Grand Wagoneers for over $10k ???

[Lindel]

http://www.wagonmasters.com

Now, tell me about the cheap $10K Grand Waggies...

[1jeep]

A car is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

[Brizio]

A car is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

X2!!!

[RedBeard2]

http://www.wagonmasters.com

Now, tell me about the cheap $10K Grand Waggies...

, then

[Blake]

I just spent 8k on my waggy - parts/tires/wheels/axles/atlas/driveshafts/etc

I bet I couldn't get $1500 for it and the body is in great shape and it runs like a top.

[HerrKooled]

I'd want 10k for my J truck, and keep walking if anything less. But again mine is rust free and has some work into it. Thing is, I don't need to sell it.

[Idaho Hillbilly]

Check out this page!! Holy over $10k!!!

http://www.wagonmaster.com/complete.htm

[tgreese]

Apparently you guys were not aware that there is a high-dollar market for what I call "Celebrity class" Wagoneers. These are the sorts of cars that James Taylor would buy to drive around Martha's Vineyard three months of the year. These cars are low mileage creampuffs with wood paneling (generally), and typically have been restored to like-new condition. However, they must be beautiful and perfect.

If you're in the market for something you can drive and wheel occasionally, and not worry about minor dents and scratches, the price comes way way down.

[gwinn]

I paid a little less than half that for a rust free Arizona Grand Wagoneer. Then over the next couple years I sunk at least $10K more into it. If I was to truly fully restore a Grand Wagoneer I wouldn't sell it for less than $15K. A professional factory quality exterior paint job w/minimal bodywork would be at least $2K.

[nicnichols]

A Car dealer stopped by the shop while they were doing some work on my '91 and wanted to buy it.. my Mechanic buddy laughed, cas he knows that my baby is not for sale. Between the price I paid for it and the new engine/pipes ect.. I'm in over 10k, but it's worth it everytime I fire up the 360. I think prices will climb a bit since there is so much advertising exposure right now, but probably settle down after that.

[RedBeard2]

A Car dealer stopped by the shop while they were doing some work on my '91 and wanted to buy it.. my Mechanic buddy laughed, cas he knows that my baby is not for sale. Between the price I paid for it and the new engine/pipes ect.. I'm in over 10k, but it's worth it everytime I fire up the 360. I think prices will climb a bit since there is so much advertising exposure right now, but probably settle down after that.

May settle down a little. But as far as the classic car market goes, the first year models (in this case '63) and final year models get the most cash for them.
Being that only 1560 were made in '91, they are probably the most rare...but they look just like the '88-'90 models. What will really settle down the price of these beasts are the gas prices!! I personally like my '91, and probably will keep it for awhile...only has 66k miles, and I got it for a steal, even though AOL says trade value is only $600.....HA! I think they're owned by progressives that hate our gas guzzling classics.

[drlocke]

Screw that. I'll keep mine.

[mdill]

If looking for a great condition rig, it has always been cheaper to buy (if you can find one) that has been restored/reconditioned than buying and doing or having the work done.
Pretty easy to drop $20K on a non-high end recondition, very easy to drop $50K + on a restore.
But you have to have a sharp eye patience and be willing to wade though a lot of chicken-wire and bondo "restore" trucks to find a good value $10K -$20K very nice rig. (Still cheaper than doing your own)

[RedBeard2]

If looking for a great condition rig, it has always been cheaper to buy (if you can find one) that has been restored/reconditioned than buying and doing or having the work done.
Pretty easy to drop $20K on a non-high end recondition, very easy to drop $50K + on a restore.
But you have to have a sharp eye patience and be willing to wade though a lot of chicken-wire and bondo "restore" trucks to find a good value $10K -$20K very nice rig. (Still cheaper than doing your own)

Oh, I agree totally with that! You see that all the time with Mecum and Jackson-Barrett. Though, I don't think I'd need to spend that much on mine. Needs very little, exceptin' maybe a good paint job (though that can cost a good $3K to $5K especially when replacing the wood tape). Interior is pretty good shape. But if you want like new, well, yes then it would add up, replacing carpet, seats, etc....then, there's the engine bay (though with mine, would just need a good detailing). But this is just a dream. I don't have the money as getting new windows put on the house. Maybe in a coupla years I'll have her repainted. Would like to get the wheels refinished too (anybody know how much that would cost?).

[87 Money Pit]

Wheel refinishing

Would like to get the wheels refinished too (anybody know how much that would cost?).

$400 for 4 wheels and centercaps at Perfect Metal Finishing in Newark, NJ. Including cleaning / polishing, powdercoat grey inside the spokes, + clear powdercoat to finish things up.