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HotRod73 · 12-27-2006, 12:55 AM

I just bought a 1987 Chevrolet SWB with a 305 TBI Excellent paint, pretty much all stock came with a 5" tach and shift light. Runs and drives great. Got it for $2,250... Is that a good price for this???

**N2TRUX** · 12-27-2006, 12:57 AM

Looks like a good deal on a clean and solid truck to me...

AesC10s · 12-27-2006, 01:03 AM

Pass front tire is low. good looking truck.

HotRod73 · 12-27-2006, 01:21 AM

LOL it's gunna be a project... I want to put rims and a phantom grille, etc etc... who knows what will be next =) is it worth the price though???

AesC10s · 12-27-2006, 01:24 AM

I think it is worth that, i would have bought it for that.

jpoutlaw · 12-27-2006, 09:49 AM

Doesn't matter if we think it's worth it.... it's all about you. As long as you're happy with the price -- that's all that matters. Heck someone else maybe would pay $3000 for it and others maybe only $1500.

Personally, I think it looks good.

boatpuller · 12-27-2006, 12:05 PM

heck yeah...its worth it...start digging around try to find some of the stuff that truck has,and your half way there.seats,looks like it has air.solid ,straight body.you did good.

72armyswbtruck · 12-27-2006, 12:43 PM

Nice Buy Imho

swb85 · 12-27-2006, 02:56 PM

That truck would bring WAAAAAY more than what you paid for it around these parts.....VERY nice buy!!

wklink · 12-27-2006, 09:48 PM

Looks good to me.

If it runs well (not a big fan of the 305) then it is certainly worth what you paid for it.

82c10 · 12-28-2006, 12:43 AM

i actually thought about buying that exact truck about a year ago

poolboy65-ls1 · 12-28-2006, 01:14 AM

I think you got a good deal. There are good deals out there you just have to have the money to pull the trigger. I bought my 81 silverado last June. It was my coworker grandfathers that he bought new. He passed away in 2002 and he got it. He later wanted a new truck and was going to trade it in. I told him I would give him $2,000 fot it. They where only going to give him $1,500. I knew i was still getting a deal! NO rust and NO dents in the bed! How rare is that! It only had 104,000 orig. miles, Air blows cold and drive great. So again I think you got a deal!

bwright · 12-28-2006, 10:59 PM

Looks like you got a good deal. I wouldn't take 2250 for my truck and mine isn't as nice as yours.

84slopwaggin · 12-29-2006, 12:52 PM

yeah I'd say you gotta a good deal. I just looked at a 83 Thursday. It wasn't as straight as yours. The guy said it had a rebuilt motor 2yrs. ago. It did have good tires and 8or10 inch mag wheels. Although I couldn't tell if it was a 305 or a 350. It seem to have a RV cam installed. He also said it had a shift kit installed in the tranny. It needed carpet and seat recovered. On the drivers side the cab corner was starting to rust along with a small spot on the quarter panel near the tire. Long story short it was listed in the paper at 4,000. He called after I returned home and said he'd take 3,000 for it. I'd rather pay 2,250.

Ironclad454 · 12-29-2006, 09:36 PM

Around here a truck like that would probably fetch between 3 to 4 thousand easily. Nice score

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Curly86 · 12-29-2006, 10:37 PM

You got a good buy on that truck it would bring about 3 grand around here.

84 400 · 12-31-2006, 03:26 AM

wow very nice score. i think it is a good deal. the 87 is the last year of that style 1/2 and 3/4 ton. Nice seats which are not stock. it is tbi which is nice to have. 305 is a good all around motor for daily driving but not a real power box. that truck seems like a nice solid buy. good luck with it. Also it was built at the ST louis plant which closed after that year.

HotRod73 · 01-08-2007, 03:14 PM

thanks for all the replies i feel better knowing i got a good deal, what would someone pay for one like this??

swb85 · 01-08-2007, 05:35 PM

If it's as rust-free as it looks and the interior is as nice as it looks, that truck would fetch $3500+ in my area easily. Everything around here is rusted to pieces or has had the piss beat out of it.

84 400 · 01-08-2007, 07:35 PM

after market grill too it looks like. I wishi had your seat

HotRod73 · 01-09-2007, 12:04 AM

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12-27-2006, 12:55 AM	#1
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Is it worth it??? I just bought a 1987 Chevrolet SWB with a 305 TBI Excellent paint, pretty much all stock came with a 5" tach and shift light. Runs and drives great. Got it for $2,250... Is that a good price for this??? Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

12-27-2006, 12:57 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Is it worth it??? Looks like a good deal on a clean and solid truck to me... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-27-2006, 01:03 AM	#3
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	Re: Is it worth it??? Pass front tire is low. good looking truck.

12-27-2006, 01:21 AM	#4
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Is it worth it??? LOL it's gunna be a project... I want to put rims and a phantom grille, etc etc... who knows what will be next =) is it worth the price though??? __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

12-27-2006, 01:24 AM	#5
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	Re: Is it worth it??? I think it is worth that, i would have bought it for that.

