1976 Toyota Chinook - Testing Waters

[Zachpins34]

Hey guys! I will be selling my dad's 1976 Toyota Chinook and am trying to test the waters.

Specs:
-Clean Title in hand
-Roughly 128,XXX miles
-Original 20R Motor
-Original 4 Speed Manual Transmission
-New tires
-New stereo & speakers
-2 New batteries
-Interior partially renovated / partially unfinished
-Pop-up top allows standing / walk-around room
-Gas range stove, sink, fridge, dining table, storage closets, and beds designed for 2 adults & 2 kids
-Stove / fridge may or may not be connected

Starts right up and drives excellent


How much do you think this should go for?

 

[jgue467]

Tough one since it is more than the sum of its parts. It's history, art and functionality in one. Start really high (maybe $20k) and work your way down. :cowboy:

 

[txclimber]

Check this out for reference: https://austin.craigslist.org/rvs/d/1978-toyota-chinook-mpg/6222749467.html


Doesn't seem to be moving too quickly at this price. Cool rig though. I've been keeping my eye out for a scrapper. I would love to put the camper body on my 1st gen 4runner.

Good luck with your sale.

 

[rkymtnman]

First, that is straight up awesome.

With things like these, you have to find the right buyer and that can take time. I have restored a few vintage campers and there are buyers out there for them, you just have to look hard. The difference between "a buyer" and the "right buyer" could be 5 grand difference or more..

Why not keep it and use it yourself? It looks like a really sweet clean rig.

Good luck with the sale.

 

[sambishop]

These things arent worth a damn anymore. It breaks my heart to see someone having to deal with selling such a burdened vehicle. I'll take it off your hands for 2k. No questions asked

 

[T4R2014]

Check this out for reference: https://austin.craigslist.org/rvs/d/1978-toyota-chinook-mpg/6222749467.html


Doesn't seem to be moving too quickly at this price. Cool rig though. I've been keeping my eye out for a scrapper. I would love to put the camper body on my 1st gen 4runner.

Good luck with your sale.

I love the "lots of power and great mpg".

These are too cool though. Good luck selling.

 

[mountain mike]

Man, that thing is cool!!

I am not sure on pricing I see them all over the board. However, that is one of the cleanest that I have seen. Might poke around over on Expedition Portal. There are a few people over there with them that could probably give you an idea.

 

[MOYotas]

That's a pretty damn cool retro stabbin' cabin on wheels there! Exterior looks great minus the cracked fiberglass on the drivers side. Interior definitely needs some love but somebody will snatch it up I'm sure. I'd probably keep it and fix it up if it were me though.

 

[Mark_BC]

One meeleeon dollars. Unless it's 4WD, then two meeleeon dollars.

 

[averyislost]

While it'd be difficult to give an exact price, I would definitely start high like the others are saying! Especially with the #vanlife movement raising the prices of camper vans and conversions.

 

[Tyler James Inc]

In Oregon or Colorado- $15k

Everywhere else- $5k

Super nice rig man. Easily the cleanest I've seen.
Like everything else in life- it's worth exactly what someone is willing to pay for it.
Newer rigs have more of a narrow "what's it worth" window, but specialty things like this, you never really know what someone is willing to pay for it. Hope you are able to sell it without too much hassle, are happy with what you get out of it, and never regret your decision to sell it [emoji1360]

 

[Zachpins34]

Thanks for the responses guys! Much appreciated. I hate the fact that I need to sell this thing, but just no way I can keep it with my circumstances.

 

[choff1212]

In Oregon or Colorado- $15k

Everywhere else- $5k

Living in Denver myself, I can agree with these prices. Maybe list it a couple grand higher in the more desirable markets and give yourself some wiggle room for negotiations.
Also look into getting the glass repaired. In the bay area there might be a marine shop that can fix and touch up the paint work for cheap. The repair could net you a higher price in the end. Fiberglass work can usually be done quickly and easily, but I grew up rebuilding boats with my father in Florida so my perception may be skewed.

 

[SCRunner12]

Damn that thing is cool and the wife would actually camp in it. A nice engine swap and 4x4 conversion and that thing would be tits...let me know what you end up with for price. Might be making some changes and this would be a cool vehicle.

 

[Zachpins34]

Living in Denver myself, I can agree with these prices. Maybe list it a couple grand higher in the more desirable markets and give yourself some wiggle room for negotiations.
Also look into getting the glass repaired. In the bay area there might be a marine shop that can fix and touch up the paint work for cheap. The repair could net you a higher price in the end. Fiberglass work can usually be done quickly and easily, but I grew up rebuilding boats with my father in Florida so my perception may be skewed.

Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated

 

[thenightman]

When you make the ad, be sure to use phrases like "expedition" and "original tiny house" to get people excited

 

[Zachpins34]

BUMP! Price set to $8,000 obo