1965 GMC fleetside - is it worth the price

[Gregski]

Hi guys I normally post in the 73-87 section and no I am not selling this truck, I like them though and was wondering if you can give me your expert opinion on weather this one is worth the $7K, it is attractive because it is an all original short bed one owner farm truck (like my '74 was) and a 4 speed manual

1965 GMC fleetside pickup. Bought from original owner local solano county farm truck. 4 speed manual. inline 6 cylinder. Short bed. Sm back window. All original. Original white with patina. Came out of the oakland plant according to vin#. No floor in bed. Truck runs. Needs tires. Clean title, registered non-op.

[TJ's Chevy]

7K is a bit high in my opinion..if it had a 305 v6 and p/s and p/b I'd say jump on it...the fact it is an original short box full side makes the price a bit higher in itself. If it runs good and can drive you home....$3000 would be tops for me.
I paid $500 for a 3/4 ton 64 GMC with a 305E and p/s and p/b and I drove it home...so its hard for me to say 7K is a good price for that. lol I'd say 3000 tops. Maybe 4000 cause its a short box.

[Classic v6 GMC's]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

7K is a bit high in my opinion..if it had a 305 v6 and p/s and p/b I'd say jump on it...the fact it is an original short box full side makes the price a bit higher in itself. If it runs good and can drive you home....$3000 would be tops for me.
I paid $500 for a 3/4 ton 64 GMC with a 305E and p/s and p/b and I drove it home...so its hard for me to say 7K is a good price for that. lol I'd say 3000 tops. Maybe 4000 cause its a short box.

I agree. 3 to 4k give or take.

[dubds10]

$7000 is crazy talk lol $3000 if a runner. $2000 if a shell aka not road worthy runner.

[markeb01]

If I were interested it would be worth about half that much to me. Primarily because cosmetics and rust repair can be very expensive. Sinking $3-$4,000 might result in a value of $7,000. I'd have no incentive to spend that much as it sits now as additional labor and money could end up providing no return on the investment.

[Gregski]

thank you very much guys I thought it was high too, I don't know the first generation trucks as much as I do mine ie the third generation square bodies, all I know based on price observations an my opionions is short beds are more desirable (expensive) than long beds and second gens are more desirable (expensive) than third gens, but I didn't know where first gens fit

[Budget63]

Originally Posted by Gregski

thank you very much guys I thought it was high too, I don't know the first generation trucks as much as I do mine ie the third generation square bodies, all I know based on price observations an my opionions is short beds are more desirable (expensive) than long beds and second gens are more desirable (expensive) than third gens, but I didn't know where first gens fit

I have seen that thing on CL also. Nice looking truck, but I thought the price was a bit high. Short fleetsides in decent shape seem to be selling for $4K-$7K around here, assuming no DMV back fees, and a clean title. I think that truck is worth $4K-$5K.

I have been watching CL C10 prices because I have a '63 long bed fleet that I will be putting up for sale, as soon as the title gets here.

[Slow Build]

You have a few to choose from in your area around $7000. Here are two that may not be what your looking for but in that range.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4987691155.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5022758460.html

[aerotruk63]

Somebody removed the grill guard!

[joedoh]

are you sure its an inline? it has the v6 badges.

just to counter whats been said, a gmc shortbed is a real hens tooth to me, meaning rare, if I was in the market for one and it wasnt rusted to hell it would be worth more than 3-4k to me. there is almost 2500 just in clean sheetmetal on that truck counting the bed and gmc tailgate, front fenders and gmc hood, and gmc 4 light grille. if it had a big rear window it would be 6-7k to me, I have seen big window short bed chevys SELL for that, never mind asking, so a small window gmc with all the unique parts, probably close.

just my crappy opinion worth what it cost.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by joedoh

are you sure its an inline? it has the v6 badges.

See, thank you very much, that's exactly why I asked you guys for advice, I didn't even realize that. I also forgot that gen 1 offered both the V6 and the I6. I think I am going to email that guy and ask for a pic of the engine.

thanks again, I am learning

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by joedoh

are you sure its an inline? it has the v6 badges.

