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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Rustville, Saskatchewan.
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Im looking at getting a truck
So heres the story, I found an original owner 71 GMC 1/2 for $3000 Canadian. Its got a 292 I-6 3 on the tree. Not a spot of rust any where. the owner still has all the paper work. No body damage, minus a few dings in the bed floor. The only problems are that it needs new wipers, the radio doesn't work, and the paint has faded from green to grey. The owner is a widow, whos late husband said the truck is worth that much.... he said that ten years ago of course, so its not in as good of shape, but the truck is more collectable now. Think its worth it? I know the owner... in fact I call her "grandma".... So does my sister and my cousins.
The one thing that confuses me is that my grandpa had chev hub caps on it.... and had GMC hub caps on his chev.
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Bismarck, ND
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I don't think the price is too far off especially when you factor in Canadian funds vs US funds.
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Gotta Startem Early
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Amarillo, TX, USA
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Sounds like a steal
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Stillwater MN
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Buy it, and keep it in the family! Just think what it will be worth to pass on to your kid!!
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Blazerless:-(
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Olympia WA
Posts: 1,612
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Without RUST-priceless!!!! I got my blazer for $5000 and had to replace rockers, floorboards, both doors, both fenders and a tailgate! Lots of $$ to fix rust....your lucky - jump on it!
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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A true rust free truck is worth some good money.
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: The Rubber City
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sort of interesting because it has the 292, most of the no options "cheap trucks" had the 250...I wonder how much the 292 cost vs. the base 250 when brand new...
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Rustville, Saskatchewan.
Posts: 39
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Im pretty sure its a 292. Im not certain, it could be a 250, but my grandpa liked the big 6s more than the v8s. In all his years he never owned a vehicle with a v8. He found sixes lugged hard and were easier to work on. I wasnt sure if it being a six would make it alot less valuable. I've already got my gramps old 68 chev 4x swb (needs lots of work) and Im pretty happy with the pull of the six, so I think Ill go for it and pick it up when ever I get a chance.
I dont know why I think I need another vehicle to put money into. My bronco is rusting into nothingness, and I hate driving my camaro in the cooler months, so thats my excuse for buying it. Thanks for the help ![]()
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