Can $3500 buy a CLEAN 73-87 SWB truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

burger · 01-17-2008, 05:19 AM

Hey!

In a few weeks, I'll have about $3500 to spend on a daily driver pickup. My wife's getting a new minivan, so I get the money leftover from selling her Honda.

What I'd like to buy is a 73-87 SWB truck. Problem is, I'm not sure that I can find one that's CLEAN and DEPENDABLE for $3500. I define CLEAN as no rust, presentable paint, and a mostly intact interior.

Is $3500 reasonable?

Which trucks are worth more? My preference is towards the 73-80 trucks with the 250 six or a later truck with TBI and overdrive. My eventual plans would be to flip the rear and do a spindle/spring drop on the front, keeping the rest of the truck mostly stock.

Thanks,
Ed

01-17-2008, 05:19 AM	#1
burger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: philly burbs Posts: 160	Can $3500 buy a CLEAN 73-87 SWB truck? Hey! In a few weeks, I'll have about $3500 to spend on a daily driver pickup. My wife's getting a new minivan, so I get the money leftover from selling her Honda. What I'd like to buy is a 73-87 SWB truck. Problem is, I'm not sure that I can find one that's CLEAN and DEPENDABLE for $3500. I define CLEAN as no rust, presentable paint, and a mostly intact interior. Is $3500 reasonable? Which trucks are worth more? My preference is towards the 73-80 trucks with the 250 six or a later truck with TBI and overdrive. My eventual plans would be to flip the rear and do a spindle/spring drop on the front, keeping the rest of the truck mostly stock. Thanks, Ed



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