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iluvmy72 · 06-25-2003, 01:43 AM

I was offered 5 grand today.......but I actually turned it down.....I actually have some big plans and want to stick to it......I'm married and have to have something to do outside because pulling weeds isn't my thing and neither is watching my wife sew all damn day......but it was temping.....but I htought where else was I going to find a rust free 72 GMC Sierra Grande with the Deluxe package? that is literally only a few months away from reconstruction and customization???......the 5 grand would have cost me a hobby, fun, excitment, and pure satisfaction......But I know I'm not alone.....who else out there has people nagging them about their truck.....everyone wants to buy my truck everywhere I go because of the model and package it came with......but never 5 thousand dollars has ever been offered on the spot.......this was real considering the last guy wanted to give me his inboard skiboat for it. Our trucks are the most sought after vehicle to hotrod. Even more than most of the large muscle cars from the same era. Trucking had a acrticle about this over a year ago and now I'm starting to believe it. I bought this truck 6 years ago for 1200 and I know the previous owner didn't like it once it was gone.

jose · 06-25-2003, 02:09 AM

I bought my ex 67 swb for 200.00 had it for 10 years . Sold it 3 years ago and i have been kicking myself ever since .

Rabid · 06-25-2003, 02:14 AM

I have. (sold it and regretted it) Matter of fact I sold it about 6 hours ago.

Check this link out. This is where the bank looked to find the supposed value of my truck. On the page look on the left side and follow the link "whats it worth".. The lady seems to think my 72 C10 2WD Fleetside was worth $6400. Wish I would have known that a few years ago. LOL. Full coverage, big hill, flames, insurance money, booyah. j/k If you have the room, keep the truck.

http://www3.nadaguides.com/SectionHo...Sec=2&wPg=1184

lpaine · 06-25-2003, 02:31 AM

Yeah, I made that mistake before, sold a 72 Jimmy that my dad gave me; it was rusty, but A-1 mechanically, that was about 8 years ago, and I am a little wiser now-so I won't be selling my 69 anytime soon. Live and learn.

Jemost 72 · 06-25-2003, 02:55 AM

I bought a 3 owner 70 CST in 1998. The 1st owner sold it to an elderly gentleman in 1975. It was garage kept from 1975 to 1997. The 3rd owner had it for less than a year, but had the A/C system rebuilt. I bought it in 1998. This truck was a daily driver, but all original. Small rust patch on front of right fender and minor cancer on lower doors.

I rebuilt or replaced almost everything on this truck with stock parts to keep it original, including a 350 crate motor. Original quadrajet, breather, hubcaps, etc..the only major things left were to get it painted and replace the carpet..then I got Jeep fever and sold it in 2000.

The problem was-the guy I sold it to worked 3 blocks from where I worked, so I had to look at it every day for 3 years. He has done nothing to it, so its still looks all original.

The Jeep fever finally wore off and I found my '72 this past January...I have learned from my mistake!

PrimeredThunder · 06-25-2003, 03:50 AM

I get guys offering to buy my truck at the local cruise often..a guy actually offered $5,500 cash but I turned him down..I mean no matter what shape its in, a truck is a truck. It holds that certain special meaning to each and everyone of us. Besides, what else would I spend all my extra money on?

Keep on truckin'

Kenny

71-longbed · 06-25-2003, 06:09 AM

i don't get offers so much ..... just all the compliments i can handle

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*Piston* · 06-25-2003, 08:30 AM

I bought the ole truck from my next door neighbor back in ’93
for $300.00 and a Oldsmobile Firenza, so that makes the total
investment around 400.00! I would see this truck sitting out there everyday
collecting more and more rust, it was basically sitting there doing
nothing. Finally one day while talking with the neighbor, I mentioned my
need for a “Older” truck… 2 hours later It’s mine! I fixed this and
that on it, rebuilt the engine, put the automatic back and drove it for
about 3 years when I was approached by a friend of the family. He was in
need of a truck and offered me $3,000.00 for it. Of course I jumped at
the offer thinking I didn’t need the truck anymore since I didn’t drive
it much. WRONG! I really missed having that truck around so I kept
watch on it for the next 8 months. I found out the person I sold it to
couldn’t afford the gas mileage and let it sit in his driveway for 3
months. So, I call the guy and ask if he would consider trading the truck
for a economical car? He couldn’t say YES fast enough

. I drove a 85
Pontiac 6000(which I had $350.00 in) to him and traded right there on
the spot.

