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slt0066 · 05-22-2007, 09:20 PM

I found a guy that wants to sell his 72 longbed fleetside for $3000, or trade for a 4cyl car
heres were i come in I have a 94 honda accord runs great no issues ...........
i dont think i could get $3000 for my car if i tried to sell it
gas prices are going crazy and this truck would have to be my daily driver.
what can i expect for milage with the 350/350 combo?

Ive got a 72 swb that im in the process of restoring but I'm starting to jones for a truck to drive.....
what do you guys think should i trade for it or keep the gas sipper and focus on finishing the swb.....

Longhorn Man · 05-22-2007, 09:21 PM

all depends on how much you drive
You can expect 10 - 12 MPG on that sucker. ( http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=172346 )
Mine is not only my daily driver... but my only vehicle. 12 MPG does suck sometimes, but in my lifestyle... it's worth it for the best part. (can also be used for an excuse to not drive 50 miles to go visit your annoying inlaws that you don't wanna see anyways)

HeavyD · 05-22-2007, 11:58 PM

As much as I think that truck looks great, I say keep the Accord and finish your swb. I drive a beat up 87 Accord and honestly I don't really notice the jump in fuel price costing me much more...and gas up here is NOT cheap.

RACINJASON22 · 05-23-2007, 12:10 AM

I really don't know if the only thing to look at here is the gas prices.

You said you don't think you could get 3000 out of your car.

SO how much of an up trade are we talking or is the truck really worth the 3000 in the first place?

In the pic's I would say it looks as though it does but how close did you look at it?

I guess what I'm trying to say is the difference in value of your car compared to the truck meaning you getting the better end of the bargin will pay the difference in the gas prices, maybe for a while. So you don't have to feel so bad for the rapeing at the pump.

RJ22...

Rokcrln · 05-23-2007, 12:16 AM

Keep the honda, a $3000 truck will need work and $ to be a good DD or it will leave you on the side of the road. You said the honda has no problems so keep it and enjoy working on your SWB because you want to, not on the LWB because you have to get to work in the morning.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Solver · 05-23-2007, 12:19 AM

I say if your car is not worth nearly as much as the truck --- go for it!
If it is as good as the pics show I would think you could get 3000- 3500 out of it . Just drive it for a few months to get the feel for what it will be like when you finish yours. Then once the newness wears off sell it for 3-3500 and buy a 1k -2k daily driver and put the proceeds back into your builder to hurry it along

Bus Ted Knuckle · 05-23-2007, 12:18 AM

I hate to say it, but I think you should focus on the truck that you already own and keep that honda for a DD. Trust me, you will feel it in your wallet if you go from Honda gas milage to 350 Chevy gas milage.

paaw · 05-23-2007, 12:20 AM

how much do you have left before the swb is driveable, how far do you drive everyday, i would keep the car and try 2 finish the swb

slt0066 · 05-23-2007, 05:57 PM

thanks for all the replies guys..still up in the air on what to do.
going to look at it here in a few and leaving the honda at home so i dont make any quick descions...I'll post more pics tonight..
the wife is pregnant with twins so thats gonna mean the truck will have to be in good shape for me go for it..
as far as the shape of the honda its in great shape i need to check the blue book on it. it might be worth more than i think

68GMC454 · 05-23-2007, 06:01 PM

id trade in a heart beat..screw the gas milage..dont let the opec or oil company arse holes tell you what to do....drive what you want..but if you do trade, you cant really cry when you fill it up either...

10.5stang · 05-23-2007, 07:10 PM

keep your honda and finish your truck!!!!

jimmydean · 05-23-2007, 07:42 PM

Finish the truck you have and drive the Honda until the wheels fall off. By that time you will either be done with the truck, or more motivated to finish it because your Honda is wheel less.

jb4short · 05-23-2007, 07:59 PM

based on those pictures keep your Honda and tell the guy I'll give him 3K for the truck

*mattsz* · 05-23-2007, 08:06 PM

I would not think twice about trading. You would be stilling that truck from him.

*72CSTC5* · 05-23-2007, 08:06 PM

amen ROK

cdowns · 05-23-2007, 08:51 PM

get the truck then you'll have two projects and get half as much done

Sport/Truck · 05-23-2007, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

get the truck then you'll have two projects and get half as much done

Now that’s the truth!

s/t

2nd_wnd · 05-23-2007, 09:57 PM

i traded my cavalier for my gmc that i have now. couldnt wait till project was finshed to drive a truck, I feel ya.

