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Phelgm · 10-02-2004, 09:29 AM

OK Forget the family resposibliity crap, I wan't A truck. But I need some help, if the PICs are accurate and I dont see Giant rust holes in the frame and underside of the truck, is $3500 a fair price for this? SWB 350 3 spd std. on the tree.

Phelgm · 10-02-2004, 09:30 AM

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Zumo · 10-02-2004, 09:41 AM

Offer him 2500.00

Phelgm · 10-02-2004, 09:46 AM

O yes, always offer lower, but if he holds his price....?

1971 Cheyenne · 10-02-2004, 09:55 AM

Dunno what your area is like as far as market value etc, but that truck is not worth 3500 in my book. In fact i'd never pay over 2 thousand for a truck like that, probably less. The rusted frame/body really depreciate it.

I've passed by a lot better trucks for less than 2 grand before.... Just keep an eye out and be patient, IMO... Offer low, and if he dosen't take it, oh well, there's more 67-72 trucks out there.

JMHO....

EDIT: I thought you said that there were giant rust holes in the body/frame. I need to read better. the lower body is still rusted in all the usual places, so don't sell your heart for it...

***Liz*** · 10-02-2004, 09:58 AM

not sure where mebane is in NC , but imho thats a little high for our area.

**raggedjim** · 10-02-2004, 10:01 AM

Climb underneath and look over the cab mounts and floor pans. The primered rockers and cab corners show a repair, whether it was done correctly is the question. Also look at the cups that hold the rear springs in place, look at the trailing arms where the springs mount, I've seen them crack in that location. Check out the wheel well and radiator support on the passenger side under the battery for rust.

It is a decent looking truck and looks like it has all the trim, but on the passenger side rocker I can't see the line between the rocker and the cab corner, it may be bondo'ed over... or my eyes are shot

The bed looks good and that is a plus... It's hard to find a truck in that good of shape in my area... The mechanics are easy to fix, the rust is a killer and should drive the price

good luck, Roger

CaperCat · 10-02-2004, 10:22 AM

Roger made some good points. The mechanics are easy, but in addition to the rust, the detail pieces like a radio, steering wheel, interior trim pieces, rubber door seals, brakes, and it looks like it needs tires, quickly add up to a lot of extra cash. There are a lot more trucks out there in our area. No more than 2 grand. Please feel free to PM me and I can give you some more information.

grayw0lf · 10-02-2004, 10:35 AM

A few minor eyesores. Very little rust. Nice straight grille/bumper/hood. No noticeable dents. Good looking engine. I'd go 3K.

Phelgm · 10-02-2004, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

but on the passenger side rocker I can't see the line between the rocker and the cab corner, it may be bondo'ed over... or my eyes are shot

Thanks Roger, thats a good point, I used photo shop to enhace the Pic on my PC and sure enough there is no seperation in that rocker. Looks like Bondo from here.

**raggedjim** · 10-02-2004, 10:49 AM

Yeah, I'd rather see rusty rockers than bad attempts to cover the problem...

Dave Reed · 10-02-2004, 10:59 AM

Alright that's it! I am moving to where you guys are. That truck would sell for so much more in New England.

junkyardjohn · 10-02-2004, 11:18 AM

LOOKS LIKE A $3500 TRUCK FROM HERE.... IT LOOKS BETTER THAN 1/2 THE TRUCKS ON THIS BOARD. YOU GUYS WILL HAVE HIM LOOKING FOR A $2000 TRUCK THAT IS PERFECT. LOOKS BETTER THAN MOST PROJECTS I STARTED OUT WITH. YOU GUYS ARE SOME TOUGH CRITICS. SMMM SMMMMM SMELLS LIKE THE CARB. IS LEAKING...... BETTER FIX THAT.

JOHN

**raggedjim** · 10-02-2004, 11:34 AM

I'm not saying the truck isn't worth the price, I've bought far worse for more! But anyone who isn't familiar with these trucks shouldn't have to learn the way I did about the problems these trucks have. I'd still rather have one of these trucks than a new one.

In my area the asking price isn't out of line, but asking price isn't usually selling price and the more he knows about problem areas the better.

Rg

PICKMUP · 10-02-2004, 11:34 AM

Did I miss something, again? That is a short fleetside Chevy PU, isn't it? Where are you all finding lots of those around and for less money? Not here! The bed looks straight & premium and the rest looks good, too...and it does run, right? I could sell 10 of those today at that price. Where did you say it was?

junkyardjohn · 10-02-2004, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by PICKMUP

Did I miss something, again? That is a short fleetside Chevy PU, isn't it? Where are you all finding lots of those around and for less money? Not here! The bed looks straight & premium and the rest looks good, too...and it does run, right? I could sell 10 of those today at that price. Where did you say it was?

