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**crossy** · 12-13-2009, 09:55 AM

WIW- guys
factory 454 SWB, 2WD of course.
I don’t like the interior of the 75’s much but at least it’s all in good shape for a 75. new carpet, headliner and dash cap. truck is NOT original colors on repaint or interior. Repaint is a good darker red not the original year org/red. Also has a red interior. Facctory buckets (reupholsterd) & console. Truck is from dry state and in GREAT shape underneath. No patch work other than cab corners.
No great options cause none were available in 75. except it does have working A/C and PS- PB with bucket seats though on top of the First year Silverado trim. The body AND red paint is a strong 7 or 8 of 10 , they didn’t take all the little factory ripples out. Matching tonneau cover. ALL new chrome side trim but they didn’t tu-tone it. Rear roll pan. Dropped only 2” ,(why put it back on then, but ? ) , new front bumper.new fender emblems and silverado tailgate band.
Engine runs well with no noise or smoke. No history at all but I torture tested it on ride and it runs well. Shows 120K but musta been out by now. Engine has ALL factory equip including EGR valve. Does have headers and full 3” exhaust.
It has a few quirks that would not cost much to fix but it is an original 454 truck that is not patched or hacked up. It drives TIGHT and no wind whistles at 60MPH. (how?. Lol).
Keep in mind it’s this nice on the East coast where ANY nice, early SWB is not exactly growing on trees. I don’t think these trucks are 5 digit yet, But ???
Thanx , crossy

**crossy** · 12-14-2009, 05:38 PM

WOW, usually guys jump all over these threads. No i dont have pics. , BUT i may soon. lol

looks like F.Monroes truck in the FOR SALE section only red with rallys.

**N2TRUX** · 12-14-2009, 06:18 PM

Dave it's really hard to call without pics. You gave a good description, so let me take a stab at it.

Since it doesn't have many bells or whistles inside, that knocks it down a bit. With a good 7-8 paint job, I'll go with 5500-6500 in your area.

JohnC · 12-14-2009, 06:21 PM

Sounds like a really nice truck. Wish I could give a shot on price, but I really wouldn't even know where to begin. I know swb's around here are going anywhere from $3,500 to 8,000 in about the same condition. Again not being able to see it, just giving a shot in the dark.

Would love to see some pics of it. Are they selling it, or are you just trying to talk them into selling it?

**crossy** · 12-15-2009, 12:42 AM

crappy pics, but taken w/ cheap camera. i think Ken nailed it, but the guy wanted top dollar. W/o insulting him I recommended where he might advertise to get the money he wanted. we talked about tires 7 everything elsse. when he discoverd my true knowledge of these trucks he mentioned he really wanted it to go to someone that would give it a good home and appreciated what the truck is. i said for $XXXX i'll give it a good home and we both laughed it off. I'm NOT a tire kicker. He called me 4 days later. It now has a DECENT home. Don't know what i'm going to do with it,but wasn't going to let some local dealer get an original 454 A/C truck for a lowball. I dont know where i came up with the 120K miles cause the title and odometer both say 45K and the truck still has the original chrome on the whole front end including the UNpitted metal bezels and original bumper. I want an original grille now too cause this 78-79 grille makes opening the hood a pain. The kid likes the roll pan, but i'm not a kid. LOL. later & thanks. crossy

f.monroe · 12-15-2009, 12:54 AM

That think looks great . I wish that one was f.monroes truck also. When you get a chance , post lots of pics . It looks like a bunch of original items are still on it , including the early Rally wheel center caps .
Enjoy it .
Frank

**crossy** · 12-15-2009, 06:59 AM

well as you know the power windows & locks were not avail in 75. i wish it had tilt and Dual tanks, BUT-- i may look for a tilt and I KNOW I'll add the tach cluster. LOL. yes, it has the old round center caps, but has the wrong trim rings and you can't even see the rallys slots. I still havea full sest of mint trim rings for rallys, but thinkin this truck would great with Hopsters. I also have 17x9 torq thrusts round here somewhere. who knows. just want to keep it nice and fix a few quirks first. thanx , crossy

bigblock73 · 12-15-2009, 08:51 AM

Nice truck Dave, I like it.

Not that it matters *and I am sure you know), but the front markers are "incorrect" as well.

**crossy** · 12-15-2009, 08:59 AM

good catch Jeff, & guess what. i just sold a nice original pair of the white ones . lol

bigblock73 · 12-15-2009, 09:48 AM

I have some white NOS ones...

**crossy** · 12-15-2009, 09:58 AM

Dude - you set me up. I feel a hook pulling at my inner cheek. LOL

JohnC · 12-15-2009, 10:46 AM

Looks like a sweet truck man. Glad you gave it a good home. After seeing the pics Ken's estimate was a pretty good one. Like stated above make sure and get us lots of pics.

On the mileage do you think maybe the speedometer has been replaced?

**crossy** · 12-15-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

On the mileage do you think maybe the speedometer has been replaced?

Doubtful it's been replaced cause it is all the original 75 style gauges. the early trucks had different font and blue line. when i get it out i'll know more.

68Timber · 12-15-2009, 01:52 PM

That's a heck of a score - very nice truck. With the red buckets and console, my first thought was 'the original 454SS'.

JohnC · 12-15-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRUISER

That's a heck of a score - very nice truck. With the red buckets and console, my first thought was 'the original 454SS'.

Heck yeah!

crossy's son · 12-15-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRUISER

That's a heck of a score - very nice truck. With the red buckets and console, my first thought was 'the original 454SS'.

I thought the same thing

I love it...

Hey Dad we should put a shift kit in it huh?

