Would you make this trade - poll

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by flashed

If it has rust issues that is a whole new can of worms ,I would pass and keep the truck .

Yep, rust & bondo = game changer. Disappointing and not totally expected on an Arizona car.

[barry1982]

Personally, I wouldn't trade.... rust or no rust. SWB trucks in this era are hard to come by. I also believe the 66-67 Chevelle's seem to bring higher dollars than 64-65's. (Just my observations)

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

That 70 in the picture is a long bed right? If so, and if it was me, then I'd give the Malibu some real thought. Be sure to check for rust on that Malibu.

EDIT: Just read through the thread. Apparently it has rust in the same places I mentioned some posts above, and mine was a 72...............That was the primary reason I got rid of it too. Shame, it was otherwise a very clean car. Great highway vehicle.

[CG]

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

If I did what everybody else wanted me to do, or their opinion, I would not have a older truck to begin with.

This is not directed at anyone here, we are a very unique part of America that remembers our Heritage.

Well I suppose that's true except in this case he did ask for opinions.

And now that I hear about the rust issues I wouldn't make the trade (he asked ha)

[toolboxchev]

Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

Looked at the car in person. It has some rust on the lower rear window trim, the trunk, and its bubbling around the wheel well on the rear quarter panel. There is bondo behind the rear bumper so I'm guess it was hit at some point. The 283 has more get up speed than I excepted. Interior is in ok condition. The owner liked my truck and is willing to trade straight across for it. I like the Malibu body style a lot but overall I like my truck more. I told him I will sleep on it and get back to him in the morning. Thank you all for the feedback.

I have a rusty ole truck I can put some paint on for him if he would like to trade.

P.T. Barnum and Indians. If your one or the other it does not sound like a good deal.

['68 Newtricks]

How bout just selling the long bed, put some cash together, and go buy the chevelle cash in hand. Might come out better AND you get to keep the shorty.

[67 chevelle]

Having restored both , the chevelle's are much more involved , that one looks nice , so does your truck ,my vote is trade ,the long bed

[Tuff Gong]

Just called the owner and told him I decided to keep the truck!

[Fldawg]

Just my 2 cents, but when I seen the car I said that's my friends old car, it came from florida , the guy flew into panama city bought the car and drove it back to Arizona, the only thing that happened to it was the altenator went out, other than that its a road warrior, the rust might be a problem, but I would keep my truck, just to confirm this ask the guy if he bought it in florida, lmk I'm interested

[Big Kev-O]

Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

Looked at the car in person. It has some rust on the lower rear window trim, the trunk, and its bubbling around the wheel well on the rear quarter panel. There is bondo behind the rear bumper so I'm guess it was hit at some point. The 283 has more get up speed than I excepted. Interior is in ok condition. The owner liked my truck and is willing to trade straight across for it. I like the Malibu body style a lot but overall I like my truck more. I told him I will sleep on it and get back to him in the morning. Thank you all for the feedback.

Sounds like you may have been opening a can of worms with that Chevelle. I think you made the right choice. You have a near perfect SHORT BED! When you miss it good luck finding another one for a decent price. There is a reason that guy is willing to trade.

[Tuff Gong]

Originally Posted by Fldawg

Just my 2 cents, but when I seen the car I said that's my friends old car, it came from florida , the guy flew into panama city bought the car and drove it back to Arizona, the only thing that happened to it was the altenator went out, other than that its a road warrior, the rust might be a problem, but I would keep my truck, just to confirm this ask the guy if he bought it in florida, lmk I'm interested

Yes! That is the car. I think it is a very nice car, the rust is not very bad in my opinion. It was not the deciding factor for me by any means. Truthfully, I didn't think he would be willing to trade straight up for my truck. It was a very hard decision for me, but at the end of the day I liked my truck more than the Malibu. Hopefully I don't kick myself for this decision in a few years.

[CC69Rat]

Good call -- hang on to the shorty.

[toolboxchev]

Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

Just called the owner and told him I decided to keep the truck!

Long living Truckin!

[ho70]

64-65 Chevelles are not sought after and are the ugly sister of the Chevelles. I mean that in the way that everyone wants to date their sisters, 66-67, 68-69 and 70. Personally, short bed trucks with buddys and fm are rare and getting up rpice wise. Your trading a rock star for a top 1000 hit. in other words....the truck price is rising and the Chevelle price is not, 65 Chevelles rarely get high bucks

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

Just called the owner and told him I decided to keep the truck!

Good call! After reading your earlier post about seeing it in person you made the right decision.

It may not look bad now, but bubbles are only showing about 1/10 of what's rusted underneath.

I'd keep looking for a buyer for that longbed... life's too short to own two of the "same" vehicle. Free up that cash so if a blazer pops up you can go for it. Whenever a 69-72 blazer pops up around here (NOT OFTEN!) it's gone in days.

[kingstrider]

I probably wouldn't do it but if you want the Malibu then go for it.

[yote1234]

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Dave, is that a Z16?

(don't I wish!!!!) just a two owner clean az Malibu chevelle.


now I hear of some rust? I change my vote! keep the truck..