What is this truck worth? (PICS)

[John Fabris]

Just to add to this, you made a comment about verifying the engine. The truck is 6 cylinder truck as the vin's second character, the "S" indicates (Would be a "E" for the V8). So, the V8 in it now is not original.

[wibilly]

for all you guys that think its worth less than a grand i wanna buy your trucks around here that box is worth that and i'll bet there is another grand in other parts but looks like a pretty good start for a nice driver

[72freak]

Originally Posted by wibilly

for all you guys that think its worth less than a grand i wanna buy your trucks around here that box is worth that and i'll bet there is another grand in other parts but looks like a pretty good start for a nice driver

Im with you......but......what you have to realize is down here...the pricing is a little different. A driver condition vehicle down here is one with a medium amount of rust.......A vehicle with no rockers, cab corners, Fred Flinstone floors and a swiss cheese bed is a starting point up north (salt area) and down here we pull a few parts off of it and send it to the crusher. I have brought home many $300-$800 trucks that ran and drove and had $2000 worth of parts on it and you would not be able to re-sell them for much more than what you paid for it unless you cut them apart...or...as you mentioned....hauled them up north and re sold them.

[puppy]

Would a 67 small window Chevy or a 67 small window GMC be more desireable? Reason is I have found both in the same town. The GMC is a much more solid truck, but has a leaf spring rear suspension, which I find less desireable.

[67_C-30]

Typically the resale value of the Chevy's higher, BUT there are some guys that love the GMC's. GMC grilles and small and big back window values are really up the person buying them. I love the small rear window, but others don't. I'd buy the truck you like the best, and tell me where the other one is!

[puppy]

You are after my trucks aren't you. I have found a bunch of them around here.

[streetstar]

Originally Posted by puppy

Would a 67 small window Chevy or a 67 small window GMC be more desireable? Reason is I have found both in the same town. The GMC is a much more solid truck, but has a leaf spring rear suspension, which I find less desireable.

If they are both otherwise low option trucks, condition is everything. I personally like the big windows, but some people like the small windows -- thats a toss-up. Most people like the 67 and 68 Chevy front end better, but for the 69-72's, its a toss-up.

Leaf springs are fine, functionally - just look under an '08 Chevy - still leaf sprung, but some say they ride harsher -- its a truck - so again, no big deal.

But again, with a lower optioned truck, current condition is the most important thing -- why not pick up both and put the Chevy front end on the Jimmy, then you have the best of both worlds

[puppy]

Originally Posted by streetstar

Leaf springs are fine, functionally - just look under an '08 Chevy - still leaf sprung, but some say they ride harsher -- its a truck - so again, no big deal.

It is hard to beat the trailing arm/coil spring set-up on the Chevy's. Good ride and absolutely no chance of axle wrap. I'll take that over leaf springs any day.

[El Jay]

Originally Posted by John Fabris

Just to add to this, you made a comment about verifying the engine. The truck is 6 cylinder truck as the vin's second character, the "S" indicates (Would be a "E" for the V8). So, the V8 in it now is not original.

Hey, John,
I'm not trying to get away from the thread, but I hear tell you've been invited to show your truck @ the Roadster Show,
Congrats!!!!!