking it might have originally been painted rather than chromed. Might be worth something but I wouldn't plan on retiring from the proceeds.

#1012 of 1030 Re: Prices Dropping (texases)( Mr_Shiftright) [hpmctorque] by Paul3557

Jun 25, 2012 (10:52 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Jan 15, 2008 9:58 am)
That small amount of exposure won't do any appreciable harm. Its not like they are being dunked in the ocean................

#1013 of 1030 This lady is unrealistic by lemko

Jun 26, 2012 (6:29 am)

My Grandmom's friend has a black 1989 or 1990 Cadillac Sedan DeVille with a black "roadster top." The car is filthy, but only has 80K miles in it which is low for its age. She wants $5,000 for it, but the automotive accountant in my head says $2,500 is more than generous. So far, the lady has received no offers which isn't surprising. I'd say she'd do a lot better if she at least had me clean and detail the car for her.

#1014 of 1030 Re: This lady is unrealistic [lemko] by gsemike

Jun 26, 2012 (7:32 am)

Replying to: lemko (Jun 26, 2012 6:29 am)
I bet you're right

#1015 of 1030 Re: This lady is unrealistic [lemko] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 26, 2012 (9:17 am)

Replying to: lemko (Jun 26, 2012 6:29 am)
I think if it cleans up to the level of a decent driver then his estimate of $2500 is spot on. For $5000 the car would have to be a stunning automobile of show quality---and since it doesn't sound like that, then yeah, IMO, she is not realistic.
 
It's just a nice old used car. It's not a classic and isn't ever going to be one. Let's face it.
 
By all means he should clean it up. As it sits, if it's truly as filthy as stated, she'd be lucky to get $1000 for it.

#1016 of 1030 Re: This lady is unrealistic [lemko] by fintail

Jun 26, 2012 (11:02 am)

Replying to: lemko (Jun 26, 2012 6:29 am)
A couple hundred dollars spent on a fantastic detail can add many times that in value, for sale or trade in.
 
Your price is fair, and would probably be the only offer. Just not a car many want today, but I can see your eyes dancing at the thought of a new hooptie

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