Bargaining $500 for an Old Broken Down F-150
I called the two gentlemen who stopped by and asked to buy my 1979 F-150 short-bed, and told them they could have it for $500, and they agreed 
It has a blown 460 engine (which only got 7 miles to the gallon anyway), flat tires, and needs some body work. Not to mention part of the frame was cut out by the previous owner to put the 460 in it (dumbass).
They will be setting up an appointment with my father sometime this week to stop by and pick it up. Which means I don’t have to pay $100 to haul it wherever we end up, nor do I have to worry about fixing it up or putting in a new engine. I can just be rid of it.
I’m curious, however… the guy I spoke with said he -really- wanted this truck. I don’t know what could really be so special about it except that it’s a short-bed, and 79 short-beds weren’t very popular and are kinda rare. It sorta peaked my interest in keeping it, but I wouldn’t have the time to deal with that anyway.
As much as I’d like to keep it and restore it, it’s just not worth it to me for several years. The bronco will come first as far as restoration, and that will take several years on its own.
Bye bye F-150, I will miss you.
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