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*Zkast* · 07-28-2002, 03:09 PM

I BOUGHT IT WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!

I get a call from the service manager of our north store saying, there is a guy who brought in a '72 PU thats knocking... Customer wants to get rid of it too. I call him up and see what he's asking and get a few details on it.

He says he's willing to take $1000.00 cash for it. Seems high to me given the fact that the engine is trashed. Although I went back up there today and took a few pics so I could really give it a once over, It's got a tilt column... "BOING" lol.

I threw all the pics on a page, would some of ya'll mind giving your opinion as to whether this thing is worth 1k.

Thanks guys!
http://www.zkast.com/piston/72chevy.htm

barn9 · 07-28-2002, 03:32 PM

Link didn't work for me, but from the one pic it looks like it's in decent shape, and the wheels are worth a little. Sounds like a good price to me, although I would definately start out offering less, since it sounds as if he doesn't care enough to fix it.

*Zkast* · 07-28-2002, 03:38 PM

Oops sorry about link... It should be good to go now.

toms68cst · 07-28-2002, 03:41 PM

IMO that's worth around half that. There may be some rust you don't see. If it was in running condition it'd be a $1,000.00-$1,200.00 truck.

*Zkast* · 07-28-2002, 03:51 PM

The part I have trouble with is, I turn wrenches for a living so its a daily routine for me to put another block in. I tend to knock off to little for the bad engine part. I Knew I shouldnt have gone back over there today lol... I didnt know it had a tilt column till today. Now I want it bad!!

**Joesjunk** · 07-28-2002, 04:22 PM

Price doesn't sound too bad to me???

**68 Stepside** · 07-28-2002, 04:28 PM

If it's not a big deal to swap in an engine, offer him 750 cash, if he doesn't take it, walk. I agree with Tom though, it looks like it's worth about 500 bucks with a roached engine.

**68SWB4x4** · 07-28-2002, 04:37 PM

ive always thought, ok what would happen if i put this thousand dollars towards my current truck?

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 07-28-2002, 05:00 PM

Worth a $1,000? HE** yeah! I've seen several around here go for twice that with no motor at all! But it does have an A/C cab and tilt with automatic and a motor. Just a couple of months ago I saw a 72' LWB 4x4 with no motor or front clip and no interior go for $2,750.00 in like just 3 weeks time!! As far as the rust goes can you stick a cat through the cab corners? I can on one of mine! I would get it if I had the money and it was closer!

Super Chevy · 07-28-2002, 05:32 PM

if it were in my area i would have jumped on it, dont see clean trucks around here for that price. I motor knocking to me is nothing (i have a few spare motors here) . I would offer mabe $800 or so and point out the bad spots in it while talking to him?

just my .02

**STP67-72** · 07-28-2002, 09:42 PM

I know if the cab is in decent shape and the truck has not been butchered, then it is worth that in Texas for sure.

**Tim Christian** · 07-28-2002, 09:48 PM

Is that your gold truck in the back ground if so next time your interested in a truck drive somethig diffrent usually when someone sees you in one they won't jew as much

*Zkast* · 07-28-2002, 10:46 PM

lol ya its mine but, this was today when the shop was closed. No idea where the owner was. I just ran up and grabbed the keys and had a look at it.

Think I'll make an offer tomorrow night and see how things go.
Just what I need... another project.

**68 Stepside** · 07-28-2002, 11:20 PM

By the way, Happy Birthday!

TJ

*Zkast* · 07-28-2002, 11:48 PM

Thanks

Its the only reason the wife is letting me buy another truck. Gotta get 'em when ya can I guess.

Pete · 07-30-2002, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tim Christian
Is that your gold truck in the back ground if so next time your interested in a truck drive somethig diffrent usually when someone sees you in one they won't jew as much

Tim: The word Jew is a noun not a verb.