I’ve never considered selling it since! She’s part of the family and
can’t be bought, no matter what condition. The ’71 and I share the same
exact birthday (month/year) also.

72sub · 06-25-2003, 08:50 AM

i sold a 72 swb 10 years ago to buy my wife an engagement ring. we're still happily married, so i guess it was worth it. i don't regret it, but i sure wish i still had it. to the guy who bought my truck: i want it back! anyway, i've got a 72 suburban now and all is well in the world.

cdowns · 06-25-2003, 09:02 AM

over the years i've sold alot of projects both completed and uncompleted REGRETS??? nope cause everytime i sold there was a new project waiting in the wings !!!

**1971Stepside** · 06-25-2003, 09:05 AM

When I was 18 I bought this old wrecked (front end) 72 GMC. It had factory air and tilt and I only paid $250 for the whole truck. I robbed the truck of the tilt and air for my 71 and then let the rest go for free....

Well, looking back at some photos I took I see that I had myself a Longhorn with a 402BB. It had some rust, but all it really would have needed was a front clip. Geez, what a dummy I was....

ts71281 · 06-25-2003, 09:12 AM

Jose, what wheels are those on your truck? I've been looking at the American Racing AR-767's (black nascar truck wheels) but like yours better. I got a 70 SWB C10 getting painted now all black.

Thanks!

Joe Hirdler

*Gee_Emm* · 06-25-2003, 09:27 AM

Uh yah, that Nada website seems to think my truck would be worth $25,000. I am not sure if that is Canadian money or not.

Maximum Overdrive · 06-25-2003, 09:28 AM

Had a 1968 fleetside shortbox that I fixed up and later sold when I was around 18. I still regret selling that truck. More regret though as it was my first truck that I had and it was the first truck that I had rebuilt. The trucks I got now it wouldnt bother me to sell as I bought them with the intention of fixing and selling.

kenele · 06-25-2003, 09:52 AM

I sold a beautiful blue and white '72 Chevy for like $800. It was my only transportation at the time and the motor froze. Sold it to my mechanic....((he's probably still laughing). Thats the one that got away.....or rather that I gave away.

mtdave2 · 06-25-2003, 11:41 AM

i sold the old fyb (freakin yellow *****) from the name you can understand why, that truck fought everything i did. i had never seen such a thing. good riddens!

i havent got any offers on my longhorn. probably cuz most people dont like the long long long bed...?? not sure. i rarely even get a compliment..?? oh well...

i guess everything has a price though. i dont think there is a truck on this board that isnt for sale! some would just talk lots of money. i mean if someone offerd 30k for your truck,, how many of us would sell.... 90% i bet. hell id sell my girl friend for 30k! lmao.. just kidding and dont tell her i said that!

**StingRay** · 06-25-2003, 02:22 PM

69 GMC Custom Camper LongHorn. Dad gave it to me when I was 17. I can hardly believe I let it go for a 73 Impala because my girlfreind and my buddies thought the truck was uncool. The Impala quickly made way for a 71 Chevelle that I did a clone SS 454 job on. I miss that one too.

pissonNOS · 06-25-2003, 02:39 PM

most people i talk to about my truck say they had one and now after seeing what can eb done they all wish they kept them

bouncytruck · 06-25-2003, 04:07 PM

I sold my first Blazer - 72 CST to buy a '94 Mustang GT convertable. It was a fun car, but spent most of its time in the shop under warranty issues. Now, I wish I still had that Blazer. It was a little nicer than my current '69.

Mike Culpepper · 06-25-2003, 06:38 PM

First week I had my truck, I went into Academy to get a fishin' licsence, when I came out there was a small note that said " would you sell it?" and had a guys(or gals) number on it. Never even thought about callin' though.

**Canadian694x4** · 06-25-2003, 07:16 PM

I don't think I'll sell...besides I only get offers of $2500 (Canadian), everyone around here wants to steal these kind of trucks...

