Should I Trade / Or Not - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bowtiehotrodder · 12-17-2006, 12:24 PM

ok i have a 1966 chevelle malibu 2 d ht. it is in good condition. with a 350 with power glide. it got new quarters and a 1/4 trunk pan put on it and is in primer with a solid floors. it got real good sheetmetal. it runs and drive. hear is what it needs. a windshield 90% new chrome it needs all the interior. i do have the front seat only. and it needs new bumpers. and i got a man want to trade me a 1979 chevy truck with a factory 454 short bed with buckets. and he has been working on it. the bed is been sand blasted and got new doors and new fenders. and under the hood is done just need finishing and painting. i have allways wanted to own a true big block truck. my mama bought a new 77 and it was a big block. soo would you trad or not. here is a pic of my chevelle

bad_turbo · 12-17-2006, 12:31 PM

this decision sounds like it is entirely up to you, but an original big block truck would be pretty nice

, but then again, this is a truck website.

poorboy · 12-17-2006, 12:32 PM

I would not trade. The Chevelle is a harder car to come by and you already have a truck. Also it would make a cool family cruiser.

Mrboson1 · 12-17-2006, 12:38 PM

If your passion is to have a 79 Chevy truck with a 454 and not fixing up the 66 Malibu, then I say go for it. Me, personally I would not do it. I think the Malibu fixed up right will turn more heads than that truck, but that’s just me. Have fun making your decision.

72freak · 12-17-2006, 12:42 PM

I own 20+ trucks and my 2 cents worth is.........

KEEP THE CAR!!!!!!!

masterbeavis · 12-17-2006, 01:05 PM

Keep the car. You can buy a nice cleaned up mid 70's pickup dirt cheap, especially with a gas hog big block. The car on the other hand, its value can only go up.

70GMCer · 12-17-2006, 01:54 PM

Keep the Car......

ProStreet83C10 · 12-17-2006, 02:13 PM

keep the car and buy the truck.....lol, nah id keep the car over the truck

arkracing · 12-17-2006, 03:14 PM

Keep the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and put a Big Block in it

68GMC454 · 12-17-2006, 03:16 PM

i would trade my truck for a chevelle any day..a truck is a truck,,but chevells are the best...just my opion..

lilpup69chevy · 12-17-2006, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkracing

Keep the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and put a Big Block in it

i totally agree with you on that!!!!!!!!!

72LoBurb · 12-17-2006, 03:24 PM

Another vote for keeping the car.
That body style was only two years, the truck on the other hand...14 years of nearly the same style, other than small cosmetic changes. The trucks are a dime a dozen.

Rokcrln · 12-17-2006, 03:39 PM

Keep the car! They are alot harder to find then our trucks!! They are also worth more money when built right.

Here's a pic of our 67 SS 396 30K mile car! It sits alot but will never be sold!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

shaneschevys · 12-17-2006, 03:47 PM

I am with every one else keep the car.

**Palf70Step** · 12-17-2006, 03:57 PM

It would be hard for me to decide lso, but I tend to think the 66 would be the best choice to keep. Of course the fact I think the 66 and 68 are the 2 best Chevelle years may have some influence on my decision.

CPNEJR · 12-17-2006, 04:02 PM

keep the car

Livrat · 12-17-2006, 04:09 PM

Since neither the 66 Chevelle nor the 79 truck are on my top 10 favorite vehicle list.
I would have to look at it from the stand point of which one is worth more now and in the long run...
Around here those years of trucks are everywhere and 66 Chevelles are not... Plus IMHO Chevelles will always be worth way more...
I would keep the Chevelle.. And put a BIG big block in it.. but then that's just my $.02

manimal · 12-17-2006, 04:19 PM

Keep The Car!!!

72armyswbtruck · 12-17-2006, 04:25 PM

That's another vote for Keep the Car

bowtiehotrodder · 12-17-2006, 05:03 PM

see i got a 66 ss i going to fix

corn · 12-17-2006, 07:07 PM

I would say NOOOOOOOOOOO. Keep the car. Drive around for a week, come back here and tell us how many 60's chevelles(especially a 1966) you saw on the road & how many 70's trucks you saw...

mrein3 · 12-17-2006, 10:30 PM

I love my truck. I even got to drive it today (it is salt season but it has been dry so no salt). However I'm a Chevelle guy first. If you sell/trade that car you'll regret it the rest of your life.

