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77GMCSerria · 07-03-2007, 09:46 PM

I know that this form is for 73-87 trucks but I thought I would ask anyway. I found a truck with the following specs:

Year - 1970
Make - GMC
Model - 1500 Custom
Motor - 350 w/ over 100k miles original
Trans - TH400 Not Original
Bed Type - Longbed Wideside

They say that the truck runs and drives fine, it has the original two tone paint, white top and red or orange body. It is a pretty solid truck that came form Kentucky, but it does have rot in the areas like the front fenders where the dirt and leafs etc, would sit, and also the bed sides. The floors are solid and it has factory A/C, it doesn't work but all of the components are there for it, it doesn't have the original radio. The inner fenders also have some holes in the inner fender.

What would you say it is worth?

I have a book (2001 edition) that says the following:

Parts truck - $500
Restorable Condition - $1,500
Good Condition - $2,550
Very Good Condition - $5,100
Fine Condition - $8,900
Excellent Condition - $16,700

Thanks

RACINJASON22 · 07-03-2007, 10:04 PM

First off

to the board, This is a GR8 place to be.

Personally I do not like to give suggestion without pic's even then pic's do not tell the story that being there in person does.

I will just modifiy the way I think of things but remember this is personal opinion. AND there are always gray areas and location will change these figures also. MODEL i.e. long, short bed/special package CST, CUSTOM CAMPER, WEIGHT CLASS 1/2 to 3/4 ton will all make things different from this catch all list also.

RUNNING DRIVING OR NOT THAT LITTLE CAN BE SAVED BODY WISE Parts truck - $FREE$ to $700

COMPLETE RUNNING DRIVING NEEDS METAL REPAIR (THIS IS WHAT YOUR TRUCK SOUNDS LIKE) Restorable Condition - $700 to $1,500

JUST NEEDS SOME WORK BUT OTHERWISE Good Condition - $1,500 to $3,000

EVERYONE HAS A DIFFERENT OPINION ON VERY GOOD AND HOW MUCH THEY WILL PAY Very Good Condition - $3,000 to $5,000

I CONSIDER THIS AS THE NEXT STEP BEFORE SHOW QUALITY BUT STILL A NICE DRIVER AND AGAINE THIS IS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE Fine Condition - $5,000 to $15,000

SHOW QUALITY IN EVERYWAY DOWN TO THE STICKERS AND PRICECAN BE ANYWHERE HERE FROM WHAT YOU LIST TO ABSURD 6 DIDGIT FIGURES Excellent Condition - $16,700

HOPE IT HELPS RJ22...

**special-K** · 07-03-2007, 10:49 PM

Hello and welcome to the board.This is the 67-72 board,actually.So,you`re in the right place.The problem is,you must subscribe to post a "what`s it worth" thread or even ask.It`s in the rules that you clicked "agree" to.Yopu might want to go ahead and read them to avoid being put on the spot like this,sorry.

1969k10stepside · 07-04-2007, 12:32 AM

Actually if he wants to know what to offer for the truck,that's not against the rules.

RACINJASON22 · 07-04-2007, 01:01 AM

Thats what I was thinking, kinda walking that line so to speak but, anyone else with opinions so we don't scare a new member away after one post.

RJ22...

70GMCer · 07-04-2007, 07:36 AM

He's not looking to sell, he's looking to buy. Not against the rules as I see it..

77GMCSerria · 07-04-2007, 08:36 AM

Yes, I'm looking to buy the truck, the price seems a little high even for an origional truck, because of all that rot.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-04-2007, 08:52 AM

I see nothing wrong with your wanting some help with what this truck is worth. When I joined the same thing happened to me.

As far as the truck goes send pictures as RacinJason said it would be easier to give an opinion that way.

esll.

**special-K** · 07-04-2007, 12:38 PM

I missed that,sorry.I just saw that hewas asking what it`s worth>I was mostly confused about him thinking he was in the wrong forum.

77GMCSerria · 07-04-2007, 05:02 PM

Here are some pictures of the truck, I only got three because the cameria died. The passanger side rot it worse but the panels are repairable. The doors are starting to go around the bottom, the passanger door has a hole at the bottom corner of the door. Also the rain gutter paint is starting to crack and rust.