Per the owners response: "Yes it's an inline the badging on the hood reflects a v6 because of a hood swap."

so maybe it's not "All original." LOL, pays to ask

[jonzcustomshop]

Originally Posted by Gregski

Per the owners response: "Yes it's an inline the badging on the hood reflects a v6 because of a hood swap."

so maybe it's not "All original." LOL, pays to ask

some gmcs could be bought with a inline 6 , if they were factory that way there will be an "I" as the first digit of the vin, also the hood will not have the holes/v6 emblem

I don't have any more pics, but this gmc was/is a factory inline truck

[C/10 King]

I thought about this truck awfully hard, but I hated what they did to the front end (by painting it black) so I thought I could always change it with my front end, and it would look better.......





....Wait........ stupid me, I sold this front end 2 months before they listed this truck.

[Uptown83]

I just bought a 66 short bed fleet c10. I paid 3k for it. I didnt run and drive but I spend 30 bucks on a carb kit and it now runs and drives. Similiar condition. I feel like I paid a fair price?

Also mine was a v8 327

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Uptown83

I just bought a 66 short bed fleet c10. I paid 3k for it. I didnt run and drive but I spend 30 bucks on a carb kit and it now runs and drives. Similiar condition. I feel like I paid a fair price?

Also mine was a v8 327

Outstanding, so jealous you found a V8, please don't tell me it's a manual as well?!?!?!

[Uptown83]

Originally Posted by Gregski

Outstanding, so jealous you found a V8, please don't tell me it's a manual as well?!?!?!

Its 3 on the tree. I am going to change it but I am going to play with it first. First time I ever driven a 3 on the tree.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Uptown83

Its 3 on the tree. I am going to change it but I am going to play with it first. First time I ever driven a 3 on the tree.

pics or it didn't happen, JK

[donthekawguy]

I paid 3k for my 66 short fleet and drove it home. All it "needed" was a carb spacer cuz the acc. pump was hitting on the intake and I had to shoot starter fluid in the carb to start it and the dist. was getting a little loose so I put a new one in. I could have driven it like that but... lol If you can drive it home 3k is a fair price maybe even up to 4k. The shortbeds are getting scarce.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by donthekawguy

I paid 3k for my 66 short fleet and drove it home. All it "needed" was a carb spacer cuz the acc. pump was hitting on the intake and I had to shoot starter fluid in the carb to start it and the dist. was getting a little loose so I put a new one in. I could have driven it like that but... lol If you can drive it home 3k is a fair price maybe even up to 4k. The shortbeds are getting scarce.

another outstanding score, yup that's how you do it guys, I get a feeling this seller has just watched too many Barett Jackson episodes, I texted him and pointed out that he's asking about twice the going rate and that it may not be "All Original" I wasn't even being rude, and he replies "Well maybe it's not the truck for you"

so here's to him and his ad staying up on Craigslist for a couple more months, LOL

[61K10]

If the tk is rust free--fenders-rockers-floors-windshield-roof-cab corners? if excellent shape, price is right on. Now is the big question--if not in that shape are you going to do the work replacing all the rusted sheet metal, are farm it out? price can double quick.

[joedoh]

at least he replied. I ignore guys who text me with half price offers. I even resist replying when they give me their ironclad logic on why my price is too high.

[LostMy65]

It may not be worth it to him to sell it for less.

[Gregski]

OK, here's a much more reasonable one, and I like how well the seller took pictures to show all sides, just showing you this cause I am learning their worth

HI THERE IM SELLING MY 1962 C10 READY TO CRUISE. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AS A SMALL PROJECT BUT RAN OUT OF TIME AND MONEY AND WOULD LIKE SOMEONE ELSE TO BE ABLE TO ENJOY IT. TRUCK HAS THE RIGHT LOOK N RUNS AND DRIVES GOOD. IT DOES HAVE SOME RUST IN YOUR TYPICAL SPOTS N SOME BODY DINGS BUT THAT'S WHAT MAKE HER POP. PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS BUYERS N NO TIRE KICKERS.

IM ASKING $4500 OBO IM OPEN TO TRADES BUT NOTHING NEWER THEN 1972 THANKS!

[Slow Build]

That guy had three 60-66 trucks on CL a few weeks ago, including this one. I guess he sold the other two. I agree this truck's price seems more in line.