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72shorty · 12-08-2003, 02:34 PM

Guys,

Some things have come up in my families life recently and I may need to sell my 72 short step. Can anyone here tell me what it's worth, a ball park? It's not definite that I will be selling but am curious, would probably list in AutoTrader and the local paper. Also, I have accumulated many parts for it as well. Would it be better to sell everything as a package or sell parts?

72 short step, 95% original. 250 I6 with HEI runs strong but puffs on start and drips a little, 3.73 singletrack, 3spd on column. Four new shocks. Cab corners and floor supports need replaced and little spot on right bed wall, everything else rust free. Needs a wood floor in bed. It's super clean and driven daily. I also have another 250 I6 HEI with 1100 miles on it. I have complete I6 PS setup and AC brackets and pulleys. I have an auto tilt column with cruise button on turn signal lever and like new steering wheel out of a 91 Chevy. PB booster, sway bar, and blazer tank conversion kit...complete, and locking differential ready for install. Spare tire on drivers side, I have since found another wheel cover to match the other four. I hate to consider this but may not have a choice.

Anyway, here it is...any help much appreciated.

70ChevyLongbed · 12-08-2003, 06:04 PM

Sorry you have to consider selling, I can't help you with what it's worth. But I can give you a TTT

Good Luck.

azngosh8r · 12-08-2003, 07:37 PM

They are really worth what someone is willing to buy it for....Nice truck though. With the step and I6 you are probably looking at 4000-5000 for the right buyer...

azngosh8r · 12-08-2003, 07:39 PM

Sorry Doug, Just read your ad a bit closer.....Jumped the gun a bit....With the rust and the 3 spd column shifter you are looking at $2500 or so Max... around here anyway.....

smonty · 12-08-2003, 07:56 PM

Your truck is nice. A truck like yours with the inline 6 and three on the tree is pretty basic. Most buyers want the step fender without the spare tire cutout. I have bought and sold several of these and I would be looking to get between $2,500.00 and $3,000.00 as yours is much nicer than most. I think $2,500 is closer to the mark for a reasonably quick sale. This is a realistic value for the truck. If you get the right buyer you could get more. I only responded as I know how it is to have to sell a truck that you love. It is priceless to us but getting cash is another matter. I will tell you that I bought a nice running 70 SWB stepside truck w/no dents or rust that I drove for 2 years and paid $1,500.00 for. I think it was a steal but that is pretty much the value of a truck like that. Hope you end up not having to sell it as it would cost a lot more than what you could get for it to fix up a truck that nice.

Take care,

Ernie

72shorty · 12-08-2003, 08:01 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I've got more in the truck and the parts than what I'm hearing it's worth. Would you include the parts with the truck?

This is not easy but life is not always easy now is it? Thanks again.

azngosh8r · 12-08-2003, 08:45 PM

Douglas-
At the 2500 mark, I would keep the paerts and sell them separately. Unless you need them to sure up the sale I wouldnt even mention them.

Tx Firefighter · 12-08-2003, 08:49 PM

My short step with the non-spare fender was 1200 bucks last summer. Last guy owned it for 24 years. Same as yours 6 cyl, 3 speed, 3.73 rear.

My truck has no rust though. Doesn't need rockers or anything.

The extra parts you have should bring pretty big bucks right here on the board. The 6 cyl P/S stuff is particulary rare (as I'm sure you know).

You're going to feel pretty low if you sell it. You won't get near enough for it and it will eat you up inside. I've been there.

smonty · 12-08-2003, 10:46 PM

I was only talking about the truck. I would keep the parts or make a separate deal for them.

Ernie

72shorty · 12-08-2003, 11:50 PM

Thanks guys.

bad 71 chevy · 12-09-2003, 12:59 AM

a truck like that would go for about 3500 where i am from down hear nice truck

Fishwacker · 12-09-2003, 03:43 AM

If you have no choice but to sell the truck, then get as much as you can for it, but keep the parts for the truck you'll most likely buy when times are right again. Good Luck to You, and remember to never give up hope.

