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lts70 · 01-31-2010, 07:12 PM

I found a 1972 C20 deluxe, The body is toast but under the hood it has the most unmolested factory big block I have ever seen. It has all of the A/C components with not even the lines missing as well as power-steering with the remote reservoir. On the inside the floor boards are almost all of the way gone. But the dash is in perfect uncut condition with all of the A/C components untouched. I think it was a highlander as it had the orange plaid seat and was two tone orange and white with full trim. I poured some gas in the carb and she fired right up and sounded really healthy. the oil looked great and the oil pressure was strong. If I buy this truck it would be for just the engine, engine components and a/c parts. What should I be willing to pay? Thanks.

cdowns · 01-31-2010, 07:19 PM

$800-$1000

lts70 · 01-31-2010, 08:13 PM

Really!? I hope it is not worth that much to him. I have a lot of experience with these trucks but not with the big block ones. I thought the big blocks were fairly common. What makes them worth so much if they are not in a SWB Super? I want it so hopefully some day I can put together a 72 SWB Big block fully loaded Cheyenne Super - Clone.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-31-2010, 08:42 PM

I would honestly say $800-1200 for sure. A good running big block my way is usually around $600-800, and all the big block brackets run all of that if not more. There weren't a lot of big block trucks as compared to 350 trucks. Trevor

cdowns · 01-31-2010, 09:41 PM

around here they're asking $800 just for a complete bigblock without accessories and needing rebuild

**Hart_Rod** · 01-31-2010, 09:44 PM

The complete accessory brackets (ac/alt/ps) and pulleys are worth around $700-800....

lts70 · 01-31-2010, 11:10 PM

Well I went and bought it. I got a screaming deal. I will take some pics and post them in the next couple days. And as a bonus he through in a 1970 Chevy that is in really good shape body wise but has had the engine and trany pulled.They where worthless to him because he didnt like that they both had dismantling titles.

Maybe I will be making one truck out of the two. I could pull the body off of the 72 and put the 70's body on the 72's 3/4 ton frame and use the 72 grill. I just wish i had a short box bed and frame so that I could start building a black fully loaded Cheyenne super. I already have a tilt column, center console, Vac gauge, and the nice door panels. Every thing I have is even sprayed and ready just waiting in my attic. I just need to find a tac dash, bucket seats, and an Am/Fm radio now. And of course a short bed frame and bed box.

I already pulled the 70 grill to start cleaning it up as it is in a lot better shape than the one I have on my driver. And I pulled the A/C control panel out of the 72 to put in my driver as well as it is in basically perfect shape. Just with those two items I have made my money back. It was a great day!!! Ok I need to shut up now, it is just that I am so excited and you guys are the only ones that understand my sickness. Heaven knows my poor wife doesn't.

lts70 · 03-03-2010, 02:34 PM

I had to settle for some cell phone pictures.

lts70 · 03-03-2010, 02:46 PM

more

lts70 · 03-03-2010, 02:47 PM

more of the 70

71swb4x4 · 03-03-2010, 03:00 PM

Judging by the asking price of $425 I would say you did very well. What price did you settle on?

lts70 · 03-03-2010, 03:27 PM

I got the pair of trucks for $400. I already took off the 70's inner and outer grill for my 70 daily driver. And I robbed the A/C controls and hood cowl off of the 72 for my DD as well. I am wanting to make one truck out of the two now.

ricks71pu · 03-03-2010, 04:12 PM

wow, what a deal. great job!!!

**leddzepp** · 03-03-2010, 04:41 PM

Great deal, congrats! Keep the big block and part whatever you don't need.

lts70 · 03-04-2010, 06:23 PM

Does the plaid fabric on my 72's seat mean it is a highlander?

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2010, 07:43 PM

yeah, highlander was the only ones to get plaid.
You got a screaming deal there. In these parts, a short block big block in questionable shape goes for 4 bills.

davepl · 03-04-2010, 07:52 PM

I sold a pair of 396s last summer for $750 each. Bolt 2-bolt main blocks, one with a wiped cam (which I disclosed). They were bare, no water pumps or accesories or carbs.

The 396 was still std bore, but otherwise they were nothing special, 265 and 325hp versions respectively. So you made out like a bandit, I think!

lts70 · 03-04-2010, 07:53 PM

I am really excited about this motor. I had no idea what they were worth before finding this one and posting this thread. The funny thing is it doesn’t matter how much it is worth now as I could never talk myself in to selling it. I just hope I do a good job cutting the bed down to a SWB and not end up ruining a good LWB.

Would you guys cut the 72 3/4ton frame down or the 70 1/2ton down for the SWB platform? Either way it will need a 5 lug conversion.

