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Coursey · 10-31-2013, 01:48 PM

What should this truck bring at auction.

It is selling on 11-2-13.

Looks not, but I am unsure of the value.

Opinions please.

http://www.gertonautosales.com/vehic...?vid=198063926

CC69Rat · 10-31-2013, 02:07 PM

You asked for unbiased just 'from what I can see in the pics' opinion. I'm thinking about $12,000 - $14,000 range. IMO the red wheels hurt it. If they were the factory argent silver color the truck would appeal to more buyers. If it were mine they'd be painted back silver, first thing. .. Just me.

**bigmac73** · 11-01-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

You asked for unbiased just 'from what I can see in the pics' opinion. I'm thinking about $12,000 - $14,000 range. IMO the red wheels hurt it. If they were the factory argent silver color the truck would appeal to more buyers. If it were mine they'd be painted back silver, first thing. .. Just me.

i have to agree, 12K-15K easy , but the wheels OUCH!
throw some deep dish ralleys with beauty rings and center caps on there, would look good

Coursey · 10-31-2013, 02:12 PM

The wheels would be changed ASAP. Also, would probably be loosing the wood bed rails.

I have not seen this in person yet, just in the pics.

BB72CHEVKT · 10-31-2013, 02:15 PM

nice truck, but no way

aggie91 · 10-31-2013, 02:16 PM

I agree the red wheels don't work for this truck. Go back with the silver and add trim rings and it would attrack many more buyers. I think it my be worth $15k. With some of the stuff I have seen at auctions and depending on who shows up as a buyer...it could go for much more...but that would be over my limit...

71swb4x4 · 10-31-2013, 02:26 PM

I looked at the photos and made my decision before reading any other posts on here. I think it's worth around $15,000.

KEL · 10-31-2013, 02:38 PM

The red rims are so ugly I did not even notice they were ralleys.
Then again, I am a "stock" kind of guy.

BugzC10 · 10-31-2013, 02:51 PM

Hell I like it...red wheels and all.

If there are two or more bidders it could go above $15k....

Coursey · 10-31-2013, 02:57 PM

SuperC10Tex

Let me know when you get tired of that one.

leftybass209 · 10-31-2013, 03:05 PM

What it should bring is whatever it has been appraised at for insurance. What it will bring is whatever the last winning bid is. There's way too many variables involved to get a ballpark number. That is a resto mod and if I had 20k that's what I would bid. The same truck chopped and tubbed with a blower and they'd have to pay me to take it, while I'm sure someone would pay 30k or more.

CC69Rat · 10-31-2013, 03:43 PM

Good luck on the purchase and welcome to the board. If you decide to try to buy it be sure to post more pics as it progresses.

alsriv2 · 11-01-2013, 11:43 AM

It would appear the price is up to $29,850 today.

slow-1 · 11-01-2013, 12:04 PM

I like the red wheels...it looks to be a nicely done truck.

One thing I would do for sure, go look at it in person before you bid a penny...then decide what its worth to you.

slow-1 · 11-01-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by alsriv2

It would appear the price is up to $29,850 today.

I think that's the asking price at the dealer...OP said its being auctioned on 11-2.

Maybe I am seeing it wrong?

Coursey · 11-01-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by alsriv2

It would appear the price is up to $29,850 today.

That's what they were asking for it. The auction is Saturday.

hounddogs! · 11-01-2013, 02:35 PM

They couldn't take 20 minutes to remove the sway bar before the gold rattle can came out?

Coursey · 11-01-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hounddogs!

They couldn't take 20 minutes to remove the sway bar before the gold rattle can came out?

I noticed that too. Easy $10 fix though.

**special-K** · 11-03-2013, 10:56 AM

Looks to me like the reserve was probably the price they have it listed at.Auctions are either to liquidate or just draw a lot of customers all at once (and hopefully get some crazy competition)

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Originally Posted by hounddogs!

They couldn't take 20 minutes to remove the sway bar before the gold rattle can came out?

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Originally Posted by Coursey

I noticed that too. Easy $10 fix though.

Or,do nothing for free and no time spent for it to look better than that! For the cost of a can of black spray paint they could just paint it in place and have a better result (if it needed paint). A nice truck doesn't need the undercarriage to be a focal point. (tacky,IMO)

CC69Rat · 11-01-2013, 12:02 PM

Wow. Best of luck to him.

**special-K** · 11-01-2013, 12:22 PM

It appears to be done right and nicely. I imagine they're auctioning it because they've realized it's not selling at their optimistic price. It's always hard to say how an auction will go,so I'm not even going to try. If the question was "How high should I go?",then I could offer something.
Anyone who wouldn't be interested in this nice truck based on the color of the wheels probably shouldn't own any old vehicle. If painting 4 wheels is that discouraging I can't imagine how they'd deal with anything else the truck may require.

