1971 GMC 4x4 value question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**dtkarst** · 07-09-2019, 12:16 PM

Looking into this 71 3/4 ton factory 4wd pickup. The guy selling it is the second owner, all original drive train, will run on fresh fuel. Comes with a very nice extra bed. Rusted out in the passenger side rocker, cab supports are rusted and the original bed is toast. Can be bought for 1500, clean title. But is a 3/4 ton worth it at this price? I’d get it running and driving again then decide what to do with it after that.

weim55 · 07-09-2019, 01:04 PM

If the frame is undamaged I’ll hitch up the trailer from CO. , Pay the $1500 asking, $500.00 To you for your troubles, then travel back to Colorado.

Does that answer your question?

Steve weim55 Colorado

**dtkarst** · 07-09-2019, 02:36 PM

Intriguing idea...

54blackhornet · 07-09-2019, 06:13 PM

For what it’s worth I sold a 71 K10 frame complete with drivetrain for $1500.00 about four years ago.

**57taskforce** · 07-09-2019, 06:50 PM

Hell yes it’s worth 1500. K20-25 is king of the 67-72 4x4 world in my book. Being a 4 eye makes it that much more appealing to me at that price.

**special-K** · 07-09-2019, 10:12 PM

Being a 3/4t it is worth more than a 1/2t and any 4wd in that condition is well worth $1,500. I'm surprised you had to ask.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-10-2019, 12:19 AM

For me, the Cop Spot is the clincher. Yes it's worth $1500.

Mike C · 07-10-2019, 07:30 AM

I’d have picked it up the same day and my first post would have been “Check out my new 3/4 ton 4x4 I got for $1500!”.

I haven’t seen a project 4x4 for sale around here in 15 years, much less one for $1500.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-10-2019, 09:58 AM

Did you buy it yet?!!! I want pics of the spotlight installation......lol I have one but not sure if I want to install or not.

CG · 07-10-2019, 08:36 PM

I want that front spare tire mount. Putting that on a truck would really cement my grandpa-ness lol!

I would buy that in a heartbeat if it was here. There are several things I want off of it and I would sell the rest.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-11-2019, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Did you buy it yet?!!! I want pics of the spotlight installation......lol I have one but not sure if I want to install or not.

Blue: The Unity Company is still in business. Still made in Chicago, Illinois USA.
They will be happy to send you a printed template to tape over your A Pillar with Xs marking the spots were you will need to drill. The part number for the mounting pivot bracket is 202. And 202R for a passenger side mount.
www.unity.com

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-11-2019, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Blue: The Unity Company is still in business. Still made in Chicago, Illinois USA.
They will be happy to send you a printed template to tape over your A Pillar with Xs marking the spots were you will need to drill. The part number for the mounting pivot bracket is 202. And 202R for a passenger side mount.
www.unity.com

Thanks for the information. What I was worried about is how intrusive the handle inside is.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-11-2019, 04:35 PM

That could be a problem if you got the Spot off another vehicle with a longer shaft. They made many different lengths for cop cars and ambulances over the years. If it's too long they may be able to sell you a shorter shafted rod. Not sur if it's possible to shorten it yourself.
A cop spot designed for the 67-72 GM truck would tuck in, handle up, with clearance around the steering wheel. One from an '80s Econoline van with a really long dash length might not work.
It all depends.

cypressbog · 07-11-2019, 04:54 PM

So did you buy it yet? Must have more pictures.

**dtkarst** · 07-16-2019, 01:40 PM

I’m going to look at it some time this week and see what it’s like. Don’t want to overpay for anything if I haven’t seen it in person.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-16-2019, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

That could be a problem if you got the Spot off another vehicle with a longer shaft. They made many different lengths for cop cars and ambulances over the years. If it's too long they may be able to sell you a shorter shafted rod. Not sur if it's possible to shorten it yourself.
A cop spot designed for the 67-72 GM truck would tuck in, handle up, with clearance around the steering wheel. One from an '80s Econoline van with a really long dash length might not work.
It all depends.

Thanks for the info. I'll have to ask Unity when I call them.

Frank_Zappa · 07-19-2019, 05:35 AM

Gotta agree probably worth the 1500 asking price as long as the frame is sound
and not rusted all to ****. Course I am not just a passer by I have a 71 K20 Cheyenne
in 511/Ocher sitting in my driveway so defiantly biased.

07-09-2019, 12:16 PM	#1
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	1971 GMC 4x4 value question Looking into this 71 3/4 ton factory 4wd pickup. The guy selling it is the second owner, all original drive train, will run on fresh fuel. Comes with a very nice extra bed. Rusted out in the passenger side rocker, cab supports are rusted and the original bed is toast. Can be bought for 1500, clean title. But is a 3/4 ton worth it at this price? I’d get it running and driving again then decide what to do with it after that. Attached Images

07-09-2019, 01:04 PM	#2
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 916	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question If the frame is undamaged I’ll hitch up the trailer from CO. , Pay the $1500 asking, $500.00 To you for your troubles, then travel back to Colorado. Does that answer your question? Steve weim55 Colorado

07-09-2019, 02:36 PM	#3
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question Intriguing idea...

07-09-2019, 06:13 PM	#4
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,422	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question For what it’s worth I sold a 71 K10 frame complete with drivetrain for $1500.00 about four years ago. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

07-09-2019, 06:50 PM	#5
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,593	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question Hell yes it’s worth 1500. K20-25 is king of the 67-72 4x4 world in my book. Being a 4 eye makes it that much more appealing to me at that price. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

07-09-2019, 10:12 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question Being a 3/4t it is worth more than a 1/2t and any 4wd in that condition is well worth $1,500. I'm surprised you had to ask. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-10-2019 at 06:19 AM.

07-10-2019, 12:19 AM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,628	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question For me, the Cop Spot is the clincher. Yes it's worth $1500. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

07-10-2019, 07:30 AM	#8
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,740	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question I’d have picked it up the same day and my first post would have been “Check out my new 3/4 ton 4x4 I got for $1500!”. I haven’t seen a project 4x4 for sale around here in 15 years, much less one for $1500. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

07-10-2019, 09:58 AM	#9
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,370	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question Did you buy it yet?!!! I want pics of the spotlight installation......lol I have one but not sure if I want to install or not. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-10-2019, 08:36 PM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,149	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question I want that front spare tire mount. Putting that on a truck would really cement my grandpa-ness lol! I would buy that in a heartbeat if it was here. There are several things I want off of it and I would sell the rest. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-11-2019, 04:35 PM	#13
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,628	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question That could be a problem if you got the Spot off another vehicle with a longer shaft. They made many different lengths for cop cars and ambulances over the years. If it's too long they may be able to sell you a shorter shafted rod. Not sur if it's possible to shorten it yourself. A cop spot designed for the 67-72 GM truck would tuck in, handle up, with clearance around the steering wheel. One from an '80s Econoline van with a really long dash length might not work. It all depends. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

07-11-2019, 04:54 PM	#14
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question So did you buy it yet? Must have more pictures.

07-16-2019, 01:40 PM	#15
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question I’m going to look at it some time this week and see what it’s like. Don’t want to overpay for anything if I haven’t seen it in person.

07-19-2019, 05:35 AM	#17
Frank_Zappa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Anaheim CA Posts: 42	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 value question Gotta agree probably worth the 1500 asking price as long as the frame is sound and not rusted all to ****. Course I am not just a passer by I have a 71 K20 Cheyenne in 511/Ocher sitting in my driveway so defiantly biased.



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