**special-K** · 07-04-2007, 09:25 PM

Well,it`s not "all" original paint if any is.I guess they meant original color,maybe.I`d say $1,500-$2,500 if it`s as good as listed.What part of the contry are you located in?That plays a part.The places I see rust are unusual places to have be the only rust.It`s hard to believe the typical rust-out places would be good,yet these areas that rarely rust are.I think the rust is worse than lead to believe and wouldn`t be too excited about paying as much as $1,500.

77GMCSerria · 07-04-2007, 09:42 PM

The truck is from Kentuckey.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-04-2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I`d say $1,500-$2,500 if it`s as good as listed.

**special-K** · 07-04-2007, 10:13 PM

I was asking where "you" are.In other words,are you in an area where it`s hard to find a truck with little rust?Or an area where rust is not a problem.A truck like that wouldn`t be very desireable in a rustfree/low rust area.In places like Michigan or New York it would be considered a decent truck.The value varies because of that.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-05-2007, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I missed that,sorry.I just saw that hewas asking what it`s worth>I was mostly confused about him thinking he was in the wrong forum.

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special-k I like your posts and I knew you didn't read this right. Hey it's easy to do.

esll.

**special-K** · 07-05-2007, 06:05 AM

It`s real easy for ME to do.I`m blind in one eye and can`t see out the other.Not real smart.I just do the best I can with the mind the good lord gimme

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Truly,there 77,if it`s where you can look at it,look harder at the problem areas.If you`re just looking at pictures and it`s a trip away,you should ask for pictures of those areas and ask specifically about them and what repairs were done.I believe I`d walk away,since it appears they are misrepresenting it to me.
I hope this helps.

69halfton · 07-05-2007, 08:50 AM

1500 bucks would b a steal.

up here in canada guys are paying 7000 dollars for a truck in that condition. they just dont last with the roadsalt and rough winters.

needless to say; i went south for my truck

67-72chevyman · 07-05-2007, 04:46 PM

Looks like a decent truck so far, if the truck runs, and depending on what shape the rest of it is in it would be worth about $1500 to $2500 to me.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-05-2007, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

It`s real easy for ME to do.I`m blind in one eye and can`t see out the other.Not real smart.I just do the best I can with the mind the good lord gimme

.
Truly,there 77,if it`s where you can look at it,look harder at the problem areas.If you`re just looking at pictures and it`s a trip away,you should ask for pictures of those areas and ask specifically about them and what repairs were done.I believe I`d walk away,since it appears they are misrepresenting it to me.
I hope this helps.

**********************************************************

Lost my right eye March 2005 so I relate to you about the reading thing and working on the truck.

Take care ....

esll.

07-03-2007, 09:46 PM	#1
77GMCSerria Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 32	How much is it worth? I know that this form is for 73-87 trucks but I thought I would ask anyway. I found a truck with the following specs: Year - 1970 Make - GMC Model - 1500 Custom Motor - 350 w/ over 100k miles original Trans - TH400 Not Original Bed Type - Longbed Wideside They say that the truck runs and drives fine, it has the original two tone paint, white top and red or orange body. It is a pretty solid truck that came form Kentucky, but it does have rot in the areas like the front fenders where the dirt and leafs etc, would sit, and also the bed sides. The floors are solid and it has factory A/C, it doesn't work but all of the components are there for it, it doesn't have the original radio. The inner fenders also have some holes in the inner fender. What would you say it is worth? I have a book (2001 edition) that says the following: Parts truck - $500 Restorable Condition - $1,500 Good Condition - $2,550 Very Good Condition - $5,100 Fine Condition - $8,900 Excellent Condition - $16,700 Thanks

07-03-2007, 10:04 PM	#2
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: How much is it worth? First off to the board, This is a GR8 place to be. Personally I do not like to give suggestion without pic's even then pic's do not tell the story that being there in person does. I will just modifiy the way I think of things but remember this is personal opinion. AND there are always gray areas and location will change these figures also. MODEL i.e. long, short bed/special package CST, CUSTOM CAMPER, WEIGHT CLASS 1/2 to 3/4 ton will all make things different from this catch all list also. RUNNING DRIVING OR NOT THAT LITTLE CAN BE SAVED BODY WISE Parts truck - $FREE$ to $700 COMPLETE RUNNING DRIVING NEEDS METAL REPAIR (THIS IS WHAT YOUR TRUCK SOUNDS LIKE) Restorable Condition - $700 to $1,500 JUST NEEDS SOME WORK BUT OTHERWISE Good Condition - $1,500 to $3,000 EVERYONE HAS A DIFFERENT OPINION ON VERY GOOD AND HOW MUCH THEY WILL PAY Very Good Condition - $3,000 to $5,000 I CONSIDER THIS AS THE NEXT STEP BEFORE SHOW QUALITY BUT STILL A NICE DRIVER AND AGAINE THIS IS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE Fine Condition - $5,000 to $15,000 SHOW QUALITY IN EVERYWAY DOWN TO THE STICKERS AND PRICECAN BE ANYWHERE HERE FROM WHAT YOU LIST TO ABSURD 6 DIDGIT FIGURES Excellent Condition - $16,700 HOPE IT HELPS RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 07-03-2007 at 10:08 PM.

