TIMWAR Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Ok…another novice question...I’m shopping for a B42 or B61. I have found a B42… Can someone tell me what a reasonable price I might expect to pay would be for the following described truck… 1955 B42 single axle 9’ dump body. .twin sticks… The cab seems solid with one small dent in the right back corner…no dents in the front fenders…slightly bent front bumper….grill is good...glovebox door is missing…Seats are intact…gauges are all there …Dump body has a few small holes rotted through…cab guard is damaged (the dump body is pretty much trash)… Small rust hole in right rocker. Frame is pitted with rust. Both rear wheel seals are leaking (bad) small rust hole in right floor .. truck has not been started in 10 years.. ran when parked..all the glass is there but fogged.. tires mismatched and old but have tread..engine is not stuck..engine oil is clean (no water) …radiator has fluid inside …not original paint..it desperately needs a bath … it’s covered in pine sap and pine needles and held captive by 6 inch pine trees all around it. I want this truck but don’t want to overpay. I see (what I consider) high asking prices but asking doesn’t mean they get sold for the asking. Is this truck worth 5 grand ? What would you consider paying.? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Mate, how long is a bit of string ? Honestly you are the only person that can make that call Probably not much of a answer your chasing but the only one any of us can honestly give Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMWAR Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 I know the old saying…” it’s only worth what someone’s willing to pay for it”. I want a B.. but I’m old school.. I just can’t see paying these “FB marketplace” prices. In ‘86 I bought a B42 for $700.00 and drove it home. I looked at one yesterday in the shape described above..the guys asking $5000.00 and I’ll have to trailer it home. As much as I love and want a B…It’s hard for me to justify that price. So I want to know..is this the world we live in now ?.. or am I going to be “that guy” that pays too much. still considering it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Anyone that buys these old buckets of bolts is paying to much I have no idea about the price in the US but 5grand for a B model in Australia would be a steel Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 67RModel Posted November 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2022 17 hours ago, TIMWAR said: I know the old saying…” it’s only worth what someone’s willing to pay for it”. I want a B.. but I’m old school.. I just can’t see paying these “FB marketplace” prices. In ‘86 I bought a B42 for $700.00 and drove it home. I looked at one yesterday in the shape described above..the guys asking $5000.00 and I’ll have to trailer it home. As much as I love and want a B…It’s hard for me to justify that price. So I want to know..is this the world we live in now ?.. or am I going to be “that guy” that pays too much. still considering it. Like Paul said if you buy one you are essentially paying too much since it really has "no value" other than whatever its worth to you. You will be buying it for a hobby and most likely it will not make you money since it wont be a working truck. Every step of the way after you take ownership of it will cost you money (lots of it). Parts are getting harder to find every day and more costly. 1986 was 36 years ago and $700 then is right around $2000 today. Also, in 1986 there were probably tens of thousands more B models then there are today with a lot of them still working. Today the ones that are left are going to bring more money due to their relative scarcity. That's just the way of the world. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 I paid 5 grand for this b 42 with a diesel in it 7 years ago 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMWAR Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 44 minutes ago, Mean Green said: I paid 5 grand for this b 42 with a diesel in it 7 years ago Thank you Mean Green … and was it running /driving/stopping to and had good rubber ? What did it have for a body ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 yes moved and stopped on its own tires had new tread but were super dryrotted and it was a log truck guy wanted 6000 but took 5000 and kept the log bunk I was just going to cut it up . does the one your looking at still have a gas engine ? 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 post some pics if it has good sheet metal your ahead of the game my doors were in very bad shape 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMWAR Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 Yes..the one I’m looking at still has the gas engine. The door bottoms and rockers look good. Surprisingly there’s only one minor dent on the back right cab corner. It’s not original paint but the sheet metal does look good. I don’t have any pictures but I think I’m going to go look at it again. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted November 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2022 Different people have different things which are important to them. Me, I don't like to do body work. So, I would pay extra for good sheet metal. Some of these (like Matt) are absolute artists with sheet metal. So, sheet metal work doesn't bother them. If you feel good after buying it, then you got a good deal. 2 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 A lot goes into “what’s it worth?”, when looking it something. Is it what you want? Does it have the driveline that’ll make it drivable the way you want to use it? Is it’s basic configuration useable to you, body on it(as in a dumper or flatbed?)?. General condition, rust bodywork, paint? Is it a project or something turn key? That’s a big question, because if you don’t have the space, tools and skills to do it yourself, it’s going to cost you a lot more to pay someone to do it for you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davehummell Posted November 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2022 I gave about 7,000 for my b-42 and have double that in parts and original purchase price. I payed 16,000. for my restored 31 ford model A and still sunk 3,000 in new parts. It's all about your personal interest and determination. 