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Smoke-N-Fire · 03-08-2003, 09:00 PM

I have the opportunity to pick up a 1969 Chevy 2x4 Custom 10 LWB, no options with a dead 350 and a 3 speed. The truck is totally rusted with an above average interior, decent wheels and tires and a NEW GM part(w/chevy lettering) 1969 Grille and Bezels (perfect, not in the box). I can pick the rig up for $1000, and strip it of the parts I want (the wheels/tires, Grille, Dash pad, visors, door panels and what not) and then I would try to sell it. I am wondering, is this a good idea? Will I be able to sell a non running rusted 2x4? (The only good sheet metal is the hood (really) and the windows are good, the chrome parts are good). I would like to buy this truck for parts, strip what I want, and then sell it. I live in Alaska. Also, any ideas on what the Grille's worth or the parts I am going to get?

Any Ideas would be helpful. Thanks
--Smoke and Fire

The parts are for a 1970 GMC 1/2 ton lwb

Blue Beard · 03-08-2003, 10:26 PM

Best bet......Forget it............

If its rusted out real bad, chances are you'll only part it out for arount $500.......

EdB · 03-08-2003, 10:56 PM

$1000 sounds way to high to me.

From what you describe, I would say no more than $150.00.

EdB

O'l Buck · 03-09-2003, 02:57 AM

Sounds like way too much money to me.....but maybe they are harder to find up north. I recently bought a 72 C-10 that started as soon as I put a battery in it. It's a 307/4spd. It is as rusty as the one you described, the interior isn't too bad. I gave $300 for it........oh yeah, it's got all 4 hubcaps and almost new tires on the front and 50% tires on back and new brakes and shocks all the way around. along with new rear coils.

72shadetree · 03-09-2003, 03:50 AM

i wouldnt go that high but if thats a perfect new gm grille and not a repo thats a high dollar item around here

kxmotox247 · 03-09-2003, 05:25 PM

I couldn't hardly give one away recently...plus if you're taking the "good" parts, nobody will want it.

lpaine · 03-09-2003, 06:23 PM

Maybe offer the owner what you think the good parts are worth; I don't know, maybe $300? The worst he could do is say no. Or just keep looking, I'm sure if you're patient and keep looking something else will come along. Just my .02 worth.

*Gee_Emm* · 03-09-2003, 08:26 PM

The grill alone is worth $200-$300ish new.

03-08-2003, 09:00 PM	#1
Smoke-N-Fire Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anchorage,AK,USA Posts: 14	Buying and Selling a 1969 Chevy I have the opportunity to pick up a 1969 Chevy 2x4 Custom 10 LWB, no options with a dead 350 and a 3 speed. The truck is totally rusted with an above average interior, decent wheels and tires and a NEW GM part(w/chevy lettering) 1969 Grille and Bezels (perfect, not in the box). I can pick the rig up for $1000, and strip it of the parts I want (the wheels/tires, Grille, Dash pad, visors, door panels and what not) and then I would try to sell it. I am wondering, is this a good idea? Will I be able to sell a non running rusted 2x4? (The only good sheet metal is the hood (really) and the windows are good, the chrome parts are good). I would like to buy this truck for parts, strip what I want, and then sell it. I live in Alaska. Also, any ideas on what the Grille's worth or the parts I am going to get? Any Ideas would be helpful. Thanks --Smoke and Fire The parts are for a 1970 GMC 1/2 ton lwb __________________ -------------------------------------------- Speed KILLS, drive a FORD live FOREVER.

03-08-2003, 10:26 PM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Best bet......Forget it............ If its rusted out real bad, chances are you'll only part it out for arount $500....... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-09-2003, 02:57 AM	#4
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Sounds like way too much money to me.....but maybe they are harder to find up north. I recently bought a 72 C-10 that started as soon as I put a battery in it. It's a 307/4spd. It is as rusty as the one you described, the interior isn't too bad. I gave $300 for it........oh yeah, it's got all 4 hubcaps and almost new tires on the front and 50% tires on back and new brakes and shocks all the way around. along with new rear coils. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

03-09-2003, 03:50 AM	#5
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	i wouldnt go that high but if thats a perfect new gm grille and not a repo thats a high dollar item around here __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

03-09-2003, 05:25 PM	#6
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,396	I couldn't hardly give one away recently...plus if you're taking the "good" parts, nobody will want it. __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

03-08-2003, 10:56 PM	#3
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	$1000 sounds way to high to me. From what you describe, I would say no more than $150.00. EdB

03-09-2003, 06:23 PM	#7
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Maybe offer the owner what you think the good parts are worth; I don't know, maybe $300? The worst he could do is say no. Or just keep looking, I'm sure if you're patient and keep looking something else will come along. Just my .02 worth. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

03-09-2003, 08:26 PM	#8
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	The grill alone is worth $200-$300ish new.

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