Minimum value of a 68 K10 SWB

[Vintage Windmills]

Going to look at a truck in a few days and want some opinions. Sorry I don't have pics so I know the ranges will need to be wide but I want to be prepared when I'm there. Its not on craiglist or anywhere with a price. More of a best offer type of thing, with a private party and not a general listing.

So, even if the body is junk, what would it be worth, assuming good frame, title, and VIN's are consistent and proper? It has some rust, would need at least cab supports/rockers/corners. Probably a janer since it has a 3spd.

I have bought and sold several 4x4's but usually only K20's tempt me, and I haven't run across hardly any SWB 4x4's that aren't conversions or improper vins on newer chassis.

[special-K]

Matching frame,VIN-plate,glovebox door,and title are worth $1,500 all day long.

[Nitis]

Tough call. There is so much that can be done now a days someone's rust bucket might not be worth the effort that another that you convert might be

Not sure if swapping a 4x4 to disc brakes is any different than a 2wd but that's a huge factor in my opinion. 71-72 would be worth considerably more to me over a earlier model but that's just me

[CUSTOM/10]

Originally Posted by special-K

Matching frame,VIN-plate,glovebox door,and title are worth $1,500 all day long.

X2
Provided the frame is solid. Everything else can be replaced !
Gary

[special-K]

The frame,VIN-spec,glovebox door,and title are all you need to turn a clean rustfree 2wd into a rare bonafide rare SWB K/10. If the donor is a longbed you'll just need a bed which can be bought all new anywhere. That sets the bottom at $1,500. Might find one cheaper,but that's what they're worth.

We're talking correct original stuff here. Anyone that doesn't matter to can go another route,as so many do,such as shorten frame or use '73-up frame. The earlier years are far more rare than the later. Disc brakes and other later upgrades don't matter to an owner creating a rare and valuable authentic truck

[Vintage Windmills]

Well said Tim, I was ballparking 1500 myself for frame/title/spid/vinplate then add to the price if more of the truck is usable. I think the production numbers were quite low, only around 1800 or so in 68 but Im not positive.

[teeitup]

I'm with you guys $1500 is about right

[67 cst swb]

Seriously?
I have a horribly rough 67 longbox 4x4, no motor, trans is there, transfer case is there, axles are there, glove box door is there. It would need every body panel including a cab. I would take way less for it than $1500.00
Oh and I would get the title for it...

[CUSTOM/10]

67 cst swb ;

There are not as many SWB 4x4's around and their more desirable than LWB, so they bring more money ! Not everyone loves the SWB, but the ones that do will pay for an original swb 4x4 !

Gary

[JointTech]

Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

67 cst swb ;

There are not as many SWB 4x4's around and their more desirable than LWB, so they bring more money ! Not everyone loves the SWB, but the ones that do will pay for an original swb 4x4 !

Gary

will they? I never thought original was that big a deal for our trucks. its not a SS chevelle vs non ss that was restored as an SS. its old truck with a shortbed vs an old truck with a long bed that can be cut down.

I'd say its worth the scrap amount minus the labor to get the pile of junk off his property for him.

[530FF]

Only 1449 SWB fleetside 4x4 were made and of those about 800 with the 6 cyl engine . The v8 307 engine was standard with the 327 engine first availlable as an option that year as mine. No many around ,1500 is fair for condition stated Best of luck

[Vintage Windmills]

Originally Posted by JointTech

will they? I never thought original was that big a deal for our trucks. its not a SS chevelle vs non ss that was restored as an SS. its old truck with a shortbed vs an old truck with a long bed that can be cut down.

While not as big of deal to as many people as the muscle cars, my impression from this forum is there are enough truck guys who do value rarity and originality, myself included. Yes this isn't a chevelle SS but if you look at the numbers, it is more than 10x rarer than a z28 Even the pre '71 K20's are quite a bit rarer than an z28 and way rarer than a 2wd longbed (think 8 to 1 ratio). Given that relative scarcity, it doesn't take as many purists to create the additional value for the subsets of these trucks. And we're only talking about $1500 here, not that much money when new trucks these days are 40k.

[nobolt]

hopefully, the current owner has never seen a Barrett Jackson auction!

