How much is this 71 worth? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blukangoo · 04-23-2009, 04:39 PM

A friend of mine just found a 71 C10 on the internet somewhere and he said he is going to buy it.
Do you think it is worth $8500?

Here are the pictures: Click Me.

chevy_mike · 04-23-2009, 04:48 PM

Maybe but I would sure check for rust under that bed liner and all the usual spots.

For myself, looking at what rust and non stock changes have been done, I would say no to $8500. I would be closer to $5000 but that's me.

GOPAPA · 04-23-2009, 04:49 PM

I wouldn't pay that much for it the way it sits let alone if your friend is buying it here in the States and shipping it across the Ocean ..NO for sure.

**leddzepp** · 04-23-2009, 04:53 PM

Not bad, it is a shortbed. I don't think it is worth $8500, but I have seen trucks way more overpriced than that.

Lugnut64052 · 04-23-2009, 04:54 PM

Be aware that it's a "put together" truck. Unless he knows Chevys pretty well he may be in for some maintenance headaches. For example, it has a '90s engine with a serpentine drive, and the POA valve is a later 70's era car unit.

danw210 · 04-23-2009, 05:00 PM

I would say it's a bit overpriced. I love these trucks myself but there are alot of them out there to be had in better shape than this one. I also doubt that it is all origional. As the last post says it has a newer engine, door panels are from 72(and cut...grrrr!!!), steering wheel radio and who knows what else has been replaced.

big_al_71 · 04-23-2009, 05:01 PM

More like $5,500 to $6,500 here in miami!!

Mthird · 04-23-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugnut64052

Be aware that it's a "put together" truck. Unless he knows Chevys pretty well he may be in for some maintenance headaches. For example, it has a '90s engine with a serpentine drive, and the POA valve is a later 70's era car unit.

not to mention its a 72 not a 71, look at the door panels and the rear view mirror....

tcb-1 · 04-23-2009, 06:35 PM

hummm, looks like it is here in the States, correct? in that case, with shipping/freight charges and import taxes would put that truck in the $15,000 range before it's all said and done. OUCH!

second the bed liner issue. always check under them because they are notorious for causing rust. get more pics, especially the underside of each door, the cab supports, the roof drip rails, and the firewall.

**leddzepp** · 04-23-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mthird

not to mention its a 72 not a 71, look at the door panels and the rear view mirror....

The doors are not 72. There is no extra screw to support the vent windows.
Door panels are easily interchanged, as well as sticking a mirror on the windshield.
I like that he cut the door panels, rather than the doors themselves...much easier to replace.

jbristo67 · 04-23-2009, 07:09 PM

5000 at the most the drip rail is clearly rusted in the pictures

Elephanthead · 04-23-2009, 09:57 PM

That truck is a pass, for that kind of money, or even less you can get a better truck.

tcb-1 · 04-23-2009, 10:04 PM

you should pm Nigel "eightbanger" in Great Britain. he may be able to help your friend locate one over there. It would probably be much less expensive to ship one from G.B. to Germany(maybe)?

Outlaw_71 · 04-23-2009, 10:07 PM

Just be careful. The money goes fast when you hit the mechanic. I took mine to get it checked out the day after i bought it. Ive already put 1500 in it and it'll need a new trans before too long. I would check it out with a mechanic first. Thats why I bartered to make sure i had $ left in the bank.

magsnubby · 04-23-2009, 10:14 PM

No. I'm seeing some really nice trucks going for alot less than that one. That's just an average truck. I wouldn't go more than 4K for that truck, and only after i checked it out really good.

71swb4x4 · 04-23-2009, 10:20 PM

Probably not worth the $8,500. If your friend can't look the truck over due to the truck's location, have your friend find someone that can look the truck over. If its anywhere in the states you should have an easy time getting a boardmember to look it over for you.

blukangoo · 04-24-2009, 04:36 AM

Thanks for the answers everybody.
I will write more later when I get home from work.

**raggedjim** · 04-24-2009, 08:48 AM

This is a tough call. I wouldn't pay it because I'm in the USA and these trucks are easy to find. If the truck is in Germany already it may be worth it. I don't have a clue how much trucks bring in Europe...

If the truck is in the states I would think shipping and customs would kill the deal...

Good luck, Rg

blukangoo · 04-24-2009, 05:47 PM

Mine was worth getting over here.
Shipping costed me $1800.
When it´s over here add the sale price and shipping together and then you add 19% Tax on it and 22% customs and then you have almost everything taken care of.

I don´t think he will buy the truck after I tell him what you all wrote.

Thanks again for the answers.

