Are '73s really worth this much?! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Number21 · 10-02-2010, 09:22 PM

I was just given a nice '73 K20 for my birthday, I don't know how much it cost. I've had several '79s in the past but they were never worth more than a few hundred bucks.

Anyway, I'm trying to figure out how much I should insure it for, so I looked up the prices from NADA. They say it's worth $4200 "low retail" and $8800 "average retail", I'd say it falls somewhere in between there condition wise. That's a HELL of a lot more than I thought it would be!

I compared it to my '79 and it's only worth $2000-4000 according to NADA.

Is the '73 really worth that much of a premium over a later year? I know 73/74 are a bit unique...but then again so is '79. I mean, if I had a '73 and a '79 in the same condition, would the '73 actually be worth nearly double?! I don't understand...

**old Rusty C10** · 10-02-2010, 09:47 PM

it all depends on the condition of the truck... if you post pics of yours on here you can prolly get a much better idea from us... there are some 73 trucks that arent worth more than a couple of hundred dollars and if its modded and mint well whatever the market will bear... i mean look at some of the befores and afters on those tv shows...

Number21 · 10-02-2010, 10:04 PM

Right...but I mean in comparison to other trucks, of the same condition, does the '73 normally carry such a premium? I'm just curious why NADA says the same truck is worth roughly half in '79? I've never really thought of them as being much different than any other 73-80 truck.

I'll post some pics soon. I need to shine her up first.

WigglesTheHoly · 10-02-2010, 10:17 PM

NADA might be going off of the fact that they are technically an antique. Where a 79 hasn't hit the age requirement yet.

KQQL IT · 10-02-2010, 10:39 PM

a 73/75 vin is worth good money out here

menace121978 · 10-02-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

a 73/75 vin is worth good money out here

x2... 2 a point

RuralRoute C-30 · 10-03-2010, 09:57 AM

Apparently someone thinks they are still worth something!

Came across this one today while 'browsing'.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-...item4cf20e119b

Mark

GmtGmt · 10-03-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RuralRoute C-30

Apparently someone thinks they are still worth something!

Came across this one today while 'browsing'.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-...item4cf20e119b

Mark

thats a pretty good price for that truck because if you look in our classifieds a truck this good is in the same price range
its hard to find a good running driving square for under $1500

LiveAnimals · 10-03-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

x2... 2 a point

I paid 5K for my 73, it had a rusted floor board and a ok single stage paint job, but its a factory big block 2WD presmog square and out here it CA that means a lot.

phishninmn · 10-04-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

a 73/75 vin is worth good money out here

why is this?

**N2TRUX** · 10-04-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by phishninmn

why is this?

no smog.

KQQL IT · 10-04-2010, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by KQQL IT
a 73/75 vin is worth good money out here

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

no smog.

I waited 6 yrs looking for one....

Number21 · 10-04-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by phishninmn

why is this?

That's the year for the emissions cut off in most places that test/inspect that stuff.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-03-2010, 10:34 AM

well 73 was the first year for the body style so im sure you can use that as a reason to bring up the value some

79gmcclassic · 10-03-2010, 12:19 PM

my truck is worth 5k and its 79 in okay condition but no rust is hard to find in wisconsin

treetop_73 · 10-03-2010, 04:23 PM

I'd pay more for a 73 than a 79 just due to Commufornia smog laws and I don't have to smog the 73. I bought an 85 and have been regretting not waiting to find a pre-74 as I still can't pass smog and the reg expired in June.

I think once I get around to changing all the vacuum lines I should be ok. Just waiting for the warden to allow yard time.

Number21 · 10-03-2010, 08:40 PM

That would really suck to have to keep all the emissions stuff. That's what happened to my first '79, I stupidly bought an Arizona truck not even checking to see if it had the emissions equipment I needed. Never was able to register it before I had to get rid of it.

Recently I bought a commercial shop building and one of the reasons was to get an address outside the emissions boundry.