07-03-2007, 10:49 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: How much is it worth? Hello and welcome to the board.This is the 67-72 board,actually.So,you`re in the right place.The problem is,you must subscribe to post a "what`s it worth" thread or even ask.It`s in the rules that you clicked "agree" to.Yopu might want to go ahead and read them to avoid being put on the spot like this,sorry. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-04-2007, 12:32 AM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: How much is it worth? Actually if he wants to know what to offer for the truck,that's not against the rules. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 07-04-2007 at 12:33 AM.

07-04-2007, 01:01 AM	#5
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: How much is it worth? Thats what I was thinking, kinda walking that line so to speak but, anyone else with opinions so we don't scare a new member away after one post. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

07-04-2007, 07:36 AM	#6
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: How much is it worth? He's not looking to sell, he's looking to buy. Not against the rules as I see it.. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

07-04-2007, 08:36 AM	#7
77GMCSerria Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 32	Re: How much is it worth? Yes, I'm looking to buy the truck, the price seems a little high even for an origional truck, because of all that rot.

07-04-2007, 08:52 AM	#8
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: How much is it worth? I see nothing wrong with your wanting some help with what this truck is worth. When I joined the same thing happened to me. As far as the truck goes send pictures as RacinJason said it would be easier to give an opinion that way. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 07-04-2007 at 08:53 AM.

07-04-2007, 12:38 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: How much is it worth? I missed that,sorry.I just saw that hewas asking what it`s worth>I was mostly confused about him thinking he was in the wrong forum. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-04-2007, 05:02 PM	#10
77GMCSerria Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 32	Re: How much is it worth? Here are some pictures of the truck, I only got three because the cameria died. The passanger side rot it worse but the panels are repairable. The doors are starting to go around the bottom, the passanger door has a hole at the bottom corner of the door. Also the rain gutter paint is starting to crack and rust. Last edited by 77GMCSerria; 07-04-2007 at 05:16 PM.

07-04-2007, 09:25 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: How much is it worth? Well,it`s not "all" original paint if any is.I guess they meant original color,maybe.I`d say $1,500-$2,500 if it`s as good as listed.What part of the contry are you located in?That plays a part.The places I see rust are unusual places to have be the only rust.It`s hard to believe the typical rust-out places would be good,yet these areas that rarely rust are.I think the rust is worse than lead to believe and wouldn`t be too excited about paying as much as $1,500. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-04-2007, 09:42 PM	#12
77GMCSerria Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 32	Re: How much is it worth? The truck is from Kentuckey.

07-04-2007, 10:13 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: How much is it worth? I was asking where "you" are.In other words,are you in an area where it`s hard to find a truck with little rust?Or an area where rust is not a problem.A truck like that wouldn`t be very desireable in a rustfree/low rust area.In places like Michigan or New York it would be considered a decent truck.The value varies because of that. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-05-2007, 06:05 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: How much is it worth? It`s real easy for ME to do.I`m blind in one eye and can`t see out the other.Not real smart.I just do the best I can with the mind the good lord gimme. Truly,there 77,if it`s where you can look at it,look harder at the problem areas.If you`re just looking at pictures and it`s a trip away,you should ask for pictures of those areas and ask specifically about them and what repairs were done.I believe I`d walk away,since it appears they are misrepresenting it to me. I hope this helps. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-05-2007, 08:50 AM	#17
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: How much is it worth? 1500 bucks would b a steal. up here in canada guys are paying 7000 dollars for a truck in that condition. they just dont last with the roadsalt and rough winters. needless to say; i went south for my truck __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.



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07-05-2007, 04:46 PM	#18
67-72chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 136	Re: How much is it worth? Looks like a decent truck so far, if the truck runs, and depending on what shape the rest of it is in it would be worth about $1500 to $2500 to me.

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