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Hey guys,

What do you think a frame off resto of a utiline like this would be worth? I'm thinking of getting one for a project. It's got the original motor. I know it's not a sweptline, but damned close!

I haven't found anything like it online, but I'm thinking $15k when I'm done?
Let me know your thoughts, I'll probably be getting it tonight!

Tvizzle wrote: but I'm thinking $15k when I'm done?

Probably not.

You'll spend $25K to get $15K out of it.

I would never look at these trucks as an investment....

Agreed!. I'm doing a frame-off on my 64 Ute, and I doubt I'll ever get the money out of it. Even with my frame off I don't think it is a 10-15k vehicle. I haven't kept track of the hundreds of hours and many dollars spent. I'm doing it because, I've always loved the Sweptlines. All theses auction shows, chop/slap together and ebay have elevated the cost, not value, "all" classic vehicles.

Bummer! That's good to know though. They are pretty sick trucks!

Our trucks (7) were just appraised by our farm bureau policy writer...

I bought my 69 D100-128 10 years ago, paid $995 for it, have put around $2500 into it. It values out at $500.

My 1949 Dodge B1B-108 (1/2 ton, 2wd, short bed Utiline) has been in my family since new. Period lowrider project, values out at $200.

My 1992 K1500 Silverado ext cab short wide 350/700r4/NP241(paid $300) values out at $2500.

My 1994 Ranger 2wd short bed with a 2.3L and 5 speed values out at $1200.

My 1992 Ranger 2wd long bed with a 2.3L and a 5 spd values out at $800, and it has a bent frame.

Father in law's 1987 Chevrolet C60 bucket truck with 350 industrial and pto equipped 4 spd values out at $2500.

Father in law's 1985 C10 Silverado 4.3L V6/TH400 short wide values out at $5500.

Don't expect TV money from an old Dodge unless the rebuilder-restorer-modifier is on TV. The BJ-Mecum-Overhaulin'-Fast and Loud-etc shows have absolutely destroyed the vintage vehicle world. If you intend to buy a truck for its resale potential value, get a Chevrolet. If you want a truck that is going to keep going no matter what you do to/with it, get a Dodge.

Tvizzle wrote:Bummer! That's good to know though. They are pretty sick trucks!

Have you bought it yet?
John

Paid $1250 for the 68 D100 Utiline a decade ago, did a mechanical overhaul, rebuilt engine, trans, front end, suspension, brakes and such. Probably have 5k into it, based mainly on the mechanical over cost, plus tires, $400 seat recovering, body and rust repair, new IV trailer hitch...

What is it work? whatever some will pay me for it, probably under 2k...

Howard