How much is my truck worth? (might have to sell) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dregs454 · 03-18-2005, 08:58 PM

OK guys, I don't really have the money for a truck like this right now, so I've been thinking about selling it. Any guesses on a fair price would be appreciated. Here's the info:

1972 GMC C20
Power Disk Brakes
Power steering (not original)
350/SM465
350 runs good 50,000 miles since stock rebuild (70,000 total on truck)
Brand new GM HEI and MSD wires
new front bumper and rear roll pan
sway bar with fancy bushings
door panels and seat cover I made
new clutch
new water pump
new battery
(lots of other new parts)

BODY
Bed floor is very good, no dents 2 rust holes by the tailgate about 1" across
not very many dents on truck (except tailgate)
lots of cab rust (rockers, corners, floor)

I think I've got about $4000 USD into it, but it doesn't seem like it went very far. I don't think I would want to sell it for any less than $1700 USD. What do u guys think? I also know a low option C20 is a hard sell...

dregs454 · 03-18-2005, 08:59 PM

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*screamin_c102* · 03-18-2005, 09:08 PM

You forgot to mention air conditioning

70c10 · 03-18-2005, 09:38 PM

2 rockers and a floor pan are not all that bad to replace but I'm not sure what it would be worth. I like your roll pan. How does that attach?

70 shorty · 03-18-2005, 09:39 PM

And I thought mine was rusted!

dregs454 · 03-18-2005, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 70c10

2 rockers and a floor pan are not all that bad to replace but I'm not sure what it would be worth. I like your roll pan. How does that attach?

The rollpan bolts to the end of the bed floor, and tabs are welded at the bottom corners

anyone have any $$$ figures for me?

Russell · 03-18-2005, 10:32 PM

Looks like a pretty nice project. I wouldn't mind the old girl myself, but I gotta stop spending money, lol

I'd be surprised if you couldn't get 2 grand for it, those trucks, esspecially the GMCs, are getting pretty tough to find. And believe it or not, that rust isn't bad compared to many of the older trucks up here :p

lpaine · 03-19-2005, 12:05 AM

I like your G.M.C., I've got a 3/4 ton myself, I'd say its probably worth $2,500 (with a shifter!) It seems to me the 4-speed trucks are pretty rare, most of these trucks seem to be automatics,at least the ones that I've seen anyway.Be warned though, you would probably regret selling it.Maybe park it for a while and get back to it when things look a little better.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-19-2005, 12:11 AM

I'D SAY $1500 - $3000

LOCATION HURTS IT, JMHO

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 03-19-2005, 01:09 AM

If your thinking of selling that beauty, why don't you take the tach off and send it to me, cause I need one bad......

Gary Lee · 03-19-2005, 02:26 AM

froma GMC LWB guy.. that hurts as does the fact its 2wd, the floorpan is another factor to contend with... don't know about canada, but in Ga ... i would be lucky to get $500-750 U.S.D.... probably not what you wanted to hear... but a truck is worth the condition it sits in, not what the potential it has to become... the hop ups are worth nothing except someone who has the same vision and looking to save a few $$$

I am not rying to burst your bubble, just my exoerience... but it is worth what ever you can get somebody to pay for it... right person might find it worth $3500, but not here where I am.......

HeavyD · 03-19-2005, 02:42 AM

I know what it is like to not see where the cash is going. My old wreck has $3500 CAD into it and it still junk. From what I have seen stuff sell for in the praries I would guess the truck to be worth 2000 CAD. The big hole in the floor (mine has one too) will hurt the resale value, as many people will expect the cab supports and other stuff to be shot too. All you can do is ask a price and if it sells, it sells, if not then you know it is too much. Maybe try $2300 and see what happens?

junkyardjohn · 03-19-2005, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Lee

froma GMC LWB guy.. that hurts as does the fact its 2wd, the floorpan is another factor to contend with... don't know about canada, but in Ga ... i would be lucky to get $500-750 U.S.D.... probably not what you wanted to hear... but a truck is worth the condition it sits in, not what the potential it has to become... the hop ups are worth nothing except someone who has the same vision and looking to save a few $$$

I am not rying to burst your bubble, just my exoerience... but it is worth what ever you can get somebody to pay for it... right person might find it worth $3500, but not here where I am.......

ONCE IN A WHILE YOU'LL FIND A TRUCK IN THAT SHAPE OUT HERE IN NEVADA. NOT VERY OFTEN & THEY USUALLY SPENT THE FIRST 15 OR 20 YEARS IN THE RUST BELT. ONE MANS RUSTBUCKET IS ANOTHER MANS CREAM PUFF. IT'S ALL A MATTER OF LOCATION.

