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memphismade.l.a.w · 02-15-2010, 02:33 PM

its a 69 c10 not put together trans engine wireng harness not in im looking in to buying it it is a swb only rust he says is in rocker panles what would yall pay?

71 super · 02-15-2010, 02:57 PM

No more than $400(prob. less) depending on what comes with it. You will have a lot just fixxing what he has messed up already.

johnechi · 02-15-2010, 02:59 PM

$200 bucks. The boat anchor is a buick engine.

big_al_71 · 02-15-2010, 03:02 PM

I would say $500.00 at best..

memphismade.l.a.w · 02-15-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by johnechi

$200 bucks. The boat anchor is a buick engine.

he said its a 455 rocket motor idk what that is at all

OhOneWS6 · 02-15-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by memphismade.l.a.w

he said its a 455 rocket motor idk what that is at all

I doubt that is an olds 455 rocket. That blue is the later model color Olds used. Rockets were gold. Sure someone could have painted it but I'm putting money on it being a plain old low compression Olds motor from the late 70s early 80s. It will not be worth much so don't count or recouping much from that motor.

Here is a site with tons of Olds info.
http://www.realoldspower.com/phpBB2/index.php

**lks dcvn** · 02-15-2010, 04:21 PM

Your best bet - is to find somebody local to it and have them go check it out - I am guessing that there is more than just rust in the rockers - this may save you a LOT of time and money.

Just a thought - although for $400 - I might take my chances...

memphismade.l.a.w · 02-15-2010, 03:08 PM

ok did some research its an olds motor

**too much stuff** · 02-15-2010, 03:16 PM

I would say $500 would be pushing it.

memphismade.l.a.w · 02-15-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I would say $500 would be pushing it.

he said hed take 400 its a craigslist find im in memphis so ill have to drive to get it

http://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/1569030255.html

**too much stuff** · 02-15-2010, 03:33 PM

You will probably be ok at $400. Dump the engine and recoup some money and tear into a major project it looks like. It is a shortbed, thats the good thing. Let us know what happens...

pumpkin · 02-16-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by memphismade.l.a.w

ok did some research its an olds motor

your research is wrong. That is a buick engine. Cant tell what size from the front as all buick engines look very similar from that angle. Chev, olds, and pontiac have the distributor in the back. Buick, cadilac and fords have the distributor in the front. As far as the value of the truck, I would put it at whatever the box is worth. Anyone that would drop a buick engine between the framerails, and walk away from the project, has probably hacked the rest of the truck as well.

OhOneWS6 · 02-16-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pumpkin

your research is wrong. That is a buick engine. Cant tell what size from the front as all buick engines look very similar from that angle. Chev, olds, and pontiac have the distributor in the back. Buick, cadilac and fords have the distributor in the front. As far as the value of the truck, I would put it at whatever the box is worth. Anyone that would drop a buick engine between the framerails, and walk away from the project, has probably hacked the rest of the truck as well.

I agree about the Buick engine. I noticed that at first but I didn't think that cap was on the distributor. It looked like it is just sitting there.

memphismade.l.a.w · 02-16-2010, 01:26 PM

Ill have to tell the guy this

83Silverado · 02-16-2010, 03:26 PM

I couldn't tell you what it was

83Silverado · 02-15-2010, 04:39 PM

I'm always looking on craigslist and other sites to, I will keep an eye out for you something

69GMCLonghorn · 02-15-2010, 05:16 PM

Yeah, that thing didn't just get dumped in that field. I'm thinking lots of surface rust, brake lines are probably shot, U-joints can't be good, etc. etc. You're looking at a ground up resto to whatever extent your wallet and abilities allow. Unless you're loaded (money wise) and have TONS of time on your hands, I'd look into spending maybe $2000 and get yourself something that is the model you want and actually runs. Once you do that, if you need a parts vehicle, THEN buy this lump of crap and have a field day!

weircc · 02-15-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

Yeah, that thing didn't just get dumped in that field. I'm thinking lots of surface rust, brake lines are probably shot, U-joints can't be good, etc. etc. You're looking at a ground up resto to whatever extent your wallet and abilities allow. Unless you're loaded (money wise) and have TONS of time on your hands, I'd look into spending maybe $2000 and get yourself something that is the model you want and actually runs. Once you do that, if you need a parts vehicle, THEN buy this lump of crap and have a field day!

yea what he said don't get something your gonna lose interest before you get started.

**too much stuff** · 02-15-2010, 08:06 PM

Seeing your age, i assume you have more time than money. See if the owner would take $200 and keep the engine. I wouldn't think you would want to use it anyhow. Maybe you can settle at $250-$300. I would look it over good for rust and make sure it isn't packed full of mud. Paint jobs like that spook me sometimes. If it is fairly clean you can't hardly loose at this point. Just don't get excited and jump into just because you want a truck. There are more out there if you don't like something about this one.

