Traded dirt bike for a '72...... Pretty good trade? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72c10shane · 04-10-2014, 11:51 PM

I traded my 2004 Suzuki drz400e for this 72 c10 short bed fleet side. It has factory a/c and numbers matching 350/th350 trans. It's mostly original besides being reprinted a cream color rather than the original ochre yellow. I even found the build sheet, owners manual, warranty booklet, and a can of r12 inside the cab. It's been sitting for over 10 years up in the mountains, so it's not currently running. It's missing the radiator and alternator and that's about it. The windshield had a hole in it, and the back window is completely busted out. Surprisingly there is very little rust. What do you guys think? Was it a good trade?

72c10shane · 04-10-2014, 11:54 PM

Here's a pic of the engine.

67ctener · 04-10-2014, 11:54 PM

Wow I say you made out good on that deal

72c10shane · 04-10-2014, 11:57 PM

The dash is in pretty good shape.

72c10shane · 04-11-2014, 12:02 AM

Before I got my hands on it... What a mess...

72c10shane · 04-11-2014, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ctener

Wow I say you made out good on that deal

Yeah I don't think they realized how valuable the truck is. I got it from the original owners son.

BlacklandCamper · 04-11-2014, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c10shane

Yeah I don't think they realized how valuable the truck is. I got it from the original owners son.

I'm willing to bet junior got a smack upside the head after telling dad what he did. You made out like a boss on that trade.

midniteblues · 04-11-2014, 07:31 AM

good deal, it sure did clean up nicely.

19673ontree · 04-11-2014, 07:41 AM

You seethis a lot the son or grandson inhierits the truck and has no idea what he has , I love dirtbikes I have a 2008 CRF450 we hillclimb ive done it my whole life but anybody got a nice 67 cst to trade ? LOL GOOD DEAL MAN !

**CC69Rat** · 04-11-2014, 07:57 AM

Yeah man. You did good. In no way discounting the DRZ because I used to have bikes too (CR) but .. just looking at the truck.. Air Cab, Custom trim, SWB (the bed alone would bring $1200 where I come from if it's rust free) The grille surround and wood trim looks great too.

When you add the stuff you can't see.. Power discs, 5 lug, all of this costs a lot to change over and yours is already done vs. buying an earlier model. Rust repair is expensive and common in TN. That's a $5-6k truck around the Southeast running and driving. Did you get a title on it ? IF so, it's worth even more IMO.

Is the bed floor wood or metal? Does it have a headliner in the roof with chrome trim?

cstewart8808 · 04-11-2014, 09:31 AM

Being an "e" model drz i say you did awesome!! Although i have a 2008 drz 400sm and its the funnest bike ive ever owned, im not sure i could trade it away lol. What alll have you done to the truck to get it to where it is now?

04-10-2014, 11:51 PM	#1
72c10shane Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Escalon, Ca Posts: 5	Traded dirt bike for a '72...... Pretty good trade? I traded my 2004 Suzuki drz400e for this 72 c10 short bed fleet side. It has factory a/c and numbers matching 350/th350 trans. It's mostly original besides being reprinted a cream color rather than the original ochre yellow. I even found the build sheet, owners manual, warranty booklet, and a can of r12 inside the cab. It's been sitting for over 10 years up in the mountains, so it's not currently running. It's missing the radiator and alternator and that's about it. The windshield had a hole in it, and the back window is completely busted out. Surprisingly there is very little rust. What do you guys think? Was it a good trade? Attached Images

04-10-2014, 11:54 PM	#2
72c10shane Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Escalon, Ca Posts: 5	Re: Traded dirt bike for a '72...... Pretty good trade? Here's a pic of the engine. Attached Images

04-10-2014, 11:54 PM	#3
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Traded dirt bike for a '72...... Pretty good trade? Wow I say you made out good on that deal

04-10-2014, 11:57 PM	#4
72c10shane Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Escalon, Ca Posts: 5	Re: Traded dirt bike for a '72...... Pretty good trade? The dash is in pretty good shape. Attached Images

04-11-2014, 12:02 AM	#5
72c10shane Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Escalon, Ca Posts: 5	Re: Traded dirt bike for a '72...... Pretty good trade? Before I got my hands on it... What a mess... Attached Images

04-11-2014, 07:31 AM	#8
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Traded dirt bike for a '72...... Pretty good trade? good deal, it sure did clean up nicely. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

04-11-2014, 07:41 AM	#9
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Traded dirt bike for a '72...... Pretty good trade? You seethis a lot the son or grandson inhierits the truck and has no idea what he has , I love dirtbikes I have a 2008 CRF450 we hillclimb ive done it my whole life but anybody got a nice 67 cst to trade ? LOL GOOD DEAL MAN ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

04-11-2014, 07:57 AM	#10
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: Traded dirt bike for a '72...... Pretty good trade? Yeah man. You did good. In no way discounting the DRZ because I used to have bikes too (CR) but .. just looking at the truck.. Air Cab, Custom trim, SWB (the bed alone would bring $1200 where I come from if it's rust free) The grille surround and wood trim looks great too. When you add the stuff you can't see.. Power discs, 5 lug, all of this costs a lot to change over and yours is already done vs. buying an earlier model. Rust repair is expensive and common in TN. That's a $5-6k truck around the Southeast running and driving. Did you get a title on it ? IF so, it's worth even more IMO. Is the bed floor wood or metal? Does it have a headliner in the roof with chrome trim? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

04-11-2014, 09:31 AM	#11
cstewart8808 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cleveland Tn Posts: 43	Re: Traded dirt bike for a '72...... Pretty good trade? Being an "e" model drz i say you did awesome!! Although i have a 2008 drz 400sm and its the funnest bike ive ever owned, im not sure i could trade it away lol. What alll have you done to the truck to get it to where it is now? __________________ '71 gmc 3/4 ton (sold) '67 Chevy swb '96 dodge cummins '05 grand prix gtp



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