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Boosted1984Silverado · 01-03-2014, 01:31 AM

Thinking about purchasing this truck. This is what I know.

1979 1/2 ton.
Has a knocking stock 454 with Turbo 350.
Paint faded.
Glass all in tact.
Roached tires on steel rims (currently).
Interior fair (see pic).
12 bolt with 3.08s
All the electrical seems to be in order.
Manual locks and windows.
A/C delete.
Wood in bed needs to be replaced.
Some minor rust in a couple places but otherwise all the body is pretty much straight.
Grill is damaged.
Electrical is in working order.

Let me know your thoughts please on a price. I have till Saturday to figure this out. You guys get to help me decide! Please see attached pics. I have a big weakness for this year of stepside, especially with a big block (knocking or not) so I don't want to let my emotions control my wallet. That's why I am seeking second opinions on a realistic price for it.

**78 Big10 454** · 01-03-2014, 01:48 AM

I wouldn't go over $1000.00.

mgchevyparts · 01-03-2014, 02:32 AM

Maybe worth $2500

mrolds88 · 01-03-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 78 Big10 454

I wouldn't go over $1000.00.

x2. Lot of work and money need to go into it to even make it usable. Not nice, just usable.

OARNGESI · 01-03-2014, 04:28 AM

1500

Tuff 1986 · 01-03-2014, 04:40 AM

$2500..

EddiesLow77 · 01-03-2014, 05:02 AM

No more than 1500 i wont pay a dollar more......

79Betty · 01-03-2014, 05:09 AM

No more than 2k. It doesn't look bad but still has a knock

bigblock73 · 01-03-2014, 09:08 AM

I wouldn't go over $1800...$1500 or less would be a good deal.

cam.man67 · 01-03-2014, 09:22 AM

$1800 seems like a fair price to me.

J Knight · 01-03-2014, 10:33 AM

$1500

blueblotch · 01-03-2014, 12:36 PM

These prices seem a little low to me. Is it the knocking?

Malo83 · 01-03-2014, 12:47 PM

$1500.

SamsAutoParts73-87 · 01-03-2014, 10:38 PM

I would be glad to pay $1800-2000+ for that, but it is a clean looking truck, and I'm in the rust belt, so my opinion is a little biased. I also would not have any problem finding a running 454 to drop in it for less then 1k, so that is a factor.
-Sam

Boosted1984Silverado · 01-03-2014, 11:42 PM

Well thanks much to all of you for the opinions. I will let you know how it turns out.

Redcap · 01-04-2014, 01:49 AM

800 tops.

walkerb · 01-04-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by redcap

800 tops.

x2

Billy81 · 01-04-2014, 05:18 AM

In my neck of the woods that's only about an $800 truck and that is only if someone really wants it.

meatwagon83 · 01-04-2014, 09:21 AM

1500

Sodell · 01-04-2014, 11:40 AM

You couldn't touch that truck around here for $800...

Hail · 01-04-2014, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodell

You couldn't touch that truck around here for $800...

X2. I could probably get $400 for a nice step bed.

SamsAutoParts73-87 · 01-04-2014, 08:30 PM

Its got to be worth almost $600 for scrap!

If the engine block is not cracked you could probably get a few $100 out of it, after you pulled and replaced it for a good runner.

I've gotten $400 for step side beds that needed fenders and wood (trade value, not cash)
-Sam

Redcap · 01-04-2014, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SamsAutoParts73-87

Its got to be worth almost $600 for scrap!

If the engine block is not cracked you could probably get a few $100 out of it, after you pulled and replaced it for a good runner.

I've gotten $400 for step side beds that needed fenders and wood (trade value, not cash)
-Sam

Scrap is way down. Might be worth $240 in scrap.

willett · 01-04-2014, 11:57 AM

Up here it would go for 2500 at least. I'd be happy to get it for 2 and drop a wrecker motor in. Wam bam

Sodell · 01-04-2014, 09:16 PM

Hail, where you at?

01-03-2014, 01:31 AM	#1
Boosted1984Silverado Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Las Cruces, N.M. Posts: 21	How much would you guys pay for this? Thinking about purchasing this truck. This is what I know. 1979 1/2 ton. Has a knocking stock 454 with Turbo 350. Paint faded. Glass all in tact. Roached tires on steel rims (currently). Interior fair (see pic). 12 bolt with 3.08s All the electrical seems to be in order. Manual locks and windows. A/C delete. Wood in bed needs to be replaced. Some minor rust in a couple places but otherwise all the body is pretty much straight. Grill is damaged. Electrical is in working order. Let me know your thoughts please on a price. I have till Saturday to figure this out. You guys get to help me decide! Please see attached pics. I have a big weakness for this year of stepside, especially with a big block (knocking or not) so I don't want to let my emotions control my wallet. That's why I am seeking second opinions on a realistic price for it. Attached Images

01-03-2014, 01:48 AM	#2
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01-03-2014, 04:28 AM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: How much would you guys pay for this? 1500 __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

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Tuff 1986 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Posts: 78	Re: How much would you guys pay for this? $2500.. __________________ Will I ever finish my 1986 stepper..

01-03-2014, 05:02 AM	#7
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01-03-2014, 10:33 AM	#11
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: How much would you guys pay for this? $1500 __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

01-03-2014, 12:36 PM	#12
blueblotch Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 7	Re: How much would you guys pay for this? These prices seem a little low to me. Is it the knocking?

01-03-2014, 12:47 PM	#13
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01-03-2014, 10:38 PM	#14
SamsAutoParts73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rome PA Posts: 340	Re: How much would you guys pay for this? I would be glad to pay $1800-2000+ for that, but it is a clean looking truck, and I'm in the rust belt, so my opinion is a little biased. I also would not have any problem finding a running 454 to drop in it for less then 1k, so that is a factor. -Sam __________________ 1987 Chevy R30 CC 454/4spd Work Truck 1979 Chevy K10 SWB 350/4spd/NP205, 1979 Chevy C10 LWB 350/TH350 Project 1981 Chevy K30 350/Th400/NP205 1986 Chevy K30 CUCV 6.2L/TH400/NP208

01-03-2014, 11:42 PM	#15
Boosted1984Silverado Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Las Cruces, N.M. Posts: 21	Re: How much would you guys pay for this? Well thanks much to all of you for the opinions. I will let you know how it turns out.

01-04-2014, 01:49 AM	#16
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: How much would you guys pay for this? 800 tops. __________________ '77 K35 - 454, SM465/NP205, 4.56 D60/14bFF



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01-04-2014, 05:18 AM	#18
Billy81 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Medford,Oregon Posts: 390	Re: How much would you guys pay for this? In my neck of the woods that's only about an $800 truck and that is only if someone really wants it. __________________

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01-04-2014, 08:30 PM	#22
SamsAutoParts73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rome PA Posts: 340	Re: How much would you guys pay for this? Its got to be worth almost $600 for scrap! If the engine block is not cracked you could probably get a few $100 out of it, after you pulled and replaced it for a good runner. I've gotten $400 for step side beds that needed fenders and wood (trade value, not cash) -Sam __________________ 1987 Chevy R30 CC 454/4spd Work Truck 1979 Chevy K10 SWB 350/4spd/NP205, 1979 Chevy C10 LWB 350/TH350 Project 1981 Chevy K30 350/Th400/NP205 1986 Chevy K30 CUCV 6.2L/TH400/NP208

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