71cheyenne4x4 · 02-15-2010, 08:40 PM

I don't think $400 is a bad at all if it has a clear title and is solid. If it really is a 455 you could sell that for almost what you paid for the truck and not have much in the truck at all.

landon4421 · 02-15-2010, 10:32 PM

Purple

83Silverado · 02-15-2010, 05:28 PM

Yeah im about to to spend $7k for a nice restored '71 truck that just needs a few odds and ends but all the headache is done already. I once tried to start with a truck like this and was going to be WAY more tha what im about to spend but well see

Blue71LWB · 02-15-2010, 06:44 PM

See if he would be willing to sell the bed off of it, and leave the rest where it sits.

memphismade.l.a.w · 02-15-2010, 07:09 PM

well im 16 so idk how much i can afford to do should i try talking down less you guys think and saying that its not a 455 in it

Blue71LWB · 02-16-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by memphismade.l.a.w

well im 16 so idk how much i can afford to do

If this is the case, run away from this one as fast as you can. If you can hold out, you should be able to find one around $1,000 that you could at least drive around while you fix it up. If you sunk $1,000 into this jewel it still wouldn't be able to see the road. It's worth $400 , but it sounds like you need some wheels ,and if this is the case, I do not think its a good deal. This one is not worth the gas to go look at it. JMO

02-15-2010, 02:33 PM	#1
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02-15-2010, 02:57 PM	#2
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: how much is this worth No more than $400(prob. less) depending on what comes with it. You will have a lot just fixxing what he has messed up already. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

02-15-2010, 02:59 PM	#3
johnechi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 159	Re: how much is this worth $200 bucks. The boat anchor is a buick engine.

02-15-2010, 03:02 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: how much is this worth I would say $500.00 at best.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-15-2010, 04:21 PM	#7
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: how much is this worth Your best bet - is to find somebody local to it and have them go check it out - I am guessing that there is more than just rust in the rockers - this may save you a LOT of time and money. Just a thought - although for $400 - I might take my chances...

02-15-2010, 03:08 PM	#8
memphismade.l.a.w Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: memphis, Tn Posts: 53	Re: how much is this worth ok did some research its an olds motor

02-15-2010, 03:16 PM	#9
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,791	Re: how much is this worth I would say $500 would be pushing it. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-15-2010, 03:33 PM	#11
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,791	Re: how much is this worth You will probably be ok at $400. Dump the engine and recoup some money and tear into a major project it looks like. It is a shortbed, thats the good thing. Let us know what happens... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-16-2010, 01:26 PM	#14
memphismade.l.a.w Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: memphis, Tn Posts: 53	Re: how much is this worth Ill have to tell the guy this

02-16-2010, 03:26 PM	#15
83Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 49	Re: how much is this worth I couldn't tell you what it was

02-15-2010, 04:39 PM	#16
83Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 49	Re: how much is this worth I'm always looking on craigslist and other sites to, I will keep an eye out for you something

02-15-2010, 05:16 PM	#17
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: how much is this worth Yeah, that thing didn't just get dumped in that field. I'm thinking lots of surface rust, brake lines are probably shot, U-joints can't be good, etc. etc. You're looking at a ground up resto to whatever extent your wallet and abilities allow. Unless you're loaded (money wise) and have TONS of time on your hands, I'd look into spending maybe $2000 and get yourself something that is the model you want and actually runs. Once you do that, if you need a parts vehicle, THEN buy this lump of crap and have a field day! Last edited by 69GMCLonghorn; 02-15-2010 at 05:17 PM.

02-15-2010, 08:06 PM	#19
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,791	Re: how much is this worth Seeing your age, i assume you have more time than money. See if the owner would take $200 and keep the engine. I wouldn't think you would want to use it anyhow. Maybe you can settle at $250-$300. I would look it over good for rust and make sure it isn't packed full of mud. Paint jobs like that spook me sometimes. If it is fairly clean you can't hardly loose at this point. Just don't get excited and jump into just because you want a truck. There are more out there if you don't like something about this one. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-15-2010, 08:40 PM	#20
71cheyenne4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: cincinnati, ohio Posts: 29	Re: how much is this worth I don't think $400 is a bad at all if it has a clear title and is solid. If it really is a 455 you could sell that for almost what you paid for the truck and not have much in the truck at all.

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02-15-2010, 05:28 PM	#22
83Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 49	Re: how much is this worth Yeah im about to to spend $7k for a nice restored '71 truck that just needs a few odds and ends but all the headache is done already. I once tried to start with a truck like this and was going to be WAY more tha what im about to spend but well see

02-15-2010, 06:44 PM	#23
Blue71LWB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 120	Re: how much is this worth See if he would be willing to sell the bed off of it, and leave the rest where it sits. __________________ Working on my first 1,000 post. I'm sure I'll get there before this project is over .

02-15-2010, 07:09 PM	#24
memphismade.l.a.w Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: memphis, Tn Posts: 53	Re: how much is this worth well im 16 so idk how much i can afford to do should i try talking down less you guys think and saying that its not a 455 in it

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