How to Buy Old Trucks - For Cheap!

[@celestelongway7315]

Great channel ! Thanks for your work! You're doing the Lord's work. ; )

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

Thank you so much! Hoping to get back into posting regularly soon!

[@keltheb]

Treat everybody with respect. Best advice here.

[@memeco50]

I buy and drive old cars like that and it works for me too. Not complaining about not having ac.

[@IowaMercMan]

Man I agree with you all the way. TV shows and online auction sites create unfair expectations for sellers.

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

You are 100% spot on with that!

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Agreed, and I don't like the stereotype car guy image, with the tattoos, piercings, mouth, and big bill hat...

[@dougtexas9075]

My neighbor just restored a 1951 Chevy truck. I had no idea he has so much skill. It is a head turner being painted brandy wine red. He even had the frame power coated. First call all the way !!!

[@minonuno3041]

Everybody here in Texas want thousands for some rust buckets just cause they're old they think they have a classic and it's worth alot of money

[@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418]

Great advice. I think some prices are getting way to high.

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Asking not selling Still going reasonable

[@cmlloyd1969]

It's insane. Trucks that were going for $12-15k last year people are asking double that, at least.

[@yeetandskeet]

Covid made the used truck market go insane! Used anything offroad for that matter.

[@snoopu2601]

@@cmlloyd1969 even 12k-15k is insane prices. I remember when we were buying Chevy truck's for $800.00 the highest was $2,000 this was in the 1980s 90s all of the sudden these car truck T.V. shows came on ever thing went up.

[@bronsonleach3573]

Ya noticed.

[@michaelgossett1415]

I really appreciate your post. When you said "Be respectful and do not put down their vehicle!!!" This is so true. I had a friend once needed a ride. So, I gave him a ride. He started cracking jokes about my car. I stopped and looked him in the eye. I said "You can say anything you like about me but don't talk about my car. Besides, where is your car?" In the shop.

[@normancastor4577]

Great job, it’s hard to find a older p/u now days everyone is hanging on to them. The new p/u are outrageously priced you can’t afford to buy them.

[@---cr8nw]

Great content! I love that you don't put down what's wrong with it. People know what's wrong with their stuff. If it's not what you're looking for, walk away. If they want to know why you're not willing to pay their price, they'll ask.

[@heartofthunder1440]

Well for 500. Even if it doesn’t run, you can still make your money back. Just for you it would take longer. Part it out, scrap it, or do what ever. But having a great running truck is a lot better.

[@gsc01972]

Cheap trucks doesn't exist....Every nutball in my state (Pa) that owns any 4x4 truck want a billion dollar for it!! 28yr over 200k P.O.S..MOST of the seller are selling because their tired of dealing with their P.O.S trucks..Yeah...take the risk of being a paper weight..while your out thousands of dollars...Not everyone is a doctor or a mechanic, Sir..

[@joeschlotthauer840]

*Never belittle the car or truck,* *It is what it is...*

[@briezy71]

I had an 85 K10 that ran perfectly, but I thought I could do a frame off restoration and tore it all down. Biggest mistake I ever made. Get it running and enjoy it

[@yuvegotmale]

Just boght a 2000 f150 v6 5 speed for $1700. Seems to run great... no bad habits, shifts well, 4 wheel disc brakes, nice tires, but it has some rust issues. Bottoms of doors are gone and the rocker panels are rusted pretty badlly. But what the heck, its just a beat about truck to get to the dump and pick up a few things.

[@tomswinburn1778]

Stop the rust from spreading if you can. (marine jelly or whatever) and don't consider "fixing" the rust. Can it be done? Yeah, but the expense would be stupid. Bondo ain't gonna do it, only welding in patch panels, eliminating all rust. A truck like that can last you a long time with TLC and avoiding dumb mistakes. I like to see em run as long as they are able. They're TRUCKS fer crying out loud. Designed to be worked, haul stuff, do the grunt work. What they AIN'T is $100,000 toys for idiots. Though there's no shortage of idiots. Try buying a 2021 without all the bells and whistles. Tough to do.

