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70c10 · 07-30-2005, 05:55 PM

Just curious where everybody looks when they are in the market for a truck?. I'm trying to sell my 71' locally and have had a few tire kickers but nobody serious. I'm thinking about trying different local papers or maybe online but want to advertise somewhere worthwhile due to costs. Ebay seems to be a hassle when selling cars due to a million emails from bored people!. I really want to sell this truck because we are thinking about moving and I'm going to need all the money I can get. Maybe collectorcartraderonline???

**hilljob26** · 07-30-2005, 06:23 PM

i dont usually look for really nice ones,but i am always driving down alley ways and back roads and dead ends,just to see if anything is waiting for me to take it away

cdowns · 07-30-2005, 06:51 PM

i used to sell at www.specialinterest.com when i live up north,better results if you call them tollfree and place an ad in the paper it's free

jmth52 · 07-30-2005, 07:01 PM

..the local auto trader will list it locally and put it online at www.traderonline.com which a few friends down in my area Newport News, Va. haaave had good luck....actually a few of their cars went to Maryland...I am getting ready to list a 1972 Monte Carlo ( 63,000 miles ) with them this week...give it a try!

70c10 · 07-30-2005, 11:54 PM

Thanks for the responses.

al's71gmc · 07-31-2005, 12:43 AM

I bought my truck on Ebay, and I sell alot of old car parts there as well. If you put a thourough description in your listing, it helps cut down on the questions. There are a lot of trucks for sale on this board, have you tried that? I wish I had known about this place when I was shopping! Hot August Nights is coming up in Reno, Nevada. They have a huge auction, and alot of fantastic rides to drool over. Take some vacation time and do a road trip.
Good Luck, Al

OldSkool71 · 07-31-2005, 01:22 AM

Yeah, I have to agree with Al. I just sold my 56 Bel Air on Ebay and bought another truck off Ebay as well. It is not a bad place to start when you think of the worldwide exposure your getting. If that doesn't work then you could go with the classic car listings like traderonline. Just a thought.

70c10 · 07-31-2005, 10:48 AM

Thanks guys. I already have it on the "trucks for sale" forum. I think I'll try the major news paper here this week and then traderonline.

stllookn · 07-31-2005, 11:20 AM

Put a sign in the window and go to a few car shows...it will sell, and it will be inexpensive.

Hunter · 07-31-2005, 04:18 PM

I frequent gun shows a lot out here in AZ and I always say: "The best deals are in the parking lot". I watch locally for good deals on trucks cuz I find the sellers in trader mags want way too much $$ for a given truck. I bought my '70 short fleet at a local dealer wholesale lot for $1400 in the mid 90's. I think the better educated your buying audience the better for you. Guys here on this forum KNOW how much work it is to put a truck into a particular condition and they see the actual cost of parts and accessories for a given truck. That and you'll find a good home for it!
Keep a sign in the window and park it in a high traffic area where its visible and safe.
Good luck! H.

07-30-2005, 05:55 PM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Where do you look when shopping for a 67-72? Just curious where everybody looks when they are in the market for a truck?. I'm trying to sell my 71' locally and have had a few tire kickers but nobody serious. I'm thinking about trying different local papers or maybe online but want to advertise somewhere worthwhile due to costs. Ebay seems to be a hassle when selling cars due to a million emails from bored people!. I really want to sell this truck because we are thinking about moving and I'm going to need all the money I can get. Maybe collectorcartraderonline??? __________________ 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 Last edited by 70c10; 07-30-2005 at 05:56 PM.

07-30-2005, 06:23 PM	#2
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	i dont usually look for really nice ones,but i am always driving down alley ways and back roads and dead ends,just to see if anything is waiting for me to take it away __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

07-30-2005, 06:51 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i used to sell at www.specialinterest.com when i live up north,better results if you call them tollfree and place an ad in the paper it's free __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-30-2005, 11:54 PM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Thanks for the responses. __________________ 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

07-31-2005, 12:43 AM	#6
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	I bought my truck on Ebay, and I sell alot of old car parts there as well. If you put a thourough description in your listing, it helps cut down on the questions. There are a lot of trucks for sale on this board, have you tried that? I wish I had known about this place when I was shopping! Hot August Nights is coming up in Reno, Nevada. They have a huge auction, and alot of fantastic rides to drool over. Take some vacation time and do a road trip. Good Luck, Al __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

07-30-2005, 07:01 PM	#4
jmth52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Newport News, Va. USA Posts: 30	..the local auto trader will list it locally and put it online at www.traderonline.com which a few friends down in my area Newport News, Va. haaave had good luck....actually a few of their cars went to Maryland...I am getting ready to list a 1972 Monte Carlo ( 63,000 miles ) with them this week...give it a try!

07-31-2005, 01:22 AM	#7
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Yeah, I have to agree with Al. I just sold my 56 Bel Air on Ebay and bought another truck off Ebay as well. It is not a bad place to start when you think of the worldwide exposure your getting. If that doesn't work then you could go with the classic car listings like traderonline. Just a thought. __________________ -Ron-

07-31-2005, 10:48 AM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Thanks guys. I already have it on the "trucks for sale" forum. I think I'll try the major news paper here this week and then traderonline. __________________ 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

07-31-2005, 11:20 AM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Put a sign in the window and go to a few car shows...it will sell, and it will be inexpensive. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-31-2005, 04:18 PM	#10
Hunter Lovin' Arizona Since 1961 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camp Verde, Arizona Posts: 173	I frequent gun shows a lot out here in AZ and I always say: "The best deals are in the parking lot". I watch locally for good deals on trucks cuz I find the sellers in trader mags want way too much $$ for a given truck. I bought my '70 short fleet at a local dealer wholesale lot for $1400 in the mid 90's. I think the better educated your buying audience the better for you. Guys here on this forum KNOW how much work it is to put a truck into a particular condition and they see the actual cost of parts and accessories for a given truck. That and you'll find a good home for it! Keep a sign in the window and park it in a high traffic area where its visible and safe. Good luck! H. __________________ "Religion is like a toothbrush: Everybody should have one, but I don't want yours" - Will Rogers



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