Truck for parts - Help

[TheFlamesVan]

Hey I need some help if anyone has some advice.

I have a 2000 Silverado 1500 with 243,000km on it. I need to get rid of it today ideally.

The tires are good and it runs okay (outside of alternator and battery).

Problem is there is a rust hole in the frame, so it isn't suitable for road use. Ideally it could be parted out.

What is the best way to do this? Hoping to get $1000 or close to that for it. Worth more than that in parts, I just don't have the means to keep it.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

[bossy22]

I'd try an auction. I had an old RX7 where the electrical was shot. I got it towed to an auction place, and they got rid of it. Some guy bought it for parts.

[TheFlamesVan]

Yeah? I'll look into that thanks. Had a $150 offer from a junker but I feel like the tires alone are worth that.

[Hockeyguy15]

Donate it to the Kidney Foundation or someone like that?

[ken0042]

Also make sure you are being objective about the value of the parts. I have seen people do that- they spent $500 on tires a year earlier, but resale on used tires is a lot less than what you may have paid.

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by TheFlamesVan

Yeah? I'll look into that thanks. Had a $150 offer from a junker but I feel like the tires alone are worth that.

Agreed. Way too low.

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

Donate it to the Kidney Foundation or someone like that?

Agree this could be a good back up plan. I think Kidney Foundation offers minimum $300 tax receipt for Calgary area, but number can be higher if car can be resold. They don't charge for the cost of removing the car either. I guess OP can always call and ask what they'd be able to offer.

Originally Posted by ken0042

Also make sure you are being objective about the value of the parts. I have seen people do that- they spent $500 on tires a year earlier, but resale on used tires is a lot less than what you may have paid.

OP did mention he thinks the tires are worth around $150 which does seem reasonable. Perhaps he might not get $1k, but I think some of what he's said so far make me feel his valuation isn't completely out to lunch.

[TheFlamesVan]

For example - I replaced the fuel pump 4 years ago for $890. Gotta think you could sell that for $100 too. Maybe a donation is in order. Thanks for the advice.

[Barnes]

Originally Posted by TheFlamesVan

For example - I replaced the fuel pump 4 years ago for $890. Gotta think you could sell that for $100 too. Maybe a donation is in order. Thanks for the advice.

You need to be realistic. You wont get someone to pay $100 to lift the bed off the truck and remove a four year old fuel pump.