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

As long as it's mechanically sound I say drive the wheels off of it!

[@rickygrice4151]

Fuck dude 500 i would give you 2000 for a clean frame and cab minus everything else you got a Great deal

[@Richie5480]

Yeah develop a good relationship with the seller, and on the as is, I’ve sold vehicles and the guy comes back months or years later saying this or that doesn’t work and I said I sold it to you as is.

[@og-greenmachine8623]

68 Chevrolet truck, my uncle gave me. Wood panel bed❤️

[@houseoffolly]

Pointing out stuff wrong with the truck to get a lower price. I'll say " a new one is $30,000 , we'll start subtracting from that."

[@gracegriffin9840]

Boy, I wish I lived closer to you. You're a respectful fellow. I have an 2001 F150 that I really need good guidance on. It has about 269K on him. Right now, he's looking a bit rough. Has rust on the rear tire wells, poor driver's side window fell inside the door, tailgate stuck, and now that it's been sitting for a few months, I have to get it a battery. I really don't want to but a new truck, but need to get an "honest" mechanic to give me the lowdown on how much to get it back on the road, vs. investing on another truck. I do know that I have way too much sentiment on this truck. It was the first thing I bought when I came back from Iraq, and took very good care of me through the years. Sorry for the long letter. Anyhow, very good & top notch on your video. Respectfully, & Sincerely, MSG Grace Griffin (Ret.)

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

Hello Grace. I am sorry for not getting to your comment sooner. It does sound like you have a project on your hands. I would say focus on the mechanical part first and foremost. Get it running and driving to where you are confident enough that it is reliable. Once you have it running good then you can start looking into some of the cosmetic things. I always stay motivated on a project when I can drive it and move it around as need be. I appreciate your kind words, and thank you for your service!

[@rebel1187]

Thank you for your service I know shit sucked over there my brother-in-law is a retired Ranger and spend his first tour as a door kicker. I mean no disrespect by saying this but... GET A CHEVY!!!

[@Blaze-hr2pk]

Excellent advice! Thank you.

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

Thank you for watching!

[@festerhairball6588]

Solid advice, especially don't put down their vehicle, Or the price goes up! I found hagerty needs another vehicle ( daily driver) in your name & it needs to be kept in a locked building ( at least in Ca.) New subscriber 😎👍

[@johnhansen4550]

Great advice!

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

Thanks for watching!

[@johndoe1765]

THANKS LEARNED A LOT.

[@Viddard]

Socially intelligent, salient advice, sir. Givin' out gold, here.

[@robertoleeva985]

Thumbs up for a great vid. Its 2021. In Cali y These old trucks sell for 5k plus.

[@burgerzz09s51]

This is what I want to do for my first truck.

[@edwinmachuca145]

Good stuff sir I live in Houston tx and need help finding a 1st gen dodge d 150 to build like you said a bit at a time

[@stewartjones566]

Thank you for sharing - I'll be sure to reverse engineer the psychology in this video to prevent someone from lowballing me when I sell my old truck in the future

[@DJ63phx]

In the last year and a 1/2 I bought in 2 trucks one a 92 suburban Is 3/4 turned 4 by 4 which runs but I had put new lifters in it for $1200. And the 2nd one was a 1989 Ford Ford F350 heavy duty service truck. With the 460 in it I paid a 1000 for it had the service bed removed paid $600 for a new duly bed and just bought a new rear bumper for $50I need to drop a new radiator in it cause it's not cooling right so I'm going to replace the radiator to hoses and water pump and flush it. Otherwise truck runs really good

[@lgude]

Thanks, I buy cars this way myself, but it is really good to hear someone say it out loud. I live in Australia but one of the best pickups I ever owned was a Dodge I bought in Lubbock.

