jagman Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 I ran across a 720 KC in a junkyard today and was wondering if it would be worth picking up. It has the engine bay (Z24 and 5 speed tranny) drive train complete but lacks side windows and a rear window. There is no title with this truck. Any idea of the salvage value? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 They buy them cheap (some towed away for free) for a low initial investment on the assumption that someone will buy parts off it and get their money back + interest. Ultimately it's weight in scrap steel. Scrap prices see saw up and down so if it's down they may want to hang onto it till it goes up but on the other hand your offer would be instant profit. Find out what scrap cars are per ton and X 1.5 for a 720. Tell them it's 35 years old and not making them any money, you'll take it and they don't have to crush it or deal with selling it. Quote Link to comment
Stinky Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 One of the yards that I go to won't sell a vehicle, no-way, no-how, cuz if they wait, they'll make money. Right now, steel scrap is way down. Do what Datzen said and go from there. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 Find out the local scrap metal price, say $150 a ton. Offer $200 a ton on a 3,000 pound truck less the box? Tell him he doesn't have to crush it or haul to his buyer it's all profit. Don't listen to any bullshit, give him your number to call you, let ferment for a couple of weeks and call him to remind him of your offer and it's only good for today so don't bother calling back in 3 months it will be too late. Quote Link to comment
jagman Posted December 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 The junkyard will weigh it this week and get back to me with a price. If I get it I will have two junkers. 1 Quote Link to comment
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