fshngtxs Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi, I hope you don't mind me joining and posting so quick but I just inherited a 1 owner, 1964 320L from my Dad. I don't want to, but I need to sell it. I am quite ignorant of the trucks value, which is why I am here. 1964 was the first year that Datsun sold the truck in San Antonio and this is 1 of 2 sold that year. So locally there is nothing I can compare it to. The truck is 99.999% complete. The only thing I see missing is the driver door mirror, and the dash plate that was there before my Dad added a radio. The engine turns free with 58K on the dash which is probably correct. The body is clean but a lot of surface rust, no body cancer nor dents. This should be VIN matching all the way through as I remember my Dad never having any major trouble with the truck. The original Jack and jack handles, owners manual and even the dealers warranty card is still in the truck. He parked it in 1995 when he could no longer afford the brake parts to keep it on the road. I know that 15 years without moving and someone has to touch every part on this truck to make it right. The truck gets a ton of interest just off its unique look but everyone that stops wants it for nothing. So here is the question what do I have and what would be a fair asking price? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. I don't want to take advantage of anyone but I don't want to be the chump either. I have a number of pictures but I don't have the right USB cable right now. Thanks Harry Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 with out pics its just to hard to say Quote Link to comment
Zeusimo Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 New Members Are Always Welcome, But We Will Kick You Out If You Don't Post OICS :lol: Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I'm just glad that someone posted something to knock off the last post. I sent you a message, if you have trouble posting the photos, :lol: :lol: i will post them for you if i can. wayno Quote Link to comment
philcas1987 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Your not sitting on a gold mine. Project trucks go for under a grand. It's worth what someone is willing to pay. Why not keep it . It's something you're dad saved for a long time. Put disk brakes on it. Quote Link to comment
Jayden71 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Thats cool man!! I hope you get oics up pretty soon. I'm with Philcas1987, if your dad bought it new and kept it so long, why not keep it in the family. Browse Ratsun and learn about it. Welcome aboard!! Quote Link to comment
fshngtxs Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I wish I could. Everything at the old house is a time capsule. He was living on the last 5 acers of the original farm from 4 generations back. Now inside the city limits and just getting hammered with taxes. I would have to move out to move in everything that was saved a long time. The old anvel from the blacksmith shop, 2 man cross cut saw, wooden block and tackle, the list goes on and on. Quote Link to comment
zed1 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 That is a good looking truck. There are a couple of other L320's in North Texas. I did not make note of the serial numbers, but all L320's deserve to be saved. If you decide to get started on the project of getting your Dad's truck running, I may be able to help you locate some parts. Keith Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 wow she is nice Quote Link to comment
fshngtxs Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Now I'm all sad and nostalgic, again. I do want to keep it. I just can not begin to think on what I need to get rid of to move it into my garage. My HOA will kill me if I try to leave it in my driveway. Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 you need to keep it its just nice to get rid of Quote Link to comment
Jayden71 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 WOWZERS!! Niiice truck man. :cool: If everything is there and complete, I don't see it being that hard to get running again. Quote Link to comment
80datson Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 wow thats a sweet ass truck the engine bay looks untouched! Quote Link to comment
burrito213 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 awsome truck. As pristine this is, I would keep it. seems like there is alot of trucks out there now, L and NL, but to me, a lot are lacking the history behind it. I'm sure my truck was flipped for profit but it's in my hands now and I want to make it a good daily driver with my touches. Oops sorry, got on that darn ol' soap box again. Here, let me get off. but sweet classic. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I think the decision has been made guys, someone needs to make an offer or find someone that will. Quote Link to comment
fshngtxs Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks for all your input. I posted it on Craig's List for $1000.00. I had 2 emails in 10 minutes. The one with his phone number met me in 30 minutes and agreed to purchase it in about 45 minutes. By the time I deleted it I had 6 more emails. We meet tomorrow at noon for the deal. I am working on the emotions now I really want it but I really do not have the time or money. She turned over today with a jump. I have envisioned a restoration one minute, a resto-mod the next, a rat-rod like no other even a 4x4 conversion. All have been in my mind at one time or another. If I keep her I will be in touch, if I sell it I will pass on your site, he already owns a 76 Datsun pickup. It sold so fast I feel stupid over my asking price. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I would not feel stupid about a thousand dollars, that is a lot of money for a non running L320 pickup, I bought one recently that ran and I drove it home for $400.00, and it did not have any rust in it at all. I would say you should feel good and so should the buyer. wayno Quote Link to comment
zenndog Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 I would not feel stupid about a thousand dollars, that is a lot of money for a non running L320 pickup, I bought one recently that ran and I drove it home for $400.00, and it did not have any rust in it at all. I would say you should feel good and so should the buyer. wayno Nice steering wheel, almost totally uncracked Quote Link to comment
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