1968 Fury: What do you think?

[GLHS592]

I've been kinda looking for a late 60's/early 70's Mopar here lately that I can just drive and don't have to work on.

I talked to this guy the other day.
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/1709520529.html

He claims it has never been restored, but has been repainted at some point. He says it is all original, in very nice condition, and the only thing it needs is a carpet. As you can see, he is looking for a Cummins powered dually and I have one. What do you think this car is really worth?

It's kind of a waste to have a dually that gets used once or twice per month with the hardest work being taking the garbage off. I sold the enclosed trailer and don't have any plans to hit the track. The motor has been out of the Shelby Charger for over two years and I just don't have the desire to haul it anywhere for race or show.

[glhs875]

Nice looking car!! I'd drive it! :thumb:

[glhs875]

My GLHS hasn't been running will be 3 years in August. I really can't say when it will run again!

[GLHS592]

I was thinking about you the other day Brian. What have you been up to?

[glhs875]

I was thinking about you the other day Brian. What have you been up to?


Mainly work (job). I've been on vacation this week. Did a timing belt on my wifes SRT4. That was a pain!!

[looneytuner]

I don't think the mileage will be any better than the truck? I had a 64 318 auto. Are you going to drive it in the winter?
What is the truck worth?

[GLHS592]

Mainly work (job). I've been on vacation this week. Did a timing belt on my wifes SRT4. That was a pain!!

I just haven't been into cars much since Sarah was born in March 2008. I am thinking about selling the GLHS and getting rid of a bunch of junk parts I don't need.


I don't think the mileage will be any better than the truck? I had a 64 318 auto. Are you going to drive it in the winter?
What is the truck worth?

With a car like this, I ain't worried about fuel mileage? :) I probably would not drive it much in the winter. I may not drive it much in the summer if it gets too hot. :lol: I'm just trying to decide what the car is really worth. If it was a B or E body, it would be worth a ton more. Everybody overlooks the cool looking C body cars.

I was going to ask $10,500 for the truck if I decided to sell it outright. If I can't find a really cool old Mopar to swap it for, then I'll most likely keep it. It does come in handy every once in a while.

Here's the truck:
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/GLHS592/1997%20Dodge%20Ram%203500/P9200021.jpg
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/GLHS592/1997%20Dodge%20Ram%203500/97DUALLY_P3010048.jpg
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/GLHS592/1997%20Dodge%20Ram%203500/97DUALLY_P3010049.jpg
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/GLHS592/1997%20Dodge%20Ram%203500/Dually_P4300339.jpg

[fishcleaner]

nice car but the price seams high unless its mint, C-bodies don't bring any money, you should be able to score a C-body convertible for under 8k, I know, I have one and they are really under valued, I love mine.

[TonaChris]

I don't think the mileage will be any better than the truck? I had a 64 318 auto. Are you going to drive it in the winter?
What is the truck worth?

His truck is a diesel, im sure it gets double the fuel mileage the car gets.

[TonaChris]

Also my father has a pretty mint 68 polora 500 convertible Im pretty sure he'd sell. white w/white top and red int. 383 2brl

[spyder]

If it's a #'s 383 4-bbl car in near perfect condition 12k would be absolute top dollar . Car does look cool , I dig the color scheme .....if only it was a 4-speed !!

[butchsuppe]

I'd swap in a heartbeat. :nod:

[Chad T]

That is a sweet looking Fury! No idea on the value though. I know someone who got a '66 Satalite for around that. (440 4 spd car not original).

[GLHS592]

I figure I'll drive and take a hard look at the car and let him do the same with my truck. If the car is as nice as he says and the pictures suggest, I'll offer him a straight up trade. If he doesn't bite, I'll walk away. Evidently, he hasn't had too many offers and he told me that he needs a truck pretty bad. So, you never know. I may end up with the car.

I'm sure I'll miss the truck at times. It has come in handy quite often. I do have my wife's 2004 Durango. I could get a tow dolly. Lowering the SS/T has made it useless as a truck. :lol:

[rib256]

I would keep the truck

[Tony Fields]

That car looks great Kevin.......get it!

[GLHS592]

I've really gotten to where A and C body Mopars really do it for me lately. They are as stylish as B and E bodies without the hefty price. The 1968 round side markers have always done something for me for reasons I can't explain.

[BoostedDrummer]

My dads got a 1966 Fury III with the 383 Commando in it. Its sweet to ride in and rides really smooth. We took a video of it doing a burnout. Here it is:thumb:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUtonhAY8nM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUtonhAY8nM

[ScottD]

A couple of thoughts.

