Popular Post Brown Bear Posted March 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 4, 2022 My Dad passed away a few months ago and he owned this truck. I am trying to figure out what it would be worth. Any help would be appreciated. It was his baby... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 welcome to BMT. sorry about your dad's passing. that truck is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. in the past year or so, unrestored but good shape trucks have sold in the 15 to 20k range, so i would think $25,000 to $30,000 would be a fair price. 2 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Also Sorry for Your loss. i wouldn't want to be in your position, TJC is correct in his statement. value is what someone is willing to pay. when an item has personal ,emotional sentiment how can a dollar value seem fair. after my Father passed and the "clean up" started, a $10.00 item was worth $$$$.yet reality it value was $5.00. tough call for many who have to go through it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted March 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 4, 2022 I am very sorry for youre loss... Myself,, I would struggle with this.. I would probably just keep it, and maybe one day at a truck show or a parking lot some where when I'm out and about in it, the right guy will come along... 🙏 Jojo 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Nice advice Joey.🙂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 20 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: I am very sorry for youre loss... Myself,, I would struggle with this.. I would probably just keep it, and maybe one day at a truck show or a parking lot some where when I'm out and about in it, the right guy will come along... 🙏 Jojo agreed. i would not mind having a rig like that at all. it is stunningly beautiful, and looks like it was lovingly restored and cared for. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 My condolences. It's a beautiful and desirable truck. It's value should be inline with the above statements. Unless circumstances move you otherwise or if you have no desire at all for it, I would suggest holding on to it for a while and maybe mothball it for a period until you have a clear mind on what you want to do. A similar thing happened to me with my father's '41 Cadillac. Not my kind of car and not one that I would pursue, but it was finished and drivable and actually has turned out to be a fun social car to drive around with friends in or go places in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Bear Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 Thank you for the responses. He definitely had it valued much higher in his mind so seeing the $25,000 to $30,000 was a bit of s shock. That was also what I was seeing online so I'm sure it's about right. I think he has that much money just in stainless steel on it. He did have a tendency to over do things lol. He told me it was worth at least $80,000...way higher...it was very valuable to him so I can see why he thought that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Bear Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 I'd love to keep it...however, I'm a girl and have no idea how to drive it or how to do the mechanics and upkeep. It is going to be extremely hard to get rid of this emotionally and I have a feeling literally. The truck has a cummins engine in it, which he always said was rare...any thoughts on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 I dunno much about anything in the grand scheme of things but the figures quoted are gunna fairly accurate I reckon The problem is that we never get back what put into these trucks and most of us don't do it to make a dollar and those that do probably aren't been truthful I dont think a old Cummins motor is gunna make a huge difference in value no matter what the motor is My father passed away not that long ago and when Mum was ready my brother and I went and cleaned out Dads things My brother and I are fortunate enough that we dont have to get rid of stuff so we boxed stuff up by the semi load and shifted and stored it all I might not unbox stuff for some time yet A lot of gear was bigger than your fathers truck but I just loaded it up and shifted it for Mum And to make it even more challenging most of the trips took two days But to me it was worth it as everything of Dads I get rid of is like getting rid of another piece of Dad and I will probably clean out a lot of stuff in the future when I'm ready My point to my ramblings is if you don't have to sell the truck then perhaps dont rush into it as you cant unsell it once its gone The end of the day it is none of my business and I'm just thinking out allowed and not trying to tell you what to do Good luck with it all and I hope you achieve a good outcome Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Sorry for the loss of your dad. His truck is beautiful and it is easy to see the passion he had. The sad truth is the money spent is not the money returned. There is an equipment and truck auction coming up this month that would be worth while watching for anything comparable. (https://www.mecum.com/auctions/east-moline-tractor-2022/ Matt, sorry for your loss also. I remember seeing pictures of the '41 Cadillac. Glad you kept it. They do grow on you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 What state is this truck in ? That's a great looking truck, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 holy shit,,,what a good lookin SOB wow...iwould guess 80 Gs easily...personally i would not sell it unless absolutely necessary...sure sorry about your pop...real rough time for anyone involved good luck bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 but yes,like harry says,good luck getting it.....most of us that would love to have it,dont have that kind of dough,plus most of us like do do our own work.....bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Mark T said: What state is this truck in ? That's a great looking truck, no doubt. IP address says Waukegan IL Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 63BMack Posted March 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2022 I personally have seen this truck, it is first class. It has I think 262 Cummins with a guad box, heavy rears, Road Works in Lafayette, IN. Did all the stainless,visor looks real nice. alumatank in Illinois did the Fuel tanks with B model steps, has a Jake brake. Last time I saw it it didn't have any swirl marks at all in the black paint. Slick as glass. Ron used to live in north west Indiana and moved to Wisconsin, my brother and I went to a few truck shows with Ron. He was a nicest guy you will ever meet. He didn't spare anything on this truck. We're going to miss him at the truck shows. Ron. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted March 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2022 7 hours ago, Brown Bear said: I'd love to keep it...however, I'm a girl and have no idea how to drive it or how to do the mechanics and upkeep. It is going to be extremely hard to get rid of this emotionally and I have a feeling literally. The truck has a cummins engine in it, which he always said was rare...any thoughts on that? Based on Your post, is it possible to connect with a museum type organization that can hold/ display this truck till many details You must have can be put in order. I don't think anyone on this forum would want to see any negative happen to You or the vehicle. scammers are always on the prowl for victims. as you stated, your knowledge is limited in terms of the truck with sentiment / emotion making a sell way more difficult. if it were put on display, you can see it and others will appreciate it . then when the moment is right (never actually) it can be sold to the proper new owner. