Nice survivor 71 Cheyenne on ebay

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

It's a survivor, but it's seen some elements over the last 45 years. If someone bought it as a driver, sure you might justify a high price. For someone who wants to restore it, 30K plus another 20K or so for 50K for a long bed?........Doesn't pencil out in my mind.

[72 tigger]

It would fit right in with Joesjunk's herd- nice!

[jocko]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

It's a survivor, but it's seen some elements over the last 45 years. If someone bought it as a driver, sure you might justify a high price. For someone who wants to restore it, 30K plus another 20K or so for 50K for a long bed?........Doesn't pencil out in my mind.

I would not think this truck would ever be a candidate for a restoration, and it could be kept as a time capsule as opposed to a daily driver. Restoring a survivor in this condition makes no sense, as you point out, and would likely decrease its value to below the purchase price. Once it's restored, the trim level and options come more into play in the price and this is just a 1/2 ton Cheyenne. A restored vehicle could have had 29k miles on it or 229K miles on it and look the same. I think the whole point to this truck is its originality.

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

It's a survivor, but it's seen some elements over the last 45 years. If someone bought it as a driver, sure you might justify a high price. For someone who wants to restore it, 30K plus another 20K or so for 50K for a long bed?........Doesn't pencil out in my mind.

What is there to restore. To me get the A/C working and give it a super polish to bring out the paint then drive and enjoy it.


Strange wording at the end of the ad: "I will NOT accept any offer or sale from anyone until you contact me so I can explain what a treasure you are getting. I am not selling this as a daily driver and suggest... "
Just thought it sounded kinda odd to say. Anyway, enjoy.

Mark I'm thinking the seller has it priced to keep the fakes and flippers away. If he knows these trucks as well as I think he/she does he realizes he has it priced in the stratosphere and wants to control who it goes to as opposed to topping up his 401K when he sells it.

[factorystock]

How about starting a "67-72 time capsule find" thread ? A place where all these super low mileage pickups with very nice original paint in nearly showroom condition can be collected. It would be a wonderful reference library for those wanting to learn more about the way the factory did it. There is a "most original truck in existence thread" in the 60-66 forums, but I cant find the same thing in the 67-72 side. We have seen quite a few over the years, but if they are not locked into a time capsule thread, they are difficult to search for. I would much rather zero in on "time capsule" versus "most original", original could be taken as an all original truck deteriorated and rusting away in a field. The "time capsule" would capture the way most trucks looked in its first 1-5 years?

[jocko]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Mark I'm thinking the seller has it priced to keep the fakes and flippers away. If he knows these trucks as well as I think he/she does he realizes he has it priced in the stratosphere and wants to control who it goes to as opposed to topping up his 401K when he sells it.

I was thinking somewhat the same. It made my 72 more special (even though I didn't think it would) to hear the original owner's old stories about camping with his family in it. His wife even gave me pictures (the actual original pictures) of the truck from 73. The 8 lug slots on it were presents from his kids on 73, and they were new in the pic. About a year later, I sent them a pic of the re-done highlander interior, I think it almost made the guy cry with nostalgia. But, was nice to keep in touch.

Originally Posted by factorystock

How about starting a "67-72 time capsule find" thread ? A place where all these super low mileage pickups with very nice original paint in nearly showroom condition can be collected. It would be a wonderful reference library for those wanting to learn more about the way the factory did it. There is a "most original truck in existence thread" in the 60-66 forums, but I cant find the same thing in the 67-72 side. We have seen quite a few over the years, but if they are not locked into a time capsule thread, they are difficult to search for. I would much rather zero in on "time capsule" versus "most original", original could be taken as an all original truck deteriorated and rusting away in a field. The "time capsule" would capture the way most trucks looked in its first 1-5 years?

That's a great idea. I used to spend most of my time over on the 60-66 side and it was a great thread. I will do exactly what you suggested!

[ElKotze]

I really enjoy looking at "time capsules", when you open the door, see the interior and think: "Yep, that's how it was back in the 70's!" Nothing against trucks restored back to original, but there's just something about a survivor. Seeing that CB under the dash and the sticker with the codes on the visor- way cool !!
About this truck, I just thought that with a big block, ac and fancy saddle interior, that must have been quite the ride back in it's day!! Love it!

[joeydurango]

Originally Posted by ElKotze

I really enjoy looking at "time capsules", when you open the door, see the interior and think: "Yep, that's how it was back in the 70's!" Nothing against trucks restored back to original, but there's just something about a survivor. Seeing that CB under the dash and the sticker with the codes on the visor- way cool !!
About this truck, I just thought that with a big block, ac and fancy saddle interior, that must have been quite the ride back in it's day!! Love it!

Agreed. Guess that's the main reason I like these things...