Should I Just Sell It All??

[LBZ]

I'm 3 months short of 4 years from when I broke the crank in my engine. The truck has been moved 3 times since, and has been in it's current resting place for over 3 years now-collecting dust in my garage. I'm currently faced with a relocation due to my company going under so it would require another move and likely to a place with no shop for me to work on it in. That and a pending divorce makes me think twice if it's going to be worth it to drag it with me to the next place. Just to sit some more.

Is there a market for a fixer upper? Just needs payment for the engine and it's relatively plug and play. Other than the trans will need a converter and a build eventually. I have a converter on loan from Mike L that I will need to give back to him.

Truck has around 135 000 miles or so on it, no body rust, has a 6" lift and the standard steering improvements for big tires. Aluminum slip tank, bunch of new stuff, big sound system, interior is near mint for an almost 10 y/o classic body LT Silverado. Engine is built but still needs payment for the machining and assembly and is still sitting in Montana. It has most of the usual go fast internals.

No idea what it would be worth running or in it's current condition, but I know it would make the next owner smile in the seat. Not many LBZ'S around with this kind of mileage and condition.

So what of it? Thoughts?

 

[LBZ]

Couple older pics. It hasn't changed much as it's been parked for so long other than different wheels on it now.

 

[SmokeShow]

My favorite color! Beautiful truck!

Hate to hear about your hard times. Hopefully things improve for you soon.

 

[WVRigrat05]

Damn, sorry to hear, you have a lot on your plate. I'd probly burn it out of rage, but I'm self destructive.

Most LBZ's go for 18-26 with that mileage around here depending who's selling it.

I have no clue what it's worth w/I a motor.

Is the buyer required to pay for the built motor waiting for it?

 

[unionmax481]

I might be interested. I hate for you to have to go through this stuff. pm me if you have a number in mind

 

[cdbright]

good looken truck :thumb:

 

[TeaBagger2006]

I'd sell it....seems more of a burden than anything else. I hate to say it but it's what I would do in your situation.

 

[NC-smokinlmm]

Put a running stock lbz in it and let it ride. You'll end up with about 22 or 23k for it stock, then you can sell the go fast goodies...

 

[jliddle]

Put a running stock lbz in it and let it ride. You'll end up with about 22 or 23k for it stock, then you can sell the go fast goodies...

That's what I did with my last one. Sold enough go fast goodies to build the trans in the newest one!

 

[TheBac]

Yeah, put a stock drivetrain in it, get it running, then decide. Sorry to hear about your troubles.

 

[Hot COCOAL]

You'll regret it either way, so ya might as well keep it...ask me how I know:roflmao:


How much for the payoff on the built engine?
Sell that and put in a reman engine, or a used one...get it goin and drive the bitch again

 

[LBZ]

Putting a stock cheap engine in isn't something (I'm embarrassed to say) that has crossed my mind. I think of all the work that goes into a swap and it kind of frightens me, but after thinking about it now, and the other option I never considered, maybe your right. I would regret it.

I know I won't get what I want if I just sell a rolling chassis. I also know that due to a few posts and pm's there are people that there is a possibility to sell.

I have about a month or so to either get rid of it or get it rolling. Taking it with me or storing it isn't an option.

I need to think about it and weigh my options. Thanks for all your input folks. Much appreciated.

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[Burn Down]

I say keep it Dale. It will make you sick when you think about how much money you will lose selling it this way bud.

 

[LBZ]

Maybe.

Working on the other option. If I can make it happen quickly and at a decent price I'll keep it and either just sell the built engine or deal with it later.

If I can't make it work then at least I know there are some people interested in maybe buying one part or both.

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[fast03]

Keep it Dale. Replacing it later will cost far more than a stock motor now. Best of luck with your situation

 

[blue09dmaxx]

Sold my lmm rolling chassis no engine or trans for 18

 

[CaptPhil]

You will make more selling the built motor separately than selling it complete. Built motor trucks don't really sell fast or for as much as they cost to build.

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[Rancelot211]

I'd be interested in the motor and have a 90k lmm motor you could throw in yours...

 

[LBZ]

I'll keep it in mind. I have a few people interested. And working on my own options.
I'd definitely only sell the engine if I can get my money out of it. It's not going to be parted out.

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[Hot COCOAL]

I don't know what your finances look like, and I don't need to...I can relate
Selling and swapping for the 90k LMM engine sounds like a winner to me!

Kill it!
Meaning, get er running and drive it again...it takes quite a bit of the sting away and it's still a hoot to bebop around in

You got a nice truck just SITTIN THERE...you'd feel a whole heck of alot better about it working the go pedal:thumb:

Dude, the engine swap isn't a big deal at all...I had mine out in about 6 and when I went to put in the reman, I had it buttoned up, in and idling in 8...no air tool, no hydraulic lift, just a hoist a creeper and determination to get er done...

Don't sell it!
You're probably gonna take a little loss, suck it up and bite the bullet
You got this Dale!