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted March 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2022 I was waiting to give another opinion.... You say you are 'just a girl' please be smart and confident about what you have... Go forward with caution, and pay attention to the seasoned guys here at BMT... The truck is amazing... I have the priviledge to work on some of these beauties. I have a friend who is very successful, and he calls on me to do certain repairs when needed, or when he buys another one that needs love... I wish you well, maybe you need to learn how to drive it.. just sayin' you may love it... jojo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Licensed to kill Posted March 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2022 8 hours ago, Brown Bear said: I'd love to keep it...however, I'm a girl and have no idea how to drive it or how to do the mechanics and upkeep. It is going to be extremely hard to get rid of this emotionally and I have a feeling literally. The truck has a cummins engine in it, which he always said was rare...any thoughts on that? A couple thoughts. "I'm a girl and have no idea how to drive it". Even the best truck driver on the planet didn't know how to drive one at some point. We ALL had to learn and so can you. It is not difficult at all. "or how to do the mechanics and upkeep". For as many miles as you are likely to put on it, it is unlikely that there will much if any "mechanics and upkeep" and if there is, there are shops that do that sort of thing. What kind of "mechanics and upkeep" do you currently do with your daily driver??. It is just a truck, not a space ship. If you DO want to sell it, Hemmings motor news would be a good place to list it. Just make sure that you DO want to sell it 'cause once it is gone it is gone for good. Not knowing how to drive it and maintain it TODAY is not the kind of reason that I think you will be able to live with after it is gone because those things are easily remedied. I do not know what your status is (and it is none of my business) but this would make a GREAT hand me down to one of your dads Grandchildren some day. It is a cool old truck today, it will be just that much cooler in 20 years ESPECIALLY given it's "pedigree". 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Museum yes that would cover it… truck always indoors and kept clean perfect… good luck .Bob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DavCut Posted March 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2022 Sorry for your loss @Brown Bear Looks and sounds as if your Dad had a lot of pride in his Mack. As others have said don’t underestimate yourself. Your Dad did the hard work to get the truck where it is today and you get to enjoy it with what will most likely be minimal maintenance. I would be surprised if your Dad didn’t have friends in the antique truck community that would be willing to teach you to drive, or at a minimum drive you to a few shows so that you could display your Dad’s work. If he didn’t, make some of your own! Two final thoughts (at least for this reply). First, don’t sell yourself short. You are not “Just a girl”, you are a Girl that can do anything who happens to own an amazing piece of history. Second, cheek out the work that @SkippyMack is doing on her B model: 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Dave has the best advice but yes of course you need a place to keep it you can’t just park commercial vehicles anywhere you want whiny nosy neighbors are generally a big problem depending on where you are good luck . As I mentioned I would not sell it unless no other choices…. Having someone show you around all the operations I am sure it looks a lot more frightening to you than it really is you would probably really enjoy it once you figure it out… Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Oh by the way sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AZB755V8 Posted March 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2022 Sorry for your Father's passing. There are many ways to deal with the situation bestowed on you and family. Every antique owner of any type, cars, trucks, furniture, etc. knows the value of their possessions. More so what they have in them for time and money then add the sentimental value that is priceless. What it looks like you have in the B-73 is truly exceptional and just needs the right owner. There are many guys that will not even get passed talking about "how much it is worth" really have no idea or never see the rig in person. It is frustrating to hear $25-30k is the price range but everyone has an opinion. matt73lt, that has valued your truck is restoring a B-73 and documenting his project, take a look at his thread. When finished the truck will be beyond perfect in every way. Matt would laugh if someone offer him $30k for his finished truck, IMO. Most all people do not know the time, effort and passion that it takes to restore an old Mack truck. I certainly have not do it for the return on investment but preserving a little transportation history. I think your father viewed things the same. Looks like he went to a great lengths to make his baby a standout. That is not cheap. All you need is one new owner to agree and pay for it. The value number your Dad stated is not padded with sentimental $$. If you go to sell it start with that and can always come down, never up. I think its would be worth every penny, IMO. The reason I know is my truck looks much the same way and there is a lot more in it than actual $80k. That was just for all the Best parts I could find over 10 years before restoration began. My boys with have the same situation as you when I die. Think I would roll over in the grave if all they got was $25-30k. Good luck, don't agree with all that is said here, all comments are just opinions. My restored B-755 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2022 I have to agree with a lot of what AZB755V8 said. I was trying to be non-specific on the value of your truck and speak more of the emotion of making a decision before you're ready to do so. I do feel the value of the truck is well north of that value stated. Trying to put a value on something that you've poured so much into (time, money, effort and desire) is very difficult. Many people that knew your father should be willing to help in your endeavor. Many posts here have mentioned things that you should take into consideration in making your choice of what to do. But, only you can know what's right for you and your memories of your father. I wasn't going to post these pictures, but they might be appropriate for your thoughts. This is a picture of my father with his beloved Cadillac at one of the last shows I was able to get him out to. He even picked up a trophy for it that Wayne Carrini presented to him. I maintained that car for him for over 15 years and modified it with power steering and brakes so he could drive it longer as his Parkinson's got worse. When he no longer could drive it, I chauffeured him around to shows or just to take him out to lunch in it. Looking back, now that he's gone, are memories that are becoming priceless. For now I'll keep it and enjoy it, but it will probably go at some point, when the time is right. Matt 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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