[franken]

I'd think the trouble spots are the TC, which is becoming a problem to get parts for, and the closed knuckle front diff w/ drum brakes.
3-speed trans, as stated leads to a basic I6 or small V8, and low diff gearing.
Add the usual rust and while it may be an SWB, a cab resurrection, new diffs or a front diff, trans, TC, probably add a motor and the project just spiraled out of control.
Personally, for a 4x4, I'd opt for a 71-72 original disk brake, or 69-70 and plan to swap a square D44 disk front diff in.
Comparing a Z28 and a 68 SWB 4x4 well, compare NADA prices I guess. I like both, but everyone wants a 1st gen Camaro; less so with our trucks.

Just an opinion, or 12...

[69SWB4X4]

I think an original swb 4x4 is easily worth 1500 just in parts... And I have NO desire to ever own a Camaro.. So no... Not everyone.

[dubds10]

Maybe over there it's $1500 but if it's a project it'll sit for years here at $1500 lol More like $500-1000 if it's a full resto project. Only 2wds get $1500 for dead trucks and even then rust buckets will sit. I really need to start selling trucks to the eastern States lol

[Turbo1dr]

There are good deals out there. You just have to be patient and keep looking to find one. I bought my running/driving, tagged/insured 71 Super BB for $2800. 98% original. I felt like that was a good price even though it needs to be restored but usuable *as-is*. I'm almost positive I could double my money if I sold it.

[68350]

Look frame over well. I bought a 72 sb 4x4 for a grand at an auction and frame was beat, especially after pulling body off. I paid a grand and fixed frame up so I think 1500 is fair if frame is solid

[Vintage Windmills]

Originally Posted by franken

I'd think the trouble spots are the TC, which is becoming a problem to get parts for, and the closed knuckle front diff w/ drum brakes.
3-speed trans, as stated leads to a basic I6 or small V8, and low diff gearing.
Add the usual rust and while it may be an SWB, a cab resurrection, new diffs or a front diff, trans, TC, probably add a motor and the project just spiraled out of control.
Personally, for a 4x4, I'd opt for a 71-72 original disk brake, or 69-70 and plan to swap a square D44 disk front diff in.
Comparing a Z28 and a 68 SWB 4x4 well, compare NADA prices I guess. I like both, but everyone wants a 1st gen Camaro; less so with our trucks.

Just an opinion, or 12...

Fully agree the 69 and older 4x4's aren't as practical as the newer ones, but the rarity and styling seem to compensate to make the value about the same. It would be hard to beat a 67 or 68 CST with 327 and buddies. I don't think this truck is that though These pre 1970 4x4's are more suited to collector type and not daily driver types of trucks. I wasn't comparing the value to the z28's, just rarity.

[Vintage Windmills]

Originally Posted by 68350

Look frame over well. I bought a 72 sb 4x4 for a grand at an auction and frame was beat, especially after pulling body off. I paid a grand and fixed frame up so I think 1500 is fair if frame is solid

That wasn't at the recent big Stanley/kenmare auction was it? Good point, the swb 4x4 has a lighter frame than the lwb K10 so I better look it over more closely.

[68350]

No that auction was a joke unless you were into scrapping cars lol. They were all beat and missing parts etc. The one ton dually that "ran" was blowing gas out of the carb and you could fit your fist through the rust inside the cab by the visor lol.

[CUSTOM/10]

Well I have always preferred the SWB 4x4's, that's just my preference !
72 being my favorite and working back to 67. I have own 4 of them, 3- 72's and 1- 70. Here in the North East ( Rust Belt ) as referred to by many, it's getting very difficult to find any of these trucks that lived their lives here, especially 4x4's because they got driven in the salt & snow, and the salt just eats them away ! So for my latest project I resorted to buying one out west in Cali and having it shipped out. It needed a total restoration, but it was very solid. Today it would cost $1,500 just to get it shipped, plus the purchase price. So I believe $1,500 for a good solid original swb 4x4 frame, vin tag, glove box door and title is a deal !

This is a picture of my latest project, How could you not love it ?

[Vintage Windmills]

^very nice truck!

[CUSTOM/10]

Thanks !

Let us know what you find when you check out the truck, and if you buy it !
Maybe post up some pics !

Gary

[75gmc454]

Yes Jud I agree on the 1500 range. I paid 1500 for this truck a year or so ago. It is a 69. The cab is very rusty, but it does have a 292 with power steering and brakes.