12-08-2003, 02:34 PM	#1
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	Help...what's it worth? Guys, Some things have come up in my families life recently and I may need to sell my 72 short step. Can anyone here tell me what it's worth, a ball park? It's not definite that I will be selling but am curious, would probably list in AutoTrader and the local paper. Also, I have accumulated many parts for it as well. Would it be better to sell everything as a package or sell parts? 72 short step, 95% original. 250 I6 with HEI runs strong but puffs on start and drips a little, 3.73 singletrack, 3spd on column. Four new shocks. Cab corners and floor supports need replaced and little spot on right bed wall, everything else rust free. Needs a wood floor in bed. It's super clean and driven daily. I also have another 250 I6 HEI with 1100 miles on it. I have complete I6 PS setup and AC brackets and pulleys. I have an auto tilt column with cruise button on turn signal lever and like new steering wheel out of a 91 Chevy. PB booster, sway bar, and blazer tank conversion kit...complete, and locking differential ready for install. Spare tire on drivers side, I have since found another wheel cover to match the other four. I hate to consider this but may not have a choice. Anyway, here it is...any help much appreciated. Attached Images __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

12-08-2003, 06:04 PM	#2
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,265	Sorry you have to consider selling, I can't help you with what it's worth. But I can give you a TTT Good Luck. __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

12-08-2003, 07:37 PM	#3
azngosh8r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Phoenix Posts: 308	They are really worth what someone is willing to buy it for....Nice truck though. With the step and I6 you are probably looking at 4000-5000 for the right buyer... __________________ Russ Ellis 'Cruizin' the Valley' - Custom Classics *"The Guyz Garage"*

12-08-2003, 07:39 PM	#4
azngosh8r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Phoenix Posts: 308	Sorry Doug, Just read your ad a bit closer.....Jumped the gun a bit....With the rust and the 3 spd column shifter you are looking at $2500 or so Max... around here anyway..... __________________ Russ Ellis 'Cruizin' the Valley' - Custom Classics *"The Guyz Garage"*

12-08-2003, 07:56 PM	#5
smonty Smonty Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mesquite, TX, USA Posts: 769	Price of Stepside Your truck is nice. A truck like yours with the inline 6 and three on the tree is pretty basic. Most buyers want the step fender without the spare tire cutout. I have bought and sold several of these and I would be looking to get between $2,500.00 and $3,000.00 as yours is much nicer than most. I think $2,500 is closer to the mark for a reasonably quick sale. This is a realistic value for the truck. If you get the right buyer you could get more. I only responded as I know how it is to have to sell a truck that you love. It is priceless to us but getting cash is another matter. I will tell you that I bought a nice running 70 SWB stepside truck w/no dents or rust that I drove for 2 years and paid $1,500.00 for. I think it was a steal but that is pretty much the value of a truck like that. Hope you end up not having to sell it as it would cost a lot more than what you could get for it to fix up a truck that nice. Take care, Ernie __________________ 72 2WD Blazer 68 SWB Fleetside 67 SWB Stepside 2005 Chevy 1500HD Crewcab 56 Chris Craft Mahogany Runabout Looking for 36 Chevy 1/2 Ton P/U Project

12-08-2003, 08:01 PM	#6
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	Thanks for the feedback guys. I've got more in the truck and the parts than what I'm hearing it's worth. Would you include the parts with the truck? This is not easy but life is not always easy now is it? Thanks again. __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

12-08-2003, 08:45 PM	#7
azngosh8r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Phoenix Posts: 308	Douglas- At the 2500 mark, I would keep the paerts and sell them separately. Unless you need them to sure up the sale I wouldnt even mention them. __________________ Russ Ellis 'Cruizin' the Valley' - Custom Classics *"The Guyz Garage"*

12-08-2003, 08:49 PM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	My short step with the non-spare fender was 1200 bucks last summer. Last guy owned it for 24 years. Same as yours 6 cyl, 3 speed, 3.73 rear. My truck has no rust though. Doesn't need rockers or anything. The extra parts you have should bring pretty big bucks right here on the board. The 6 cyl P/S stuff is particulary rare (as I'm sure you know). You're going to feel pretty low if you sell it. You won't get near enough for it and it will eat you up inside. I've been there. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-08-2003, 10:46 PM	#9
smonty Smonty Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mesquite, TX, USA Posts: 769	Reply I was only talking about the truck. I would keep the parts or make a separate deal for them. Ernie __________________ 72 2WD Blazer 68 SWB Fleetside 67 SWB Stepside 2005 Chevy 1500HD Crewcab 56 Chris Craft Mahogany Runabout Looking for 36 Chevy 1/2 Ton P/U Project

12-08-2003, 11:50 PM	#10
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	Thanks guys. __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

12-09-2003, 12:59 AM	#11
bad 71 chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Omaha NE 68122 Posts: 637	a truck like that would go for about 3500 where i am from down hear nice truck __________________ 71 Chevy C/10 lwb 350 5 speed nv3500 3.73 rear end 2.5" Front Drop and 4" in the back Edelbrock perfomer rpm manifold Edelbrock 600 cfm carb Headmen headers

12-09-2003, 03:43 AM	#12
Fishwacker Never Give Up Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 67	If you have no choice but to sell the truck, then get as much as you can for it, but keep the parts for the truck you'll most likely buy when times are right again. Good Luck to You, and remember to never give up hope.

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