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ckhd · 07-12-2005, 06:56 PM

Looking to add to the fleet.

It's a '68 3/4 four wheel drive six cyl. My brother found it and sent me the pic, so all my info is second hand. He said the rust is very minor, the only big dent is the one you can see on the fender, it has factory AC (owner claims it works - didn't have a belt on it), PS, PB. He said the interior is in "really good" shape, even though he didn't get a look under the seat cover.

He's asking $2700.

I'm itching to buy it. I have to convince the wife first.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-12-2005, 07:02 PM

W/out alot of pic's it is hard to say, $2500 would be my max, jmho, and
that would be contingent on better pic's, a pic of the glovebox door w/
options listed on it, but as it sits now, not a dime over 2k, again, jmho

tomatocity · 07-13-2005, 01:12 AM

It reall depends on seeing and driving it. Get a feel for how much they want to get rid of it. Front metal looks good so it has not been a banger. Wheels and tires $200. Tool box $75-$125. The complete A/C unit (working) more than $1000. Mirrors $35-$50. Reasonable running engine at least $200. And the list goes on. No insults but offer them much less (<$2000) and see there response. There will always be another, not that one , but another.

ACES · 07-13-2005, 05:05 AM

I don't think its worth 2700. I think $1700 is prolly closer.

GMC AMI · 07-13-2005, 05:48 AM

Same old debate, it is worth what the buyer is willing to pay. It is up to the buyer to check out and determine the value. NO ONE here can make a estimate of value without first looking at and test driving. They almost always look better in the PICS.
That would be my opinion, LOL, I should make a post to find out the value of that! Just kidding, I know that and 25 cents might buy a phone call.

vtblazer · 07-13-2005, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Files

They almost always look better in the PICS.

Always-always-always look better in pics!

Go look, it's the only way.

And yes, adding to the fleet is a good thing.

**special-K** · 07-13-2005, 07:47 AM

As described: one dent,not rusted,a/c,K/20 CST,yes it`s worth $3,000-down just as a core for a nice start.A 37 year old truck is not a used car any more,it`s a survivor.You may be able to jump in and go,but that`s a plus.That`s a fairly rare find there.With a quick paint job and pretty wheels it could go for double.I`d rather buy them like this,original.Of course offer less.I`d say he`s got it at $2,700 to be knocked down to $2,500.So,offer $2,200

.Alot depends on how long he`s been trying to sell and amount of response so far.

**tnblazerk5** · 07-13-2005, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

As described: one dent,not rusted,a/c,K/20 CST,yes it`s worth $3,000-down just as a core for a nice start.A 37 year old truck is not a used car any more,it`s a survivor.You may be able to jump in and go,but that`s a plus.That`s a fairly rare find there.With a quick paint job and pretty wheels it could go for double.I`d rather buy them like this,original.Of course offer less.I`d say he`s got it at $2,700 to be knocked down to $2,500.So,offer $2,200

.Alot depends on how long he`s been trying to sell and amount of response so far.

i got to agree and very well said there special k

shifty · 07-13-2005, 10:14 AM

I wouldn't pay over $2,000. True, it's a 4wd, but ... 6cyl and 3spd are crappy and if it doesn't have working A/C, power steering or other things, I can't imagine it's worth that much.

If it's a born-and-raised Arizona truck, chances are he's right - there's no rust.

panhandler62 · 07-13-2005, 11:43 AM

The power train is irrelevant unless it's something special....
4x4 and heavily optioned is a big plus, as is 4x4

From the picture.. it's hard to tell but the rockers and corners look suspicious to me. The "no rust" claim might be dubious. Mine supposedly didn't have rust either. I don't think the seller was dishonest; he just didn't realize that expanding insulation foam is not an aceptable body filler.

I wouldn't freak out over that .. cause a 68 4x4 isn't real common, but I would check it out.

70 shorty · 07-13-2005, 12:56 PM

I'd question why working A/C didnt' have a belt on it. In fact, I'd be willing to spring for a belt, to make the owner prove that it worked. It would be worth $15 to know that you didn't have to spend $500 to get it working. Other that that, I also agree with Special K.

*Shane* · 07-13-2005, 01:18 PM

I'm diggin' the pink tones.

Americanrider · 07-13-2005, 01:25 PM

Worth a closer look & test drive. Rockers/kickers & core support are all rust hiding spots as we all know. Has it been in Arizona all it's life? What is the little knobby things on the bed sides? Looks like he bolted on tie downs for a bed tarp? Play up the bad things to the seller, the good things to your wife. It's a survivor for sure. Personally, I'd spend no more than 2k on it.

ckhd · 07-13-2005, 04:04 PM

I'm going to go look at it tonight or tomorrow night. My brother has owned two of these (one being my '69 K10 before I got it from him, and a '70 c10), and he knows a little, but he doesn't know all the things to look for.

The pink tones are cute, but thankfully, it's just the camera phone that put the pink on there!

ckhd · 07-13-2005, 04:05 PM

Oh, buying a belt isn't a bad idea. I generally look at a removed A/C belt as a sure sign that the A/C doesn't work. Who would disable the A/C if it worked?

1STtimePRo'71 · 07-13-2005, 06:52 PM

Too bad it's a Sixer. I'd offer him $1500. But I'm an AHole. Tell him to proove that it's worth $2700. The look on his face will be worth at least that.

GMC AMI · 07-14-2005, 06:10 AM

Here, take a look .

http://www.vmrintl.com/cctm/coll_frame.htm

ckhd · 07-14-2005, 11:08 AM

At this point it doesn't matter. I went to buy it last night... only to find that he sold it about 15 minutes before.

