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Whats a 71 swb worth
Going to look at a 71 SWB, auto, 2WD, PS, 307 truck in the morning. Talked to the owner tonight and he said it runs fine and doesn't have much rust. Is asking $1600. Seems pretty cheap if it is how he described. What is the price range for decent drivers?
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Watch out for your cornhole !
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It's worth at least that as long as nothing is particulary hacked up on it.
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Sounds like a reasonable price but, how much rust is "doesn't have much rust"? Be sure to take a good look under the cab and bed. Love those SWB trucks. Good luck!
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I'm looking for SWB also.
Based on the description I'd jump on it. Can't rely on owner's description though. I drove an hour to look at a 70 today. Owners said no rust, rebuild engine, and bed needed minor repair. I got there and and there was no bed floor. Rust holes were creeping up the sides of the bed. Passenger rear quarter had rust holes. Motor had burn oil crust all over it like it had never been washed. Good luck!! |
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Check the fenders, rockers, cab corners, mounts, doors, radiator support, inner fender, around the windshield for rust.
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I bought the 71 in my avatar for 1500 it had the original 3.07 2bbl turbo350 powersteering and its an original air truck. It needs rockers and cab corners an some tlc but its a solid base to start on!
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sounds like a great deal id jump on it if there were no hidden issues
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Free. It should be free.
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UPDATE
Looked at the truck today. Faded red paint, ralley wheels, started right up and ran good, just rebuilt tranny.
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sorry to hear that, thought you found a good buy........
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