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Chvyman1975 · 01-08-2011, 06:41 PM

Ok, my tough choice to make is.... Do I pay $1500 for a 70 longbed that needs work. Or do I pay $700 for a 71 with salvage title that only needs a cab.

Chvyman1975 · 01-08-2011, 06:49 PM

The 70 is the one without the camper. It has a broken windshield, electical problems, as well needed a complete bed.

The 71 had a street light fall on the cab and bent the right side cab and door bad enough to need a new cab. but it has more goodies...lol ..like headers , aluminum radiator, flowmasters, and lots of other go fast parts. Bad is the salvage title.

treveiger · 01-08-2011, 07:17 PM

Are you looking for reselling it or keeping it for good? Id honestly keep looking because you can find other deals along the road thatll be better.

skillet · 01-08-2011, 07:21 PM

I like the looks of the '70 more, but the poor boy in me would probably steer me toward the '71. It would be nice to buy them both. Do you have any friends/relatives with excess money!

57larry · 01-08-2011, 08:08 PM

go with the 71

**special-K** · 01-08-2011, 08:12 PM

The '70 would be cheaper and easier. Why not keep looking?

**leddzepp** · 01-08-2011, 08:16 PM

Given your location, I would pass on both and keep looking.

pat 70/71 · 01-08-2011, 08:29 PM

I would pass on both plenty of good starter trucks out there in the $1500.00 just my .02 cheers, Pat

50bomb · 01-08-2011, 08:30 PM

I have seen the first one online and I would pass on it Offer this guy something and ask how much without the rims cause thats probably what cost the most on them. I wish I could buy this one so Nice
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2150778181.html

68lwb292 · 01-08-2011, 08:39 PM

Id buy the 70 and sell those wheels for money to put back in the truck and a sammich.

Chvyman1975 · 01-08-2011, 09:26 PM

I think Im gonna hold off on both. I have already found 2 trucks in better condition. Thanks for the advice.

treveiger · 01-09-2011, 04:11 AM

Thats how it usually works

you could try to talk them down but it probably isnt worth your time. Im sure youll find great deal around your area you just have to pay attention and look everyday... Obsession is the key

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MistaGavin · 01-09-2011, 06:32 AM

You could sell the rims/tires off the 70 for around 500 couldn't you? In spring I know they would be easy to sell here anyway. Plus try to talk him down...

01-08-2011, 06:41 PM	#1
Chvyman1975 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winchester, CA Posts: 128	What to do??? Ok, my tough choice to make is.... Do I pay $1500 for a 70 longbed that needs work. Or do I pay $700 for a 71 with salvage title that only needs a cab. Attached Images

01-08-2011, 06:49 PM	#2
Chvyman1975 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winchester, CA Posts: 128	Re: What to do??? The 70 is the one without the camper. It has a broken windshield, electical problems, as well needed a complete bed. The 71 had a street light fall on the cab and bent the right side cab and door bad enough to need a new cab. but it has more goodies...lol ..like headers , aluminum radiator, flowmasters, and lots of other go fast parts. Bad is the salvage title.

01-08-2011, 07:17 PM	#3
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: What to do??? Are you looking for reselling it or keeping it for good? Id honestly keep looking because you can find other deals along the road thatll be better. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

01-08-2011, 07:21 PM	#4
skillet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: denton, tx, usa Posts: 176	Re: What to do??? I like the looks of the '70 more, but the poor boy in me would probably steer me toward the '71. It would be nice to buy them both. Do you have any friends/relatives with excess money! __________________ 69 SB GMC LWB Fleetside 350, 09 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 liter

01-08-2011, 08:08 PM	#5
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,162	Re: What to do??? go with the 71

01-08-2011, 08:12 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: What to do??? The '70 would be cheaper and easier. Why not keep looking? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-08-2011, 08:16 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: What to do??? Given your location, I would pass on both and keep looking. __________________ 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

01-08-2011, 08:29 PM	#8
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: What to do??? I would pass on both plenty of good starter trucks out there in the $1500.00 just my .02 cheers, Pat

01-08-2011, 08:30 PM	#9
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: What to do??? I have seen the first one online and I would pass on it Offer this guy something and ask how much without the rims cause thats probably what cost the most on them. I wish I could buy this one so Nice http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2150778181.html

01-08-2011, 08:39 PM	#10
68lwb292 Ex-Minitrucker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bushnell, FL Posts: 301	Re: What to do??? Id buy the 70 and sell those wheels for money to put back in the truck and a sammich. __________________ 68 C10 LWB 292 4spd 68 C10 LWB 250 3spd

01-08-2011, 09:26 PM	#11
Chvyman1975 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winchester, CA Posts: 128	Re: What to do??? I think Im gonna hold off on both. I have already found 2 trucks in better condition. Thanks for the advice.

01-09-2011, 04:11 AM	#12
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: What to do??? Thats how it usually works you could try to talk them down but it probably isnt worth your time. Im sure youll find great deal around your area you just have to pay attention and look everyday... Obsession is the key. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

01-09-2011, 06:32 AM	#13
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Re: What to do??? You could sell the rims/tires off the 70 for around 500 couldn't you? In spring I know they would be easy to sell here anyway. Plus try to talk him down...



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