Sleepium defeatium (You snooze, you lose)

stllookn · 07-14-2005, 11:19 AM

ckhd, I have been doing the body work on my truck rercently and I could see lots of problems with that one...doors and cab corners out of plane and several shadows on the body indicate large shallow dents that are a pain to remove. It would have been a $1500 unit in my estimation but there are lots of running trucks in this part of the country so I am a bit jaded and selective. Just my 0.02!

07-12-2005, 06:56 PM	#1
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Is it worth it? Looking to add to the fleet. It's a '68 3/4 four wheel drive six cyl. My brother found it and sent me the pic, so all my info is second hand. He said the rust is very minor, the only big dent is the one you can see on the fender, it has factory AC (owner claims it works - didn't have a belt on it), PS, PB. He said the interior is in "really good" shape, even though he didn't get a look under the seat cover. He's asking $2700. I'm itching to buy it. I have to convince the wife first. Attached Images __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

07-12-2005, 07:02 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	W/out alot of pic's it is hard to say, $2500 would be my max, jmho, and that would be contingent on better pic's, a pic of the glovebox door w/ options listed on it, but as it sits now, not a dime over 2k, again, jmho __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-13-2005, 01:12 AM	#3
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	It reall depends on seeing and driving it. Get a feel for how much they want to get rid of it. Front metal looks good so it has not been a banger. Wheels and tires $200. Tool box $75-$125. The complete A/C unit (working) more than $1000. Mirrors $35-$50. Reasonable running engine at least $200. And the list goes on. No insults but offer them much less (<$2000) and see there response. There will always be another, not that one , but another. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-13-2005, 05:05 AM	#4
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	I don't think its worth 2700. I think $1700 is prolly closer. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

07-13-2005, 05:48 AM	#5
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	Same old debate, it is worth what the buyer is willing to pay. It is up to the buyer to check out and determine the value. NO ONE here can make a estimate of value without first looking at and test driving. They almost always look better in the PICS. That would be my opinion, LOL, I should make a post to find out the value of that! Just kidding, I know that and 25 cents might buy a phone call. __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

07-13-2005, 07:47 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	As described: one dent,not rusted,a/c,K/20 CST,yes it`s worth $3,000-down just as a core for a nice start.A 37 year old truck is not a used car any more,it`s a survivor.You may be able to jump in and go,but that`s a plus.That`s a fairly rare find there.With a quick paint job and pretty wheels it could go for double.I`d rather buy them like this,original.Of course offer less.I`d say he`s got it at $2,700 to be knocked down to $2,500.So,offer $2,200.Alot depends on how long he`s been trying to sell and amount of response so far. __________________ "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; 07-13-2005 at 07:48 AM.

07-13-2005, 10:14 AM	#9
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	I wouldn't pay over $2,000. True, it's a 4wd, but ... 6cyl and 3spd are crappy and if it doesn't have working A/C, power steering or other things, I can't imagine it's worth that much. If it's a born-and-raised Arizona truck, chances are he's right - there's no rust. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

07-13-2005, 11:43 AM	#10
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	The power train is irrelevant unless it's something special.... 4x4 and heavily optioned is a big plus, as is 4x4 From the picture.. it's hard to tell but the rockers and corners look suspicious to me. The "no rust" claim might be dubious. Mine supposedly didn't have rust either. I don't think the seller was dishonest; he just didn't realize that expanding insulation foam is not an aceptable body filler. I wouldn't freak out over that .. cause a 68 4x4 isn't real common, but I would check it out.

07-13-2005, 12:56 PM	#11
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	I'd question why working A/C didnt' have a belt on it. In fact, I'd be willing to spring for a belt, to make the owner prove that it worked. It would be worth $15 to know that you didn't have to spend $500 to get it working. Other that that, I also agree with Special K. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

07-13-2005, 01:18 PM	#12
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	I'm diggin' the pink tones.

07-13-2005, 01:25 PM	#13
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Worth a closer look & test drive. Rockers/kickers & core support are all rust hiding spots as we all know. Has it been in Arizona all it's life? What is the little knobby things on the bed sides? Looks like he bolted on tie downs for a bed tarp? Play up the bad things to the seller, the good things to your wife. It's a survivor for sure. Personally, I'd spend no more than 2k on it.

07-13-2005, 04:04 PM	#14
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I'm going to go look at it tonight or tomorrow night. My brother has owned two of these (one being my '69 K10 before I got it from him, and a '70 c10), and he knows a little, but he doesn't know all the things to look for. The pink tones are cute, but thankfully, it's just the camera phone that put the pink on there! __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

07-13-2005, 04:05 PM	#15
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Oh, buying a belt isn't a bad idea. I generally look at a removed A/C belt as a sure sign that the A/C doesn't work. Who would disable the A/C if it worked? __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

07-13-2005, 06:52 PM	#16
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Too bad it's a Sixer. I'd offer him $1500. But I'm an AHole. Tell him to proove that it's worth $2700. The look on his face will be worth at least that. __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

07-14-2005, 06:10 AM	#17
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	No one showed the price guide? Here, take a look . http://www.vmrintl.com/cctm/coll_frame.htm Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed Last edited by GMC AMI; 07-14-2005 at 07:17 AM.



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07-14-2005, 11:08 AM	#18
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	At this point it doesn't matter. I went to buy it last night... only to find that he sold it about 15 minutes before. Sleepium defeatium (You snooze, you lose) __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

07-14-2005, 11:19 AM	#19
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	ckhd, I have been doing the body work on my truck rercently and I could see lots of problems with that one...doors and cab corners out of plane and several shadows on the body indicate large shallow dents that are a pain to remove. It would have been a $1500 unit in my estimation but there are lots of running trucks in this part of the country so I am a bit jaded and selective. Just my 0.02! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

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