JOHN

dregs454 · 03-19-2005, 03:30 PM

well guys, thanx for the replies. I thought that I'd be losing a lot of money if I sold it. I think my plan now is to keep it, and later strip all the good parts from it and use them to build the 2 trucks I actually wanted to begin with (a 4x4 lwb, and a swb 2wd)

why did I buy a C20??

03-18-2005, 08:58 PM	#1
dregs454 Killin' Time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 221	How much is my truck worth? (might have to sell) OK guys, I don't really have the money for a truck like this right now, so I've been thinking about selling it. Any guesses on a fair price would be appreciated. Here's the info: 1972 GMC C20 Power Disk Brakes Power steering (not original) 350/SM465 350 runs good 50,000 miles since stock rebuild (70,000 total on truck) Brand new GM HEI and MSD wires new front bumper and rear roll pan sway bar with fancy bushings door panels and seat cover I made new clutch new water pump new battery (lots of other new parts) BODY Bed floor is very good, no dents 2 rust holes by the tailgate about 1" across not very many dents on truck (except tailgate) lots of cab rust (rockers, corners, floor) I think I've got about $4000 USD into it, but it doesn't seem like it went very far. I don't think I would want to sell it for any less than $1700 USD. What do u guys think? I also know a low option C20 is a hard sell... Attached Images __________________ NEED CORVETTE 1972 GMC C20 350, SM465, HEI Dynomax headers and 2.5" duals

03-18-2005, 08:59 PM	#2
dregs454 Killin' Time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 221	more Attached Images __________________ NEED CORVETTE 1972 GMC C20 350, SM465, HEI Dynomax headers and 2.5" duals

03-18-2005, 09:38 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	2 rockers and a floor pan are not all that bad to replace but I'm not sure what it would be worth. I like your roll pan. How does that attach? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-18-2005, 09:39 PM	#5
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	And I thought mine was rusted! __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-18-2005, 10:32 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Looks like a pretty nice project. I wouldn't mind the old girl myself, but I gotta stop spending money, lol I'd be surprised if you couldn't get 2 grand for it, those trucks, esspecially the GMCs, are getting pretty tough to find. And believe it or not, that rust isn't bad compared to many of the older trucks up here :p __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-18-2005, 09:08 PM	#3
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	You forgot to mention air conditioning

03-19-2005, 12:05 AM	#8
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	I like your G.M.C., I've got a 3/4 ton myself, I'd say its probably worth $2,500 (with a shifter!) It seems to me the 4-speed trucks are pretty rare, most of these trucks seem to be automatics,at least the ones that I've seen anyway.Be warned though, you would probably regret selling it.Maybe park it for a while and get back to it when things look a little better. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

03-19-2005, 12:11 AM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	I'D SAY $1500 - $3000 LOCATION HURTS IT, JMHO __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-19-2005, 01:09 AM	#10
CHEVY & GMC FOREVER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Lenox,IL Posts: 306	If your thinking of selling that beauty, why don't you take the tach off and send it to me, cause I need one bad...... __________________ 1985 Chevrolet C-30 454 1-TON Dooley 1969 CHEVROLET CST-10 PICK-UP Good memories 1999 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. cab 5.7L Good Memories With a quart of oil, and a gallon of gas, she won't let no other car pass!!!. & FOREVER

03-19-2005, 02:26 AM	#11
Gary Lee fixer of 72 GMC LWB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 111	froma GMC LWB guy.. that hurts as does the fact its 2wd, the floorpan is another factor to contend with... don't know about canada, but in Ga ... i would be lucky to get $500-750 U.S.D.... probably not what you wanted to hear... but a truck is worth the condition it sits in, not what the potential it has to become... the hop ups are worth nothing except someone who has the same vision and looking to save a few $$$ I am not rying to burst your bubble, just my exoerience... but it is worth what ever you can get somebody to pay for it... right person might find it worth $3500, but not here where I am.......

03-19-2005, 02:42 AM	#12
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	I know what it is like to not see where the cash is going. My old wreck has $3500 CAD into it and it still junk. From what I have seen stuff sell for in the praries I would guess the truck to be worth 2000 CAD. The big hole in the floor (mine has one too) will hurt the resale value, as many people will expect the cab supports and other stuff to be shot too. All you can do is ask a price and if it sells, it sells, if not then you know it is too much. Maybe try $2300 and see what happens? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

03-19-2005, 03:30 PM	#14
dregs454 Killin' Time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 221	well guys, thanx for the replies. I thought that I'd be losing a lot of money if I sold it. I think my plan now is to keep it, and later strip all the good parts from it and use them to build the 2 trucks I actually wanted to begin with (a 4x4 lwb, and a swb 2wd) why did I buy a C20?? __________________ NEED CORVETTE 1972 GMC C20 350, SM465, HEI Dynomax headers and 2.5" duals



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