Kurt L · 12-17-2006, 10:44 PM

KEEP THE CAR,i agree with every one else.cars are harder to come by.cars cost more then trucks do espeacilly here in florida.

boogie67 · 12-17-2006, 10:44 PM

Keep the car.I sold my 67 chevelle and I always wish I had now.

sick69 · 12-17-2006, 10:51 PM

keep the car! a bick block truck is easier to find than a chevelle in that condition. plus the car would make a good family cruiser. just my .02 though

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12-17-2006, 12:24 PM	#1
bowtiehotrodder SIX BANGER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 169	Should I Trade / Or Not ok i have a 1966 chevelle malibu 2 d ht. it is in good condition. with a 350 with power glide. it got new quarters and a 1/4 trunk pan put on it and is in primer with a solid floors. it got real good sheetmetal. it runs and drive. hear is what it needs. a windshield 90% new chrome it needs all the interior. i do have the front seat only. and it needs new bumpers. and i got a man want to trade me a 1979 chevy truck with a factory 454 short bed with buckets. and he has been working on it. the bed is been sand blasted and got new doors and new fenders. and under the hood is done just need finishing and painting. i have allways wanted to own a true big block truck. my mama bought a new 77 and it was a big block. soo would you trad or not. here is a pic of my chevelle Attached Images __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2597018(NN) 1979 chevy truck swb 454 w turbo400 with buckets 1977 chevy truck swb soon to be 454 1976 chevy dually 454 1969 chevy truck six shooter

12-17-2006, 12:31 PM	#2
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not this decision sounds like it is entirely up to you, but an original big block truck would be pretty nice , but then again, this is a truck website. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

12-17-2006, 12:32 PM	#3
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not I would not trade. The Chevelle is a harder car to come by and you already have a truck. Also it would make a cool family cruiser.

12-17-2006, 12:38 PM	#4
Mrboson1 Chevy 400 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 142	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not If your passion is to have a 79 Chevy truck with a 454 and not fixing up the 66 Malibu, then I say go for it. Me, personally I would not do it. I think the Malibu fixed up right will turn more heads than that truck, but that’s just me. Have fun making your decision.

12-17-2006, 12:42 PM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not I own 20+ trucks and my 2 cents worth is......... KEEP THE CAR!!!!!!!

12-17-2006, 01:05 PM	#6
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not Keep the car. You can buy a nice cleaned up mid 70's pickup dirt cheap, especially with a gas hog big block. The car on the other hand, its value can only go up.

12-17-2006, 01:54 PM	#7
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not Keep the Car...... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

12-17-2006, 02:13 PM	#8
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not keep the car and buy the truck.....lol, nah id keep the car over the truck __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

12-17-2006, 03:14 PM	#9
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not Keep the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and put a Big Block in it __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

12-17-2006, 03:16 PM	#10
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not i would trade my truck for a chevelle any day..a truck is a truck,,but chevells are the best...just my opion.. __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

12-17-2006, 03:24 PM	#12
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not Another vote for keeping the car. That body style was only two years, the truck on the other hand...14 years of nearly the same style, other than small cosmetic changes. The trucks are a dime a dozen.

12-17-2006, 03:39 PM	#13
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not Keep the car! They are alot harder to find then our trucks!! They are also worth more money when built right. Here's a pic of our 67 SS 396 30K mile car! It sits alot but will never be sold! Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

12-17-2006, 03:47 PM	#14
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not I am with every one else keep the car. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

12-17-2006, 03:57 PM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not It would be hard for me to decide lso, but I tend to think the 66 would be the best choice to keep. Of course the fact I think the 66 and 68 are the 2 best Chevelle years may have some influence on my decision. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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12-17-2006, 04:02 PM	#16
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not keep the car __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

12-17-2006, 04:09 PM	#17
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not Since neither the 66 Chevelle nor the 79 truck are on my top 10 favorite vehicle list. I would have to look at it from the stand point of which one is worth more now and in the long run... Around here those years of trucks are everywhere and 66 Chevelles are not... Plus IMHO Chevelles will always be worth way more... I would keep the Chevelle.. And put a BIG big block in it.. but then that's just my $.02

12-17-2006, 04:19 PM	#18
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not Keep The Car!!!

12-17-2006, 04:25 PM	#19
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not That's another vote for Keep the Car __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-17-2006, 05:03 PM	#20
bowtiehotrodder SIX BANGER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 169	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not see i got a 66 ss i going to fix __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2597018(NN) 1979 chevy truck swb 454 w turbo400 with buckets 1977 chevy truck swb soon to be 454 1976 chevy dually 454 1969 chevy truck six shooter

12-17-2006, 07:07 PM	#21
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not I would say NOOOOOOOOOOO. Keep the car. Drive around for a week, come back here and tell us how many 60's chevelles(especially a 1966) you saw on the road & how many 70's trucks you saw...

12-17-2006, 10:30 PM	#22
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not I love my truck. I even got to drive it today (it is salt season but it has been dry so no salt). However I'm a Chevelle guy first. If you sell/trade that car you'll regret it the rest of your life. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

12-17-2006, 10:44 PM	#23
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not KEEP THE CAR,i agree with every one else.cars are harder to come by.cars cost more then trucks do espeacilly here in florida.

12-17-2006, 10:44 PM	#24
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not Keep the car.I sold my 67 chevelle and I always wish I had now. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

12-17-2006, 10:51 PM	#25
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Should I Trade / Or Not keep the car! a bick block truck is easier to find than a chevelle in that condition. plus the car would make a good family cruiser. just my .02 though __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

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