happygolucky Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hi all, I have a 1972 Datsun 1600 pickup truck with 65,000 miles on it. It is in rough shape as it has been sitting in an old garage with no door on it for the past 20 years. It needs new brakes, tires and has had some minor patch up work done from a small fender bender in the front. My question is, does anyone know what this truck would be worth. Although it is not in the best shape, I just want to check and see if it is worth anything as a collector item before I sell it. Original color is a light mint green color. Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Not much I'm afraid. Even if you got it or gave away for free it would be a huge investment to put it back on the road. The odometer only goes to 99,999 so that 65,000 is likely 165,000. Likely it is only worth it as a parts truck for doors, dash, lenses and knobs maybe the windshield. The other concern is your location. You would have to find someone local to take it and not want to tow it to Edmonton. I believe member Z Chopper ... http://community.ratsun.net/user/8587-z-chopper/?tab=reputation&app_tab=forums&type=received likes 52s and resides in Lethbridge. Send him a private message. Maybe he can shed some light on the local market. Welcome to Ratusn happy. Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 most of the 521s I have heard of in Alberta are in Red Deer area, though there are a couple in southern alberta. 1) a. Does it turn over? b. Does it start up? c. Will it continue to run with out constant coaching? 2) a. How are the floorboards? b. How is the rust issue? c. Any dents that need repair? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Get it, Chopper. Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 3) a. Any photos? b. Is it for sale right now? I know of 2 other 521s for sale right now, there is an early 69 for free but no windshield so floors etc.. are toast, then an early 71 for $200 but doesn't run but is solid. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I know of 2 other 521s for sale right now, there is an early 69 for free but no windshield so floors etc.. are toast, then an early 71 for $200 but doesn't run but is solid. 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Pix please Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I sent the op a pm a few days ago still no response Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 of course price depends on location in Alberta Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 of course price depends on location in Alberta Blame Canada? Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 No; blame oil. Wherever rich people thrive thanks to oil, there will be greed... Mostly its because of people trying to make some coin that the Datsun scene has gone up in price over the years... Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 No; blame oil. Wherever rich people thrive thanks to oil, there will be greed... Mostly its because of people trying to make some coin that the Datsun scene has gone up in price over the years... yup so very true a $600 a month rent apartment in southern Alberta rises to $1,000+ the closer to the oil fields or in Jasper or Banff Quote Link to comment
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