Whats a 71 swb worth - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

barraza · 01-19-2004, 01:27 AM

Going to look at a 71 SWB, auto, 2WD, PS, 307 truck in the morning. Talked to the owner tonight and he said it runs fine and doesn't have much rust. Is asking $1600. Seems pretty cheap if it is how he described. What is the price range for decent drivers?

Tx Firefighter · 01-19-2004, 01:35 AM

It's worth at least that as long as nothing is particulary hacked up on it.

Sweet72 · 01-19-2004, 01:35 AM

Sounds like a reasonable price but, how much rust is "doesn't have much rust"? Be sure to take a good look under the cab and bed. Love those SWB trucks. Good luck!

337 · 01-19-2004, 01:45 AM

I'm looking for SWB also.
Based on the description I'd jump on it.
Can't rely on owner's description though.

I drove an hour to look at a 70 today.
Owners said no rust, rebuild engine, and bed needed minor repair.
I got there and and there was no bed floor.
Rust holes were creeping up the sides of the bed.
Passenger rear quarter had rust holes.
Motor had burn oil crust all over it like it had never been washed.

Good luck!!

Blue Beard · 01-19-2004, 09:45 AM

Check the fenders, rockers, cab corners, mounts, doors, radiator support, inner fender, around the windshield for rust.

djracer · 01-19-2004, 12:53 PM

I bought the 71 in my avatar for 1500 it had the original 3.07 2bbl turbo350 powersteering and its an original air truck. It needs rockers and cab corners an some tlc but its a solid base to start on!

**old Rusty C10** · 01-19-2004, 02:49 PM

sounds like a great deal id jump on it if there were no hidden issues

*67Fleetsidedream* · 01-19-2004, 03:09 PM

Free. It should be free.

barraza · 01-19-2004, 09:21 PM

Looked at the truck today. Faded red paint, ralley wheels, started right up and ran good, just rebuilt tranny.

Bed with wavey floor and lots of dents inside.

Appeared good from 20 feet but the more I looked the worse it got. Rust covered with riveted on patch panels and bondo starting to crack in cab corners and rockers.

I guess for $1600 you can't expect much but there is always hope. Really wouldn't have been a bad deal if I replaced the cab, but I have too many other projects so I passed.

Blue Beard · 01-19-2004, 09:22 PM

sorry to hear that, thought you found a good buy........

01-19-2004, 01:27 AM	#1
barraza Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: N. Alabama Posts: 132	Whats a 71 swb worth Going to look at a 71 SWB, auto, 2WD, PS, 307 truck in the morning. Talked to the owner tonight and he said it runs fine and doesn't have much rust. Is asking $1600. Seems pretty cheap if it is how he described. What is the price range for decent drivers?

01-19-2004, 01:35 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	It's worth at least that as long as nothing is particulary hacked up on it. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-19-2004, 01:35 AM	#3
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Sounds like a reasonable price but, how much rust is "doesn't have much rust"? Be sure to take a good look under the cab and bed. Love those SWB trucks. Good luck! __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

01-19-2004, 09:45 AM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Check the fenders, rockers, cab corners, mounts, doors, radiator support, inner fender, around the windshield for rust. __________________ 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

01-19-2004, 12:53 PM	#6
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	I bought the 71 in my avatar for 1500 it had the original 3.07 2bbl turbo350 powersteering and its an original air truck. It needs rockers and cab corners an some tlc but its a solid base to start on! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

01-19-2004, 01:45 AM	#4
337 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio, TEXAS Posts: 253	I'm looking for SWB also. Based on the description I'd jump on it. Can't rely on owner's description though. I drove an hour to look at a 70 today. Owners said no rust, rebuild engine, and bed needed minor repair. I got there and and there was no bed floor. Rust holes were creeping up the sides of the bed. Passenger rear quarter had rust holes. Motor had burn oil crust all over it like it had never been washed. Good luck!!

01-19-2004, 02:49 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,302	sounds like a great deal id jump on it if there were no hidden issues __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-19-2004, 03:09 PM	#8
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Free. It should be free.

01-19-2004, 09:21 PM	#9
barraza Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: N. Alabama Posts: 132	UPDATE Looked at the truck today. Faded red paint, ralley wheels, started right up and ran good, just rebuilt tranny. Bed with wavey floor and lots of dents inside. Appeared good from 20 feet but the more I looked the worse it got. Rust covered with riveted on patch panels and bondo starting to crack in cab corners and rockers. I guess for $1600 you can't expect much but there is always hope. Really wouldn't have been a bad deal if I replaced the cab, but I have too many other projects so I passed.

01-19-2004, 09:22 PM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	sorry to hear that, thought you found a good buy........ __________________ 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

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