[@superczech69]

Words I have lived by most of my life. Glad you made this video.

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

I appreciate it, thank you for watching!

[@tomdamon7208]

good for you . Can't find anything like that in the north

[@kylejacobs1682]

Good for you not many guys like us left. Most people are the entitled throw away culture. My next dream truck is coming from the scrap yard

[@yaelri1430]

Good advise Sir...

[@snoopu2601]

That's how I bought my first truck 1979 GMC short bed step side it needed a lot of engine work. The body was very clean. Rebuilt the Engine, brakes, steering column. Drove that truck for 14 years finally sold it running. I had to many car's truck's had to down size it got expensive to keep them all in running condition.

[@pablopicaro7649]

Years ago found an old F250 (400cu in) extended cab with long bed and towing package for about $2k. Big gas hog, didnt use it much for long time. decayed away when parked. sold for $500.

[@therealsideburnz]

Thanks for that hagerty tip! I use them for my 1970 triumph motorcycle never would have thought of them for an old truck but $100 a year is not too bad

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

You bet, I have always had great luck with Hagerty. They are definitely old truck/ car people.

[@memeco50]

No thumbs down because it's all good and true. ☝

[@angelonicassio7131]

Great tips. I feel like I already figured that mostly out and it's all true...

[@1N2345]

How the hell do you have people selling you trucks for 500$? Here people sell their rusted crap for 7K+

[@rebel1187]

Got too many??!! Wanna sell one? I need a 4×4 work truck that can take a beatin. Been on the hunt for either an 86 k10 (my dream truck. I was born in 86 and its the last year with smoker's windows) or a 98 3-door z71. I know HUGE difference in the 2 but it's what Im after.

[@ronaldsmith7569]

I agree exactly what you said I find vehicles on the middle of nowhere I offered him a few dollars if they want to sell it and most of time they take it if I come over and I enjoy working on the vehicles if it's running and driving when I buy it that's a plus but the most fun I have is getting it running and driving thin working on making it look as beautiful the most of the people come to me buy the vehicle from me knowing they're going to get a good vehicle because I fixed it up at a reasonable price

[@jewel5641]

Well I have a 1985 Silverado which has new tires, new 300. carb, rebuilt trans, rebuilt short block, new distributor, has been sitting because of owners death and I can not get 2000. for it. People want a brand new truck for nothing.

[@vm722]

500 Dollars. Are you kidding. 500 Dollars. No way. 500 Dollars

[@the.porter.productions]

O-H-I-O Porter greetings 🇺🇸 Some good input for sure! My dad was a Used Car dealer & I was able to learn a few things from him…the good, the bad & the indifferent. Rule 1: Be Respectful at all times, even if you’re the seller. I had a guy interested in my truck that was drunk. I could smell it & his behavior reflected it as well! I think it reflects well if you drive your own old truck, except if it looks like you just drove it from the junkyard. You want to enjoy the truck all that you can & there is a balance between the rough looks & something you are proud of. I love old trucks & cars & really like to see them on the road. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing. Blessings my friend.🤩🥰✌️😊

[@nickelnoserestos2598]

Good words. I sell and buy and these are good tips for people who are lookin'.

[@sinistersilverado965]

Haggerty charging me a lot more for insurance 63 C10 $400 a year

[@christianpina7899]

I got a v6 2001 chevy silverado single cab for 900 because the differential was locked

[@victorelizondo809]

Thanks good advice, that’s the way a real Texan does business...

[@andrewhernand7469]

I’m looking for ‘74-75 C10 I live in California I’m working on an ‘83 smog is an issue I need an exempt C10 to transfer my engine,interior etc. do you have one in your collection that you would part with to help out a fellow Gearhead 🇺🇸

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

No sir, I don't have anything that would help you out in that situation. Good luck with your search! Hope you find what you're looking for

[@jhscheppele2448]

Just put “slime in the tires, it works great cheap too.

