Anyone help me value this clean 71? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mdemco · 10-20-2010, 12:13 PM

I have fallen into a really clean 71 Suburban. Original owner, 124k miles. The only rust I see is the right front rocker needs replaced, and some surface rust in front and behind the rear tires. Not all the way through, just on the surface. The motor was built about 1k ago and runs great, the carb is a little gummy so it doesnt want to snap off the line, but when it clears out and goes it runs strong, was told by the owner the motor has hi-comp pistons, it definitely runs that way. I think if the carb was rebuilt the suburban could be driven home, I have put about 50 miles on it transporting it. The interior is complete and original, the front seat has a cover due to a hole, but the rear looks like it has barely been sat in. The door panels are almost perfect. The AC goes all the way down the middle of the roof, the ac compressor was pulled when the motor was done but is in the back boxed up. Original wheels are also sitting in the back. There are 2 or 3 dings in the thing but I am amazed at how clean it is. We have had 72 pickups and never started with one so clean. I would love to keep it, but simply cant right now which is too bad because I think it will be hard to replace. My family did some work, never were paid and ended up with this, we are out close to 5k.

mdemco · 10-20-2010, 12:15 PM

More pics, I can take pics of anything you guys need if it helps!!

eyebuzz · 10-20-2010, 04:11 PM

I don't think anything more than 5K - but I really have no idea up to 5k (2? 3? 4?). Looks like it's got a lot going for it - a great base for someone to fully restore it. If you can get it running right that may not add a lot to the price - but will make it a lot easier to sell.
Best,
TT

mdemco · 10-20-2010, 06:20 PM

I was thinking of pulling the carb and throwing a kit in it, I am positive it is varnished and gummed up. Dwell seems off and the float seems to stick. I was thinking around 3.5-4k for it?

1956cameo · 10-20-2010, 06:31 PM

Thats a very nice suburban! If you can get it in good mechanical condition I don't see why you couldn't sell it for around $4K.

mdemco · 10-20-2010, 10:05 PM

Well I became a paying member so I could ask this question, If I can post any more pics let me know, thanks for any advice!!

mdemco · 10-20-2010, 10:05 PM

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rsavage · 10-20-2010, 10:40 PM

Nice Burb. I think it would be worth at least $4000 if it is as solid as it looks in the pics. Good luck.

maaboo · 12-07-2010, 12:42 PM

is you suburban still for sale let me know

10-20-2010, 12:13 PM	#1
mdemco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 64	Anyone help me value this clean 71? I have fallen into a really clean 71 Suburban. Original owner, 124k miles. The only rust I see is the right front rocker needs replaced, and some surface rust in front and behind the rear tires. Not all the way through, just on the surface. The motor was built about 1k ago and runs great, the carb is a little gummy so it doesnt want to snap off the line, but when it clears out and goes it runs strong, was told by the owner the motor has hi-comp pistons, it definitely runs that way. I think if the carb was rebuilt the suburban could be driven home, I have put about 50 miles on it transporting it. The interior is complete and original, the front seat has a cover due to a hole, but the rear looks like it has barely been sat in. The door panels are almost perfect. The AC goes all the way down the middle of the roof, the ac compressor was pulled when the motor was done but is in the back boxed up. Original wheels are also sitting in the back. There are 2 or 3 dings in the thing but I am amazed at how clean it is. We have had 72 pickups and never started with one so clean. I would love to keep it, but simply cant right now which is too bad because I think it will be hard to replace. My family did some work, never were paid and ended up with this, we are out close to 5k. Last edited by powerdriver 1958; 10-20-2010 at 09:59 PM.

10-20-2010, 12:15 PM	#2
mdemco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 64	Re: Anyone help me value this clean 71? More pics, I can take pics of anything you guys need if it helps!! Last edited by powerdriver 1958; 10-20-2010 at 07:18 PM.

10-20-2010, 04:11 PM	#3
eyebuzz Licensed driver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 161	Re: Anyone help me value this clean 71? I don't think anything more than 5K - but I really have no idea up to 5k (2? 3? 4?). Looks like it's got a lot going for it - a great base for someone to fully restore it. If you can get it running right that may not add a lot to the price - but will make it a lot easier to sell. Best, TT

10-20-2010, 06:20 PM	#4
mdemco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 64	Re: Anyone help me value this clean 71? I was thinking of pulling the carb and throwing a kit in it, I am positive it is varnished and gummed up. Dwell seems off and the float seems to stick. I was thinking around 3.5-4k for it?

10-20-2010, 06:31 PM	#5
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Anyone help me value this clean 71? Thats a very nice suburban! If you can get it in good mechanical condition I don't see why you couldn't sell it for around $4K. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

10-20-2010, 10:05 PM	#6
mdemco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 64	Re: Anyone help me value this clean 71? Well I became a paying member so I could ask this question, If I can post any more pics let me know, thanks for any advice!! Attached Images Last edited by mdemco; 10-20-2010 at 10:06 PM.

10-20-2010, 10:40 PM	#8
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Anyone help me value this clean 71? Nice Burb. I think it would be worth at least $4000 if it is as solid as it looks in the pics. Good luck. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

12-07-2010, 12:42 PM	#9
maaboo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: watertown,tn Posts: 139	Re: Anyone help me value this clean 71? is you suburban still for sale let me know

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