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Need advice! I was trying to trade my long bed and may end up letting my short bed go instead. Need replies today as this deal takes place tomorrow if both sides agree. Here is the trade… My 1970 CST10 SWB, 350, 350TH, PS, PB, AC, AM FM radio, buddy buckets, CA black plates, uncut and rust free but needs restoration for… 1965 Chevelle Malibu, 2 door, 283, 4spd manual, NO PS, NO PB, NO AC (plane jane). I would say both vehicles are in similar condition… Straight trade.

I will post pictures when I get home from work.

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Depends on how much you want a coupe. Will you miss the truck if you do it?

But offhand, I'd say go for it...

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Yes :metal:

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I'd do it

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truck. all day long. but, no poll will help you decide. just matters what you want.

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65

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I would kindly have to say no but that is just my humble opinion. I will forever be a truck guy. But to me as long as it is a :chevy: you cannot go wrong. :metal:

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I once owned a very mildly modded '65 Malibu, great solid car and one of the last really attractive bodies created by GM. Tough call but I'd say go for it!

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I've been the car route....now I'm into trucks. But that's just me-you must decide. Don't go by which one is "worth" more money-wise....go with your heart. The grass is always greener-I'd stick with the truck.

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I would go for it as well....lot fewer of those nice little malibu's running around than the trucks...particularly in that condition.
PLUS....change is as good as a rest....

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You have two trucks now correct? If so, and the truck you would be keeping you like a lot, then I would say go for it.

If you don't do it, let me know. I would consider it my self. Even though I am in Nor-Cal and you are in So-Cal.

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no. and for the simple reason I don't know what's been covered up and/or done poorly with the chevelle.

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I have no Idea but either way, that chevelle looks awesome.

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Post a couple pics of your truck to help us make up yor mind.Good luck with whatever you decide! Sounds like your truck has more options.

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IMO there aren't many classics better than our trucks. That's a sweet Malibu however.

Coincidentally, I had a 72 350 Malibu that was about 85% or better condition. Only had 60K when I sold it. My truck was 70% at best. However, the truck was rust free while the Malibu had some bad spots in the common places (fender, trunk, rear window).......I no longer wanted two classics, and there was no question which of the two would go. Course it didn't have a 4-speed.

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70

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Man that's a nice hard top, you can always ad ps . pb , ac .what condiction is your long bed. you could have a nice truck and car. Oh man tuff one, good luck.

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I really want to sell the long bed and keep the shorty. The short bed is from my home town so it has more sentimental value. I would love to restore it one day. I've had the trucks for some years now and I think I'm just getting the itch and want to change things up. Ideally I want a blazer but nice car would be fun as well. I don't have cash so a trade seems like the only way to go for me. I don't know….

Either way I appreciate the responses. It is helping me out.

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Nice truck but I would do the trade if it's straight across.
You will still have the longbed truck and a nice classic with a rear seat.
Btw all Chevrolets and that's a nice looking Chevelle, but check for rust and bondo.

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I would be hard pressed to chose. If you got into a wreck with the cream puff Malibu, parts most likely would be harder to come by. Parts prices also may be an issue with the Malibu.

The Trucks however, esp short box, are becoming quite the attraction. The bright side of a truck to me is the availability of parts being more plentiful.

At least in my humble opinion.

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As much as I love these trucks ,Im also a Chevelle guy and Chevelle's are much harder to come by especially one that nice .I voted to trade before I saw the pics ,nice truck but nicer Chevelle .

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I would be more likely to want to trade off the long bed...

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I'm atruck guy but I'm also a Chevelle/ElCamino guy....I say trade since it's not the only truck you have.

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I would trade as well only on the fact that you have another nice truck as well. If it was your only truck I would say no. I like variety of vehicles.

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I would guess the Malibu is worth more than my truck as they sit. In the long run which vehicle do you think has more value? I know I shouldn't be thinking about it that way but I may lean towards the better financial deal at the end of the day

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The Chevelle is worth more .

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From what I see the trucks are climbing in value now. The Malibu has dropped a little in value but still higher than your truck right now and the custom market on them are very high right now.
EXTRA SEATS for cruising with family and friends in a classic PRICELESS.

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I would keep the truck, just me.

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Pretty easy to come up with another truck. Not so easy coming up with the car.

If I was in a similar situation, but with a car I really desired I would do it. I like the Chevelle but not a car I would trade for (personal taste thing). I would trade for a 60's Mopar, or an earlier Chev.

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I would keep the truck. I'm not a car guy though, I have my cutlass because it was my first car, but I don't need any other cars. Personally I'd LOVE to have an original CST shortbed, especially orange.

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Gotta say no, I'd keep the CST. I too love the orange / white trucks. Nothing against the 65 but I'd think the CST would be more desirable. .. more of an interest if you had them side by side for sale. If both were sitting at a Super Chevy show, or Good Guys which one would you look at more?

Go with your gut man, but if it were me I'd turn it down. If I ever find another solid CST / Cheyenne I will be hanging on to it for sure.

The trucks are really popular in this area, they may be more plentiful in SoCal but they are bringing big bucks where I come from. Just my .02

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I say go for it. Both will hold value, why have two trucks. Don't see as many chevelles on the road. Both are really nice looking by the way. Good luck.

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That's a great looking car. Why have two trucks that are essentially the same?

The car looks like it's ready to cruise while you chop that extra longbed down to a shortie ;)

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TOO bad you couldn't have both! I love my 65 chevelle !!!!!

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I am going to say no vote until you get a inspection mirror and inspection cam and look for hidden rust issues.

You never know what someone did in past on those little hidden nightmares until you really have it apart.

You have full knowledge of your current truck.

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You're on a truck forum, asking truck owners if you should trade your truck for a car? The car looks nice but I think you already have your answer and you're just hoping someone else will agree with you to make it sting a little less when you drive that new car home.

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...and the car is winning :lol:

(Currently 25-16)

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Take a magnet to the rockers, rear quarters and around rear window. If it's not all mudded up, trade.

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HAHAHAHA. you have a CST. Forget that clown car.

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^^^I agree with Flashed. ^^^