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71HUGGER396 · 01-15-2006, 11:16 PM

I'm going to look at a 1970 chevy 4x4 shortbed stepside tomorrow. The owner on the phone said it is in "solid" condishtion and just needs a "little" work and a new paint job. He has owned it the past 15 years, keeps it in a garage. He rebuilt the 350 a few years ago, 40k on it now. It has a 4 spd, p/s, drum brakes. What is it worth? thanks

67ChevyRedneck · 01-15-2006, 11:26 PM

If it really is a solid truck, (not full of cancer) I'd say in PA a truck like that would go for at least 3K. Let us know the "real condition" when you see it

PS, bring a magnet and flash light

al's71gmc · 01-15-2006, 11:37 PM

Without more info it's pretty tough to say. "Solid" to a seller may mean "rusted out POS to a buyer." Options count for a lot, also. Tilt,tach,posi,a/c....Give it a good exam. Crawl under it and check for rust, and fluid leaks. Brakes,tires, exhaust,etc can add up in a hurry.
Good drivable low optioned truck without a lot of rust...I'd say $2500 would be a great buy, and up from there depending on options and condition. But I wouldn't be afraid to spend more if it's clean and what you're looking for.
Good luck and let us know what happens.

boundstaffpress · 01-16-2006, 11:24 AM

Take lots of pictures, and take a picture of the build sticker in the glovebox when you go check it out. The guys here are great at noting rare or value adding options. Bring a magnet, flashlight, and and ice pic (for underneath) and check all the regular places for rust (Cab corners, rocker panels, cab floor, cab floor support, kick panels, front fender by bumper pull back the floor mat and watch for floor flex).

You can find solid 4x4 trucks around here for $1500 if you're patient and like to talk to old farmers. If you get in a hurry, you'll buy a POS for too much money.

Don't forget the flashlight

01-15-2006, 11:16 PM	#1
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	Price check on a 4x4 I'm going to look at a 1970 chevy 4x4 shortbed stepside tomorrow. The owner on the phone said it is in "solid" condishtion and just needs a "little" work and a new paint job. He has owned it the past 15 years, keeps it in a garage. He rebuilt the 350 a few years ago, 40k on it now. It has a 4 spd, p/s, drum brakes. What is it worth? thanks __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

01-15-2006, 11:26 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Price check on a 4x4 If it really is a solid truck, (not full of cancer) I'd say in PA a truck like that would go for at least 3K. Let us know the "real condition" when you see it PS, bring a magnet and flash light __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-15-2006, 11:37 PM	#3
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: Price check on a 4x4 Without more info it's pretty tough to say. "Solid" to a seller may mean "rusted out POS to a buyer." Options count for a lot, also. Tilt,tach,posi,a/c....Give it a good exam. Crawl under it and check for rust, and fluid leaks. Brakes,tires, exhaust,etc can add up in a hurry. Good drivable low optioned truck without a lot of rust...I'd say $2500 would be a great buy, and up from there depending on options and condition. But I wouldn't be afraid to spend more if it's clean and what you're looking for. Good luck and let us know what happens. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

01-16-2006, 11:24 AM	#4
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Price check on a 4x4 Take lots of pictures, and take a picture of the build sticker in the glovebox when you go check it out. The guys here are great at noting rare or value adding options. Bring a magnet, flashlight, and and ice pic (for underneath) and check all the regular places for rust (Cab corners, rocker panels, cab floor, cab floor support, kick panels, front fender by bumper pull back the floor mat and watch for floor flex). You can find solid 4x4 trucks around here for $1500 if you're patient and like to talk to old farmers. If you get in a hurry, you'll buy a POS for too much money. Don't forget the flashlight __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis



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