The WC53 Carryall thread .

[mcinfantry]

I was offered 8700. I declined.

He spoke with John Ferrie, who advised he had three excellent trucks in similar condition for that price.

uh, OK.

[Bruce in BC]

That is ridiculous

The tires on your truck list at what price ? What is the cost for the rims ? There is a guy who has done a few 4bt conversions and has a write up in PWA . Shoot him some pictures of your build and get an estimate of the cost in writing . You can get a second quote from 4btswaps.com there is a fellow on there that has done some builds too . I think he is in Texas and works at Cummins -might be a vendor .
I suspect the cost of removing the inner panels and coating them in rustmort and then welding them back in would cost around 1200 - 2000 bucks at a good body shop .
I was quoted 85 grand by one shop to get to the point my truck is now . That is not finished quote but on the work done to date . The truck is a little over half done , lets say 60 % . Little finicky stuff left to do and adds up .
Hope this helps
Bruce

[mcinfantry]

That's what I told him Bruce. I asked if johns trucks were in as good condition and if any had air conditioning, a diesel, and automatic transmission, air lockers, disc brakes, Michelin tires... Etc. He said for 8700 they would LET me keep my truck. Assuming the 8700 would buy and deliver a truck, I am unsure where the steel floor, sound deadening, double firewall, rust proofing and miscellaneous things would come from, or the time and labor to switch them.

[mcinfantry]

Michelin xl tires are discontinued. The replacements are 900ea, the rims 1200ea. Those 4 things are $8400 to REPLACE. What they cost ME is irrelevant IMHO,

[AAIndigo]

You might want to look into hiring your own independent adjuster. He would work for you and deal with the Insurance companies. A buddy of mine just hired one for some house work and he made out better then if he just dealt with his Ins. Company. I'm not sure if they have them for Autos but it might be worth looking into.

Archie

[mcinfantry]

I'm working with John Bizal and MY insurance company

[mcinfantry]

a partial list of 'upgrades'

partial list of "upgrades". now some of that (all of it) has to be swapped to the new body, that should be as straight and correct as mine 'was'

Cummins 4bt
GM 4x4 4l80e
Compushift TCM
s10 front bench seat
suburban center seat
Lokar Floor Shifter
Flaming River Tilt Wheel
Gas Pedal
Brake Pedal
HydroBoost Brake
Brake Master Cylinder
Brake Lines
Parking brake assembly
Rear Brake Calipers
Rear Brake Discs
Dana 60 Front Axle 4.88 gears
14 Bolt rear axle 4.88 gears
MarGard Lexan Roof
14 Ga steel floor
arb air locker dana 60
arb air locker 14 bolt
np241c
jb conversions short output (np241C)
front driveshaft
rear driveshaft
front leaf springs
rear leaf springs
shocks front and rear
steering wheel
led turn signals
led brake lights
led marker lights
vintage air conditioning
transmission cooler
radiator
front seats
middle seats
milemarker winch
power window regulators
gauges
new glass (front and windshield)
stereo and speakers
wiring harness
power steering
stainless exhaust
4 michelin xl tires
4 hutchinson beadlock wheels
shift lever
electric cooling fan
Fan controller
Sound deadening
Paint and body work
Exhaust manifold
Stainless 28Gal Diesel Tank
ARB Air Compressor
Yellow Top Optima Battery
Vintage Power Wagon Turn Signal Housings
LED Switch/Dash Lights
Elec. Brake Controller
Trailer 7pin/4pin plug
Seat Belts
4bt water to air aftercooler/injector lines
DR44G Alternator/pulley
Powersteering gear, steering arm
Jet Hot Coat Exhaust Manifold/Turbo
Ceramic insulating spray beads
Custom leather transmission draft pad

[mcinfantry]

some restoration photos
http://gallery.me.com/ltalessi#100628

[Bruce in BC]

You are right about the cost of tires / rims

What you paid is not relevant , it is what they would cost the insurance company to replace . Got to be equal or better than what you have . My point was that the darn tires and wheels are worth what they have offered you .
ARBs and gears installed by a pro has to cost a bit too , up here 3 grand per axle , the ARBs run 1300 out of the box.

[mcinfantry]

What you paid is not relevant , it is what they would cost the insurance company to replace . Got to be equal or better than what you have . My point was that the darn tires and wheels are worth what they have offered you .
ARBs and gears installed by a pro has to cost a bit too , up here 3 grand per axle , the ARBs run 1300 out of the box.

That's EXACTLY what I said. If I die, and give the truck to my son, it's value would NOT be zero.

[mcinfantry]

Here are the 'comparables'

1: $6060 $6000 for the truck, $60 for the winch
http://www.dodgepowerwagon.com/class...00110-42wc.php



2: $5710 $1200 for the truck & $60 for the winch and $4450 adjustment
http://images.craigslist.org/3n13pa3...fece8e151a.jpg



3: $6250 $1800 for the truck and $4450 for adjustment
http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=171252




DO ANY, and I mean ANY look REMOTELY like mine

[Jerry Henry]

It looks like you need another adjuster. I have found that if you go to your agent and complain enough about him it might help. The agent works for you (supposedly) and the adjuster works for the company (always). Jerry

[Bruce in BC]

check out the carryall prices on Joes thread

And that is for a unmodified truck . Provide the links and tell the guy to get his act together . I will sell them mine for 50,000 if they want one that is modified to something close to yours .

[mcinfantry]

Joes thread?

[JStinson]

Here are the 'comparables'

DO ANY, and I mean ANY look REMOTELY like mine

A truck's a truck, right?


*rolls eyes*