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**CPNE** · 05-22-2003, 09:42 AM

I agree with Gee_Em regarding further evidence and condition. Assuming it is <20K and it appears to be a low mileage original (No rust, minimal body blemishes) then the price is fair IMO.

I base that on comparision to what a comparable "modern" 4x4 would sell for plus the fact that an unmolested original has far more appeal to me than somebody's modified project in equal condition.

I think the long-step bed would be a negative for most people, but on a 4x4 they seem more in proportion than on a 2wd. I think it has a lot more going for it than just the 4x4.

You'd still have to expect to go through it and replace seals, hoses, etc due to age and dry rot.

I hope it goes to a good home where it will be respected for the "time capsule" it is and not lifted and the 292 junked in favor of a 454BB (though those things are cool to do if ya gotta rebuild it from the ground up anyway).

05-22-2003, 09:42 AM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	I agree with Gee_Em regarding further evidence and condition. Assuming it is <20K and it appears to be a low mileage original (No rust, minimal body blemishes) then the price is fair IMO. I base that on comparision to what a comparable "modern" 4x4 would sell for plus the fact that an unmolested original has far more appeal to me than somebody's modified project in equal condition. I think the long-step bed would be a negative for most people, but on a 4x4 they seem more in proportion than on a 2wd. I think it has a lot more going for it than just the 4x4. You'd still have to expect to go through it and replace seals, hoses, etc due to age and dry rot. I hope it goes to a good home where it will be respected for the "time capsule" it is and not lifted and the 292 junked in favor of a 454BB (though those things are cool to do if ya gotta rebuild it from the ground up anyway). __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 05-22-2003 at 09:45 AM.