Just be sure the truck is wrth what he's asking. I probably say by looking at the pic its between 1500 and 2000 personally, unless its already rust free

slt0066 · 05-23-2007, 10:04 PM

it looks like about 5 say its a deal and 8 or so say no deal.........
I'm starting to lean towards keeping the honda.....

as bad as I want to have this truck I just cant justify giving up my dependible car but still up in the air
I went and looked at it tonite and it looks to be in very good shape and mostly original. there was a few tape lines and paint on inside of windshield rubber? and rubber bummpers behind glove box door had paint on them

and rust was to a minimum doors look to be in good shape, small hole in cab mounts but all original and looks to be unmolested floor. rockers and cab corners good very clean undernieth.. bed still had semi gloss paint looks like from factory. worst spots of rust were in the bed on pass side were it meets the floor up near the front but fixable specially for a driver. under the battery the inner fender and core support shot. the drip rails were rust but did not appear to be to bad.( i dug around with pocket knife and it felt solid)

body looks to be in very good shape for its age. i did not get to hear the engine run as the owner was not there, he just told me were it was and said to call him if i was interested. i took the wife and she was ready to go before i could get that far. I'm satisfied with the truck that if i had the extra cash id just buy it ....but i dont know if i can depend on it to get me to work each day......

slt0066 · 05-23-2007, 10:17 PM

sorry forgot the pics........the last three are the bad spots but that is the worst of it. the tailgate is bowed and the latch hung up but fixable for a driver......i think i might need to go hear that motor run and see if he'll throw in some cash to make up the difference to get her road worthy....

slt0066 · 05-23-2007, 10:18 PM

anybody out there tell from the pic if that is the original motor? sure looks it to me

slt0066 · 05-24-2007, 12:50 PM

well someone made up my mind for me about an hour ago and bought this old truck. oh well i knew it was a good deal price wise just couldnt give up the car, and depend on that truck to get me back and forth to work.
some one just got a nice truck, hope they fix the little issues and not just hack it up................i cant save them all..

05-22-2007, 09:20 PM	#1
slt0066 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: concord, north carolina Posts: 50	help someone make up my mind???? I found a guy that wants to sell his 72 longbed fleetside for $3000, or trade for a 4cyl car heres were i come in I have a 94 honda accord runs great no issues ........... i dont think i could get $3000 for my car if i tried to sell it gas prices are going crazy and this truck would have to be my daily driver. what can i expect for milage with the 350/350 combo? Ive got a 72 swb that im in the process of restoring but I'm starting to jones for a truck to drive..... what do you guys think should i trade for it or keep the gas sipper and focus on finishing the swb..... Attached Images

05-22-2007, 09:21 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: help someone make up my mind???? all depends on how much you drive You can expect 10 - 12 MPG on that sucker. ( http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=172346 ) Mine is not only my daily driver... but my only vehicle. 12 MPG does suck sometimes, but in my lifestyle... it's worth it for the best part. (can also be used for an excuse to not drive 50 miles to go visit your annoying inlaws that you don't wanna see anyways) Last edited by Longhorn Man; 05-22-2007 at 09:29 PM.

05-22-2007, 11:58 PM	#3
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: help someone make up my mind???? As much as I think that truck looks great, I say keep the Accord and finish your swb. I drive a beat up 87 Accord and honestly I don't really notice the jump in fuel price costing me much more...and gas up here is NOT cheap. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man" Last edited by HeavyD; 05-23-2007 at 01:23 PM.

05-23-2007, 12:10 AM	#4
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: help someone make up my mind???? I really don't know if the only thing to look at here is the gas prices. You said you don't think you could get 3000 out of your car. SO how much of an up trade are we talking or is the truck really worth the 3000 in the first place? In the pic's I would say it looks as though it does but how close did you look at it? I guess what I'm trying to say is the difference in value of your car compared to the truck meaning you getting the better end of the bargin will pay the difference in the gas prices, maybe for a while. So you don't have to feel so bad for the rapeing at the pump. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

05-23-2007, 12:16 AM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: help someone make up my mind???? Keep the honda, a $3000 truck will need work and $ to be a good DD or it will leave you on the side of the road. You said the honda has no problems so keep it and enjoy working on your SWB because you want to, not on the LWB because you have to get to work in the morning. Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 05-23-2007 at 12:16 AM.

