Help needed to buy a 71 Cheyenne - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Crewguy498 · 01-19-2020, 09:10 AM

Hello group. I am considering purchasing a 1971 Cheyenne. Could you guys help me value the truck? I will wait before posting pics or a link to pics.

**LockDoc** · 01-19-2020, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Crewguy498

Hello group. I am considering purchasing a 1971 Cheyenne. Could you guys help me value the truck? I will wait before posting pics or a link to pics.

I can certainly understand not posting a link, so no one else jumps on it, but you really need to post more information. Nobody in the world can even remotely value a truck from what you have posted. I have seen them sell anywhere from, $500- $50,000.

LockDoc

**68350** · 01-19-2020, 01:18 PM

We would be glad to lend our opinions, but like posted above, we needs pictures and information to valuate it

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-19-2020, 01:25 PM

X3, we need pics and some basic information.

Crewguy498 · 01-19-2020, 01:59 PM

Would it be better to post a link to a pic gallery? Truck has new radiator and alternator.

Crewguy498 · 01-19-2020, 02:23 PM

Link to the photos of the truck. Please keep in mind-this is rural Alabama/Mississippi. You can throw a rock in any direction and find a C-10 in some type of condition.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/QBAHhQPqANTrmAtW9

**68350** · 01-19-2020, 02:44 PM

Im sure opinions will differ greatly. Is the roof rust just surface or is it rusted through (which is what it looks like to me). If its just surface rust, i would say its a 4k truck around here. If the rust is through, i would have a hard time touching it at all. Maybe 1500 as a driver. It is a cheyenne super which is a big positive

**too much stuff** · 01-19-2020, 03:19 PM

I would say in the $3-4000 range if it runs and drives and has a title. Looks like it need lots of little things, but being a super is a plus.

Crewguy498 · 01-19-2020, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 68350

Im sure opinions will differ greatly. Is the roof rust just surface or is it rusted through (which is what it looks like to me). If its just surface rust, i would say its a 4k truck around here. If the rust is through, i would have a hard time touching it at all. Maybe 1500 as a driver. It is a cheyenne super which is a big positive

I have a doner cab roof. How much trouble is it to cut/replace that section? I’ve got any type tool or cutter that would be needed. I have a mig welder and a Lincoln stick welder. I have been known to spread a bit of filler also. Plus I also can spend the night in a Holiday Inn Express watching YouTube videos of C-10 owners repairing their trucks!

notsolo · 01-19-2020, 09:36 PM

IMO, Look for another truck. Some rust is expected. It looks like it has more than it's fair share.

**68350** · 01-19-2020, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Crewguy498

I have a doner cab roof. How much trouble is it to cut/replace that section? I’ve got any type tool or cutter that would be needed. I have a mig welder and a Lincoln stick welder. I have been known to spread a bit of filler also. Plus I also can spend the night in a Holiday Inn Express watching YouTube videos of C-10 owners repairing their trucks!

Ive never replaced a roof but its probably not awful if your good at body work. I just assume if the roof is rusted, when you get the paint off of it, theres going to be a lot more rust than is showing through. So i guess it depends on how far youre willing to go with rust repair, or if you can locate a clean cab.

ss454conv · 01-20-2020, 09:54 AM

I have replaced a roof and I don't recommend it but it is possible. The inside structure once exposed to water, channels it between the drip rails, down the back of the door jamb and back of cab skin as well as to the rubber gasket around the windshield. You can see it in one of the pictures on the driver side where the door is open. Unless you are looking for a rough truck to beat around in or to part out, I would pass.

01-19-2020, 09:10 AM	#1
Crewguy498 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Louisville, MS Posts: 16	Help needed to buy a 71 Cheyenne Hello group. I am considering purchasing a 1971 Cheyenne. Could you guys help me value the truck? I will wait before posting pics or a link to pics.

01-19-2020, 01:18 PM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Help needed to buy a 71 Cheyenne We would be glad to lend our opinions, but like posted above, we needs pictures and information to valuate it __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

01-19-2020, 01:25 PM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Help needed to buy a 71 Cheyenne X3, we need pics and some basic information. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-19-2020, 01:59 PM	#5
Crewguy498 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Louisville, MS Posts: 16	Re: Help needed to buy a 71 Cheyenne Would it be better to post a link to a pic gallery? Truck has new radiator and alternator.

01-19-2020, 02:23 PM	#6
Crewguy498 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Louisville, MS Posts: 16	Re: Help needed to buy a 71 Cheyenne Link to the photos of the truck. Please keep in mind-this is rural Alabama/Mississippi. You can throw a rock in any direction and find a C-10 in some type of condition. https://photos.app.goo.gl/QBAHhQPqANTrmAtW9 Last edited by Crewguy498; 01-19-2020 at 02:30 PM.

01-19-2020, 02:44 PM	#7
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Help needed to buy a 71 Cheyenne Im sure opinions will differ greatly. Is the roof rust just surface or is it rusted through (which is what it looks like to me). If its just surface rust, i would say its a 4k truck around here. If the rust is through, i would have a hard time touching it at all. Maybe 1500 as a driver. It is a cheyenne super which is a big positive __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

01-19-2020, 03:19 PM	#8
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Help needed to buy a 71 Cheyenne I would say in the $3-4000 range if it runs and drives and has a title. Looks like it need lots of little things, but being a super is a plus. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-19-2020, 09:36 PM	#10
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Help needed to buy a 71 Cheyenne IMO, Look for another truck. Some rust is expected. It looks like it has more than it's fair share. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

01-20-2020, 09:54 AM	#12
ss454conv Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Waterloo IL Posts: 49	Re: Help needed to buy a 71 Cheyenne I have replaced a roof and I don't recommend it but it is possible. The inside structure once exposed to water, channels it between the drip rails, down the back of the door jamb and back of cab skin as well as to the rubber gasket around the windshield. You can see it in one of the pictures on the driver side where the door is open. Unless you are looking for a rough truck to beat around in or to part out, I would pass.

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