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**PGSigns** · 10-01-2011, 09:53 AM

I went to look at a welding machine this morning and it was sitting on a truck. They want to sell it all together. So I got to looking at the truck and it has a 10 foot steel bed, V8 auto and power brakes with less than 80K original miles. When I got looking at the body it is rust free as best I can tell and they said it was kept inside till 2 years ago when the owner passed away. I don't have room for the truck and was wondering what the market is for a truck like this. I am going to go back this afternoon and look at it a little better and see it run. They drive it around every couple of months and say it all works and runs fine.
Thanks
Jimmy

**PGSigns** · 10-01-2011, 07:29 PM

Got a chance to see it run this afternoon and it runs pretty good. Was not able to get the welder running, its gonna need a new battery. Over all the truck is as clean as anything I have seen around here. Being this close to the ocean everything rust. Here are a couple of pics of it to get an idea of the condition. What kind of value would you guys put on the truck? I just don't know the 67 to 72's well enough to make a guess. I have a good idea on the welder.
Thanks
Jimmy

no moa · 10-01-2011, 07:37 PM

Looks very clean. What's he asking for it all?
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PanelDeland · 10-01-2011, 08:14 PM

Looks like a decent truck.Even the rockers and such look ok.I would give a guess at about $1500-2500 for the truck.You might have to wait a while to find the "Butt for that seat" in this economy.

**Palf70Step** · 10-01-2011, 08:32 PM

That is a clean looking truck. Would love to find one like it. Hope you can get it (and your welder)

hugger6933 · 10-01-2011, 08:44 PM

even with the poor economy, I would say that getting 1500-2000 is not out of line. Everyone knows the times are hard but some will still have a little to spend in a down market. In fact some would not look for a truck when times were better cause they were up so much in price.

Big Block · 10-01-2011, 08:45 PM

If you just want the welder, I would be interested in the truck. Just let me know

**PGSigns** · 10-01-2011, 09:04 PM

I hope to get to see the welder running tomorrow and burn a rod or two with it to make sure it is ok. If I do get the complete setup I plan to give the truck a good going over to make sure I can correctly tell folks what is there and sell the truck. I have to many projects now and really need to finish my 65. I talked with Dennis and his father in law kept this truck in the shop from day one. It is super clean for a work truck. I will keep yall posted on how it goes.
Thanks
Jimmy

oldblue1968chevy · 10-01-2011, 10:37 PM

sweet truck!

**special-K** · 10-02-2011, 08:21 AM

That's a $2,500 dollar truck,at least.

**PGSigns** · 10-03-2011, 08:11 PM

Well I bought it today and drove it home. Only a few miles but the first time it has been out the yard in 3 years. Truck has no rust I can find and is one owner and the odometer is on 71000. Did not get the welder running and did not argue the price after looking the truck over a little better. Gonna clean it up and get the welder off of it over the next week or so. I wish my 65 was this nice, would have been finished a long time ago.
Jimmy

71swb4x4 · 10-03-2011, 08:19 PM

Congrats, now get us some better pictures!!

**Palf70Step** · 10-03-2011, 09:53 PM

Glad you got it. That thing looks like it wouldbe a great ride!

Big Block · 10-03-2011, 09:54 PM

Great score. More pictures please. I have a red 72 C30 dump truck I wish mine was that nice.

**PGSigns** · 10-04-2011, 08:12 AM

I am going to try and get some help cleaning it up and checking it over good this week. I had rods and screws put in my back 6 weeks ago today and still not back up to speed. I will get pictures posted as soon as she gets a bath. I promise no more cell phone pics.
Jimmy

72freak · 10-04-2011, 09:04 AM

The market is a little tough on C30's but its a $2500 truck all day long.

**PGSigns** · 10-04-2011, 02:43 PM

Started to clean it out today and did the glove box. As I continued the dates got earlier and earlier. Every registration from day one was in there. On the bottom was a couple of sales brochures, one for the truck and one for Chevy's new Vega. The owners manual, the warenty paper work with the protecto plate and the paper work where he transfered the tags from a 1956 Ford truck to this one. Kind of need to find all this stuff in perfect condition.

no moa · 10-04-2011, 02:45 PM

That's awesome, I saw my first protect-o-plate last week on a 67 GTO never seen one up close.
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**PGSigns** · 10-08-2011, 01:33 PM

Got a chance to clean it up a little more today and its a nice day for pictures so I took some with something besides my phone. These show the condition much better and for those who have not seen the dealer paper work in one of these old trucks this one had the nicest of any old truck I have had.
Jimmy

**PGSigns** · 10-08-2011, 01:36 PM

Here are some more.
Jimmy

**PGSigns** · 10-08-2011, 01:38 PM

And the last couple.

**Palf70Step** · 10-08-2011, 06:43 PM

That is beautiful!! You got a great truck deal. Did you ever get the welder to work?

**slomotion** · 10-08-2011, 07:19 PM

Clean it up good, change all the fluids, and you're done. It'll only be original once.
Great find!

**PGSigns** · 10-08-2011, 08:14 PM

No luck on the welder so far. Gonna put a new battery in it tomorrow and replace a fuel line that is leaking now and see what happens. Progress is slow with my back. Gotta have help on everything. Do still plan to sell the truck. Never planned on buying it, just wanted to look at the welder.I was in such good shape I just thought it needed a good home and should be rescued. I planned on putting the welder on a trailer and letting a friend use it to try and build up a small welding business.
Jimmy

Big Block · 10-08-2011, 08:15 PM

What in the world is mounted on the hood? Please tell me they did not mount a handle in the center. Why?