01-31-2010, 07:12 PM	#1
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C I found a 1972 C20 deluxe, The body is toast but under the hood it has the most unmolested factory big block I have ever seen. It has all of the A/C components with not even the lines missing as well as power-steering with the remote reservoir. On the inside the floor boards are almost all of the way gone. But the dash is in perfect uncut condition with all of the A/C components untouched. I think it was a highlander as it had the orange plaid seat and was two tone orange and white with full trim. I poured some gas in the carb and she fired right up and sounded really healthy. the oil looked great and the oil pressure was strong. If I buy this truck it would be for just the engine, engine components and a/c parts. What should I be willing to pay? Thanks. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

01-31-2010, 07:19 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C $800-$1000 __________________ 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

01-31-2010, 08:13 PM	#3
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C Really!? I hope it is not worth that much to him. I have a lot of experience with these trucks but not with the big block ones. I thought the big blocks were fairly common. What makes them worth so much if they are not in a SWB Super? I want it so hopefully some day I can put together a 72 SWB Big block fully loaded Cheyenne Super - Clone. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

01-31-2010, 08:42 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C I would honestly say $800-1200 for sure. A good running big block my way is usually around $600-800, and all the big block brackets run all of that if not more. There weren't a lot of big block trucks as compared to 350 trucks. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-31-2010, 09:41 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C around here they're asking $800 just for a complete bigblock without accessories and needing rebuild __________________ 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

01-31-2010, 09:44 PM	#6
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C The complete accessory brackets (ac/alt/ps) and pulleys are worth around $700-800.... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-31-2010, 11:10 PM	#7
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C Well I went and bought it. I got a screaming deal. I will take some pics and post them in the next couple days. And as a bonus he through in a 1970 Chevy that is in really good shape body wise but has had the engine and trany pulled.They where worthless to him because he didnt like that they both had dismantling titles. Maybe I will be making one truck out of the two. I could pull the body off of the 72 and put the 70's body on the 72's 3/4 ton frame and use the 72 grill. I just wish i had a short box bed and frame so that I could start building a black fully loaded Cheyenne super. I already have a tilt column, center console, Vac gauge, and the nice door panels. Every thing I have is even sprayed and ready just waiting in my attic. I just need to find a tac dash, bucket seats, and an Am/Fm radio now. And of course a short bed frame and bed box. I already pulled the 70 grill to start cleaning it up as it is in a lot better shape than the one I have on my driver. And I pulled the A/C control panel out of the 72 to put in my driver as well as it is in basically perfect shape. Just with those two items I have made my money back. It was a great day!!! Ok I need to shut up now, it is just that I am so excited and you guys are the only ones that understand my sickness. Heaven knows my poor wife doesn't. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 01-31-2010 at 11:11 PM.

03-03-2010, 02:34 PM	#8
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C I had to settle for some cell phone pictures. Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

03-03-2010, 02:46 PM	#9
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C more Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

03-03-2010, 02:47 PM	#10
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C more of the 70 Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

03-03-2010, 03:00 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C Judging by the asking price of $425 I would say you did very well. What price did you settle on? __________________ 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.

03-03-2010, 03:27 PM	#12
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C I got the pair of trucks for $400. I already took off the 70's inner and outer grill for my 70 daily driver. And I robbed the A/C controls and hood cowl off of the 72 for my DD as well. I am wanting to make one truck out of the two now. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

03-03-2010, 04:12 PM	#13
ricks71pu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 225	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C wow, what a deal. great job!!!

03-03-2010, 04:41 PM	#14
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,018	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C Great deal, congrats! Keep the big block and part whatever you don't need. __________________ 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

03-04-2010, 06:23 PM	#15
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C Does the plaid fabric on my 72's seat mean it is a highlander? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.



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03-04-2010, 07:43 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C yeah, highlander was the only ones to get plaid. You got a screaming deal there. In these parts, a short block big block in questionable shape goes for 4 bills.

03-04-2010, 07:52 PM	#17
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C I sold a pair of 396s last summer for $750 each. Bolt 2-bolt main blocks, one with a wiped cam (which I disclosed). They were bare, no water pumps or accesories or carbs. The 396 was still std bore, but otherwise they were nothing special, 265 and 325hp versions respectively. So you made out like a bandit, I think! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

03-04-2010, 07:53 PM	#18
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: How much should I pay for 72 big block and A/C I am really excited about this motor. I had no idea what they were worth before finding this one and posting this thread. The funny thing is it doesn’t matter how much it is worth now as I could never talk myself in to selling it. I just hope I do a good job cutting the bed down to a SWB and not end up ruining a good LWB. Would you guys cut the 72 3/4ton frame down or the 70 1/2ton down for the SWB platform? Either way it will need a 5 lug conversion. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

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