The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk ABOUT THE "NEW GUY"

Well, since I have been posting on here the last week I suppose I should offically introduce myself and let you know about me so you don't think I am talking out my rear end.

After reading this some will think that I have been "laying in the weeds" with my questions about "what is it worth" but I am never too old or too smart to learn from others. These older trucks are not the normal type of thing that I have played with for many years, so I need all of the help I can get.

I was born on 9/11/1950 (yeah 9-11)

My first job was as a new and used car salesman for a small town Dodge/AMC dealership in Northwestern Illinois from 1968-1974. From that point on I was in the auto business in one facet or another.

I basically retired 9 years ago and now just buy and sell my own real estate and play with old cars.

When I retired I was the Director of Fleet Sales for a large dealership in Phoenix, AZ. selling 1300+ cars per year excluding rental cars.

In the years prior to that I have owned an automotive repair shop, body shop, and managed a Special Vehicle & Equipment company that had a sister RV company. We built and sold anything ODD on wheels from mobile command posts, mobile radio and TV units, handicapped vans, commercial truck & van equipment, etc., etc.

In addition to my work I have been addicted to cars since I was 17. I have a love for ALL types of antique, classic, sports, and muscle cars and trucks. Since the age of 17 I have had aprroximately 150 cars and the following is a list of some of the more notable ones.

1936 Dodge pick-up street rod
1954 Corvette
1956 Cadillac dual quad car
1957 Corvette FIRST factory FI car, air box car, HD brakes suspension, MULE car for the Sebring racers
1958 Corvette 283, 3 speed
1958 Corvette factory FI, 290 h.p. 4 speed, PW, PT, 3.73 gears
1961 283 Corvette 4 speed
1962 Impala SS 327, auto
1963 Impala SS 409/409, 4 speed
1963 Avanti, factory supercharger, 4 speed, PW
1964 Impala SS 409/340, auto
1964 Falcon Sprint convert., 4 speed 260 engine
1964 Corvette convert, auto, factory A/C
1965 Barracuda 273, auto
1965 Griffith 289 hipo 4 speed (I bet MOST of
you never heard of one of these)
1965 Impala SS 396, auto, convert
1965 Corvette 327/300 Auto, A/C, PS, PDB, PW
1965 Corvette 327/365 4 speed 3.31 gears
1966 Mustang 2+2, GT, 289 hipo, 4 speed
1966 Corvette 427/390 4 speed, PS, PDB, PW, A/C
1966 Corvette 327/300, 4 speed, PS, PDB, PW, A/C
1966 Hemi Coronet 4 speed
1967 GTX convert., 440 auto
1967 Coronet R/T 440, auto
1968 Corvette 427/435 4speed
1968 Corvette 427/390 convert, 4 speed
1968 GTX Hemi, auto
1968 Charger R/T Hemi auto, all options except
PWs and rear seat speaker
1968 Dart GTS 340, auto
1968 Dart GTS 340 4 speed
1969 GTX convert, 440, 4 speed 3.54 gears
1969 AMX 390, 4 speed, 3.54 gears
1969 Charger R/T/SE, 440 4 speed, 3.54 gears
1969 six pack Super Bee 4 speed
1969 Road Runner 383 air grabber, 4 speed
1971 GT0 Judge 4 speed, convert 1 of 17
1970 Charger R/T 440, auto, A/C
1970 Super Bee 383 ram air auto
1970 Chevelle SS 454/450, auto
1970 Mustang Boss 302, 4 speed drag pack car
1970 Challenger 340, A66, 3 speed
1970 Javelin 360 ram air, auto
1970 Rebel 360 auto
1971 BMW Bavaria 4 speed
1971 Corvette 350 all options car
1973 Corvette 350 all options car
1978 Corvette L82, auto, all options
1985 Corvette 350, 4+ 3 trans, all options
1987 Corvette 350, 4+ 3 trans, all options

I hope this will shed a little light on me, and if I purchase the 1942 pick up I have been posting about you will probably be hearing more from me.

Thanks to all that have helped me here.

Darryl Dayton

Howdy.

Welcome to the 'Bolt.

If ya don't buy that one, you could always find something else.



The reason some of the regulars on here hammer people when their first posts are 'what is it worth' is because a lot of people come in here wanting quick answers with no legwork, then they disappear.

We don't mind helping each other out, but it is a give and take kinda forum.

-W

Welcome. That is an impressive list! I bet you wish you still had some of those cars!

66hemi:

It is difficult to make a call on a classic auto via a verbal description, sight-unseen whether it is two thumbs up or two thumbs down. I have personally experienced a wide range of prices and conditions of trucks while putting together my collection of '64-'66 Chevy trucks.

I gather as much information as possible about the era of trucks that I have interest in. Check the local paper, www.craigslist.com, in your area and eBay. Another good source of information is www.oldchevytruck.com for many vehicles from the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's & 70's. Kelly and NADA can be a good source of a classic truck's value.

In closing, since you have owned so many vehicles, you may be more versed than many, to determine if the truck you are interested in, is worth the investment. Without seeing the truck, it is not a good measuring stick to take anyone's advice, good or bad on what a truck is worth. Look it over good and kick the tires. If you think it merits the cash outlay, do the deal and get to truckin.

Good luck. I hope you buy it or another stovebolt.

Tony