Poll Which Truck would you invest in? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 10-02-2007, 02:45 PM

Ok...here is the question:
Option A: I have a 1970 CST with the following options: LWB, 402BB, 400 Turbo, AM-FM, Tilt, Tinted Windows, Tach, Buckets etc
I am plannning on taking my truck to the body shop this fall for a full resto. I was given an estimate of about $20,000

Option B

Quote:

WIW factory original paint 72 4x4 SWB

Hotfun has the 72 4x4 w/28,000 miles, ac, auto, tilt etc. Price will be between $20-25,000. More info can be found on the above post.

If you had to decide...which way would you go? Fix up he 70cst or the...
loaded and rust free original 4x4 Cheyenne short box?

This is a tough decision...thought it would good to hear your thoughts. It's a lot of money either way but this has been a goal of mine for many years and now it getting close to making a decision.

*ksjh1316* · 10-02-2007, 03:01 PM

For my money I would go with the 4x4 just for the fact they are only original once. But that said you may feel uncomfortable driving it because if anything happens its not the same. Good luck on your decision wish I has the $$$ to make it.

brianthelion02 · 10-02-2007, 03:04 PM

Love the 4x4s!!!!!!!!

streetstar · 10-02-2007, 03:04 PM

Buy the 28,000 mile 4x4 and store your big block truck for a later restoration (it never hurts to have 2 nice trucks) -- who knows, maybe someday you could get around to doing some of the work to the CST yourself and have some fun with that. That way you could spread it out over a couple of years -- ( a resto. always ends up costing about the same, no matter who does it tho -- doing work yourself means you are saving $$$, but costing time , and time is $$$ too)

Your CST is a rare, loaded truck, but one with 28k in as nice an original condition as that 4-by is even rarer for 35 year old machinery.

This way when your CST is done, you'll have a choice on the weekends

Orange · 10-02-2007, 03:08 PM

I would probably nab the second truck while I could.
Save the other for later.

DLB

cruiserman · 10-02-2007, 03:33 PM

I like 67-72 4x4s. However, I wouldn't bother buying a 4x4 unless I was going to use it, and it would be a shame to beat on a classic. Restore yours and get a 73-87 4x4.

**FleetsidePaul** · 10-02-2007, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by streetstar

Buy the 28,000 mile 4x4 and store your big block truck for a later restoration (it never hurts to have 2 nice trucks) -- who knows, maybe someday you could get around to doing some of the work to the CST yourself and have some fun with that. That way you could spread it out over a couple of years -- ( a resto. always ends up costing about the same, no matter who does it tho -- doing work yourself means you are saving $$$, but costing time , and time is $$$ too)

Your CST is a rare, loaded truck, but one with 28k in as nice an original condition as that 4-by is even rarer for 35 year old machinery.

This way when your CST is done, you'll have a choice on the weekends

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see ten · 10-02-2007, 04:11 PM

It would be hard for me to put that kind of money in a lwb, if for no other reason than it would cost the same to build a swb and when they were finished.........well we know they wouldn't be worth the same. I have a 72 swb K10 and yes it's rare and yes i enjoy driving it, but it doesn't attract near the attention that my C10 does. So, I guess I don't have an answer, aside from go with your gut! (Oh! Yes I use the 4x4......for cruising around in. You don't have to engage the 4wd to enjoy it! I don't go around trying to drive under things in my lowrider.)

BB72CHEVKT · 10-02-2007, 04:16 PM

I think the key word in your question is "invest". The SWB will always be the better investment.

Thealien · 10-02-2007, 04:19 PM

Always cheaper in the long run to buy something original or finished, When you are restoring or customizing it sometimes never ends.

I voted to buy.

70cstjr · 10-02-2007, 04:55 PM

i thought we already had this discussion? you wouldn't use the 4x4 stick with ur initial intent fix the truck its gotta family history...it loves you

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-02-2007, 04:58 PM

I'd definately go with the 4x4. You don't find ones like that every day. Keep the longbed to redo on your own, or sell it to offset the cost of the 4x4. Just my opinion of what I'd do under the same circumstances. ...Joe

cdowns · 10-02-2007, 06:00 PM

i think you'd lose less money on the original truck if you went to cash in

72highlander · 10-02-2007, 06:05 PM

buy the 4x4 for you to enjoy, give the '70 to jr.

corn · 10-02-2007, 06:25 PM

No clue. Ive never had $20K to buy a truck. Myself, Id probably buy 20 $1K trucks or 4 $5K trucks. I have a ball in my cheap truck.

**LockDoc** · 10-02-2007, 06:26 PM

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I voted the 4x4 strictly as an investment option.