**bigmac73** · 11-01-2013, 03:32 PM

Duh i looked at it again and those are the ralley deep dish wheels, ha ha anyways red not so much

Coursey · 11-02-2013, 08:07 PM

Well the final bid was $23,500. The reserve was not met.

I was thinking it should go $18-$20

**special-K** · 11-03-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Coursey

Well the final bid was $23,500. The reserve was not met.

I was thinking it should go $18-$20

It didn't "go"

Tinkermc · 11-02-2013, 08:45 PM

I would be very at 23,500 if I were selling

10-31-2013, 01:48 PM	#1
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	1972 GMC Auction What should this truck bring at auction. It is selling on 11-2-13. Looks not, but I am unsure of the value. Opinions please. http://www.gertonautosales.com/vehic...?vid=198063926

10-31-2013, 02:07 PM	#2
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: 1972 GMC Auction You asked for unbiased just 'from what I can see in the pics' opinion. I'm thinking about $12,000 - $14,000 range. IMO the red wheels hurt it. If they were the factory argent silver color the truck would appeal to more buyers. If it were mine they'd be painted back silver, first thing. .. Just me.

10-31-2013, 02:12 PM	#4
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Re: 1972 GMC Auction The wheels would be changed ASAP. Also, would probably be loosing the wood bed rails. I have not seen this in person yet, just in the pics.

10-31-2013, 02:15 PM	#5
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: 1972 GMC Auction nice truck, but no way __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

10-31-2013, 02:16 PM	#6
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1972 GMC Auction I agree the red wheels don't work for this truck. Go back with the silver and add trim rings and it would attrack many more buyers. I think it my be worth $15k. With some of the stuff I have seen at auctions and depending on who shows up as a buyer...it could go for much more...but that would be over my limit... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

10-31-2013, 02:26 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 1972 GMC Auction I looked at the photos and made my decision before reading any other posts on here. I think it's worth around $15,000. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-31-2013, 02:38 PM	#8
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: 1972 GMC Auction The red rims are so ugly I did not even notice they were ralleys. Then again, I am a "stock" kind of guy.

10-31-2013, 02:51 PM	#9
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: 1972 GMC Auction Hell I like it...red wheels and all. If there are two or more bidders it could go above $15k.... __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

10-31-2013, 02:57 PM	#10
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Re: 1972 GMC Auction SuperC10Tex Let me know when you get tired of that one.

10-31-2013, 03:05 PM	#11
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: 1972 GMC Auction What it should bring is whatever it has been appraised at for insurance. What it will bring is whatever the last winning bid is. There's way too many variables involved to get a ballpark number. That is a resto mod and if I had 20k that's what I would bid. The same truck chopped and tubbed with a blower and they'd have to pay me to take it, while I'm sure someone would pay 30k or more.

10-31-2013, 03:43 PM	#12
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: 1972 GMC Auction Good luck on the purchase and welcome to the board. If you decide to try to buy it be sure to post more pics as it progresses.

11-01-2013, 11:43 AM	#13
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: 1972 GMC Auction It would appear the price is up to $29,850 today. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

11-01-2013, 12:04 PM	#14
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: 1972 GMC Auction I like the red wheels...it looks to be a nicely done truck. One thing I would do for sure, go look at it in person before you bid a penny...then decide what its worth to you. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

11-01-2013, 02:35 PM	#17
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 887	Re: 1972 GMC Auction They couldn't take 20 minutes to remove the sway bar before the gold rattle can came out? __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

11-01-2013, 12:02 PM	#20
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11-01-2013, 12:22 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1972 GMC Auction It appears to be done right and nicely. I imagine they're auctioning it because they've realized it's not selling at their optimistic price. It's always hard to say how an auction will go,so I'm not even going to try. If the question was "How high should I go?",then I could offer something. Anyone who wouldn't be interested in this nice truck based on the color of the wheels probably shouldn't own any old vehicle. If painting 4 wheels is that discouraging I can't imagine how they'd deal with anything else the truck may require. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-01-2013, 03:32 PM	#22
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: 1972 GMC Auction Duh i looked at it again and those are the ralley deep dish wheels, ha ha anyways red not so much __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

11-02-2013, 08:07 PM	#23
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Re: 1972 GMC Auction Well the final bid was $23,500. The reserve was not met. I was thinking it should go $18-$20

11-02-2013, 08:45 PM	#25
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 1972 GMC Auction I would be very at 23,500 if I were selling

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