56 - is it worth this? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BrandonL · 09-23-2005, 06:48 AM

Hello.
I'm new to the forum.

I am thinking about buying this 56, just wanted to get some opinions as to it value. It has the 265 V8, 3speed on the column, new clutch, new brakes, new wooden bed, new windshield. There is very little rust on it. The passenger fender will need to be replaced. The cab corner look and feel solid. The doors are good. Engine starts easy, runs smooth.
He's asking $7000

Thanks.

dwcsr · 09-23-2005, 11:25 AM

He'll have it for a long time. Its a nice truck for restoration but 7k is almost a restored price. $2500 if your desperate for it.

55chevy · 09-23-2005, 12:59 PM

Check Ebay and compare prices, a restored 55 on there is at $15,000, a good project in AR is at $1900, quite a variety of prices on original and modified ones.

wbkinsey · 09-23-2005, 04:10 PM

My 59 short step big window is on the market for $23K or trade and I'm losing money. The 56 is worth what you're willing to pay but check it out closely especially for hidden rust if its not an original desert truck. Buyer beware.

thebeemanone · 09-24-2005, 07:27 PM

Hi

I paid $2,500.00 for my 59 drove it home. have spent around $3,500.00 so far and am no where neare done with it.

NDtruck · 09-26-2005, 10:41 PM

I agree with everyone else. He is asking too much. It looks like a solid truck, but nothing really special. I'd offer $2000 to $2500 max.

-mike

rico_bob · 10-22-2005, 06:52 AM

SEVEN GRAND??? I agree that is pretty pricey! The figure of $2500.00 is more like it. Offer the 2K and go up to 2.5. My 2-cents worth, rico_bob

ChargerBill · 10-26-2005, 08:05 PM

I agree as well. A $7K truck would be the same truck with a VERY clean engine bay, chrome and stainless all around, no dents, decent buffable paint AND a big back window. Either find the truck i just described for $7K or don't pay any more than $2,500 to $3K for this one. BTW: You will spend MORE on THIS truck to get it to the point I described than you would if you found a truck already at that point. The Old Car Trader last month had about ten nice 55-59 trucks for a much better price/deal.

09-23-2005, 06:48 AM	#1
BrandonL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 2	56 - is it worth this? Hello. I'm new to the forum. I am thinking about buying this 56, just wanted to get some opinions as to it value. It has the 265 V8, 3speed on the column, new clutch, new brakes, new wooden bed, new windshield. There is very little rust on it. The passenger fender will need to be replaced. The cab corner look and feel solid. The doors are good. Engine starts easy, runs smooth. He's asking $7000 Thanks. Attached Images

09-23-2005, 11:25 AM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	He'll have it for a long time. Its a nice truck for restoration but 7k is almost a restored price. $2500 if your desperate for it. Last edited by dwcsr; 09-23-2005 at 11:25 AM.

09-23-2005, 12:59 PM	#3
55chevy Car Truck Bike Nut Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 850	Check Ebay and compare prices, a restored 55 on there is at $15,000, a good project in AR is at $1900, quite a variety of prices on original and modified ones. __________________ Snow free Florida panhandle, don't miss Indiana winters Temp in Suffolk Virginia, Sentenced 2 to 5 years LOL 68 shortfleet project 94 3500 TD dually so many cars so little time 72 K2 CST 2WD Blazer

09-26-2005, 10:41 PM	#6
NDtruck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota, USA Posts: 18	too much I agree with everyone else. He is asking too much. It looks like a solid truck, but nothing really special. I'd offer $2000 to $2500 max. -mike

10-22-2005, 06:52 AM	#7
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	Re: 56 - is it worth this? SEVEN GRAND??? I agree that is pretty pricey! The figure of $2500.00 is more like it. Offer the 2K and go up to 2.5. My 2-cents worth, rico_bob __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

09-23-2005, 04:10 PM	#4
wbkinsey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34	My 59 short step big window is on the market for $23K or trade and I'm losing money. The 56 is worth what you're willing to pay but check it out closely especially for hidden rust if its not an original desert truck. Buyer beware.

09-24-2005, 07:27 PM	#5
thebeemanone Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Middleburg, Fl Posts: 57	Hi I paid $2,500.00 for my 59 drove it home. have spent around $3,500.00 so far and am no where neare done with it.

10-26-2005, 08:05 PM	#8
ChargerBill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 27	Re: 56 - is it worth this? I agree as well. A $7K truck would be the same truck with a VERY clean engine bay, chrome and stainless all around, no dents, decent buffable paint AND a big back window. Either find the truck i just described for $7K or don't pay any more than $2,500 to $3K for this one. BTW: You will spend MORE on THIS truck to get it to the point I described than you would if you found a truck already at that point. The Old Car Trader last month had about ten nice 55-59 trucks for a much better price/deal. __________________ 1956 Chevy Custom Cab 1978 Chevy K5 Blazer 2002 4X4 Silverado 1969 Dodge Charger 1968 Dodge Charger

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