What would a fair offer be on this K20 (aka WIW) - pics inside

[arkracing]

This K20 is very local to me (as in less than 4 miles down the road)

The Bad: Pretty much every body panel, Cab is junk, etc.

Supposedly it has a 400cid and it seems to have TH350/NP205. Also appears to have the original D44/D60.

What would be a Fair offer to give this guy? He's asking $3250, which is way too high for the condition of the body, but I would at least like to get some opinions on what you might think it's worth.

I really want a K20, but would like to get one in alot better shape, even if I have to spend a little more. I just figured this is close, and if I could get it for the chassis/drivetrain, I could just get another body or buy another truck that was restored, like Joe's Junk does



This is kinda interesting, didn't crack where the steering box mounts, but cracked the front crossmember?

Lots More Pictures Here:
http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s...ing5/71%20K20/

[72BlckButy]

To me... I would pass. If every panel needs replacement, why waste the time swapping over panels, etc. That's my $.02...

[Super-Dave]

with a broken cross member, I would stay away everything else would be beat to h???. just my .02

[special-K]

About 2/3 to 1/2 what he`s asking.I`d want it to be less than what the combined good parts are worth.Otherwise,you could gather all the parts and have the same thing.How`s the frame,other than a bad crossmember.Any leaks?How`s the motor?I sold my CheyenneSuper for that much and all it needed was rockers and work on the doors.It had no motor.But,if that motor isn`t pretty fresh,then you can find a used motor for a couple few hundred bucks.

I guess I`d say considering what these go for,in the overall scheme of things,that price ain`t all that bad.Compared to what people are asking these days.You won`t find one better at that price.But,it`s ridiculous that people thing every 67-72 truck is worth good money.It`s all bright and yellow,looks good from afar.But,when it comes down to it,all it is is a start on a resto,a rolling frame with drivetrain,or a truck you can have fun with for a while until pieces start falling off or stuff starts falling out the rust holes.
$3,500 is just alot of money unless a good bit of money has been put into mechanics,like front end,brakes,motor,steering.If all it took was swapping a good body on there,that`s one thing.Still alot for a donor.What will the rustfree truck cost for the swap?I see an old truck with so-so mechanics/driveability and a decent body for $7,000-$10,000 after alot of labor.

[Fraser Beatty]

In my area that would be a decent price, maybe even a little on the low side. But you don't live in South Western Ontario where this kind of truck (67-72s) are relatively non-existant. If it's all beat up and needs major work I would say offer 1/2 of what he's asking. Worst case scenario is he says no, you still have the money in your pocket, and you continue to look for a truck in better shape for a more reasonable price.

[muscletrucks]

Looks to me like once the sheet metal is sand blasted, you are going to find some major problems. I am speaking from experience............. I thought I had fairly good sheet metal on a car rebuild....NOT