[@cuzcuzz6134]

I am looking for an old truck for a project have been for last two years but their not easy to come by I'm looking for a rolling body at worst not running and as long as it's older than 1982 ill be happy but I've yet to find anything under 3 thousand Wich is above my range by 3ooo lol I found a few no title but I'm not dealing with that trouble so I'm just being patient and hoping I can find a decent body broken drivetrain truck that will take years and five thousand dollars to restore I want to invest but I also want to do the work and I'm old enough to get into a long term project my cousin has a beautiful 4x4 square body but has built motor runs so I don't even want to ask what their asking I know it's above 3k my grampa has a 42 ford not Ford fan but he won't part with any of his yard art ever and has bad ass cars then have another great uncle with a 74 big block 4x4 original motor trans low miles great condition I'm working up the courage to ask about it he has kids so I assume they are in line to inherit it but that one I'm willing to at least ask them about even if it's a no or even a little above my range I'd pay it as it's perfect and would be drivable and I could slowly make it faster and nicer I prefer a 5oo dollar beater with need of almost everything but there really not that abundant here in new Mexico we have good climate and the metal lasts a long time most old guys think there worth the bank and ask unreasonable prices Wich if they wait long enough some collector from east coast will buy them or they die and go to junkyard or you pull it and then you cant buy them I've asked and you'd have to buy it peice at a time no title ever just bad deal I know there are trucks and cars out here and they can be found for cheap or free but they are not easy to find it seems like I find them when I can't come up with the cash and no one loans money to buy what they seem as junk so now I've set aside 500 for that once in a lifetime junktruck find or even old car with a good frame and body good bones are all I want and ill do the hard work to get what I want from there I have a 74 lemans w 400 that was a lowrider so frame is crap and lil bro has a 72 gto so I let him use the lemans if he builds the goat mom has firebird I bought her a built 301 and trans for it but I need me my own project I've got too many ideas and the know how to do something wonderful and access to a full garage with every tool I could need so the time is ripe I need me a junker lmao wish me luck I know if I had money I could get something easy but easy isn't as important once she's done it'll be priceless from a 5oo dollar initial investment and I could put out a peice of art under 5k with my own labor

[@rockerdad2]

I would cry if anyone sold me that for 500. lol

[@nicksnextproject535]

Good knowledge here.

[@kelpparticle435]

When I turn 16 I'm planning on getting an old truck. May not be a good idea tho.

[@paulk5311]

it's a great idea.

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

It's a great hobby to have!

[@miguelamaya6246]

I bought a 1970 jeep 🚙... HIS cousin sold me a 350 in a crate... I bought rims and tires 35's awesome... the rest was up to me... I sand blasted all of it, painted the frame then the rest... I put the motor then got a transmission, the wire harness, everything else fell in place in less than a year I'm enjoying my jeep...

[@hobbinshotrods6051]

Good tips! Thanks, Scott!

[@coltonbocock2586]

Hi i found a 1987 Ford F-150 Long Bed for $1,900 it has 100,000 miles Manual transmission Exterior color: Grey · Interior color: Red Fuel type: Gasoline This vehicle is paid off Seller's description 302 Motor, everything under the hood has about 1000 miles on it, it has sat for about 2 years, son decided he didn’t want to drive it. It needs the carb adjusted, a starter solenoid, battery, the brakes are rusty, it just needs to be driven. 35” tires. Lowball offers will not be replied to Just dropped the price to $1900 from $2200. I am firm on the price and will not go lower. Bring a trailer to take it home on, but bring a top post battery and a solenoid if you want to hear it run. It cant tell if they guy is legit, or its just a crapy truck?

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

It sounds like it could be a good project, but if it sat for very long the gas will most definitely be bad. When it comes to online deals with individuals you ALWAYS want to make sure that the paperwork presented matches the truck itself.

[@coltonbocock2586]

@@rustyranchtexas2133 Ok thanks so much!

