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allengator · 12-20-2010, 11:25 AM

A friends dad has this for sale... 77 LWB

The story is... was restored 6 years ago and mostly garaged since... has aftermarket air.
Never any rust... 350/350 combo.

Asking $6500

I have yet to see it in person... but IF it is as nice as stated... is that a decent price??

**N2TRUX** · 12-20-2010, 11:29 AM

I would need more pics and details to give an educated evaluation. Define "restored" in more detail. It looks like fresh paint, but does that include interior, motor, or what? Based on what you have provided it seems a 1k high for a LWB.

1LowToy · 12-20-2010, 12:37 PM

Looks like a nice truck, but I think you can do much better for your money. If it was my truck think I'd be smiling all the way to the bank. Your friends dad is lookin at you like a money tree.

baclay9 · 12-20-2010, 12:40 PM

Definatly would need more info and pics but that sounds high to me. If it was a SWB I think it would be closer but long beds are extremely plentiful.

allengator · 12-20-2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baclay9

Definatly would need more info and pics but that sounds high to me. If it was a SWB I think it would be closer but long beds are extremely plentiful.

If it was SWB I would have already been over there!!!!

Plunkett · 12-20-2010, 03:12 PM

I think that's too much for a lwb truck.

*nbpro* · 12-20-2010, 04:47 PM

agree ^^ to all the above

**lolife99** · 12-20-2010, 04:52 PM

The trim should be gold/yellow in the center for the '77 model year.
Too much money,... (my opinion) unless you are in love with the truck.
But,... I bet you couldn't restore it for $6500.

**Corts60** · 12-20-2010, 04:57 PM

I agree with everyone else. If the interior is in great shape (not restored) and the engine is nothing special than I would say around $4500 would be more accurate. If we start paying high prices for 73-87 long beds now, the future is going to be real rough for our hobby.

*nbpro* · 12-20-2010, 05:05 PM

Personally I like the longbeds. I just think it's a little high for the truck, regardless of being a longbed or shortbed.

mooseknuckles · 12-20-2010, 07:36 PM

It's a lot of money, but that thing looks mint!

tucsonjwt · 12-20-2010, 07:57 PM

It's entirely possible that the owner has $6500 invested in that truck. However, it is very rare to recoup all of the money invested in a restoration of a vehicle unless it is a true collector vehicle. I have always lost money when selling a vehicle, except for some new vehicles sold shortly after purchase (special situations, not likely to happen again.) As I always say in these situations, $6500 goes a long way toward buying a new truck, unless you want a square instead.

12-20-2010, 11:25 AM	#1
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Considering buying... opinions, please!! A friends dad has this for sale... 77 LWB The story is... was restored 6 years ago and mostly garaged since... has aftermarket air. Never any rust... 350/350 combo. Asking $6500 I have yet to see it in person... but IF it is as nice as stated... is that a decent price?? Attached Images __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-20-2010, 11:29 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Considering buying... opinions, please!! I would need more pics and details to give an educated evaluation. Define "restored" in more detail. It looks like fresh paint, but does that include interior, motor, or what? Based on what you have provided it seems a 1k high for a LWB. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-20-2010, 12:37 PM	#3
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: Considering buying... opinions, please!! Looks like a nice truck, but I think you can do much better for your money. If it was my truck think I'd be smiling all the way to the bank. Your friends dad is lookin at you like a money tree.

12-20-2010, 12:40 PM	#4
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Considering buying... opinions, please!! Definatly would need more info and pics but that sounds high to me. If it was a SWB I think it would be closer but long beds are extremely plentiful.

12-20-2010, 03:12 PM	#6
Plunkett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 140	Re: Considering buying... opinions, please!! I think that's too much for a lwb truck. __________________ 1987 gmc sierra v1500. 350 tbi, 700r4, 6" sky jacker lift, 15" Mickey Thompson wheels, and 35" bf Goodrich km2 tires.

12-20-2010, 04:47 PM	#7
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Considering buying... opinions, please!! agree ^^ to all the above

12-20-2010, 04:52 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Considering buying... opinions, please!! The trim should be gold/yellow in the center for the '77 model year. Too much money,... (my opinion) unless you are in love with the truck. But,... I bet you couldn't restore it for $6500. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-20-2010 at 04:54 PM.

12-20-2010, 04:57 PM	#9
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Considering buying... opinions, please!! I agree with everyone else. If the interior is in great shape (not restored) and the engine is nothing special than I would say around $4500 would be more accurate. If we start paying high prices for 73-87 long beds now, the future is going to be real rough for our hobby. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

12-20-2010, 05:05 PM	#10
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Considering buying... opinions, please!! Personally I like the longbeds. I just think it's a little high for the truck, regardless of being a longbed or shortbed.

12-20-2010, 07:36 PM	#11
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Considering buying... opinions, please!! It's a lot of money, but that thing looks mint! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

12-20-2010, 07:57 PM	#12
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Considering buying... opinions, please!! It's entirely possible that the owner has $6500 invested in that truck. However, it is very rare to recoup all of the money invested in a restoration of a vehicle unless it is a true collector vehicle. I have always lost money when selling a vehicle, except for some new vehicles sold shortly after purchase (special situations, not likely to happen again.) As I always say in these situations, $6500 goes a long way toward buying a new truck, unless you want a square instead.



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