I sold my Shelby Dakota in 2004 to get my SRT-4. I was thinking with the utility trailer I had I'd be ok without a truck. I went two years before I bought another truck. You may find the same thing, a truck is really handy to have around. While the utility trailer worked and I still have it and use it, it's a lot easier to jump in a truck and go.

Secondly, while I think C bodies are cool, if you get it and decide to get rid of it at some point, keep in mind they are a tough sell. C bodies just aren't in high demand.

[janus]

That car looks great Kevin.......get it!

+1! looks really nice from the pics. i'd give it a shot with the trade

[coronet2fast]

+1 on 68 side marker lights, it's crazy but they just look cool. i would say if you don't have an old school car, do the trade. it's always cool when people admire your car and you won't get that with the truck. even though that truck appears to be in great shape.

[GLHS592]

I looked at the car today. It is exactly like he described it. It has zero rust. He has owned it for 3 years and bought it from the 2nd owner who moved here from southern California. It shows under 45k miles, so it probably has around 145k on it. It has been repainted because underhood is a different shade of yellow. He says the previous owner kept it in a garage as did the original owner. He told him that the interior is all original and it looks it. The driver's seat foam needs replacement, but the rest of the interior is great. There are no cracks or bad spots on any of the interior. The carpet looks a tad faded, but in excellent condition otherwise. I'm thinking the engine has been rebuilt in the past because it has plenty of power. The paint is good but could use a good wax/buffing.

I really like the car. He wants my truck. He shot me an offer of my truck and $3000. I'm going to think about it a little before I counter offer. I told him I'd get back to him by Wednesday. I was going to shoot him a straight trade, but I now realize my truck is probably worth less than the car. I will just cut the BS and meet him in the middle. If he doesn't go for it, I'll walk away.

I paid $10,500 for the truck a little over 2 years ago. I have about $11,000 in it now. I put the topper on and replaced the 4 rear tires. Before the guy sold it to me, he replaced the ball joints, replaced the starter, replaced the batteries, and put new tires on the front. It has an aftermarket 4" exhaust, #100 fuel plate, BHAF air filter, and boost/EGT gauges. The bad is a worn hole in the driver's seat, flaking paint on the passenger door above the window, and the check engine light is on for EGR. The EGR is closed and the truck runs no different. The Cummins forum guys told me that it isn't even worth fixing.

I took some pictures, but left my USB cable at home 90 miles away from my in-laws' house. I'll post some up Monday evening.

[cordes]

I think the guy is way high on that car, but maybe that's just me.

[ljbprrfmof]

Personally, I would push the even trade as hard as you can. As mentioned earlier, the sale-ability of C bodies is not that great especially in a tough economy. The truck has more utility than the car. It is everyday utility and you will be able to sell it a hundred times faster than the Fury. I would wait him out and push him often.

[GLHS592]

Here are the pics:
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/GLHS592/68Fury_P5290013.jpg
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/GLHS592/68Fury_P5290015.jpg
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/GLHS592/68Fury_P5290016.jpg
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/GLHS592/68Fury_P5290021.jpg
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/GLHS592/68Fury_P5290017.jpg
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/GLHS592/68Fury_P5290020.jpg
I love the updated Cragar SS's.

[ljbprrfmof]

Wow a sweet ride indeed. It looks nice and clean. I would move on it.

[GLHS592]

I'm just not sure I want to write the guy a check in order to get the car. After thinking about it a couple days, I'm going to shoot him a straight up trade offer. If he doesn't take it, I can live without the car.

[ljbprrfmof]

That is the best way to buy a car. Be able to walk away from the deal. It will get you the best deal every time. Stick to your offer and you have a much better chance of getting your deal no matter how many times he comes down in the cash with trade offer. If you have to offer anything with the truck, throw in some accessory or some fuel.

[GLHS592]

Update: I shot him even trade. He wouldn't budge. I didn't either. I'm still driving the dually, which is ok with me. I'll probably end up using it more down the line when I start restoring my tractor and showing it.

[Abkshelby]

My opinion. You did the right thing by keeping the truck. Yeah that car is really nice. But your truck will easily be worth more in the long run. I think his price is too high for the car even for what it is.

[ljbprrfmof]

Give him a few weeks and call to ask if wants to reconsider your offer. Let him stew a bit. Get him to inch his way towards your offer, but don't concede any to his. He will come to realize you may be his best chance to move the car.