70 SWB whats it worth? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

trusty72 · 07-20-2010, 11:03 PM

its a white,fairly straight minimum rust (none in cab) 6 cyl/auto that hasnt ran in years, owner doesnt know if it will run or not. I have a chance to make an offer, i was thinking maybe 500? what yall think.

laplander · 07-20-2010, 11:10 PM

I would be guessing a little higher than that with it being a wide bed and all. Post some pics so we can give a better guesstimate.

Longhorn Man · 07-20-2010, 11:40 PM

he never said it was a fleet side.

Prices, esp on beaters or non running trucks, are very much localized. Something that'll sell for $2500 here, would be worth its weight in scrap in the south western parts.
If you bid too low and insult the seller, they may not sell to you no matter the price.
Around here, 500 bucks won't get you anything 67 - 72

laplander · 07-21-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

he never said it was a fleet side.

Prices, esp on beaters or non running trucks, are very much localized. Something that'll sell for $2500 here, would be worth its weight in scrap in the south western parts.
If you bid too low and insult the seller, they may not sell to you no matter the price.
Around here, 500 bucks won't get you anything 67 - 72

I always saw SWB for short wide and SNB for short narrow. At leat that was how we referred to them........

**LockDoc** · 07-21-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by laplander

I always saw SWB for short wide and SNB for short narrow. At leat that was how we referred to them........

Don't know if you saw this poll or not...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402015

LockDoc

laplander · 07-21-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Don't know if you saw this poll or not...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402015

LockDoc

I guess it was a mid western thing then. LOL. Kind of like out here in NM when I ordered a bowl of chili and they brought me out this small bowl of green stuff. I looked at the waitress and asked where the meat and beans were, and why they heck was it green. She looked at me like I rode the short bus to the restaurant........

**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-21-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by laplander

I guess it was a mid western thing then. LOL. Kind of like out here in NM when I ordered a bowl of chili and they brought me out this small bowl of green stuff. I looked at the waitress and asked where the meat and beans were, and why they heck was it green. She looked at me like I rode the short bus to the restaurant........

I once ordered breakfast at a typical Greek diner in New York in the late 80's and when the waitress got to asking me what kind of toast I wanted I responded, "Sourdough". She looked at me like I'd ordered dog poop. She said, "Sour whaaaa? That sounds AWFUL." She'd never heard of it.

**leddzepp** · 07-20-2010, 11:56 PM

What is he asking for the truck? It always helps to have a baseline and go from there.

As stated, prices are very much localized.

laplander · 07-21-2010, 12:05 AM

Longhorn wasn't kidding on the price differnce between the states. a while back I picked up a nice rust free 69 shortie with a bad clutch and a utility box on the backfor 300 dollars, scrapped the utility box and then found a short wide bed that some one was using as a trailer and bought it for 50 bucks. Now I should have a running truck for maybe 400 total, back home in IL I would have had to pay 3-4 grand and have been happy to have gotten a rust free truck for that much....

gkesseru · 07-21-2010, 08:29 AM

A good offer is when both parties are pleased. If you think 500 is good, then start there and see if the owner is happy with it. A rust free cab is worth that alone, but being non-running adds not much more to the value.

*Shane* · 07-21-2010, 08:51 AM

points to ponder

:

- never price another man's stuff

- dinner is served at noon

- supper is served at 5:00 or later in the evening

GRX · 07-21-2010, 11:53 AM

mmmmmm .... chili ..... extra jalapenos please

**LEEVON** · 07-21-2010, 05:56 PM

one more point to ponder:

never live anywhere that doesn't serve sweet tea. chances are it's too yankee, too liberal or both...

trusty72 · 07-21-2010, 06:16 PM

he didnt give a price, just said his wife said he cant sell it, but then he said stop by in a week cause shes not his boss, guess we will see.

70chevymanshort · 07-21-2010, 07:07 PM

I have a 1971 chevy short box frame with a 1970 cab and front clip on it for sale.

laplander · 07-21-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 70chevymanshort

I have a 1971 chevy short box frame with a 1970 cab and front clip on it for sale.

