WIW 69 C10 Short Fleet

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I am involved in negotiations on a trade for a truck that, unfortunately, I will probably just turn around and try to sell. Just trying to get an idea of what it would sell for as it sits, or if I should try to hold on to it for at least a little while and change some things on it.


The Truck:

1969 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd short bed fleetside truck, 350/350, 73,000 miles, supposedly with the original engine, but with aftermarket intake, carb, valve covers and headers.



The Good:

Body has had some repairs, but is pretty much solid and rust free.

Paint is not show quality, but is not bad. Minor imperfections in some places.

Add-on AC? (Not factory), nicely done under-dash unit that supposedly functions.

5 on 5 front and rear with disc brakes in front. Assuming not original.

HEI distibutor.

Tonneau cover is clamped on, not bolted.

Comes with extra set of rallye wheels (73-up type)

Dash not cut for radio.

Front grill appears dent free and plastic has no breaks. Aluminum is nice but not show quality.

Bumpers are dent free, "OK" chrome.

Frame and cab braces appear to be nice and solid, with surface rust only.



The bad:

Floor shifter for the automatic, hole cut in carpet.

Overly-padded dash.

Re-upholstered seat has something making a lump in the drivers side.

Cragar wheels were put on 7 years ago, then left unprotected to rust. Not a lot of miles.

Tires - see Cragars.

Most body panels don't line up 100% perfect.

Needs heater core.

Door panels and ARMRESTS painted gloss black.

Passenger inner fender rusted away under battery tray.


The undetermined value:

Front end appears to be lowered, not sure how.

Tonneau cover.

Bedliner (bed appears solid underneath)

Chrome "barefoot" gas pedal.



I'm sure I am forgetting some stuff, but that is what I remember off the top of my head. I'm not going to post any prices just yet on this vehicle or my trade, just looking for what a truck like this might sell for if nothing is done to it.

QUESTION: I might be able to get a disassembled 402 big block thrown in on the deal. At this point I am assuming this truck has the original 350 in it. Is there any benefit to installing a big block into a truck that most likely wasn't equipped with one originally?

Glove box sticker is unreadable, unfortunately. I have the VIN and will attempt to decode and post the results here.

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