Scrap value for truck?

[kebo]

I have an 83 Toyota 4x4 truck that I;ve been tinkering with selling. It's in pretty sad shape and hasn't been running in about 5 years or so. The only reason I parked it was because I just didn't need it, and didn't want to pay to keep it up, insurance, taxes, etc. Had a guy offer $700, I think it's worth more than that, but just curious what would the scrap value be for that size/weight of truck? Thanks!

 

[clemsonfor]

Scrap for that truck may be $400. im in the augusta GA area.A coworker of mine scrapped a early 90s ranger 2wd and i think he got $300 for it. Now its not as solid of a truck, and no solid axle or t case but still in the ball park.

Another way is to take the curb weight and figure out how many 100s are in it and then multiply by $12. Last i heard metal was $12/100. Ciuld of dipped (or be in your area) $10/100lbs.

I think the $700 is a fare offer especially if they have to tow it away. Those are cool trucks and id love to have one runnning. I know 2 guys that could be interested, but not for $700 most likely.

 

[kebo]

Thanks CU. It's a really neat truck. It's a Trailblazer model, one of the RARE Griffith conversions that was done by a custom shop in Jacksonville. They cut the back of the cab out, welded it to the bed, put in carpet and a flip fold seat in the back, and then added a fiberglass top. It's just like a blazer or bronco now. They only did about 400 of these in 82 & 83 before they went out of business, VERY HARD to find one like it. I think I'm gonna get it running! :thumbsup:

g again.

 

[clemsonfor]

Looks in the small thumbnails like a 4runner.

 

[clemsonfor]

There pretty simple it cant take to much to get it running. At worst it may just need a new carb or rebuild your old one.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Around here cars are worth about $250. If its rare let someone else have a dream of fixing it up. Take the $700 and run.

Chris

 

[flyerdan]

Toyotas are in high demand, especially 4X4 and that year range. People on Yotatech and Pirate 4X4 scour craigslist for those all the time. You can do well better than scrap prices, someone will make a rock crawler out of it.

 

[not2old]

Around here cars are worth about $250. If its rare let someone else have a dream of fixing it up. Take the $700 and run.

Chris

No, grab the money and run FAST

 

[joshuabardwell]

I once had a full size van that I wanted to get rid of. It barely ran, and I considered scrap, but the scrap value was pathetically low. The problem, I was told (by a scrap dealer), is that much of the van is considered mixed metals. They have to separate out all the different metals, and doing so means you get much less per pound than if it wasn't mixed.

 

[some zilch]

id be taking the $700 and moving on with life

 

[clemsonfor]

Toyotas are in high demand, especially 4X4 and that year range. People on Yotatech and Pirate 4X4 scour craigslist for those all the time. You can do well better than scrap prices, someone will make a rock crawler out of it.

This is what im talking about the toyota craze is well into its say 10th year at least. These things go for more money than you think they should now. They use to be had for scrap prices but most folks like us know that and the price goes up. But i do agree if it dont run and you wanted to get rid of it the $700 is fare. Running it may be $2k? They want the frame and the axles tcase etc. as well as body.

 

[crashz]

I agree with DP, let someone take it and restore it. Guys up here in the northeast search all over the country for decent soild axle Toyota trucks that aren't all rotted out. A "good" truck up here still has something that resembles a frame (usually patched to death) and has rust and rot up to the door hinges. Just from the those two photos, I can tell the body and frame are worth a ton of money to the right guys.

Throw it on Fleabay and CL and see what you can get. It would be a lot nicer to think that someone is restoring and enjoying such a rare bird, rather than it crushed and ruined.

 

[kebo]

I have decided that if this guy doesn't come up with $1000 cash, gonna tell him no deal. Then I'm gonna at least get it running and go from there. I talked with a guy at work today, he's a pretty good mechanic and he's got an '87 Toyota 4x4 that he's built up for rock crawling (running it on propane too!) and he's willing to help me get mine running. So, now I'm hoping the guy doesn't come up with the cash!!! I will keep my word though, and give him a fair chance to look at, but I ain't coming off the price any!!!! I have owned this truck for 27 yrs, and I've always had a notion in the back of my mind to get it going again and this has been the motivation to do it. Would really enjoy driving it again! Thanks guys!!

 

[clemsonfor]

If thats your choice i would not sell it. Just call him now and tell him no! You will always regret it if he buys it and you did not stop him.

 

[joshsims]

I thin the 700 offer is prety decent for scrap only. These guys will give you $260. What condition is it in? maybe try to gauge interest on Craigslist?

 

[D7E]

$700 is very good money !

 

[yelbike]

$700 is very good money !

Being a self described car guy, I would rather take $50 for a rare car from someone who is in love with a car than to scrape it for $250. But that's me.

Economic come into play though. If you get it running will you keep it or sell it for more. $700 is not a bad offer for a non running truck I think. What ever you do don't crush it. It is a nice truck in restorable condition, let someone enjoy it....cars have souls too!!

 

[GManBart]

Scrap steel is $.07/lb here.

 

[schmism]

SC toyota from 83 4x4....

Id give ya $700 for it in a heart beat

 

[D7E]

Being a self described car guy, I would rather take $50 for a rare car from someone who is in love with a car than to scrape it for $250. But that's me.

Economic come into play though. If you get it running will you keep it or sell it for more. $700 is not a bad offer for a non running truck I think. What ever you do don't crush it. It is a nice truck in restorable condition, let someone enjoy it....cars have souls too!!

I sold my old 1992 GMC 2wd 1/2ton 5.7L on kijiji last night for $500 . Equal to scrap money and less the hauling to selkirk !