Become a premium member and post that sucker up in the classifieds!

smallblockchev · 07-21-2010, 07:46 PM

I just bought a 71 long box. Running 350, 350 tranny, needed tie rods, battery etc. Has some rust but not to bad, interior a little ragged....for 700.00..The rust is mostly around the rear wheel well but the front end is real nice.

70chevymanshort · 07-21-2010, 08:19 PM

I can send pics threw email if anyone is interested. My email is pwrtaz@yahoo.com

07-20-2010, 11:03 PM	#1
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	70 SWB whats it worth? its a white,fairly straight minimum rust (none in cab) 6 cyl/auto that hasnt ran in years, owner doesnt know if it will run or not. I have a chance to make an offer, i was thinking maybe 500? what yall think. __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

07-20-2010, 11:10 PM	#2
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Re: 70 SWB whats it worth? I would be guessing a little higher than that with it being a wide bed and all. Post some pics so we can give a better guesstimate.

07-20-2010, 11:40 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 70 SWB whats it worth? he never said it was a fleet side. Prices, esp on beaters or non running trucks, are very much localized. Something that'll sell for $2500 here, would be worth its weight in scrap in the south western parts. If you bid too low and insult the seller, they may not sell to you no matter the price. Around here, 500 bucks won't get you anything 67 - 72

07-20-2010, 11:56 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: 70 SWB whats it worth? What is he asking for the truck? It always helps to have a baseline and go from there. As stated, prices are very much localized. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-21-2010, 12:05 AM	#9
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Re: 70 SWB whats it worth? Longhorn wasn't kidding on the price differnce between the states. a while back I picked up a nice rust free 69 shortie with a bad clutch and a utility box on the backfor 300 dollars, scrapped the utility box and then found a short wide bed that some one was using as a trailer and bought it for 50 bucks. Now I should have a running truck for maybe 400 total, back home in IL I would have had to pay 3-4 grand and have been happy to have gotten a rust free truck for that much....

07-21-2010, 08:29 AM	#10
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: 70 SWB whats it worth? A good offer is when both parties are pleased. If you think 500 is good, then start there and see if the owner is happy with it. A rust free cab is worth that alone, but being non-running adds not much more to the value. __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

07-21-2010, 08:51 AM	#11
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 70 SWB whats it worth? points to ponder : - never price another man's stuff - dinner is served at noon - supper is served at 5:00 or later in the evening

07-21-2010, 11:53 AM	#12
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: 70 SWB whats it worth? mmmmmm .... chili ..... extra jalapenos please

07-21-2010, 05:56 PM	#13
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: 70 SWB whats it worth? one more point to ponder: never live anywhere that doesn't serve sweet tea. chances are it's too yankee, too liberal or both... __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 07-21-2010 at 05:57 PM.

07-21-2010, 06:16 PM	#14
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 SWB whats it worth? he didnt give a price, just said his wife said he cant sell it, but then he said stop by in a week cause shes not his boss, guess we will see. __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

07-21-2010, 07:07 PM	#15
70chevymanshort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 90	Re: 70 SWB whats it worth? I have a 1971 chevy short box frame with a 1970 cab and front clip on it for sale.

07-21-2010, 07:46 PM	#17
smallblockchev Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bemidji, MN Posts: 65	Re: 70 SWB whats it worth? I just bought a 71 long box. Running 350, 350 tranny, needed tie rods, battery etc. Has some rust but not to bad, interior a little ragged....for 700.00..The rust is mostly around the rear wheel well but the front end is real nice. __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD all stock 1985 Chevy Blazer- sold 1971 Chevy c10- The Mistress 2014 Ford Interceptor SUV

07-21-2010, 08:19 PM	#18
70chevymanshort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 90	Re: 70 SWB whats it worth? I can send pics threw email if anyone is interested. My email is pwrtaz@yahoo.com



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