Value of 1980 Stepside Short box W/250 4x4?????

[111380]

Hey guys.Ill be honest,I dont know much about the trucks from the 80's.
I was hoping someone out there could help me out?
My uncle recently lost his job and asked me to help him sell his 1980 Chevy short Box,Stepside. The truck is a 4x4 and has a 250 inline 6 and a 4 speed tranny.He's put about $4000 worth of new stuff on the truck over the past year and he thinks its worth about $6000.I tend to think thats a bit high,but I honestly dont know.Below is a link to the craigslist add.So if anyone can check out the post and see what you guys think as far as price,Id appreciate it.....BTW:Truck in located about 60 miles south of Seattle if anyones interested in purchasing

[111380]

Heres some pics.Forgive me if Im breaking forum rules by posting pics.I know some forum have rules as to when a user can post.I looked but found no restrictions here.

[INSIDIOUS '86]

From the condition i see it in and based on the prices of the trucks that sell on craigslist around here i would say 4500 is about what you would get
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[cory d]

pull the engine, clean everything under the hood and ask 5000

[RPOZ11]

Looks rather clean to me.
4X4 rims, dual tanks.
It's hard to see if there is any rust.
But from the images you posted, I cant see any.
Interior looks clean and complete.

Does the engine run good?
Does the transmission and transfer case equipment all work?

Cant say there is much demand on 250 6-cylinder powered trucks.
Its up to you.

If its what you want get it.

Its always best to find a truck that is complete, running, and missing nothing.

Makes fixing her up much easier.

Do you have to do emmissions testing where you live?

Can a 292 be mated in place of the 250 ?
A 292 would be a great torque engine for this !

[tucsonjwt]

I think the rust might be a negative. Many/most (including me) think that fender rust means rust deeper in the chassis, even if it is not true. A nice, unmolested, running truck with no major damage and not leaking or burning oil starts at about $2500 around here - and they usually sell quickly - but that is for a rust free truck. From there, you can add about $400 for a good interior, and another $500 for a good appearing paint job. I would add another $300 for good tires. That gets you up to $3700. Stepsides are in demand, so I would add another $500 for that and you are at $4200. The right front fender will have to be replaced and repainted ($300 for aftermarket or used fender), but if somebody wants a stepside that should not be a factor. No a/c is a negative, but also not a big factor in your part of the country - the truck would be a hard sell in AZ.
If somebody has to have a stepside with little need of restoration then I think you can get $4200.
The six cylinder is not a negative because it should be slightly better gas mileage. I personally miss the old inline 6 Carryall I had - lots of room to work on them - you can almost step inside the engine compartment to work on it.:lol
I know $4200 is not what your uncle wants to hear, but every forum member posting here will likely lose big $$ if they had to sell their truck - vehicles in general are depreciating assets - just a fact of life.
Good luck on the sale.

[111380]

Thanks for all the replies.
Yeah.I was thinking the $6000++ was a bit high.He seems to think because he dumped the money into it,that its worth it.He originally paid $2500 and put $4k in it.
From the sounds of it,$4k OBO would be a better starting point.
Also sounds like the 250 6 isnt the big draw that he was hoping it would be.
So based on what you all said,Ill see if I can get him to revise the price a bit.
Thanks again!

[mopar346]

Leave the price and see how many hits you get and take any serious offer over $4500 or so. If it were closer I might be interested, but that's a long ride.

Good luck.

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