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1978steven · 12-13-2005, 04:49 PM

I just looked at a 1982 Chevy 1/2 ton short bed 4X4 and was wondering what you guys thought it was worth?

It has a 350 engine, what looked like a recently replaced th350 (it was alot cleaner than the engine), t-case had a couple drops hanging off but no puddle on the ground, 1990 suburban front end, Maybe a 4 or 5 inch spring lift in the front, and block lift in the back. The 35 inch tires were pretty much toast, the paint has been redone, but done poorly. I couldn't find any rusted areas, just the normal slight surface rust on parts underneath it here and there. The entire truck needs some love getting the gaps and body lines to line up and look better, but all in all a very decent truck. The inside is all there but also needs some work. The used car lot wants $3500 for it. I would like to offer them about $1000 less than that, but I don't want to insult anyone. I did not take any pictures but I can take a few later if it will help.

Let me know what you all think and your help is always appreciated,
Steven

*gn4u2c* · 12-13-2005, 04:56 PM

$2,000 buys that truck all day in my neighborhood

1978steven · 12-13-2005, 05:48 PM

Here are a couple pictures I went and snapped real quick.

evan · 12-13-2005, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1978steven

Here are a couple pictures I went and snapped real quick.

That looks like some scary wiring under the dash.

86 GMG · 12-13-2005, 06:00 PM

i believe i would give the 3,500.00 for it but like you if i can get it for less than do so i would qoute 2,000.00 and let them work you back up a little bit at a time. very nice looking truck from what the pics show.

84 400 · 12-13-2005, 06:17 PM

yeah 2,00 sounds good for that truck looks okay in the pics and the nice newer style grill. that looks like a nice project!

1978steven · 12-13-2005, 08:34 PM

If I end up doing it I'll go low and see what happens. Thanks for the help everyone.

1978steven · 12-13-2005, 08:59 PM

It looks like car lot might have had some sort of problem with battery drain, they had some of the wiring pulled down from behind the dash. There is an amp wiring kit tucked up there and hanging next to the gas pedal. They put in a new battery to get it started. Trust me this truck will need a whole lot of work for it to be right, somebody did a bunch of "JERRY RIGGING" on her. I have never had a 4X4 before and I love this body style 4X4. It will be a project for sure!

nutsforchevys · 12-14-2005, 10:33 AM

Is it just me or is there something odd looking about that dash? Isnt that a earlier model half a/c half non a/c??

1985K10 · 12-14-2005, 06:23 PM

Thats a 73-80 style dash pad, gauges and bezel look to be 81-87.

Looks like a good solid start! If theres no major problems id say $2000-3000 would be reasonable.

Jonboy · 12-14-2005, 07:30 PM

make sure the wipers work. It has a later column, with the wipers on the column. They are suposed to have a switch on the dash in '82. Looks like it could be a cool project, if it can be had cheap enough.

1978steven · 12-14-2005, 08:50 PM

I really need to look closer at this thing you guys are pointing out alot of stuff I didn't even notice. Thanks for the inputs so far.

1978steven · 12-14-2005, 09:00 PM

Here are a couple pictures of the t-case and tranny areas.

1978steven · 12-14-2005, 09:06 PM

Something I just noticed on that cross member it looks to have some sort of spacers between it and the frame. Should it be like that?

evan · 12-14-2005, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1978steven

Something I just noticed on that cross member it looks to have some sort of spacers between it and the frame. Should it be like that?

Isn't the frame cracked just to the left of that???

82 Silverado 4X · 12-14-2005, 09:28 PM

Gages look like an 82 but the bezel is from an earlier year. 82 Bezel's aluminum trim is one peice. The one in the photo appears to have 3 sections. Also, I'm not exactly sure what was involved with wiring the wipers up to the columb wiper switch but I would take a look under the dash to see if the connections were made with good crimp connectors and not just taped together.
Other than that it looks to be a good start to a nice project. Around here it's not very easy to find early trucks that still have decent sheetmetal.

1978steven · 12-14-2005, 09:33 PM

Not sure. I'll have to check into that too!

82 Silverado 4X · 12-14-2005, 09:41 PM

I also think the crossmember spacers were placed below the frame to try to alter the drivetrain geometry.
Good Luck

1978steven · 12-14-2005, 09:57 PM

I'm not sure about this one, the list seems to be growing and I don't want to get in over my head. Thanks for all the help so far. When I get a chance I'll take a better look at everything, and I'll have my list of things to look at with me.

