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1976gmc20 · 01-19-2021, 02:54 PM

On Saturday my daughter hit black ice and rolled her pickup and horse trailer. She is okay but probably the pickup is totaled. She only had liability.

What do you all think? If it can't be fixed, should she store it on her land and try to part it out, or just sell it to a scrap yard?

2002 F-350 4x4 V-10 with about 100K miles.

Tx Firefighter · 01-19-2021, 02:59 PM

Part it.

One ton 4x4 drivetrain will bring real money.

**richard2717** · 01-19-2021, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tx firefighter

part it.

One ton 4x4 drivetrain will bring real money.

x2

Dead Parrot · 01-19-2021, 03:35 PM

Unless she or you have the ability and motivation to part it fairly quickly, it will likely just sit there and become a critter magnet while losing value as the years pass.

If she liked the truck and the drive train is still in good shape, try to find a similar F-350 with a mostly dead drive train and do the swap. Again, this only works if her/you can do the swap.

Things like wheels/tires, battery, spare tire might be worth pulling before selling the remains.

1976gmc20 · 01-19-2021, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dead Parrot

Unless she or you have the ability and motivation to part it fairly quickly, it will likely just sit there and become a critter magnet while losing value as the years pass.

If she liked the truck and the drive train is still in good shape, try to find a similar F-350 with a mostly dead drive train and do the swap. Again, this only works if her/you can do the swap.

Things like wheels/tires, battery, spare tire might be worth pulling before selling the remains.

She is three long days' drive away from here, and I don't know that I would be up to doing that kind of parts swapping anyway.

I just hate to see her sell it to a salvage yard for $500 when the engine and drive train is probably worth what - $5K+++ ???

**richard2717** · 01-19-2021, 04:06 PM

Post it up whole on Craigs list or marketplace on facebook for a price you think fair or a little higher so you have room to talk. Probably still net you more money than the salvage yard.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 01-19-2021, 04:31 PM

If it still runs or atleast starts up. You likely could get a easy $2000 for it.

Someone looking for a swap candidate may really want it.

Tom · 01-19-2021, 05:35 PM

Scrapping would make me sad. So much wasted money if you go that route.

Dead Parrot · 01-19-2021, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

She is three long days' drive away from here, and I don't know that I would be up to doing that kind of parts swapping anyway.

I just hate to see her sell it to a salvage yard for $500 when the engine and drive train is probably worth what - $5K+++ ???

I agree on the scrap yard price vs real value. But if it winds up sitting on her place, then it is another project that isn't getting done and every time she looks at it, a reminder of the wreck. And once critters start gnawing on things and making nests, the value will quickly go to near scrap price.

If it isn't feasible to repair, sell or scrap as quick as possible and move on.

57taskforce · 01-19-2021, 06:54 PM

I’d part it out in a heartbeat but not everyone is up to the challenges that some times come with that route. The V10 isn’t the most desirable engine either unfortunately. If it was the 7.3 or the 6.slow it would probably sell itself.

1976gmc20 · 01-19-2021, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

If it still runs or at least starts up. You likely could get a easy $2000 for it.

Someone looking for a swap candidate may really want it.

I'm pretty sure it is still sort of drive-able once it was back on its wheels. The big concern I have is how long it ran inverted before she shut it off? I suggested she get an oil sample before going too far with it. She was talking about trying to get another cab, but that seems like a big project for her.

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

I’d part it out in a heartbeat but not everyone is up to the challenges that some times come with that route. The V10 isn’t the most desirable engine either unfortunately. If it was the 7.3 or the 6.slow it would probably sell itself.

Well, unless someone had a V10 that went bad.

She did not consult me before she bought it, but considering the low mileage and condition for the age, I can see why she bought it.

Insurance would probably have not paid anywhere near what she paid for it anyway.

**Steeveedee** · 01-19-2021, 07:28 PM

Wow. At least she isn't hurt! I got nothing on what to do with it, though.

1976gmc20 · 01-19-2021, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dead Parrot

I agree on the scrap yard price vs real value. But if it winds up sitting on her place, then it is another project that isn't getting done and every time she looks at it, a reminder of the wreck. And once critters start gnawing on things and making nests, the value will quickly go to near scrap price.

If it isn't feasible to repair, sell or scrap as quick as possible and move on.

Yeah, I traded off our old Suburban for almost nothing

After three days of cleaning out mouse droppings and damage, I really didn't want to drive it back home.

1976gmc20 · 01-19-2021, 08:34 PM

Update: the damn towing company tried to get her to sign over the title for a $600 bill, but she had it taken to her sister's place instead. Plus they were charging her $50 a day even though today was the first business day that she could take care of it

Anyway, they actually started it up and moved it back and forth. Sputtered and smoked a little at first as expected.

She is going to look for a body repair person that might be willing to fix the top of the cab which is pushed down a fair bit on the passenger side. Considering all the fabrication I've seen on this forum it doesn't seem impossible. There's really not much else wrong with it. One side of the bed is a bit wavy and a tail light broken. The front end is perfect. It has a really nice heavy grill guard and bull bar that's probably worth $1500 by itself!

Oh yeah, and one mirror broke off.

**special-K** · 01-19-2021, 09:21 PM

I've had a top replaced on a rolled '85 Chevy pickup before. Shouldn't be that expensive

1976gmc20 · 01-19-2021, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I've had a top replaced on a rolled '85 Chevy pickup before. Shouldn't be that expensive

Apparently I have to type something here ...

**truckster** · 01-19-2021, 11:15 PM

That's it? If it doesn't look seriously worse from the side, I'd repair it, or sell it whole. No way I would part that one.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-19-2021, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

That's it? If it doesn't look seriously worse from the side, I'd repair it, or sell it whole. No way I would part that one.