10-01-2011, 09:53 AM	#1
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	1971 c30 I went to look at a welding machine this morning and it was sitting on a truck. They want to sell it all together. So I got to looking at the truck and it has a 10 foot steel bed, V8 auto and power brakes with less than 80K original miles. When I got looking at the body it is rust free as best I can tell and they said it was kept inside till 2 years ago when the owner passed away. I don't have room for the truck and was wondering what the market is for a truck like this. I am going to go back this afternoon and look at it a little better and see it run. They drive it around every couple of months and say it all works and runs fine. Thanks Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-01-2011, 07:29 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1971 c30 Got a chance to see it run this afternoon and it runs pretty good. Was not able to get the welder running, its gonna need a new battery. Over all the truck is as clean as anything I have seen around here. Being this close to the ocean everything rust. Here are a couple of pics of it to get an idea of the condition. What kind of value would you guys put on the truck? I just don't know the 67 to 72's well enough to make a guess. I have a good idea on the welder. Thanks Jimmy Attached Images __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-01-2011, 07:37 PM	#3
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: 1971 c30 Looks very clean. What's he asking for it all? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

10-01-2011, 08:14 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 1971 c30 Looks like a decent truck.Even the rockers and such look ok.I would give a guess at about $1500-2500 for the truck.You might have to wait a while to find the "Butt for that seat" in this economy. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-01-2011, 08:32 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,088	Re: 1971 c30 That is a clean looking truck. Would love to find one like it. Hope you can get it (and your welder) __________________ 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!

10-01-2011, 08:44 PM	#6
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: 1971 c30 even with the poor economy, I would say that getting 1500-2000 is not out of line. Everyone knows the times are hard but some will still have a little to spend in a down market. In fact some would not look for a truck when times were better cause they were up so much in price.

10-01-2011, 08:45 PM	#7
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 1971 c30 If you just want the welder, I would be interested in the truck. Just let me know

10-01-2011, 09:04 PM	#8
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1971 c30 I hope to get to see the welder running tomorrow and burn a rod or two with it to make sure it is ok. If I do get the complete setup I plan to give the truck a good going over to make sure I can correctly tell folks what is there and sell the truck. I have to many projects now and really need to finish my 65. I talked with Dennis and his father in law kept this truck in the shop from day one. It is super clean for a work truck. I will keep yall posted on how it goes. Thanks Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-01-2011, 10:37 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 1971 c30 sweet truck! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-02-2011, 08:21 AM	#10
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10-03-2011, 08:11 PM	#11
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1971 c30 Well I bought it today and drove it home. Only a few miles but the first time it has been out the yard in 3 years. Truck has no rust I can find and is one owner and the odometer is on 71000. Did not get the welder running and did not argue the price after looking the truck over a little better. Gonna clean it up and get the welder off of it over the next week or so. I wish my 65 was this nice, would have been finished a long time ago. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-03-2011, 08:19 PM	#12
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 1971 c30 Congrats, now get us some better pictures!! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-03-2011, 09:53 PM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,088	Re: 1971 c30 Glad you got it. That thing looks like it wouldbe a great ride! __________________ 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!

10-03-2011, 09:54 PM	#14
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 1971 c30 Great score. More pictures please. I have a red 72 C30 dump truck I wish mine was that nice.

10-04-2011, 08:12 AM	#15
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1971 c30 I am going to try and get some help cleaning it up and checking it over good this week. I had rods and screws put in my back 6 weeks ago today and still not back up to speed. I will get pictures posted as soon as she gets a bath. I promise no more cell phone pics. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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10-04-2011, 09:04 AM	#16
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 1971 c30 The market is a little tough on C30's but its a $2500 truck all day long. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

10-04-2011, 02:43 PM	#17
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1971 c30 Started to clean it out today and did the glove box. As I continued the dates got earlier and earlier. Every registration from day one was in there. On the bottom was a couple of sales brochures, one for the truck and one for Chevy's new Vega. The owners manual, the warenty paper work with the protecto plate and the paper work where he transfered the tags from a 1956 Ford truck to this one. Kind of need to find all this stuff in perfect condition. __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-04-2011, 02:45 PM	#18
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: 1971 c30 That's awesome, I saw my first protect-o-plate last week on a 67 GTO never seen one up close. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

10-08-2011, 01:33 PM	#19
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1971 c30 Got a chance to clean it up a little more today and its a nice day for pictures so I took some with something besides my phone. These show the condition much better and for those who have not seen the dealer paper work in one of these old trucks this one had the nicest of any old truck I have had. Jimmy Attached Images __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-08-2011, 01:36 PM	#20
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1971 c30 Here are some more. Jimmy Attached Images __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-08-2011, 01:38 PM	#21
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1971 c30 And the last couple. Attached Images __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-08-2011, 06:43 PM	#22
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,088	Re: 1971 c30 That is beautiful!! You got a great truck deal. Did you ever get the welder to work? __________________ 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!

10-08-2011, 07:19 PM	#23
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: 1971 c30 Clean it up good, change all the fluids, and you're done. It'll only be original once. Great find! __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

10-08-2011, 08:14 PM	#24
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1971 c30 No luck on the welder so far. Gonna put a new battery in it tomorrow and replace a fuel line that is leaking now and see what happens. Progress is slow with my back. Gotta have help on everything. Do still plan to sell the truck. Never planned on buying it, just wanted to look at the welder.I was in such good shape I just thought it needed a good home and should be rescued. I planned on putting the welder on a trailer and letting a friend use it to try and build up a small welding business. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-08-2011, 08:15 PM	#25
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 1971 c30 What in the world is mounted on the hood? Please tell me they did not mount a handle in the center. Why?

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