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Sidphoenix · 06-13-2007, 02:08 AM

So I was doing some interior work on my '72, and came across the original receipt of purchase, and the manual for the truck. Turns out it was purchased Fall of '71 off the lot in Michigan. I gotta ask, is there any value to these? Awesome condition, and the manual looks almost brand new, other than some scratches and fading.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-13-2007, 02:14 AM

i believe that there is value but i dont know how much, but if anything there are just wicked cool to have

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 06-13-2007, 02:23 AM

You are very fortunate to have found these documents. The more documentation you have the more credibility your truck has if you ever want to sell the vehicle. As well if you plan to show your truck at shows especially if your truck is stock as this will help gain you points. Put them away in a safe place and handle with care.

esll.

Sidphoenix · 06-13-2007, 02:29 AM

Yea I shrink wrapped them (because I didn't know what else to put them in). I just thought it was really awesome. Being that it was the original receipt and all. Like you said, even if there isn't any value in them, it's still awesome to have.

dave2953 · 06-13-2007, 02:40 AM

That's pretty cool that you found them. I still have the bill of sale for my truck; they traded in a 1965 1/2 ton fleetside for my 68. There's even some warranty repair paperwork for a faulty carrier bearing.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-13-2007, 02:48 AM

man i wish i had something like that with my truck

Sidphoenix · 06-13-2007, 02:55 AM

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GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-13-2007, 03:16 AM

youll regret it trust me

**special-K** · 06-13-2007, 06:03 AM

I`ll give you what`s on that invoice

.It`s a cool piece to have only to stay with that truck,though.I got one with my`71 short K/10.The guy plunked a $20 bill down for a deposit.Imagine doing that today.He came back with the rest of the $3,700 in full and drove it home uninsured.Things have changed and that little piece of paper tells it all.That`s what`s cool about that kind of documentation.

Sport/Truck · 06-13-2007, 07:10 AM

I agree that the paperwork helps with the sale it- sort of paints the history of the old truck. I got everything with mine including the protect-o-plate. I have the invoice when he ordered it and the sales slip when he took delivery of it months later. That’s pretty cool IMO. Keep all the records, that’s the only thing that can’t be replaced.
s/t

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 06-13-2007, 11:39 AM

Protecto plate very cool. This kind of documentation along with manuals and receipts always brings a higher resale value. It has not hurt the Corvette and the muscle car market. In fact it is almost assumed that high dollar vehicles will have correct documentation to verify the authenticity of the said vehicle.

Our trucks are becoming more sought after and it is just a matter of time before prices sky rocket. Of course I'm talking about the better examples not the rust buckets.

esll.

CrashEd · 06-13-2007, 05:32 PM

I have got a 72 that has been in our family sence new and i have all the orignal paper work. Protector plate, build sheet, sales sheet. its all in the plastic packet that you get with the truck it even has the tape deck instructions emission control systems booklet and even the first registration papers it cost 1.50 to transfer the title and 4.00 to get it tested.
Ed

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 06-14-2007, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CrashEd

I have got a 72 that has been in our family sence new and i have all the orignal paper work. Protector plate, build sheet, sales sheet. its all in the plastic packet that you get with the truck it even has the tape deck instructions emission control systems booklet and even the first registration papers it cost 1.50 to transfer the title and 4.00 to get it tested.
Ed

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You are one fortunate person Ed. It is very rare to find all this still in tact. Sweet! .... Very sweet.

esll.

Sidphoenix · 06-14-2007, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sidphoenix

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Uhm, wow. It was a joke, but thanks for jumping on it anyways....

06-13-2007, 02:08 AM	#1
Sidphoenix Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 36	Original Manual & Receipt? So I was doing some interior work on my '72, and came across the original receipt of purchase, and the manual for the truck. Turns out it was purchased Fall of '71 off the lot in Michigan. I gotta ask, is there any value to these? Awesome condition, and the manual looks almost brand new, other than some scratches and fading.

06-13-2007, 02:14 AM	#2
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Original Manual & Receipt? i believe that there is value but i dont know how much, but if anything there are just wicked cool to have __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-13-2007, 02:23 AM	#3
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Original Manual & Receipt? You are very fortunate to have found these documents. The more documentation you have the more credibility your truck has if you ever want to sell the vehicle. As well if you plan to show your truck at shows especially if your truck is stock as this will help gain you points. Put them away in a safe place and handle with care. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

06-13-2007, 02:29 AM	#4
Sidphoenix Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 36	Re: Original Manual & Receipt? Yea I shrink wrapped them (because I didn't know what else to put them in). I just thought it was really awesome. Being that it was the original receipt and all. Like you said, even if there isn't any value in them, it's still awesome to have.

06-13-2007, 02:40 AM	#5
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Original Manual & Receipt? That's pretty cool that you found them. I still have the bill of sale for my truck; they traded in a 1965 1/2 ton fleetside for my 68. There's even some warranty repair paperwork for a faulty carrier bearing. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

06-13-2007, 02:48 AM	#6
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Original Manual & Receipt? man i wish i had something like that with my truck __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-13-2007, 02:55 AM	#7
Sidphoenix Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 36	Re: Original Manual & Receipt? edited by moderator. Please join the board and post an ad in the correct area. Thanks!! Last edited by centsless; 06-13-2007 at 07:36 AM. Reason: non-subscriber ad

06-13-2007, 03:16 AM	#8
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Original Manual & Receipt? youll regret it trust me __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-13-2007, 06:03 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Original Manual & Receipt? I`ll give you what`s on that invoice.It`s a cool piece to have only to stay with that truck,though.I got one with my`71 short K/10.The guy plunked a $20 bill down for a deposit.Imagine doing that today.He came back with the rest of the $3,700 in full and drove it home uninsured.Things have changed and that little piece of paper tells it all.That`s what`s cool about that kind of documentation. __________________ "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 ~

06-13-2007, 07:10 AM	#10
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Original Manual & Receipt? I agree that the paperwork helps with the sale it- sort of paints the history of the old truck. I got everything with mine including the protect-o-plate. I have the invoice when he ordered it and the sales slip when he took delivery of it months later. That’s pretty cool IMO. Keep all the records, that’s the only thing that can’t be replaced. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

06-13-2007, 11:39 AM	#11
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Original Manual & Receipt? Protecto plate very cool. This kind of documentation along with manuals and receipts always brings a higher resale value. It has not hurt the Corvette and the muscle car market. In fact it is almost assumed that high dollar vehicles will have correct documentation to verify the authenticity of the said vehicle. Our trucks are becoming more sought after and it is just a matter of time before prices sky rocket. Of course I'm talking about the better examples not the rust buckets. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

06-13-2007, 05:32 PM	#12
CrashEd 72 chevy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Il Posts: 725	Re: Original Manual & Receipt? I have got a 72 that has been in our family sence new and i have all the orignal paper work. Protector plate, build sheet, sales sheet. its all in the plastic packet that you get with the truck it even has the tape deck instructions emission control systems booklet and even the first registration papers it cost 1.50 to transfer the title and 4.00 to get it tested. Ed



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