**N2TRUX** · 12-15-2009, 10:36 PM

Daaang Dave, you done good. That looks about as clean as you can get for here. That's a huge find in your area.

I'll hold judgment on the roll pan till you decide what wheels to run. The Hopsters get my vote, but then again it's hard to argue against TT II's.

Only two things I see that it needs. A few inches cut off the exhaust tip, and relocated to my garage...

12-13-2009, 09:55 AM	#1
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Wiw- 75 swb 454 WIW- guys factory 454 SWB, 2WD of course. I don’t like the interior of the 75’s much but at least it’s all in good shape for a 75. new carpet, headliner and dash cap. truck is NOT original colors on repaint or interior. Repaint is a good darker red not the original year org/red. Also has a red interior. Facctory buckets (reupholsterd) & console. Truck is from dry state and in GREAT shape underneath. No patch work other than cab corners. No great options cause none were available in 75. except it does have working A/C and PS- PB with bucket seats though on top of the First year Silverado trim. The body AND red paint is a strong 7 or 8 of 10 , they didn’t take all the little factory ripples out. Matching tonneau cover. ALL new chrome side trim but they didn’t tu-tone it. Rear roll pan. Dropped only 2” ,(why put it back on then, but ? ) , new front bumper.new fender emblems and silverado tailgate band. Engine runs well with no noise or smoke. No history at all but I torture tested it on ride and it runs well. Shows 120K but musta been out by now. Engine has ALL factory equip including EGR valve. Does have headers and full 3” exhaust. It has a few quirks that would not cost much to fix but it is an original 454 truck that is not patched or hacked up. It drives TIGHT and no wind whistles at 60MPH. (how?. Lol). Keep in mind it’s this nice on the East coast where ANY nice, early SWB is not exactly growing on trees. I don’t think these trucks are 5 digit yet, But ??? Thanx , crossy __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

12-14-2009, 05:38 PM	#2
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 WOW, usually guys jump all over these threads. No i dont have pics. , BUT i may soon. lol looks like F.Monroes truck in the FOR SALE section only red with rallys. __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

12-14-2009, 06:18 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 Dave it's really hard to call without pics. You gave a good description, so let me take a stab at it. Since it doesn't have many bells or whistles inside, that knocks it down a bit. With a good 7-8 paint job, I'll go with 5500-6500 in your area. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-14-2009, 06:21 PM	#4
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 Sounds like a really nice truck. Wish I could give a shot on price, but I really wouldn't even know where to begin. I know swb's around here are going anywhere from $3,500 to 8,000 in about the same condition. Again not being able to see it, just giving a shot in the dark. Would love to see some pics of it. Are they selling it, or are you just trying to talk them into selling it?

12-15-2009, 12:42 AM	#5
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 crappy pics, but taken w/ cheap camera. i think Ken nailed it, but the guy wanted top dollar. W/o insulting him I recommended where he might advertise to get the money he wanted. we talked about tires 7 everything elsse. when he discoverd my true knowledge of these trucks he mentioned he really wanted it to go to someone that would give it a good home and appreciated what the truck is. i said for $XXXX i'll give it a good home and we both laughed it off. I'm NOT a tire kicker. He called me 4 days later. It now has a DECENT home. Don't know what i'm going to do with it,but wasn't going to let some local dealer get an original 454 A/C truck for a lowball. I dont know where i came up with the 120K miles cause the title and odometer both say 45K and the truck still has the original chrome on the whole front end including the UNpitted metal bezels and original bumper. I want an original grille now too cause this 78-79 grille makes opening the hood a pain. The kid likes the roll pan, but i'm not a kid. LOL. later & thanks. crossy __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

12-15-2009, 12:54 AM	#6
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 That think looks great . I wish that one was f.monroes truck also. When you get a chance , post lots of pics . It looks like a bunch of original items are still on it , including the early Rally wheel center caps . Enjoy it . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

12-15-2009, 06:59 AM	#7
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 well as you know the power windows & locks were not avail in 75. i wish it had tilt and Dual tanks, BUT-- i may look for a tilt and I KNOW I'll add the tach cluster. LOL. yes, it has the old round center caps, but has the wrong trim rings and you can't even see the rallys slots. I still havea full sest of mint trim rings for rallys, but thinkin this truck would great with Hopsters. I also have 17x9 torq thrusts round here somewhere. who knows. just want to keep it nice and fix a few quirks first. thanx , crossy __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

12-15-2009, 08:51 AM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 Nice truck Dave, I like it. Not that it matters *and I am sure you know), but the front markers are "incorrect" as well. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

12-15-2009, 08:59 AM	#9
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 good catch Jeff, & guess what. i just sold a nice original pair of the white ones . lol __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

12-15-2009, 09:48 AM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 I have some white NOS ones... __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

12-15-2009, 09:58 AM	#11
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 Dude - you set me up. I feel a hook pulling at my inner cheek. LOL __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks. Last edited by crossy; 12-15-2009 at 09:59 AM.

12-15-2009, 10:46 AM	#12
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 Looks like a sweet truck man. Glad you gave it a good home. After seeing the pics Ken's estimate was a pretty good one. Like stated above make sure and get us lots of pics. On the mileage do you think maybe the speedometer has been replaced?

12-15-2009, 01:52 PM	#14
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 That's a heck of a score - very nice truck. With the red buckets and console, my first thought was 'the original 454SS'. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-15-2009, 10:36 PM	#17
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wiw- 75 swb 454 Daaang Dave, you done good. That looks about as clean as you can get for here. That's a huge find in your area. I'll hold judgment on the roll pan till you decide what wheels to run. The Hopsters get my vote, but then again it's hard to argue against TT II's. Only two things I see that it needs. A few inches cut off the exhaust tip, and relocated to my garage... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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