Scrap Pick Up Truck - what kinda price?

[Heartkill]

I'm fairly familiar with scrap, but I don't want to jump into this one yet without making sure I can turn a profit. I can pick up an '89 Nissan (non running - blown head gasket) for $400. I've called numerous yards in the area and none can seem to give me a quote over the phone. Is this worth buying? Last I checked steel was around $200 per ton here. I'm sure I can get some aluminum off the motor and the radiator, yank some wiring, cut the cats if there are any, etc. - I just don't want to get into this to only make $50...

[hobo finds]

I saw 2800 lbs for the weight

[Hades12]

To much. If the cats are there and you get top dollor for them then you might break even.

$200 would be where I was at.

[Heartkill]

That's what I'm thinking, $200 tops. I'm gonna pass on this unless they want to come down on price. Thanks guys for the advice.

[cesariojpn]

If your willing to replace the blown head gasket, small pickups can go for $1000. There is a need for small pickups, either as cheap trash trucks, or as a base for being modified (depending on the body shape).

[Hades12]

Cesariojpn is right, if the body is straight I know several car dealers that would buy it at that price.