I DON'T REALLY UNDERSTAND ALL THE NEGATIVE RESPONCE TO THIS TRUCK EITHER. SURE IT'LL HAVE SOME ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE DEALT WITH, BUT COME ON.... IT,S A 35 YEAR OLD, NON-RESTORED SHORT BED TRUCK. YOU COULD ALWAYS SAVE A FEW HUNDRED MORE & BUY A FORD ESCORT WITH 180,000 MILES ON IT.

JOHN

***Liz*** · 10-02-2004, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by junkyardjohn

LOOKS LIKE A $3500 TRUCK FROM HERE.... IT LOOKS BETTER THAN 1/2 THE TRUCKS ON THIS BOARD. YOU GUYS WILL HAVE HIM LOOKING FOR A $2000 TRUCK THAT IS PERFECT. LOOKS BETTER THAN MOST PROJECTS I STARTED OUT WITH. YOU GUYS ARE SOME TOUGH CRITICS. SMMM SMMMMM SMELLS LIKE THE CARB. IS LEAKING...... BETTER FIX THAT.

JOHN

lol.. when I was in NY I'd of said good price hardly rusted etc

but here with the farms and military it isnt that hard to find a truck in that condition for 2k or less.

71Longbed · 10-02-2004, 01:09 PM

id buy it but i would after 2-25 for it

chickenwing · 10-02-2004, 01:37 PM

Short beds are hard to come buy over here. I wouldn't feel molested if I bought that truck for $3500. $3000 and I would feel like I got an ok deal. $2500 I'd be lookin over my shoulder for the po-lice. Appearance wise I think that is fair... Now major items (drivetrain) and service items previously mentioned (tires, brakes, suspension) might shy me off. Give er a good looksie and be prepared to walk away.

super72 · 10-02-2004, 05:37 PM

I would pay 3500 for that truck in a heartbeat, but you can find better deals in the mountains of North Carolina, they just seem to be everywhere in that part of the state.

**COBALT** · 10-02-2004, 06:04 PM

Drive it to the Seattle area and sell it to a spoiled brat highschool kid in Bellevue for $6000. There aren't very many SWB trucks around here...

I'd buy that truck at the drop of a hat if you lived here...damn.

weasel29gm · 10-02-2004, 07:38 PM

With the rust that I see and if you can do most of the work yourself, go 3K. I thought the western states was where the gold trucks were. The last add paper that I looked at a few weeks ago, there was 4-6 swb's from 4-7K. they would have to southern or western before I'd buy em'. Cos there is very few that is rust free from WV. Mines from NC and had no rust till I drove it 2 winters. I'm asked at least twice a month if mines for sale.Give the same reply, 5k and bring a trailer or 10k or more dependin' on the paint job. Most thinks I'm nuts till they start lookin' and see whats here or down south.

longnlow72 · 10-02-2004, 08:15 PM

i think yes but that seems good for a little rust short box, atleast around here

*Randy70C-10* · 10-02-2004, 08:39 PM

It wouldn't take much to make it a show winner, looks like a fair price to me.

10-02-2004, 09:29 AM	#1
Phelgm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mebane (Central), NC Posts: 26	Is this a Fair Price OK Forget the family resposibliity crap, I wan't A truck. But I need some help, if the PICs are accurate and I dont see Giant rust holes in the frame and underside of the truck, is $3500 a fair price for this? SWB 350 3 spd std. on the tree. Attached Images

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Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Offer him 2500.00 __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

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1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Dunno what your area is like as far as market value etc, but that truck is not worth 3500 in my book. In fact i'd never pay over 2 thousand for a truck like that, probably less. The rusted frame/body really depreciate it. I've passed by a lot better trucks for less than 2 grand before.... Just keep an eye out and be patient, IMO... Offer low, and if he dosen't take it, oh well, there's more 67-72 trucks out there. JMHO.... EDIT: I thought you said that there were giant rust holes in the body/frame. I need to read better. the lower body is still rusted in all the usual places, so don't sell your heart for it... __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed Last edited by 1971 Cheyenne; 10-02-2004 at 09:59 AM.

10-02-2004, 09:46 AM	#5
Phelgm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mebane (Central), NC Posts: 26	O yes, always offer lower, but if he holds his price....?

10-02-2004, 09:58 AM	#7
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,763	not sure where mebane is in NC , but imho thats a little high for our area.