05-23-2007, 12:19 AM	#6
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: help someone make up my mind???? I say if your car is not worth nearly as much as the truck --- go for it! If it is as good as the pics show I would think you could get 3000- 3500 out of it . Just drive it for a few months to get the feel for what it will be like when you finish yours. Then once the newness wears off sell it for 3-3500 and buy a 1k -2k daily driver and put the proceeds back into your builder to hurry it along __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

05-23-2007, 12:18 AM	#7
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: help someone make up my mind???? I hate to say it, but I think you should focus on the truck that you already own and keep that honda for a DD. Trust me, you will feel it in your wallet if you go from Honda gas milage to 350 Chevy gas milage. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

05-23-2007, 12:20 AM	#8
paaw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 217	Re: help someone make up my mind???? how much do you have left before the swb is driveable, how far do you drive everyday, i would keep the car and try 2 finish the swb __________________ 1997 pontiac grand prix gt (daily driver) for now; 2004 dodge ram quad cab (wife's truck) 4.7; 2000 pontiac booneville (wife daily driver) 1972 chevy cheyenne 350 bored 40 over 700r trans 373 gears ( posi) soon to be daily driver; 2002 gsxr750 sold

05-23-2007, 05:57 PM	#9
slt0066 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: concord, north carolina Posts: 50	Re: help someone make up my mind???? thanks for all the replies guys..still up in the air on what to do. going to look at it here in a few and leaving the honda at home so i dont make any quick descions...I'll post more pics tonight.. the wife is pregnant with twins so thats gonna mean the truck will have to be in good shape for me go for it.. as far as the shape of the honda its in great shape i need to check the blue book on it. it might be worth more than i think

05-23-2007, 06:01 PM	#10
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: help someone make up my mind???? id trade in a heart beat..screw the gas milage..dont let the opec or oil company arse holes tell you what to do....drive what you want..but if you do trade, you cant really cry when you fill it up either... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

05-23-2007, 07:10 PM	#11
10.5stang Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goldsby,OK Posts: 324	Re: help someone make up my mind???? keep your honda and finish your truck!!!!

05-23-2007, 07:42 PM	#12
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: help someone make up my mind???? Finish the truck you have and drive the Honda until the wheels fall off. By that time you will either be done with the truck, or more motivated to finish it because your Honda is wheel less. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-23-2007, 07:59 PM	#13
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: help someone make up my mind???? based on those pictures keep your Honda and tell the guy I'll give him 3K for the truck

05-23-2007, 08:06 PM	#14
mattsz Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Henry County KY Posts: 125	Re: help someone make up my mind???? I would not think twice about trading. You would be stilling that truck from him.

05-23-2007, 08:06 PM	#15
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05-23-2007, 08:51 PM	#16
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: help someone make up my mind???? get the truck then you'll have two projects and get half as much done __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-23-2007, 09:57 PM	#18
2nd_wnd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 310	Re: help someone make up my mind???? i traded my cavalier for my gmc that i have now. couldnt wait till project was finshed to drive a truck, I feel ya. Just be sure the truck is wrth what he's asking. I probably say by looking at the pic its between 1500 and 2000 personally, unless its already rust free __________________ 72 LWB

05-23-2007, 10:04 PM	#19
slt0066 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: concord, north carolina Posts: 50	Re: help someone make up my mind???? it looks like about 5 say its a deal and 8 or so say no deal......... I'm starting to lean towards keeping the honda..... as bad as I want to have this truck I just cant justify giving up my dependible car but still up in the air I went and looked at it tonite and it looks to be in very good shape and mostly original. there was a few tape lines and paint on inside of windshield rubber? and rubber bummpers behind glove box door had paint on them and rust was to a minimum doors look to be in good shape, small hole in cab mounts but all original and looks to be unmolested floor. rockers and cab corners good very clean undernieth.. bed still had semi gloss paint looks like from factory. worst spots of rust were in the bed on pass side were it meets the floor up near the front but fixable specially for a driver. under the battery the inner fender and core support shot. the drip rails were rust but did not appear to be to bad.( i dug around with pocket knife and it felt solid) body looks to be in very good shape for its age. i did not get to hear the engine run as the owner was not there, he just told me were it was and said to call him if i was interested. i took the wife and she was ready to go before i could get that far. I'm satisfied with the truck that if i had the extra cash id just buy it ....but i dont know if i can depend on it to get me to work each day......

05-23-2007, 10:17 PM	#20
slt0066 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: concord, north carolina Posts: 50	Re: help someone make up my mind???? sorry forgot the pics........the last three are the bad spots but that is the worst of it. the tailgate is bowed and the latch hung up but fixable for a driver......i think i might need to go hear that motor run and see if he'll throw in some cash to make up the difference to get her road worthy.... Attached Images

05-23-2007, 10:18 PM	#21
slt0066 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: concord, north carolina Posts: 50	Re: help someone make up my mind???? anybody out there tell from the pic if that is the original motor? sure looks it to me

05-24-2007, 12:50 PM	#22
slt0066 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: concord, north carolina Posts: 50	Re: help someone make up my mind???? well someone made up my mind for me about an hour ago and bought this old truck. oh well i knew it was a good deal price wise just couldnt give up the car, and depend on that truck to get me back and forth to work. some one just got a nice truck, hope they fix the little issues and not just hack it up................i cant save them all..

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