12-13-2005, 04:49 PM	#1
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	What's it Worth? I just looked at a 1982 Chevy 1/2 ton short bed 4X4 and was wondering what you guys thought it was worth? It has a 350 engine, what looked like a recently replaced th350 (it was alot cleaner than the engine), t-case had a couple drops hanging off but no puddle on the ground, 1990 suburban front end, Maybe a 4 or 5 inch spring lift in the front, and block lift in the back. The 35 inch tires were pretty much toast, the paint has been redone, but done poorly. I couldn't find any rusted areas, just the normal slight surface rust on parts underneath it here and there. The entire truck needs some love getting the gaps and body lines to line up and look better, but all in all a very decent truck. The inside is all there but also needs some work. The used car lot wants $3500 for it. I would like to offer them about $1000 less than that, but I don't want to insult anyone. I did not take any pictures but I can take a few later if it will help. Let me know what you all think and your help is always appreciated, Steven __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

12-13-2005, 04:56 PM	#2
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	Re: What's it Worth? $2,000 buys that truck all day in my neighborhood

12-13-2005, 05:48 PM	#3
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Re: What's it Worth? Here are a couple pictures I went and snapped real quick. Attached Images __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

12-13-2005, 06:00 PM	#5
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	Re: What's it Worth? i believe i would give the 3,500.00 for it but like you if i can get it for less than do so i would qoute 2,000.00 and let them work you back up a little bit at a time. very nice looking truck from what the pics show. __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

12-13-2005, 06:17 PM	#6
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: What's it Worth? yeah 2,00 sounds good for that truck looks okay in the pics and the nice newer style grill. that looks like a nice project! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

12-13-2005, 08:34 PM	#7
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Re: What's it Worth? If I end up doing it I'll go low and see what happens. Thanks for the help everyone. __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

12-13-2005, 08:59 PM	#8
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Re: What's it Worth? It looks like car lot might have had some sort of problem with battery drain, they had some of the wiring pulled down from behind the dash. There is an amp wiring kit tucked up there and hanging next to the gas pedal. They put in a new battery to get it started. Trust me this truck will need a whole lot of work for it to be right, somebody did a bunch of "JERRY RIGGING" on her. I have never had a 4X4 before and I love this body style 4X4. It will be a project for sure! __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

12-14-2005, 10:33 AM	#9
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: What's it Worth? Is it just me or is there something odd looking about that dash? Isnt that a earlier model half a/c half non a/c?? __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

12-14-2005, 06:23 PM	#10
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	Re: What's it Worth? Thats a 73-80 style dash pad, gauges and bezel look to be 81-87. Looks like a good solid start! If theres no major problems id say $2000-3000 would be reasonable. __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~

12-14-2005, 07:30 PM	#11
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: What's it Worth? make sure the wipers work. It has a later column, with the wipers on the column. They are suposed to have a switch on the dash in '82. Looks like it could be a cool project, if it can be had cheap enough. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-14-2005, 08:50 PM	#12
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Re: What's it Worth? I really need to look closer at this thing you guys are pointing out alot of stuff I didn't even notice. Thanks for the inputs so far. __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

12-14-2005, 09:00 PM	#13
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Re: What's it Worth? Here are a couple pictures of the t-case and tranny areas. Attached Images __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

12-14-2005, 09:06 PM	#14
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Re: What's it Worth? Something I just noticed on that cross member it looks to have some sort of spacers between it and the frame. Should it be like that? __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

12-14-2005, 09:28 PM	#16
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	Re: What's it Worth? Gages look like an 82 but the bezel is from an earlier year. 82 Bezel's aluminum trim is one peice. The one in the photo appears to have 3 sections. Also, I'm not exactly sure what was involved with wiring the wipers up to the columb wiper switch but I would take a look under the dash to see if the connections were made with good crimp connectors and not just taped together. Other than that it looks to be a good start to a nice project. Around here it's not very easy to find early trucks that still have decent sheetmetal. __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203 Last edited by 82 Silverado 4X; 12-14-2005 at 09:29 PM.

12-14-2005, 09:33 PM	#17
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Re: What's it Worth? Not sure. I'll have to check into that too! __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10



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12-14-2005, 09:41 PM	#18
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	Re: What's it Worth? I also think the crossmember spacers were placed below the frame to try to alter the drivetrain geometry. Good Luck __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203 Last edited by 82 Silverado 4X; 12-14-2005 at 09:42 PM.

12-14-2005, 09:57 PM	#19
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Re: What's it Worth? I'm not sure about this one, the list seems to be growing and I don't want to get in over my head. Thanks for all the help so far. When I get a chance I'll take a better look at everything, and I'll have my list of things to look at with me. __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

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