I guess some of the guys I've been rolling my eyes at on craigslist aren't so far off...I'm used to shopping for old trucks in the 3 digit price range.

The "new" one is so much fun to drive, it's my first without major issues!

phishninmn · 10-04-2010, 09:34 PM

cool i have a few of these

bigblock73 · 10-04-2010, 11:01 PM

That dooley is awesome!

10-02-2010, 09:22 PM	#1
Number21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 611	Are '73s really worth this much?! I was just given a nice '73 K20 for my birthday, I don't know how much it cost. I've had several '79s in the past but they were never worth more than a few hundred bucks. Anyway, I'm trying to figure out how much I should insure it for, so I looked up the prices from NADA. They say it's worth $4200 "low retail" and $8800 "average retail", I'd say it falls somewhere in between there condition wise. That's a HELL of a lot more than I thought it would be! I compared it to my '79 and it's only worth $2000-4000 according to NADA. Is the '73 really worth that much of a premium over a later year? I know 73/74 are a bit unique...but then again so is '79. I mean, if I had a '73 and a '79 in the same condition, would the '73 actually be worth nearly double?! I don't understand...

10-02-2010, 09:47 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Are '73s really worth this much?! it all depends on the condition of the truck... if you post pics of yours on here you can prolly get a much better idea from us... there are some 73 trucks that arent worth more than a couple of hundred dollars and if its modded and mint well whatever the market will bear... i mean look at some of the befores and afters on those tv shows... __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-02-2010, 10:04 PM	#3
Number21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 611	Re: Are '73s really worth this much?! Right...but I mean in comparison to other trucks, of the same condition, does the '73 normally carry such a premium? I'm just curious why NADA says the same truck is worth roughly half in '79? I've never really thought of them as being much different than any other 73-80 truck. I'll post some pics soon. I need to shine her up first.

10-02-2010, 10:17 PM	#4
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: Are '73s really worth this much?! NADA might be going off of the fact that they are technically an antique. Where a 79 hasn't hit the age requirement yet. __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

10-02-2010, 10:39 PM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: Are '73s really worth this much?! a 73/75 vin is worth good money out here __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

10-03-2010, 09:57 AM	#7
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Are '73s really worth this much?! Apparently someone thinks they are still worth something! Came across this one today while 'browsing'. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-...item4cf20e119b Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

10-03-2010, 10:34 AM	#14
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Are '73s really worth this much?! well 73 was the first year for the body style so im sure you can use that as a reason to bring up the value some __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-03-2010, 12:19 PM	#15
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: Are '73s really worth this much?! my truck is worth 5k and its 79 in okay condition but no rust is hard to find in wisconsin __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches

10-03-2010, 04:23 PM	#16
treetop_73 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 98	Re: Are '73s really worth this much?! I'd pay more for a 73 than a 79 just due to Commufornia smog laws and I don't have to smog the 73. I bought an 85 and have been regretting not waiting to find a pre-74 as I still can't pass smog and the reg expired in June. I think once I get around to changing all the vacuum lines I should be ok. Just waiting for the warden to allow yard time. __________________ '85 GMC High Sierra 2500

10-03-2010, 08:40 PM	#17
Number21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 611	Re: Are '73s really worth this much?! That would really suck to have to keep all the emissions stuff. That's what happened to my first '79, I stupidly bought an Arizona truck not even checking to see if it had the emissions equipment I needed. Never was able to register it before I had to get rid of it. Recently I bought a commercial shop building and one of the reasons was to get an address outside the emissions boundry. I guess some of the guys I've been rolling my eyes at on craigslist aren't so far off...I'm used to shopping for old trucks in the 3 digit price range. The "new" one is so much fun to drive, it's my first without major issues!

10-04-2010, 09:34 PM	#18
phishninmn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MN Posts: 33	Re: Are '73s really worth this much?! cool i have a few of these

10-04-2010, 11:01 PM	#19
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