X2, not a Ford fan but it doesn't look that bad.....

1976gmc20 · 01-20-2021, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

That's it? If it doesn't look seriously worse from the side, I'd repair it, or sell it whole. No way I would part that one.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

X2, not a Ford fan but it doesn't look that bad.....

Yeah, if it was mine and it was sitting out in my yard, I think I would pull out the front seats and start working on it with a jack and timbers and plywood pads

57taskforce · 01-21-2021, 05:21 PM

I’ve got a buddy in Idaho that fixes late model totals just like that. He clips the roof from another truck just like we do to ours when the roofs rust out. I was expecting a lot worse than that.

1976gmc20 · 01-21-2021, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

I’ve got a buddy in Idaho that fixes late model totals just like that. He clips the roof from another truck just like we do to ours when the roofs rust out. I was expecting a lot worse than that.

Thanks!

Just need to find somebody like that in Michigan ...

Greg58 · 01-21-2021, 06:53 PM

Looks like the $600 bumper held up well!

1976gmc20 · 01-21-2021, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg58

Looks like the $600 bumper held up well!

Yeah, it might have only been $600 back in 2002. I was pricing them last year and some place had one on clearance for only a grand.

There was also a sort of headache rack on the bed which protected the cab some. The back window still broke.

The passenger door window broke but apparently the driver door window was down or something because it didn't break, but now it won't quite go all the way up. Probably the driver door is a bit kinked.

The windows in the little back doors didn't break but she said one or both of the back doors won't open.

1976gmc20 · 01-21-2021, 08:11 PM

Okay, so can anyone tell me how she should go about getting an oil analysis for her gas engine ???

**truckster** · 01-21-2021, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

Okay, so can anyone tell me how she should go about getting an oil analysis for her gas engine ???

The local Caterpillar dealer's service department does them here.

01-19-2021, 02:54 PM	#1
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Parting Out versus Scrap On Saturday my daughter hit black ice and rolled her pickup and horse trailer. She is okay but probably the pickup is totaled. She only had liability. What do you all think? If it can't be fixed, should she store it on her land and try to part it out, or just sell it to a scrap yard? 2002 F-350 4x4 V-10 with about 100K miles. __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

01-19-2021, 02:59 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap Part it. One ton 4x4 drivetrain will bring real money. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-19-2021, 03:35 PM	#4
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,484	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap Unless she or you have the ability and motivation to part it fairly quickly, it will likely just sit there and become a critter magnet while losing value as the years pass. If she liked the truck and the drive train is still in good shape, try to find a similar F-350 with a mostly dead drive train and do the swap. Again, this only works if her/you can do the swap. Things like wheels/tires, battery, spare tire might be worth pulling before selling the remains.

01-19-2021, 04:06 PM	#6
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,884	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap Post it up whole on Craigs list or marketplace on facebook for a price you think fair or a little higher so you have room to talk. Probably still net you more money than the salvage yard. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

01-19-2021, 04:31 PM	#7
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,561	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap If it still runs or atleast starts up. You likely could get a easy $2000 for it. Someone looking for a swap candidate may really want it.

01-19-2021, 05:35 PM	#8
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,692	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap Scrapping would make me sad. So much wasted money if you go that route. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

01-19-2021, 06:54 PM	#10
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,233	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap I’d part it out in a heartbeat but not everyone is up to the challenges that some times come with that route. The V10 isn’t the most desirable engine either unfortunately. If it was the 7.3 or the 6.slow it would probably sell itself. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

01-19-2021, 07:28 PM	#12
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,102	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap Wow. At least she isn't hurt! I got nothing on what to do with it, though. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-19-2021, 08:34 PM	#14
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap Update: the damn towing company tried to get her to sign over the title for a $600 bill, but she had it taken to her sister's place instead. Plus they were charging her $50 a day even though today was the first business day that she could take care of it Anyway, they actually started it up and moved it back and forth. Sputtered and smoked a little at first as expected. She is going to look for a body repair person that might be willing to fix the top of the cab which is pushed down a fair bit on the passenger side. Considering all the fabrication I've seen on this forum it doesn't seem impossible. There's really not much else wrong with it. One side of the bed is a bit wavy and a tail light broken. The front end is perfect. It has a really nice heavy grill guard and bull bar that's probably worth $1500 by itself! Oh yeah, and one mirror broke off. __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

01-19-2021, 09:21 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap I've had a top replaced on a rolled '85 Chevy pickup before. Shouldn't be that expensive __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-19-2021, 11:15 PM	#17
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,799	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap That's it? If it doesn't look seriously worse from the side, I'd repair it, or sell it whole. No way I would part that one. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

01-21-2021, 05:21 PM	#20
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,233	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap I’ve got a buddy in Idaho that fixes late model totals just like that. He clips the roof from another truck just like we do to ours when the roofs rust out. I was expecting a lot worse than that. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

01-21-2021, 06:53 PM	#22
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 997	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap Looks like the $600 bumper held up well! __________________ ________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande, 2500 133" wb, 402, 4spd. 2007 GMC 3500 SRW 4x4, Crew cab, Duramax/Allison. (Sold} 1987 Chevy Suburban 2500, Silverado, 2wd, 454, t-400 2023 Chevy Silverado LT 3500, crew cab, longbox, 4x4 Z-71 Duramax.

01-21-2021, 08:11 PM	#24
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Parting Out versus Scrap Okay, so can anyone tell me how she should go about getting an oil analysis for her gas engine ??? __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner



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