[@juanubinasjr6739]

Great video and great outlook on life. Made my day.

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@recratdemopublican2024]

There's this punk that lives in the same town as I do,his name is Brian Weaver, he'll pretend he's interested in your vehicle,then he'll talk crap about it and cuss you out

[@tariqbashir7054]

Written on a piece of cardboard, the advice was better than a college degree.

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

🤣 Amazing comment. Better than any education I got that's for sure!

[@robertmcgreevy2048]

love it man.. sell me one. :-)

[@haznamanbih6063]

Best advice is first on flip side buy before!

[@RobertBoscarato]

very informative video thank you very much respectfully Robert

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

Thanks for watching!

[@Chevelle602]

WHERE IN THE HECK DO YOU FIND A SQUAREBODY FOR $500 BUCKS THESE DAYS?

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

They just seem to find me for whatever reason!

[@THOMASGPII]

I was born in 79.

[@deweywatts8456]

The way you say" Is the wyring all eat up?" Love that country style.

[@robertw8614]

I have a complete good factory harness front to back for 75 c10 wish there was a way to message you directly i dont want a lot for it just luv the chevys back out on the road and a few other parts

[@JoseSalazar-ei1oy]

I discovered your channel today. Love it. Subscribed.

[@BareRoseGarage]

Rule of Thumb I use when buying a car/truck. If it runs & drives it's worth - $1,500. If they are asking less then that, don't nit-pick it, don't ask about the mileage, you are already getting a deal on it. Also, if you show up to buy a car/truck in a shiny newer vehicle. Don't use the "poverty claim". Just makes you look like a fool if you do. The Mileage questions, ug.... these older trucks don't have odometers that go to 100,000+ miles. There's no way of knowing for sure on any of that. So don't use that as your primary deal maker or breaker. Even my 94 Explorer only goes to 99,999 miles, and to me that's a newer truck.

[@eutimiochavez415]

550dollar is ggood

[@zaneburnside1965]

Do you know where Jourdanton TX??????

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

No I sure don't!

[@machintelligence]

The problem with selling a vehicle in Colorado is that you (the seller) have to provide a fresh emission certificate for the vehicle. It is a good protection for the buyer, but a pain for the seller. The prospective buyer can say "No problem." but later come back and rewind the sale.

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

That does sound like quite the headache. I'm not sure what I would do if they did that here in Texas.

[@cottoncox1435]

Where's your shop at? I also live in Texas.

[@MrBeard-ig5zc]

Rip the carpet out. I do.

[@gasser2348]

10-4

[@dbc105]

Would you take double your money?

[@arthurmunoz3597]

Where do you get 100 dollar insurance for a year that cant be full coverage.

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

Check out Hagerty's. It's for classic vehicles only. You'd be surprised what you can get coverage wise.

[@jamesfranklin9855]

👍🇺🇸

[@kk-vk7uc]

I agree with you on all of it. If you roll up by me and ask is that C10 for sale that's fine. Don't walk up to my house and ask if it is, if there is no sign in it or it is not listed. I had a guy start to walk through my gate that I caught in time who wanted to know if any were fore sale. I think he knew what I had behind my back. Just don't invade my property.

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

I understand that completely, I usually steer clear if there isn't a sign on it. I know how I am with my C10's so I imagine that's how everyone else is too!

[@smokeitloudbanks]

Chill bro

[@powerelectricalsafetysyste4056]

The only time I think I’d say something is if the frames shot , then it’s , “ frames really bad you wanna take a look might been a long time since you’ve been under here

[@saicaminc]

Is this truck for sale?

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

No sir, I have detachment disorder

[@newmantv5668]

Great video, good information.

[@chuckmckee2741]

Yeah don’t live in California 😂 lol

[@ronpanozzo5584]

What country are you from can't place your accent 🤦‍♂️

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

Texas ole son!

[@JohnSmith-fm6wx]

Great advice just subscribed