04-23-2009, 04:39 PM	#1
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	How much is this 71 worth? A friend of mine just found a 71 C10 on the internet somewhere and he said he is going to buy it. Do you think it is worth $8500? Here are the pictures: Click Me. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400

04-23-2009, 04:48 PM	#2
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: How much is this 71 worth? Maybe but I would sure check for rust under that bed liner and all the usual spots. For myself, looking at what rust and non stock changes have been done, I would say no to $8500. I would be closer to $5000 but that's me. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

04-23-2009, 04:49 PM	#3
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,555	Re: How much is this 71 worth? I wouldn't pay that much for it the way it sits let alone if your friend is buying it here in the States and shipping it across the Ocean ..NO for sure. Last edited by GOPAPA; 04-23-2009 at 04:50 PM.

04-23-2009, 04:53 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,037	Re: How much is this 71 worth? Not bad, it is a shortbed. I don't think it is worth $8500, but I have seen trucks way more overpriced than that. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

04-23-2009, 04:54 PM	#5
Lugnut64052 Middle-aged Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 753	Re: How much is this 71 worth? Be aware that it's a "put together" truck. Unless he knows Chevys pretty well he may be in for some maintenance headaches. For example, it has a '90s engine with a serpentine drive, and the POA valve is a later 70's era car unit. __________________ Bret Check out the site's Truck Tech FAQ. Be a site supporter. My more-or-less pathetic build thread. Board members I've met: ------------------------------ Longhorn Man Dieselwrencher jholley big mike71

04-23-2009, 05:00 PM	#6
danw210 69 K20 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 426	Re: How much is this 71 worth? I would say it's a bit overpriced. I love these trucks myself but there are alot of them out there to be had in better shape than this one. I also doubt that it is all origional. As the last post says it has a newer engine, door panels are from 72(and cut...grrrr!!!), steering wheel radio and who knows what else has been replaced.

04-23-2009, 05:01 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: How much is this 71 worth? More like $5,500 to $6,500 here in miami!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-23-2009, 06:35 PM	#9
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: How much is this 71 worth? hummm, looks like it is here in the States, correct? in that case, with shipping/freight charges and import taxes would put that truck in the $15,000 range before it's all said and done. OUCH! second the bed liner issue. always check under them because they are notorious for causing rust. get more pics, especially the underside of each door, the cab supports, the roof drip rails, and the firewall. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

04-23-2009, 07:09 PM	#11
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: How much is this 71 worth? 5000 at the most the drip rail is clearly rusted in the pictures __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

04-23-2009, 09:57 PM	#12
Elephanthead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 187	Re: How much is this 71 worth? That truck is a pass, for that kind of money, or even less you can get a better truck.

04-23-2009, 10:04 PM	#13
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: How much is this 71 worth? you should pm Nigel "eightbanger" in Great Britain. he may be able to help your friend locate one over there. It would probably be much less expensive to ship one from G.B. to Germany(maybe)? __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

04-23-2009, 10:07 PM	#14
Outlaw_71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seymour Tennessee Posts: 72	Re: How much is this 71 worth? Just be careful. The money goes fast when you hit the mechanic. I took mine to get it checked out the day after i bought it. Ive already put 1500 in it and it'll need a new trans before too long. I would check it out with a mechanic first. Thats why I bartered to make sure i had $ left in the bank.

04-23-2009, 10:14 PM	#15
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: How much is this 71 worth? No. I'm seeing some really nice trucks going for alot less than that one. That's just an average truck. I wouldn't go more than 4K for that truck, and only after i checked it out really good.

04-23-2009, 10:20 PM	#16
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: How much is this 71 worth? Probably not worth the $8,500. If your friend can't look the truck over due to the truck's location, have your friend find someone that can look the truck over. If its anywhere in the states you should have an easy time getting a boardmember to look it over for you. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-24-2009, 04:36 AM	#17
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: How much is this 71 worth? Thanks for the answers everybody. I will write more later when I get home from work. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400



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04-24-2009, 08:48 AM	#18
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,515	Re: How much is this 71 worth? This is a tough call. I wouldn't pay it because I'm in the USA and these trucks are easy to find. If the truck is in Germany already it may be worth it. I don't have a clue how much trucks bring in Europe... If the truck is in the states I would think shipping and customs would kill the deal... Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743 Last edited by raggedjim; 04-24-2009 at 08:49 AM.

04-24-2009, 05:47 PM	#19
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: How much is this 71 worth? Mine was worth getting over here. Shipping costed me $1800. When it´s over here add the sale price and shipping together and then you add 19% Tax on it and 22% customs and then you have almost everything taken care of. I don´t think he will buy the truck after I tell him what you all wrote. Thanks again for the answers. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400 Last edited by blukangoo; 04-24-2009 at 05:48 PM. Reason: Because I can

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