12-27-2006, 09:49 AM	#6
jpoutlaw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 42	Re: Is it worth it??? Doesn't matter if we think it's worth it.... it's all about you. As long as you're happy with the price -- that's all that matters. Heck someone else maybe would pay $3000 for it and others maybe only $1500. Personally, I think it looks good. __________________ JP 1977 GMC Sierra Grande (350) 2004 Jeep Wrangler (4.0)

12-27-2006, 12:05 PM	#7
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Is it worth it??? heck yeah...its worth it...start digging around try to find some of the stuff that truck has,and your half way there.seats,looks like it has air.solid ,straight body.you did good.

12-27-2006, 12:43 PM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Is it worth it??? Nice Buy Imho __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-27-2006, 02:56 PM	#9
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Is it worth it??? That truck would bring WAAAAAY more than what you paid for it around these parts.....VERY nice buy!! __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

12-27-2006, 09:48 PM	#10
wklink Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 122	Re: Is it worth it??? Looks good to me. If it runs well (not a big fan of the 305) then it is certainly worth what you paid for it. __________________ I let my 16 year old son drive my every car that I own. I don't let him drive my truck. A man has to draw a line somewhere.

12-28-2006, 12:43 AM	#11
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: Is it worth it??? i actually thought about buying that exact truck about a year ago __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

12-28-2006, 01:14 AM	#12
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: Is it worth it??? I think you got a good deal. There are good deals out there you just have to have the money to pull the trigger. I bought my 81 silverado last June. It was my coworker grandfathers that he bought new. He passed away in 2002 and he got it. He later wanted a new truck and was going to trade it in. I told him I would give him $2,000 fot it. They where only going to give him $1,500. I knew i was still getting a deal! NO rust and NO dents in the bed! How rare is that! It only had 104,000 orig. miles, Air blows cold and drive great. So again I think you got a deal! __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more. Last edited by poolboy65-ls1; 12-28-2006 at 01:18 AM. Reason: Mispelled

12-28-2006, 10:59 PM	#13
bwright Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dickson, TN Posts: 141	Re: Is it worth it??? Looks like you got a good deal. I wouldn't take 2250 for my truck and mine isn't as nice as yours. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet C10 - 305/TH350, SWB, Stepside, 3/5 drop...work in progress.

12-29-2006, 12:52 PM	#14
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Is it worth it??? yeah I'd say you gotta a good deal. I just looked at a 83 Thursday. It wasn't as straight as yours. The guy said it had a rebuilt motor 2yrs. ago. It did have good tires and 8or10 inch mag wheels. Although I couldn't tell if it was a 305 or a 350. It seem to have a RV cam installed. He also said it had a shift kit installed in the tranny. It needed carpet and seat recovered. On the drivers side the cab corner was starting to rust along with a small spot on the quarter panel near the tire. Long story short it was listed in the paper at 4,000. He called after I returned home and said he'd take 3,000 for it. I'd rather pay 2,250.

12-29-2006, 09:36 PM	#15
Ironclad454 Registered loser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Williston ND Posts: 289	Re: Is it worth it??? Around here a truck like that would probably fetch between 3 to 4 thousand easily. Nice score . __________________ -Nate- There is no replacement for displacement 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8L S/C V6- DD 1973 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super C/10 LWB 454/TH350



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12-29-2006, 10:37 PM	#16
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: Is it worth it??? You got a good buy on that truck it would bring about 3 grand around here.

12-31-2006, 03:26 AM	#17
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Is it worth it??? wow very nice score. i think it is a good deal. the 87 is the last year of that style 1/2 and 3/4 ton. Nice seats which are not stock. it is tbi which is nice to have. 305 is a good all around motor for daily driving but not a real power box. that truck seems like a nice solid buy. good luck with it. Also it was built at the ST louis plant which closed after that year. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-08-2007, 03:14 PM	#18
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Is it worth it??? thanks for all the replies i feel better knowing i got a good deal, what would someone pay for one like this?? __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

01-08-2007, 05:35 PM	#19
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Is it worth it??? If it's as rust-free as it looks and the interior is as nice as it looks, that truck would fetch $3500+ in my area easily. Everything around here is rusted to pieces or has had the piss beat out of it. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

01-08-2007, 07:35 PM	#20
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Is it worth it??? after market grill too it looks like. I wishi had your seat __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 01-09-2007 at 03:28 PM.

01-09-2007, 12:04 AM	#21
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Is it worth it??? Please take the time to read the rules before posting here- XI. All For Sale posts shall have a price or prices, as well as your location. No bids or auctions allowed here!!! If you don't know the price of what you are selling, then you should do some research. If a Moderator or Administrator here asks you to post price(s) and you have not within a 12 hour time frame, they will delete your thread, period. XIV. As of October 15th 2005 subscribing members will be the only ones permitted to post for sale and want to buy ads on any classified section of this site. All other rules of buying and selling still apply. 67-72chevytrucks.com, its administrators or staff are not responsible for any transactions on or off the forums. We will work hard to ensure you a smooth transaction, and help in the event you may need it, but all for sale and trade areas are buyer beware. Any persons who have misrepresented an item, lie about an item, fail to deliver, or are in violation of any of the rules will forfeit there subscription fees and be banned from 67-72chevytrucks.com The Forum staff would like to encourage you to become a subscribing member. Your support will be greatly appreciated. __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction) Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-09-2007 at 08:34 AM.

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