1981 k10 value - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

evan396 · 12-24-2015, 12:02 PM

Hello everyone, my son and I just went to look at a 1981 k10. We were wondering what the value of this truck would be in your part of the good old USA . the guy said it has a rebuilt 350 instead of the 305 and a 400 tranny that was rebuilt. Has the typical rust ( cab corners ,rockers and a couple of small spots here and there ) He also has another bed for it that has very minimum rust that will come with it. Thanks for your opinions

cochino12 · 12-24-2015, 01:51 PM

In Co that truck can be bought for $1000 1800

Matt Man · 12-24-2015, 02:31 PM

I wouldn't pay more than a 1000$, I would try and buy a mostly rust free truck from the southwest, they can be had for under 2000$. Does he have any receipts that the motor and trans was rebuilt? Almost every time I have looked at a classic car or truck over the years the motors are always "rebuilt" or they are out of a corvette that was recently "rebuilt".

cadillac_al · 12-24-2015, 05:00 PM

Even a beater truck with a decent drive train and aluminum wheels should be worth $2k around here. A lot of guys around here are pretty good at cab corners and rockers on these trucks.

broey · 12-24-2015, 06:31 PM

IMO there are sooooooooo many of these trucks out there that are rust free, longest running body style chevy ever produced. in arizona that truck would get scrapped. no more than a few hundred bucks. even at 1000, that interior better be mint, because thats the only value.. start shopping out of state if rust is a common issue.

cadillac_al · 12-24-2015, 09:28 PM

I was looking on craigslist last week for Arizona trucks and wasn't seeing any at all for $2k. I was thinking everybody in AZ must think their trucks are like gold now.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-24-2015, 10:48 PM

id start at like $700 scrap is real low and go up to maybe 1200 tops its in fair to poor condition from the pics

andrewmp6 · 12-25-2015, 04:56 AM

Being a 81 it should have had a 700r4 in it.

KrazyRay · 12-25-2015, 10:22 AM

This truck would be $400 to $500 tops around here.

evan396 · 12-25-2015, 01:15 PM

Thanks guys, he had it for 2000 and drop it to 1500 pretty quick. If I can get him down to a 1000 I think it might be worth it. You don't see to many of these trucks around here anymore and I would have to agree with Cadillac al on the prices in New England area. The calcium cloride and salt ate these trucks up, so the one's that are left are fetching a good price. So if I can get it for a 1000 it would probably be worth it. Just have to swap out the bed and through on some rockers and cab corners and have some fun with it!

Matt Man · 12-25-2015, 01:30 PM

If you can repair rust, and have the time then it would be worth it. Also check the steering box area for cracks, the frames are known for breaking in that spot on this vintage.

tucsonjwt · 12-25-2015, 04:20 PM

X2 on buy a southwest desert truck. Try craigslist and call quickly when you see a good one. I saw a nice 76 stepside go for $1000 rust free. Shipping to your location will be the best investment you can make. Don't be discouraged by the higher price some on CL are asking. Asking prices are often less than selling prices.

If you want a nice truck, you can plan on replacing most everything on the truck - from the interior to the body and everything in between. So, why not start with a rust free truck. Otherwise, you will always have just a patched up rusty truck.

Try Phoenix, Tucson, Albuquerque, El Paso - even southern Kalifornia is worth a look.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-25-2015, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evan396

. The calcium cloride and salt ate these trucks up,

its that brine stuff that really eats up the vehicles now gotta give the car a chassis bath weekly in snow season

Matt Man · 12-26-2015, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

X2 on buy a southwest desert truck. Try craigslist and call quickly when you see a good one. I saw a nice 76 stepside go for $1000 rust free. Shipping to your location will be the best investment you can make. Don't be discouraged by the higher price some on CL are asking. Asking prices are often less than selling prices.

If you want a nice truck, you can plan on replacing most everything on the truck - from the interior to the body and everything in between. So, why not start with a rust free truck. Otherwise, you will always have just a patched up rusty truck.

Try Phoenix, Tucson, Albuquerque, El Paso - even southern Kalifornia is worth a look.

If you do search Kalifornia, make sure you don't buy a truck from the beach, they can be rusty.

12-24-2015, 12:02 PM	#1
evan396 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: clinton ct Posts: 212	1981 k10 value Hello everyone, my son and I just went to look at a 1981 k10. We were wondering what the value of this truck would be in your part of the good old USA . the guy said it has a rebuilt 350 instead of the 305 and a 400 tranny that was rebuilt. Has the typical rust ( cab corners ,rockers and a couple of small spots here and there ) He also has another bed for it that has very minimum rust that will come with it. Thanks for your opinions Attached Images

12-24-2015, 01:51 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 1981 k10 value In Co that truck can be bought for $1000 1800 __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-24-2015, 02:31 PM	#3
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: 1981 k10 value I wouldn't pay more than a 1000$, I would try and buy a mostly rust free truck from the southwest, they can be had for under 2000$. Does he have any receipts that the motor and trans was rebuilt? Almost every time I have looked at a classic car or truck over the years the motors are always "rebuilt" or they are out of a corvette that was recently "rebuilt". __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

12-24-2015, 05:00 PM	#4
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,375	Re: 1981 k10 value Even a beater truck with a decent drive train and aluminum wheels should be worth $2k around here. A lot of guys around here are pretty good at cab corners and rockers on these trucks. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

12-24-2015, 06:31 PM	#5
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: 1981 k10 value IMO there are sooooooooo many of these trucks out there that are rust free, longest running body style chevy ever produced. in arizona that truck would get scrapped. no more than a few hundred bucks. even at 1000, that interior better be mint, because thats the only value.. start shopping out of state if rust is a common issue. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

12-24-2015, 09:28 PM	#6
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,375	Re: 1981 k10 value I was looking on craigslist last week for Arizona trucks and wasn't seeing any at all for $2k. I was thinking everybody in AZ must think their trucks are like gold now. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

12-24-2015, 10:48 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: 1981 k10 value id start at like $700 scrap is real low and go up to maybe 1200 tops its in fair to poor condition from the pics __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-25-2015, 04:56 AM	#8
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1981 k10 value Being a 81 it should have had a 700r4 in it.

12-25-2015, 10:22 AM	#9
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: 1981 k10 value This truck would be $400 to $500 tops around here.

12-25-2015, 01:15 PM	#10
evan396 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: clinton ct Posts: 212	Re: 1981 k10 value Thanks guys, he had it for 2000 and drop it to 1500 pretty quick. If I can get him down to a 1000 I think it might be worth it. You don't see to many of these trucks around here anymore and I would have to agree with Cadillac al on the prices in New England area. The calcium cloride and salt ate these trucks up, so the one's that are left are fetching a good price. So if I can get it for a 1000 it would probably be worth it. Just have to swap out the bed and through on some rockers and cab corners and have some fun with it!

12-25-2015, 01:30 PM	#11
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: 1981 k10 value If you can repair rust, and have the time then it would be worth it. Also check the steering box area for cracks, the frames are known for breaking in that spot on this vintage. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

12-25-2015, 04:20 PM	#12
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: 1981 k10 value X2 on buy a southwest desert truck. Try craigslist and call quickly when you see a good one. I saw a nice 76 stepside go for $1000 rust free. Shipping to your location will be the best investment you can make. Don't be discouraged by the higher price some on CL are asking. Asking prices are often less than selling prices. If you want a nice truck, you can plan on replacing most everything on the truck - from the interior to the body and everything in between. So, why not start with a rust free truck. Otherwise, you will always have just a patched up rusty truck. Try Phoenix, Tucson, Albuquerque, El Paso - even southern Kalifornia is worth a look.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.