LockDoc

wibilly · 10-02-2007, 06:43 PM

personaly i think putting 20 g's in any truck is a poor investment. there is just no room left to profit from it. nice trucks can be had for less than half of that that leave room to profit from with a much broader market, jmo

**70cst** · 10-02-2007, 06:47 PM

Maybe I should not have used the word "investment." I will eventually hand this truck down to 70cstjr...Just before I get my "Wheelchair License." Maybe the question I should have asked should be...which truck would have more of a fun factor to drive around and then hand it down to 70cstjr? I appreciate your feedback.

70cstjr · 10-02-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

buy the 4x4 for you to enjoy, give the '70 to jr.

first smart thing ive read in this thread..our current truck goes back awhile with my father and my brother and i think the 2wd's look better

and its easier for me since i dont have to break any legs to get the truck i love lol

**oldgold70c10** · 10-02-2007, 07:06 PM

I'm of the "it'd be nice to have one of each" keep the loaded 70 LWB for a future project, and get the 4x4 SWB. The 4x4 is for play, the LWB is for cruising.

**LockDoc** · 10-02-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wibilly

personaly i think putting 20 g's in any truck is a poor investment. there is just no room left to profit from it. nice trucks can be had for less than half of that that leave room to profit from with a much broader market, jmo

They are certainly not going to get any cheaper though......

LockDoc

Stroker93 · 10-02-2007, 10:10 PM

I've got a 1970 gmc longbox 4x4. In my opinion, if you ever want to carry a decent size camper, dirtbikes, atv or whatever, a longbox is the way to go. That said, 4 wheel drive is really just another option for a truck. And as we all know.....the guy with the most options wins. I may only lock my hubs in when it snows these days but I still love driving it all year long for the last 21 years. Good luck.

**Palf70Step** · 10-02-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by streetstar

Buy the 28,000 mile 4x4 and store your big block truck for a later restoration (it never hurts to have 2 nice trucks) -- who knows, maybe someday you could get around to doing some of the work to the CST yourself and have some fun with that. That way you could spread it out over a couple of years -- ( a resto. always ends up costing about the same, no matter who does it tho -- doing work yourself means you are saving $$$, but costing time , and time is $$$ too)

Your CST is a rare, loaded truck, but one with 28k in as nice an original condition as that 4-by is even rarer for 35 year old machinery.

This way when your CST is done, you'll have a choice on the weekends

I LOVE your truck and I am not a big 4x4 person, but I got to agree on this point. Get the 4x4 and keep your 70 for later.

**70cst** · 10-03-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cstjr

first smart thing ive read in this thread..our current truck goes back awhile with my father and my brother and i think the 2wd's look better and its easier for me since i dont have to break any legs to get the truck i love lol

Ok...THE DECISION IS MADE!!!First I want to thank all of you for your comments and the poll was 80% for the 4x4 and 20% for the CST...but...As I mentioned I am fixing this truck up to drive and hand over to my son 70cstjr some day. When 70cstjr mentions his brother you need to know that my son...and 70cstjr's brother ...was killed in a car wreck shortly after we purchased my C10 70cst so there are a lot of very good memories with this truck. It has become sort of family and was never meant it to be an investment. With this being said...in my heart I know the 70cst is the truck to fix up and keep. The truck that HOTFUN has is a very, very, nice truck and is worth every penny that he is asking, but his 4x4 deserves a home where it will be kept as a show truck and not a DD. JMHO.With this said it's the "pedal-to-the-metal" as we take the "Green Machine" to the shop this fall and get new life breathed into her. Thanks again for all your feedback. This board is family so let the party begin! 70cst

ChevLoRay · 10-03-2007, 12:50 PM

I didn't read that your decision was made before I clicked on the Restore option.

There are nice LWB trucks out there that have been rodded/restified. You can do everything to it that can be done to a SWB. They show very well when lowered more extremely, like a 3.5/6.0 drop from ECE.

If you wanted it to be short, there are options in shortening the chassis.

With a $20K budget, it should be nice, but nothing is going to replace the family bond that it already has going on. Doing anything less will probably leave you with a "Gee, I wish I had...." feeling.

View Poll Results: Which truck would you spend your money on?
Restore the 1970 CST	14	24.14%
Buy the low milage 72 4x4	44	75.86%
Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll

10-02-2007, 03:01 PM	#2
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? For my money I would go with the 4x4 just for the fact they are only original once. But that said you may feel uncomfortable driving it because if anything happens its not the same. Good luck on your decision wish I has the $$$ to make it.