10-02-2004, 10:01 AM	#8
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,589	Climb underneath and look over the cab mounts and floor pans. The primered rockers and cab corners show a repair, whether it was done correctly is the question. Also look at the cups that hold the rear springs in place, look at the trailing arms where the springs mount, I've seen them crack in that location. Check out the wheel well and radiator support on the passenger side under the battery for rust. It is a decent looking truck and looks like it has all the trim, but on the passenger side rocker I can't see the line between the rocker and the cab corner, it may be bondo'ed over... or my eyes are shot The bed looks good and that is a plus... It's hard to find a truck in that good of shape in my area... The mechanics are easy to fix, the rust is a killer and should drive the price good luck, Roger __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

10-02-2004, 10:22 AM	#9
CaperCat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Concord, North Carolina 28027 Posts: 64	Roger made some good points. The mechanics are easy, but in addition to the rust, the detail pieces like a radio, steering wheel, interior trim pieces, rubber door seals, brakes, and it looks like it needs tires, quickly add up to a lot of extra cash. There are a lot more trucks out there in our area. No more than 2 grand. Please feel free to PM me and I can give you some more information. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne 1/2 ton 2WD Long Fleet (sold) Steve

10-02-2004, 10:35 AM	#10
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	A few minor eyesores. Very little rust. Nice straight grille/bumper/hood. No noticeable dents. Good looking engine. I'd go 3K. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

10-02-2004, 10:49 AM	#12
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,589	Yeah, I'd rather see rusty rockers than bad attempts to cover the problem... __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

10-02-2004, 10:59 AM	#13
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Alright that's it! I am moving to where you guys are. That truck would sell for so much more in New England.

10-02-2004, 11:18 AM	#14
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	LOOKS LIKE A $3500 TRUCK FROM HERE.... IT LOOKS BETTER THAN 1/2 THE TRUCKS ON THIS BOARD. YOU GUYS WILL HAVE HIM LOOKING FOR A $2000 TRUCK THAT IS PERFECT. LOOKS BETTER THAN MOST PROJECTS I STARTED OUT WITH. YOU GUYS ARE SOME TOUGH CRITICS. SMMM SMMMMM SMELLS LIKE THE CARB. IS LEAKING...... BETTER FIX THAT. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 10-02-2004 at 11:26 AM.

10-02-2004, 11:34 AM	#15
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,589	I'm not saying the truck isn't worth the price, I've bought far worse for more! But anyone who isn't familiar with these trucks shouldn't have to learn the way I did about the problems these trucks have. I'd still rather have one of these trucks than a new one. In my area the asking price isn't out of line, but asking price isn't usually selling price and the more he knows about problem areas the better. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

10-02-2004, 11:34 AM	#16
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,144	Did I miss something, again? That is a short fleetside Chevy PU, isn't it? Where are you all finding lots of those around and for less money? Not here! The bed looks straight & premium and the rest looks good, too...and it does run, right? I could sell 10 of those today at that price. Where did you say it was? __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170



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10-02-2004, 01:09 PM	#19
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	id buy it but i would after 2-25 for it __________________ 68 Chevy Shortbed 454/400 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6spd 2011 Silverado 5.3 6spd auto

10-02-2004, 01:37 PM	#20
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Short beds are hard to come buy over here. I wouldn't feel molested if I bought that truck for $3500. $3000 and I would feel like I got an ok deal. $2500 I'd be lookin over my shoulder for the po-lice. Appearance wise I think that is fair... Now major items (drivetrain) and service items previously mentioned (tires, brakes, suspension) might shy me off. Give er a good looksie and be prepared to walk away. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

10-02-2004, 05:37 PM	#21
super72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 207	I would pay 3500 for that truck in a heartbeat, but you can find better deals in the mountains of North Carolina, they just seem to be everywhere in that part of the state.

10-02-2004, 06:04 PM	#22
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Drive it to the Seattle area and sell it to a spoiled brat highschool kid in Bellevue for $6000. There aren't very many SWB trucks around here... I'd buy that truck at the drop of a hat if you lived here...damn. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

10-02-2004, 07:38 PM	#23
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	With the rust that I see and if you can do most of the work yourself, go 3K. I thought the western states was where the gold trucks were. The last add paper that I looked at a few weeks ago, there was 4-6 swb's from 4-7K. they would have to southern or western before I'd buy em'. Cos there is very few that is rust free from WV. Mines from NC and had no rust till I drove it 2 winters. I'm asked at least twice a month if mines for sale.Give the same reply, 5k and bring a trailer or 10k or more dependin' on the paint job. Most thinks I'm nuts till they start lookin' and see whats here or down south. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

10-02-2004, 08:15 PM	#24
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i think yes but that seems good for a little rust short box, atleast around here __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

10-02-2004, 08:39 PM	#25
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	It wouldn't take much to make it a show winner, looks like a fair price to me.

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