**Tim Christian** · 07-30-2002, 08:33 AM

Howy Pete, I did not know I was in English class! Sorry if I offended you but here in The Big City of Rogersville, Tennessee we Jew people when we try to buy something. LOL Later

07-28-2002, 03:09 PM	#1
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Opinions on buying this truck I BOUGHT IT WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!! I get a call from the service manager of our north store saying, there is a guy who brought in a '72 PU thats knocking... Customer wants to get rid of it too. I call him up and see what he's asking and get a few details on it. He says he's willing to take $1000.00 cash for it. Seems high to me given the fact that the engine is trashed. Although I went back up there today and took a few pics so I could really give it a once over, It's got a tilt column... "BOING" lol. I threw all the pics on a page, would some of ya'll mind giving your opinion as to whether this thing is worth 1k. Thanks guys! http://www.zkast.com/piston/72chevy.htm Last edited by Zkast; 07-30-2002 at 08:29 AM.

07-28-2002, 03:32 PM	#2
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Link didn't work for me, but from the one pic it looks like it's in decent shape, and the wheels are worth a little. Sounds like a good price to me, although I would definately start out offering less, since it sounds as if he doesn't care enough to fix it. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

07-28-2002, 03:41 PM	#4
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	IMO that's worth around half that. There may be some rust you don't see. If it was in running condition it'd be a $1,000.00-$1,200.00 truck. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

07-28-2002, 04:22 PM	#6
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Price doesn't sound too bad to me??? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-28-2002, 04:28 PM	#7
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	If it's not a big deal to swap in an engine, offer him 750 cash, if he doesn't take it, walk. I agree with Tom though, it looks like it's worth about 500 bucks with a roached engine. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

07-28-2002, 03:38 PM	#3
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Oops sorry about link... It should be good to go now.

07-28-2002, 03:51 PM	#5
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	The part I have trouble with is, I turn wrenches for a living so its a daily routine for me to put another block in. I tend to knock off to little for the bad engine part. I Knew I shouldnt have gone back over there today lol... I didnt know it had a tilt column till today. Now I want it bad!!

07-28-2002, 04:37 PM	#8
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	ive always thought, ok what would happen if i put this thousand dollars towards my current truck? __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

07-28-2002, 05:00 PM	#9
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Worth a $1,000? HE** yeah! I've seen several around here go for twice that with no motor at all! But it does have an A/C cab and tilt with automatic and a motor. Just a couple of months ago I saw a 72' LWB 4x4 with no motor or front clip and no interior go for $2,750.00 in like just 3 weeks time!! As far as the rust goes can you stick a cat through the cab corners? I can on one of mine! I would get it if I had the money and it was closer! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

07-28-2002, 05:32 PM	#10
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	if it were in my area i would have jumped on it, dont see clean trucks around here for that price. I motor knocking to me is nothing (i have a few spare motors here) . I would offer mabe $800 or so and point out the bad spots in it while talking to him? just my .02

07-28-2002, 09:42 PM	#11
STP67-72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PORT NECHES, TEXAS / USA Posts: 1,668	truck I know if the cab is in decent shape and the truck has not been butchered, then it is worth that in Texas for sure.

07-28-2002, 09:48 PM	#12
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Is that your gold truck in the back ground if so next time your interested in a truck drive somethig diffrent usually when someone sees you in one they won't jew as much

07-28-2002, 10:46 PM	#13
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	lol ya its mine but, this was today when the shop was closed. No idea where the owner was. I just ran up and grabbed the keys and had a look at it. Think I'll make an offer tomorrow night and see how things go. Just what I need... another project.

07-28-2002, 11:20 PM	#14
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	By the way, Happy Birthday! TJ __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

07-28-2002, 11:48 PM	#15
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Thanks Its the only reason the wife is letting me buy another truck. Gotta get 'em when ya can I guess.



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07-30-2002, 08:33 AM	#17
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Howy Pete, I did not know I was in English class! Sorry if I offended you but here in The Big City of Rogersville, Tennessee we Jew people when we try to buy something. LOL Later

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