06-25-2003, 01:43 AM	#1
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	Who sold a 67-72 and regreted it? I was offered 5 grand today.......but I actually turned it down.....I actually have some big plans and want to stick to it......I'm married and have to have something to do outside because pulling weeds isn't my thing and neither is watching my wife sew all damn day......but it was temping.....but I htought where else was I going to find a rust free 72 GMC Sierra Grande with the Deluxe package? that is literally only a few months away from reconstruction and customization???......the 5 grand would have cost me a hobby, fun, excitment, and pure satisfaction......But I know I'm not alone.....who else out there has people nagging them about their truck.....everyone wants to buy my truck everywhere I go because of the model and package it came with......but never 5 thousand dollars has ever been offered on the spot.......this was real considering the last guy wanted to give me his inboard skiboat for it. Our trucks are the most sought after vehicle to hotrod. Even more than most of the large muscle cars from the same era. Trucking had a acrticle about this over a year ago and now I'm starting to believe it. I bought this truck 6 years ago for 1200 and I know the previous owner didn't like it once it was gone. Last edited by iluvmy72; 06-25-2003 at 01:49 AM.

06-25-2003, 02:09 AM	#2
jose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem , Oregon 97301 Posts: 1,796	I bought my ex 67 swb for 200.00 had it for 10 years . Sold it 3 years ago and i have been kicking myself ever since . Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC 4x4 SWB jose6772@yahoo.com

06-25-2003, 02:31 AM	#4
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Yeah, I made that mistake before, sold a 72 Jimmy that my dad gave me; it was rusty, but A-1 mechanically, that was about 8 years ago, and I am a little wiser now-so I won't be selling my 69 anytime soon. Live and learn. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

06-25-2003, 02:55 AM	#5
Jemost 72 Southern Bowties Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 240	I bought a 3 owner 70 CST in 1998. The 1st owner sold it to an elderly gentleman in 1975. It was garage kept from 1975 to 1997. The 3rd owner had it for less than a year, but had the A/C system rebuilt. I bought it in 1998. This truck was a daily driver, but all original. Small rust patch on front of right fender and minor cancer on lower doors. I rebuilt or replaced almost everything on this truck with stock parts to keep it original, including a 350 crate motor. Original quadrajet, breather, hubcaps, etc..the only major things left were to get it painted and replace the carpet..then I got Jeep fever and sold it in 2000. The problem was-the guy I sold it to worked 3 blocks from where I worked, so I had to look at it every day for 3 years. He has done nothing to it, so its still looks all original. The Jeep fever finally wore off and I found my '72 this past January...I have learned from my mistake! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 350/350

06-25-2003, 03:50 AM	#6
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	I get guys offering to buy my truck at the local cruise often..a guy actually offered $5,500 cash but I turned him down..I mean no matter what shape its in, a truck is a truck. It holds that certain special meaning to each and everyone of us. Besides, what else would I spend all my extra money on? Keep on truckin' Kenny __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

06-25-2003, 02:14 AM	#3
Rabid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,237	I have. (sold it and regretted it) Matter of fact I sold it about 6 hours ago. Check this link out. This is where the bank looked to find the supposed value of my truck. On the page look on the left side and follow the link "whats it worth".. The lady seems to think my 72 C10 2WD Fleetside was worth $6400. Wish I would have known that a few years ago. LOL. Full coverage, big hill, flames, insurance money, booyah. j/k If you have the room, keep the truck. http://www3.nadaguides.com/SectionHo...Sec=2&wPg=1184

06-25-2003, 06:09 AM	#7
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i don't get offers so much ..... just all the compliments i can handle .... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

06-25-2003, 08:30 AM	#8
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	I bought the ole truck from my next door neighbor back in ’93 for $300.00 and a Oldsmobile Firenza, so that makes the total investment around 400.00! I would see this truck sitting out there everyday collecting more and more rust, it was basically sitting there doing nothing. Finally one day while talking with the neighbor, I mentioned my need for a “Older” truck… 2 hours later It’s mine! I fixed this and that on it, rebuilt the engine, put the automatic back and drove it for about 3 years when I was approached by a friend of the family. He was in need of a truck and offered me $3,000.00 for it. Of course I jumped at the offer thinking I didn’t need the truck anymore since I didn’t drive it much. WRONG! I really missed having that truck around so I kept watch on it for the next 8 months. I found out the person I sold it to couldn’t afford the gas mileage and let it sit in his driveway for 3 months. So, I call the guy and ask if he would consider trading the truck for a economical car? He couldn’t say YES fast enough . I drove a 85 Pontiac 6000(which I had $350.00 in) to him and traded right there on the spot. I’ve never considered selling it since! She’s part of the family and can’t be bought, no matter what condition. The ’71 and I share the same exact birthday (month/year) also.