10-02-2007, 03:04 PM	#3
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? Love the 4x4s!!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

10-02-2007, 03:04 PM	#4
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? Buy the 28,000 mile 4x4 and store your big block truck for a later restoration (it never hurts to have 2 nice trucks) -- who knows, maybe someday you could get around to doing some of the work to the CST yourself and have some fun with that. That way you could spread it out over a couple of years -- ( a resto. always ends up costing about the same, no matter who does it tho -- doing work yourself means you are saving $$$, but costing time , and time is $$$ too) Your CST is a rare, loaded truck, but one with 28k in as nice an original condition as that 4-by is even rarer for 35 year old machinery. This way when your CST is done, you'll have a choice on the weekends Last edited by streetstar; 10-02-2007 at 03:10 PM.

10-02-2007, 03:08 PM	#5
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? I would probably nab the second truck while I could. Save the other for later. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

10-02-2007, 03:33 PM	#6
cruiserman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 210	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? I like 67-72 4x4s. However, I wouldn't bother buying a 4x4 unless I was going to use it, and it would be a shame to beat on a classic. Restore yours and get a 73-87 4x4. __________________ 72 C2500 LWB 402 Sierra Grande 05 Odyssey 08 Tundra

10-02-2007, 04:11 PM	#8
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? It would be hard for me to put that kind of money in a lwb, if for no other reason than it would cost the same to build a swb and when they were finished.........well we know they wouldn't be worth the same. I have a 72 swb K10 and yes it's rare and yes i enjoy driving it, but it doesn't attract near the attention that my C10 does. So, I guess I don't have an answer, aside from go with your gut! (Oh! Yes I use the 4x4......for cruising around in. You don't have to engage the 4wd to enjoy it! I don't go around trying to drive under things in my lowrider.) Last edited by see ten; 10-02-2007 at 04:14 PM.

10-02-2007, 04:16 PM	#9
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? I think the key word in your question is "invest". The SWB will always be the better investment. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

10-02-2007, 04:19 PM	#10
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,125	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? Always cheaper in the long run to buy something original or finished, When you are restoring or customizing it sometimes never ends. I voted to buy.

10-02-2007, 04:55 PM	#11
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? i thought we already had this discussion? you wouldn't use the 4x4 stick with ur initial intent fix the truck its gotta family history...it loves you

10-02-2007, 04:58 PM	#12
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? I'd definately go with the 4x4. You don't find ones like that every day. Keep the longbed to redo on your own, or sell it to offset the cost of the 4x4. Just my opinion of what I'd do under the same circumstances. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

10-02-2007, 06:00 PM	#13
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? i think you'd lose less money on the original truck if you went to cash in __________________ 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

10-02-2007, 06:05 PM	#14
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? buy the 4x4 for you to enjoy, give the '70 to jr. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

10-02-2007, 06:25 PM	#15
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? No clue. Ive never had $20K to buy a truck. Myself, Id probably buy 20 $1K trucks or 4 $5K trucks. I have a ball in my cheap truck.

10-02-2007, 06:26 PM	#16
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10-02-2007, 06:43 PM	#17
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? personaly i think putting 20 g's in any truck is a poor investment. there is just no room left to profit from it. nice trucks can be had for less than half of that that leave room to profit from with a much broader market, jmo __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-02-2007, 06:47 PM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? Maybe I should not have used the word "investment." I will eventually hand this truck down to 70cstjr...Just before I get my "Wheelchair License." Maybe the question I should have asked should be...which truck would have more of a fun factor to drive around and then hand it down to 70cstjr? I appreciate your feedback. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 10-02-2007 at 06:48 PM.

10-02-2007, 07:06 PM	#20
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? I'm of the "it'd be nice to have one of each" keep the loaded 70 LWB for a future project, and get the 4x4 SWB. The 4x4 is for play, the LWB is for cruising. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

10-02-2007, 10:10 PM	#22
Stroker93 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 12	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? I've got a 1970 gmc longbox 4x4. In my opinion, if you ever want to carry a decent size camper, dirtbikes, atv or whatever, a longbox is the way to go. That said, 4 wheel drive is really just another option for a truck. And as we all know.....the guy with the most options wins. I may only lock my hubs in when it snows these days but I still love driving it all year long for the last 21 years. Good luck.

10-03-2007, 12:50 PM	#25
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Poll Which Truck would you invest in? I didn't read that your decision was made before I clicked on the Restore option. There are nice LWB trucks out there that have been rodded/restified. You can do everything to it that can be done to a SWB. They show very well when lowered more extremely, like a 3.5/6.0 drop from ECE. If you wanted it to be short, there are options in shortening the chassis. With a $20K budget, it should be nice, but nothing is going to replace the family bond that it already has going on. Doing anything less will probably leave you with a "Gee, I wish I had...." feeling. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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