71 Parts truck worth it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steven Sellers · 01-27-2003, 06:36 PM

Hi all I found a 71 LWB 350/auto(not sure if 350 or 400), tilt column, good tailgate, pretty good bed, cab SHOT(of course its an ac cab), 1 good door for sure, good grill, good hood, double chrome step in the back.

I was looking at this truck maybe to get the disc brake setup off of it. The truck I bought is a 3 on the tree so I wouldnt have a real use for the auto column unless I switched trannies to but I got a buddy who wants to go in half on it mainly for the column.

Question 1. Is it worth 500.00?

2. Someone had a pic posted of how the auto pans looked from the bottom and I cant seem to find the link, can someone steer me toward the pics so I can find out what tranny is in it?

I havent been able to talk with the guy yet he doesnt seem to be ever home, so I dont know why it was parked.

Oh the compressor is gone for the AC and it has original rims and hubcaps.

Thx Steve

my new 72 · 01-27-2003, 06:50 PM

You could sell the tilt for 250 alone, and the bed for another 300-500 too. I say jump on it, those two things make your money back, and there is more on it to sell.

Charlie Coleman · 01-27-2003, 06:54 PM

Steve,

Offer him $300 and see what he says.
To answer your question, yes it's worth $500. You need the disk brakes! The tilt alone is worth $200 to many others. The tailgate (if real clean) will bring several hundred dollars. Fair bed $100-$200. Other parts will bring additional $$$. If your willing to front the cash, strip it down, advertise on board and ship parts, it's worth it and will bring you a fair return on $$$.

Good luck!

my new 72 beat me to the punch. I must have been typing while he was. He's faster than me I guess. Use our numbers as a gauge only. Prices vary by region. In the salt belt, you will get more for rust free metal. Large metal will be harder to sell/ship. Local guys will be more likely to pick up, than pay shipping.

Myride · 01-27-2003, 07:07 PM

I would get it.

72shadetree · 01-27-2003, 07:18 PM

i would

lilbit · 01-27-2003, 07:49 PM

hey steve,i have a 69 longbed for sale along with a 72 parts truck i think you would LOVE to have.i'm in VA . drop me a email!!!!!!!!!!! www.dungeon 1_1999@yahoo.com i'll advertise it next week .

Steven Sellers · 01-27-2003, 07:57 PM

Thx lilbit, but I wasnt really in the market I just ran across this one about a mile down the road. I just bought a 1970 SWB from BIG ORANGE and I was thinking I probally shouldnt pass on this truck as a possibility for future upgrades to the drum brakes.

What part of VA are you in by the way, I work at a place called Northwest VA

lilbit · 01-27-2003, 08:07 PM

steve i live in lynchburg va .this is a give away 2500.00 ,350crate engine,350 turbo,vintage air,longbed,72 parts truck for disk conversion, 350/350 lost interest!

*rayville body* · 01-27-2003, 08:50 PM

steve, yes i would buy the truck for sure. to determine the tranny from looking at the pan is easy. th-350 pan looks like a square with a corner chipped off, the th-400 pan looks like the state of texas. thats the easiest way

*67/72junkie* · 01-28-2003, 01:02 AM

Grab it Steve.Glad to hear you got your truck.Try and make and offer but it is still a good deal at $500.

01-27-2003, 06:36 PM	#1
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	71 Parts truck worth it? Hi all I found a 71 LWB 350/auto(not sure if 350 or 400), tilt column, good tailgate, pretty good bed, cab SHOT(of course its an ac cab), 1 good door for sure, good grill, good hood, double chrome step in the back. I was looking at this truck maybe to get the disc brake setup off of it. The truck I bought is a 3 on the tree so I wouldnt have a real use for the auto column unless I switched trannies to but I got a buddy who wants to go in half on it mainly for the column. Question 1. Is it worth 500.00? 2. Someone had a pic posted of how the auto pans looked from the bottom and I cant seem to find the link, can someone steer me toward the pics so I can find out what tranny is in it? I havent been able to talk with the guy yet he doesnt seem to be ever home, so I dont know why it was parked. Oh the compressor is gone for the AC and it has original rims and hubcaps. Thx Steve __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

01-27-2003, 06:50 PM	#2
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	You could sell the tilt for 250 alone, and the bed for another 300-500 too. I say jump on it, those two things make your money back, and there is more on it to sell. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

01-27-2003, 06:54 PM	#3
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Steve, Offer him $300 and see what he says. To answer your question, yes it's worth $500. You need the disk brakes! The tilt alone is worth $200 to many others. The tailgate (if real clean) will bring several hundred dollars. Fair bed $100-$200. Other parts will bring additional $$$. If your willing to front the cash, strip it down, advertise on board and ship parts, it's worth it and will bring you a fair return on $$$. Good luck! my new 72 beat me to the punch. I must have been typing while he was. He's faster than me I guess. Use our numbers as a gauge only. Prices vary by region. In the salt belt, you will get more for rust free metal. Large metal will be harder to sell/ship. Local guys will be more likely to pick up, than pay shipping. Last edited by Charlie Coleman; 01-27-2003 at 07:08 PM.

01-27-2003, 07:18 PM	#5
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	i would __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

01-27-2003, 07:57 PM	#7
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Thx lilbit, but I wasnt really in the market I just ran across this one about a mile down the road. I just bought a 1970 SWB from BIG ORANGE and I was thinking I probally shouldnt pass on this truck as a possibility for future upgrades to the drum brakes. What part of VA are you in by the way, I work at a place called Northwest VA __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

01-27-2003, 07:07 PM	#4
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	I would get it.

01-27-2003, 07:49 PM	#6
lilbit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: virginia Posts: 5	hey steve,i have a 69 longbed for sale along with a 72 parts truck i think you would LOVE to have.i'm in VA . drop me a email!!!!!!!!!!! www.dungeon 1_1999@yahoo.com i'll advertise it next week .

01-27-2003, 08:07 PM	#8
lilbit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: virginia Posts: 5	steve i live in lynchburg va .this is a give away 2500.00 ,350crate engine,350 turbo,vintage air,longbed,72 parts truck for disk conversion, 350/350 lost interest!

01-27-2003, 08:50 PM	#9
rayville body Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: rayville,LA Posts: 226	steve, yes i would buy the truck for sure. to determine the tranny from looking at the pan is easy. th-350 pan looks like a square with a corner chipped off, the th-400 pan looks like the state of texas. thats the easiest way

01-28-2003, 01:02 AM	#10
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	parts truck Grab it Steve.Glad to hear you got your truck.Try and make and offer but it is still a good deal at $500.



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