Should I offer $3000 for this 71 longbed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71k5 · 02-02-2003, 03:21 PM

I drove by this little used car lot and noticed this truck; I called him and asked him what he was asking for it and he said $3500, but even though I think it's worth it, I can't bring myself to just pay him without haggling...Think I ought to offer him $3000? It's pretty clean; good tires; later model seat; 350/350; headers; flowmasters; B&M shift kit... I'm probably going to do it; I just wondered if I am a dumb a$$ or if you all think it's a pretty good find?

71k5 · 02-02-2003, 03:23 PM

Another pic of the other side...

chevy_fatman · 02-02-2003, 03:36 PM

Just make sure and check out for bondo around the body, you know that is pretty hard to find rustfree trucks in our area, and many people just "fix them" to look just good. If it's pretty solid I'd say is worthy that much.

my .02 cents. good luck.

neonlarry · 02-02-2003, 03:36 PM

Well, that thing over the windshield is ugly, but if there isn't any rust that truck looks like it would be worth a lot more than $3k. Go for it.

71k5 · 02-02-2003, 03:44 PM

Neonlarry - - I agree...the sunshade would have to go.

*racedvl* · 02-02-2003, 03:44 PM

I say offer $2,850 and take it from there. . .

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-02-2003, 04:11 PM

Well I would offer him $2500.00 if it checks out not to be full of bondo and it's what you want. Then maybe you could meet in the middle at $3000.00. Remember the car lots are expecting you to haggle them down some. I think it's a law or something...LOL Just be prepaired with the cash when you do. Every dollar you save purchasing it is a dollor you can spend enjoying it. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**old Rusty C10** · 02-02-2003, 07:02 PM

Are you NUCKING FUTS?????????? that kind of money for that truck???????? no way man never never ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now where exactly did you say this dealer is?? i saw a nice Yugo in the backround id like to buy but not that Chevy truck
Gee i think i could get rid of some stuff to but that truck i mean Yugo

71k5 · 02-02-2003, 07:38 PM

I guess I'll have to go see him tomorrow and do the magnet check for bondo, pop the hood and listen to the engine and comply with the haggle law. Thanks for the inputs....

hughnews1 · 02-02-2003, 07:51 PM

i know where a 72 cheyenne (fact A/C)from Ark state is in West NY state .. and $2,000 blue/white color hmmmmmmm
use mapquest >>>Manchester,pa to scottsville ny

tom hand · 02-02-2003, 08:11 PM

I would be VERY leary of a truck that looks that good at a used car lot with that low of an asking price. I would really check it out to make sure your not just buying a paint job.

robby · 02-02-2003, 10:18 PM

That visor deal is pretty goofy looking, just for that and after it checks out, bring $2,000 cash and lay it on the table. If you really want it bring $2,500 then be cool and walk away but gjive him your number. Good luck.

71k5 · 02-02-2003, 10:33 PM

I'm a Blazer person; I guess the place to look for rust coverup is the cab corners, door bottoms and rear wheel openings (like the Blazers) and the bottom of the tailgate and bed in that area....? Maybe the top of the windshield frame?

bigvinnie · 02-02-2003, 10:40 PM

yeah there might be rust hiding in the drip rail under that groovy visor...

neonlarry · 02-02-2003, 11:05 PM

Look for rust under the cowl too.

jmil1974 · 02-03-2003, 12:37 AM

Unless it's bondoed AND rusty -- 3k sounds like a steal to me. Truck looks very straight and clean. Where else you gonna get a cool driver like that for 3 large?

GreenMystChevy · 02-03-2003, 01:22 AM

It looks like a steal to me. A truck around here would go for a lot more than that, at least from the pictures that you have. I'd offer $750 less and be firm but looks like a good score.

02-02-2003, 03:21 PM	#1
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	Should I offer $3000 for this 71 longbed? I drove by this little used car lot and noticed this truck; I called him and asked him what he was asking for it and he said $3500, but even though I think it's worth it, I can't bring myself to just pay him without haggling...Think I ought to offer him $3000? It's pretty clean; good tires; later model seat; 350/350; headers; flowmasters; B&M shift kit... I'm probably going to do it; I just wondered if I am a dumb a$$ or if you all think it's a pretty good find? Attached Images

02-02-2003, 03:23 PM	#2
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	Another pic of the other side... Attached Images

02-02-2003, 03:36 PM	#3
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Just make sure and check out for bondo around the body, you know that is pretty hard to find rustfree trucks in our area, and many people just "fix them" to look just good. If it's pretty solid I'd say is worthy that much. my .02 cents. good luck. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

02-02-2003, 03:36 PM	#4
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Well, that thing over the windshield is ugly, but if there isn't any rust that truck looks like it would be worth a lot more than $3k. Go for it. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

02-02-2003, 04:11 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Well I would offer him $2500.00 if it checks out not to be full of bondo and it's what you want. Then maybe you could meet in the middle at $3000.00. Remember the car lots are expecting you to haggle them down some. I think it's a law or something...LOL Just be prepaired with the cash when you do. Every dollar you save purchasing it is a dollor you can spend enjoying it. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-02-2003, 03:44 PM	#5
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	Neonlarry - - I agree...the sunshade would have to go.

02-02-2003, 03:44 PM	#6
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I say offer $2,850 and take it from there. . .

02-02-2003, 07:02 PM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Are you NUCKING FUTS?????????? that kind of money for that truck???????? no way man never never ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now where exactly did you say this dealer is?? i saw a nice Yugo in the backround id like to buy but not that Chevy truck Gee i think i could get rid of some stuff to but that truck i mean Yugo __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-02-2003, 07:38 PM	#9
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	I guess I'll have to go see him tomorrow and do the magnet check for bondo, pop the hood and listen to the engine and comply with the haggle law. Thanks for the inputs....

02-02-2003, 07:51 PM	#10
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	i know where a 72 cheyenne (fact A/C)from Ark state is in West NY state .. and $2,000 blue/white color hmmmmmmm use mapquest >>>Manchester,pa to scottsville ny

02-02-2003, 08:11 PM	#11
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I would be VERY leary of a truck that looks that good at a used car lot with that low of an asking price. I would really check it out to make sure your not just buying a paint job. __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

02-02-2003, 10:18 PM	#12
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	That visor deal is pretty goofy looking, just for that and after it checks out, bring $2,000 cash and lay it on the table. If you really want it bring $2,500 then be cool and walk away but gjive him your number. Good luck. __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

02-02-2003, 10:33 PM	#13
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	I'm a Blazer person; I guess the place to look for rust coverup is the cab corners, door bottoms and rear wheel openings (like the Blazers) and the bottom of the tailgate and bed in that area....? Maybe the top of the windshield frame?

02-02-2003, 10:40 PM	#14
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	yeah there might be rust hiding in the drip rail under that groovy visor... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

02-02-2003, 11:05 PM	#15
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Look for rust under the cowl too. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI



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02-03-2003, 12:37 AM	#16
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Unless it's bondoed AND rusty -- 3k sounds like a steal to me. Truck looks very straight and clean. Where else you gonna get a cool driver like that for 3 large? __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

02-03-2003, 01:22 AM	#17
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	It looks like a steal to me. A truck around here would go for a lot more than that, at least from the pictures that you have. I'd offer $750 less and be firm but looks like a good score. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

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