Popular Post Stumbleweed Posted September 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2015 First, let me say I'm amazed at not only the talent of all of the folks that bring these old beauties back to life but also the whole member community.. I have read a great number of posts on here and am sincerely impressed with such a positive, helpful and kind group of folks! These days"friendly" isn't found like it use to be.I'm writing in hopes of trying to understand how to go about putting a value on a couple of trucks that we have. The first one is a 1969 Mack R773 with a '56 Phelan lowboy. My father bought this when I was building. In addition to farming, he also did my grading with his old 175B Dresser loader. The truck ran fine last time it was driven. Then my mom got sick. It's been 10 years already since her passing. Since that time, my Dad lost a lot of momentum. He's now 83 and has Parkinson's. I take care of him and am wanting to go ahead and try to sell these trucks before they get beyond the point of restoration.The second truck is a 1972 Dodge Tri-Axle GAS burner. (I'll have to find out what size engine is in it.) I'm curious if there is a market for this truck. It's definitely a distinctive looking truck, that's for sure.Any and all suggestions would be welcome when it comes to establishing a value for them. Do people prefer to buy a truck and restore it themsellves or is there more money to be made by having someone restore it and then try to sell it? **Worth mentioning, the front of the Mack isn't dented.Between the screen on the front of the grill and the old "Wide Load" banner, it makes it appear maybe bent up. Pretty sure that that is not the case.Thanks in advance for help or advice you may have! 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Big dog, are these in your area. 1 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted September 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2015 Welcome aboard.R models and swing fender Dodges. Cool.Just putting a guess out(don't know the model designations off my head). Looks like a detroit powered R? Twin pipes and a Farr air cleaner. Don't try to restore it and then sell it. You'll NEVER< EVER get your money back. Having them in "running" condition might help some. Couple batteries and some fresh fuel.Both trucks look pretty rust free(being in NC), that's a plus. 3 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stumbleweed Posted September 18, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2015 I feel pretty confident that the trucks would start, though some of the rubber lines might be toast. (They were both running when they were parked.) My father agrees with Freightrain; that they would crank with some new batteries and fresh fuel. Any ranges of value (or links to sites that might be able to indicate that.?)(Here are a few more pictures of the old Dodge.) 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Where in NC are you? The Dodge won't bring much honestly with the gas engine, big thing is how are the cabs and frame rails on both trucks? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Fine looking iron. The R773 would have left the factory with a Detroit Diesel 8V71 under the hood. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted September 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2015 to be honest,for the conditon,as is, about $1500 to $2000 apiece,the trailer probably has the most value.,but would most likey need tires (which aren't cheap) before anyone would want to haul anything heavy on it. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumbleweed Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 jhankcock, you're right. That's what it's got under the hood. Bigdogtrucker, the trucks are just north of Ft. Bragg. As far as the cabs and rails, my father seems to think they are fine.The Old Dodge has a Power Giant Gas engine in it. My father said that it had a big engine and was powerful but I know that there is less of a market for them obviously than diesel trucks. It's a cool looking truck though. I like the design of the access to things with the swing fenders. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumbleweed Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Superdog when you threw $1500 to $2000 a piece, were you referring to the 2 trucks, or the Mack tractor and the lowboy? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Love the trucks and "Power Giant" makes me laugh a little every time I say it. I don't know what that is but I'm going to look it up. They are interesting pieces and worth something to someone for sure given the uniqueness of their builds or brand. I'd guess a couple of grand and someone would take a chance on them. I would definitely put in a battery or two and make them run. Knowing they run is a big part of the pie and will make people more comfortable with what they are buying. Note oil pressure and if they burn clean or not...Good luck with them and thanks for sharing them with us.Greg 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumbleweed Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Now, I'm sure that this question is very subjective and the answer totally depends on what one would run into if they were going to restore a truck like this lowboy. Having said that, assuming that the motor and transmission are good, anybody care to shoot from the hip as to what it would cost to restore the interior, and go through the truck and repaint it, etc., put new rubber all the way around etc.?? I know that is wide range. Just curious. We still have the loader and excavator. I'm deciding whether to transport them with a tag along trailer behind our other truck (Ford LT9000). I suspect that it would be cheaper to buy a good tag along as opposed to restoring the lowboy, though having the lowboy would give us greater flexibility in mobilizing on jobs, etc. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bigdogtrucker Posted September 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2015 New rubber alone would be in the thousands. Much better off just getting them running and yard driving and find good homes for them. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Tires have doubled in cost in the last 15yrs. I just put two new 22.5" Yokohoma on the front of my truck. $400+ each, plus mounting. That can be $5000 for tires on the truck alone. The trailer looks pretty solid, but likely needs a new floor AND tires. Ouch.....see where this is headed.Paint supplies have gone stupid too. I'd hate to think what it would cost to even do a quickly spray job. 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumbleweed Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Yeah, I think we are going to change the oil in both of them, buy some batteries and new fuel. Pop seems to think they will crank without much problem. (Of course, them actually cranking and running smooth will be much more vaulablle than speculation.) 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Shop around for some cosmetic blem batteries to save a few bucks. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 That Dodge is just way cool looking! And I googled power giant to see what I could see, and you might have a valuable gem there!http://www.hotrod.com/cars/barn-finds/116-0704-1958-dodge-700-truck/http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/1969-Dodge-CT900-C1000-Power-Giant-Engine-Original-Repair-Shop-Manual-P16070.aspx 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyB42 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Great stuff there. I would also add that any original titles or documentation help quite a bit. Most people enjoy a sense of history, so old pictures are a nice touch. Having paper and running/yard driving will likely have the biggest impact on sale price. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Good chance that Dodge has an IH gas engine. If it were diesel we'd be talking right now 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
75T Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I can hardly wait for the under the hood photos! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Superdog when you threw $1500 to $2000 a piece, were you referring to the 2 trucks, or the Mack tractor and the lowboy?I was meaning for each,there's a Dodge just like that local been for sale going on 3 yrs.,only difference it has a spreader box,low miles on new engine,5x4 trans.,rock solid cab,a very little rust in top of fenders.,,$1200 would buy it but he's had no takersboth trucks are cool as hell,if it was me,I'd keep them,tinker around on them a little,and since your in excavating,you could get a little use out of them. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 If n the Detroit powered mack aint bin run fur a while B ware of a run away or it could end in tearssum times a injector will stik opens n uncontrolled fuel flo to the engine builds big revs till it can destroy itselfmake sure the the air flap @ the blower is operating so it can starve the beast of air n stop the run awayjist me 2 cents worthtax free 2dayLOLcya§wishy 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Those Dodges seemed to be more popular on the East Coast. Ton of them on L.I and around me in Virginia. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Good chance that Dodge has an IH gas engine. If it were diesel we'd be talking right now the dodge should have a big block chrysler 413 v8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 the dodge should have a big block chrysler 413 v8This one is a Power Giant, many had IH 549's... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 the dodge should have a big block chrysler 413 v8the Power Giant Dodges had 478 and 549 IH engines 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41850-would-love-some-help-from-you-kind-folks/#findComment-304374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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