1 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted November 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2022 I have some knowledge about "What is it Worth"? I bought a truck 2 years ago, for 7K.. I know I paid a lot for it, but I wanted it, and I have never seen one around here. I do the repairs myself, and that helps save money. I have been told I paid too much, But.... I wanted this truck... and I basically built a Mack engine for the guys company and just billed 6K of it for the engine work and added 1K out of my 'Piggy Bank'.. anyway, I am proud to own it... I have posted it before... Jojo 4 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Onyx610 Posted November 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2022 You can never pay too much if it’s something that YOU want. 2 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Buck Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 I don't have much of an answer. The time to buy something is when it is for sale.I looked for three years to find my R with a 5 speed. At that point price was somewhat secondary. I would say look at what is out there and when its the right one for the right price you will know. These are not logical purchases, so trying to be logical isn't really a thing. We all buy what we buy for the joy of having it. So if it makes you happy, go for it. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted November 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2022 Another part of this for me, with many machines i have seen, and seen go to rust or the crusher....... This 'IH KB-7'.... was just sitting outside with a rotten tarp over it and NO windows in it... I just had to rescue it... Like I said, I have not seen a truck like mine around here. I am sure they exist, but i have been to quite a few truck show's in recent years and a couple new ones for me this year and,, No IH KB's.. Who know's, maybe I take it to a show, and I may be 'The Cool Kid on the Block' I just love this stuff and old iron no matter what it is.... Jojo 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Seems most of us feel the same way 5Gs way too much But the guy might tell you to beat it if you knock him down at all ….. 5000 bucks for years of fun and entertainment for yourself but trust me bud you will never see any of your money back ha ha….. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) On 11/8/2022 at 3:55 PM, Onyx610 said: You can never pay too much if it’s something that YOU want. I understand what you are saying and somewhat agree. However, the exception is when the unit turns out to not be what you thought it was. I bought 2 B61’s from a guy that were in a crowded shed. I paid 2000 for one and 5000 for the other based on what I could see. Thought the one was really nice. Turned out the 2000 one was twice the truck the other was. The one that looked nice was full of bondo and was pretty much a wreck once I took all the makeup off. Fixing it anyways just a LOT more work and money. Edited November 11, 2022 by Licensed to kill 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Don’t forget their fellows travel time if the rig is pretty close that’s a big savings right there you could get it for free and have to spend $6000 to get it to your place or more ha ha so another words if you’re over paying to begin with they are really taking a bath with a delivery but then again a lifetime ambition is priceless bob 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I think I paid a little too much for mine years ago and I took a big chance it wasn’t even running had to put a clutch in it right where it was and then Pull start it … after I paid the cat… but I was able to drive it home when I did get it running…. But he look me straight in the face and said that was a running son of a bitch before The kid burned the clutch out of it and I believed him bob 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMWAR Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 25 minutes ago, mowerman said: Don’t forget their fellows travel time if the rig is pretty close that’s a big savings right there you could get it for free and have to spend $6000 to get it to your place or more ha ha so another words if you’re over paying to begin with they are really taking a bath with a delivery but then again a lifetime ambition is priceless bob I was looking at a “non running” unit about 10 hours away and the cost to transport it was about $2000.00…plus, to wench it out of its location so it could be loaded was another $800.00…I’m sure a backhoe to load and offload would be another unknown fee… The fact that this $5K truck is only 35 minutes from my house is a huge factor in making the decision to purchase it. I appreciate everyone’s thoughts on the matter.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I agree with factoring the cost of getting it by what ever means. When I bought my High priced IH. The seller loaned me his 'Rollback' at no charge. It was a 45 minute ride, one-way.. I saved a bunch of Moolah.. jojo 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 2 hours ago, mowerman said: Don’t forget their fellows travel time if the rig is pretty close that’s a big savings right there you could get it for free and have to spend $6000 to get it to your place or more ha ha so another words if you’re over paying to begin with they are really taking a bath with a delivery but then again a lifetime ambition is priceless bob Excellent point. The 2 B61's mentioned in my previous post were 1/2 hour from home and I factored that into my offer. In hind site I should have bought the "lesser" truck for the $2000 and left the "good" one where it was. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 When I bought the 2 local ones (in December) the guy had to July to get them out of the shed. he was a hoarder and accessing them was no easy feat as not only did he have to clean the shed but had to make a trail through the yard for about 100 yards to get them out. Loading and transporting was simple as I had the trailer and just pulled the trucks onto the trailer with my picker. Hmmmm, can't post pics, getting error code 200 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70663-b42-value/#findComment-514775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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