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Mick65 · 11-02-2013, 12:06 AM

I have a 65 fleet side C10. 4 on the floor, 350 engine, cherry bomb exhaust, about 60k miles since rebuild. I was offered a 68 GMC 4x4 as a trade. 350 engine, auto trans, on 35's, unknown mileage. It's a pretty sharp truck. What would you guys do here? Much difference between Chevy and GMC?

Here my CL ad as I was thinking about selling the truck.
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4115992903.html

Here's the GMC
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/4157989919.html

What about worth, etc... Or anything else to help me make a decision. Thanks!

jrdv · 11-02-2013, 01:49 AM

That is a hard choice.

I would just have to bite the bullet and own them both!

Sorry, doesn't help much.

John

hugger6933 · 11-02-2013, 04:46 AM

Your on the wrong side of the board to get a answer that probably won't lean you towards the GMC, this the 67-72 side. Now if you posted the same on the 60-66 side, they will lean towards the Chevy truck because more over there like that body. I say if you are ready for a change that GMC looks to be a really nice one not to say that your Chevy is not it is nice as well but you must be ready for a change of pace or you would not have listed it in the first place. My vote if it were to count would be to get the 68 GMC. I think Not only will it bring a little more once it is time to sell because of the 4x4, I think that body style[67-72] will bring in more money than the other[60-66] ,now that is just my opinion. Jim

Mt Airy · 11-02-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by hugger6933

Your on the wrong side of the board to get a answer that probably won't lean you towards the GMC, this the 67-72 side. Now if you posted the same on the 60-66 side, they will lean towards the Chevy truck because more over there like that body. I say if you are ready for a change that GMC looks to be a really nice one not to say that your Chevy is not it is nice as well but you must be ready for a change of pace or you would not have listed it in the first place. My vote if it were to count would be to get the 68 GMC. I think Not only will it bring a little more once it is time to sell because of the 4x4, I think that body style[67-72] will bring in more money than the other[60-66] ,now that is just my opinion. Jim

that is the way I would go also

**chev3600** · 11-02-2013, 08:03 AM

I think hugger hit that right on. If you're ok with driving a lifted 4wd truck, I'd trade too. It's a nice looking truck.

RustyBucket · 11-02-2013, 08:17 AM

Do you run the woods, hunt, fish... have any use for a 4wd. truck? Kind of an apples to oranges comparison. Your truck would probably be more fun to drive with the Saginaw and peppy sbc. I like the '67-'72 body style better.. that's why I'm on this board. Your '65 is a good lookin' truck. Is your transmission a granny gear truck trans. or a car 4 speed?

Mick65 · 11-02-2013, 01:51 PM

Thank you everybody. Are there any advantages of owning this body style? Better handling, suspension, etc? I don't need 4wd but would be nice to have. Would also be nice to have an automatic so my lady can take it to work if we have any winter storms, she's a nurse, can't drive stick. Did this year come with both a 350 and 327 from the factory? The alternator is on the passenger side in the picture he sent me which made me think it's a 327,not a 350 like he thinks...

terry b · 11-02-2013, 05:16 PM

WOW. What a spot to be in. I kind of like the 66 better. Good luck it will be cool no matter what.

**bigmac73** · 11-02-2013, 06:48 PM

i would go for the GMC ,see if he would do a trade??

11-02-2013, 12:06 AM	#1
Mick65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 41	Need some opinions I have a 65 fleet side C10. 4 on the floor, 350 engine, cherry bomb exhaust, about 60k miles since rebuild. I was offered a 68 GMC 4x4 as a trade. 350 engine, auto trans, on 35's, unknown mileage. It's a pretty sharp truck. What would you guys do here? Much difference between Chevy and GMC? Here my CL ad as I was thinking about selling the truck. http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4115992903.html Here's the GMC http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/4157989919.html What about worth, etc... Or anything else to help me make a decision. Thanks!

11-02-2013, 01:49 AM	#2
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Need some opinions That is a hard choice. I would just have to bite the bullet and own them both! Sorry, doesn't help much. John __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

11-02-2013, 04:46 AM	#3
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Need some opinions Your on the wrong side of the board to get a answer that probably won't lean you towards the GMC, this the 67-72 side. Now if you posted the same on the 60-66 side, they will lean towards the Chevy truck because more over there like that body. I say if you are ready for a change that GMC looks to be a really nice one not to say that your Chevy is not it is nice as well but you must be ready for a change of pace or you would not have listed it in the first place. My vote if it were to count would be to get the 68 GMC. I think Not only will it bring a little more once it is time to sell because of the 4x4, I think that body style[67-72] will bring in more money than the other[60-66] ,now that is just my opinion. Jim

11-02-2013, 08:03 AM	#5
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: Need some opinions I think hugger hit that right on. If you're ok with driving a lifted 4wd truck, I'd trade too. It's a nice looking truck. __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

11-02-2013, 08:17 AM	#6
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: Need some opinions Do you run the woods, hunt, fish... have any use for a 4wd. truck? Kind of an apples to oranges comparison. Your truck would probably be more fun to drive with the Saginaw and peppy sbc. I like the '67-'72 body style better.. that's why I'm on this board. Your '65 is a good lookin' truck. Is your transmission a granny gear truck trans. or a car 4 speed? __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

11-02-2013, 01:51 PM	#7
Mick65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 41	Re: Need some opinions Thank you everybody. Are there any advantages of owning this body style? Better handling, suspension, etc? I don't need 4wd but would be nice to have. Would also be nice to have an automatic so my lady can take it to work if we have any winter storms, she's a nurse, can't drive stick. Did this year come with both a 350 and 327 from the factory? The alternator is on the passenger side in the picture he sent me which made me think it's a 327,not a 350 like he thinks...

11-02-2013, 05:16 PM	#8
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: Need some opinions WOW. What a spot to be in. I kind of like the 66 better. Good luck it will be cool no matter what.

11-02-2013, 06:48 PM	#9
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Need some opinions i would go for the GMC ,see if he would do a trade?? __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks



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