06-25-2003, 08:50 AM	#9
72sub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 71	i sold a 72 swb 10 years ago to buy my wife an engagement ring. we're still happily married, so i guess it was worth it. i don't regret it, but i sure wish i still had it. to the guy who bought my truck: i want it back! anyway, i've got a 72 suburban now and all is well in the world.

06-25-2003, 09:02 AM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	over the years i've sold alot of projects both completed and uncompleted REGRETS??? nope cause everytime i sold there was a new project waiting in the wings !!! __________________ 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

06-25-2003, 09:05 AM	#11
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	When I was 18 I bought this old wrecked (front end) 72 GMC. It had factory air and tilt and I only paid $250 for the whole truck. I robbed the truck of the tilt and air for my 71 and then let the rest go for free.... Well, looking back at some photos I took I see that I had myself a Longhorn with a 402BB. It had some rust, but all it really would have needed was a front clip. Geez, what a dummy I was.... __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

06-25-2003, 09:12 AM	#12
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	Jose, what wheels are those on your truck? I've been looking at the American Racing AR-767's (black nascar truck wheels) but like yours better. I got a 70 SWB C10 getting painted now all black. Thanks! Joe Hirdler

06-25-2003, 09:27 AM	#13
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Uh yah, that Nada website seems to think my truck would be worth $25,000. I am not sure if that is Canadian money or not.

06-25-2003, 09:28 AM	#14
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	Had a 1968 fleetside shortbox that I fixed up and later sold when I was around 18. I still regret selling that truck. More regret though as it was my first truck that I had and it was the first truck that I had rebuilt. The trucks I got now it wouldnt bother me to sell as I bought them with the intention of fixing and selling.

06-25-2003, 09:52 AM	#15
kenele Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vaugh, WA Posts: 191	right here I sold a beautiful blue and white '72 Chevy for like $800. It was my only transportation at the time and the motor froze. Sold it to my mechanic....((he's probably still laughing). Thats the one that got away.....or rather that I gave away. __________________ '71 GMC Suburban C1500



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06-25-2003, 11:41 AM	#16
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	i sold the old fyb (freakin yellow *****) from the name you can understand why, that truck fought everything i did. i had never seen such a thing. good riddens! i havent got any offers on my longhorn. probably cuz most people dont like the long long long bed...?? not sure. i rarely even get a compliment..?? oh well... i guess everything has a price though. i dont think there is a truck on this board that isnt for sale! some would just talk lots of money. i mean if someone offerd 30k for your truck,, how many of us would sell.... 90% i bet. hell id sell my girl friend for 30k! lmao.. just kidding and dont tell her i said that! __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

06-25-2003, 02:22 PM	#17
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	69 GMC Custom Camper LongHorn. Dad gave it to me when I was 17. I can hardly believe I let it go for a 73 Impala because my girlfreind and my buddies thought the truck was uncool. The Impala quickly made way for a 71 Chevelle that I did a clone SS 454 job on. I miss that one too. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

06-25-2003, 02:39 PM	#18
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	most people i talk to about my truck say they had one and now after seeing what can eb done they all wish they kept them __________________ 69 GMC bagged

06-25-2003, 04:07 PM	#19
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I sold my first Blazer - 72 CST to buy a '94 Mustang GT convertable. It was a fun car, but spent most of its time in the shop under warranty issues. Now, I wish I still had that Blazer. It was a little nicer than my current '69. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-25-2003, 06:38 PM	#20
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	First week I had my truck, I went into Academy to get a fishin' licsence, when I came out there was a small note that said " would you sell it?" and had a guys(or gals) number on it. Never even thought about callin' though. __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

06-25-2003, 07:16 PM	#21
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	I don't think I'll sell...besides I only get offers of $2500 (Canadian), everyone around here wants to steal these kind of trucks... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

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