How much should i be paying for this truck?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

benbloom · 07-05-2016, 11:45 PM

Im very likely going to buy this truck in my area, no pictures because i still want first dibs and there are no ads up for it yet, but this is the truck:

1971 shortbed fleetside c10. Power steering power breaks, turbo 350 tranny. Body is straight, and there is virtually no rust in the rockers (less than ive ever seen on an unrestored 67 72)

She's got new exhaust, newer bench seat, stereo, new tires and powder coated steelies, leaf spring rear, all good glass. Undercarriage is very clean, no rust.

engine is a 350 that has certainly been out at some point, decent looking orange painted with an edlebrock carb (engine runs very well)

tranny shifts very firm. this truck is pretty darn fast id say

I will say it is very ugly right now, primered on the outside and not a great color inside, i do intend to paint her if i get it though, so thats not a problem.

asking price is 6000 but the guy said he'd go down to 5000.

would that be way overpaying, or could this be a decent deal?

thanks in advance everyone!!

**68350** · 07-05-2016, 11:49 PM

If its a rust free or mostly rust free original short box id say 5k is a good deal

Mapearso · 07-06-2016, 04:40 AM

sounds about right for California these days...

alsriv2 · 07-06-2016, 11:48 AM

Would be easier to help if there are pictures to see.
Posting pics will not reveal where the truck is, so give it a shot and let us help you properly.

cypressbog · 07-06-2016, 12:08 PM

Figure $5000 for a decent paint job, thus making you replace all weatherstrip and other items that will look poor after the new paint, then ask yourself, will the truck be a $12,000 truck?

bs46488 · 07-06-2016, 12:21 PM

Price sounds right.

Make sure to post pictures once your bringing it home

FlameOut · 07-06-2016, 12:26 PM

If it really is rust free, you cant go wrong at $5,000

GASoline71 · 07-06-2016, 12:30 PM

Check to ensure it is a true short bed truck. Nowadays there are a LOT of cut down long beds being passed off as original short beds.

Gary

07-05-2016, 11:45 PM	#1
benbloom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: san rafael california Posts: 202	How much should i be paying for this truck?? Im very likely going to buy this truck in my area, no pictures because i still want first dibs and there are no ads up for it yet, but this is the truck: 1971 shortbed fleetside c10. Power steering power breaks, turbo 350 tranny. Body is straight, and there is virtually no rust in the rockers (less than ive ever seen on an unrestored 67 72) She's got new exhaust, newer bench seat, stereo, new tires and powder coated steelies, leaf spring rear, all good glass. Undercarriage is very clean, no rust. engine is a 350 that has certainly been out at some point, decent looking orange painted with an edlebrock carb (engine runs very well) tranny shifts very firm. this truck is pretty darn fast id say I will say it is very ugly right now, primered on the outside and not a great color inside, i do intend to paint her if i get it though, so thats not a problem. asking price is 6000 but the guy said he'd go down to 5000. would that be way overpaying, or could this be a decent deal? thanks in advance everyone!!

07-05-2016, 11:49 PM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: How much should i be paying for this truck?? If its a rust free or mostly rust free original short box id say 5k is a good deal __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

07-06-2016, 04:40 AM	#3
Mapearso Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 926	Re: How much should i be paying for this truck?? sounds about right for California these days...

07-06-2016, 11:48 AM	#4
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: How much should i be paying for this truck?? Would be easier to help if there are pictures to see. Posting pics will not reveal where the truck is, so give it a shot and let us help you properly. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

07-06-2016, 12:08 PM	#5
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: How much should i be paying for this truck?? Figure $5000 for a decent paint job, thus making you replace all weatherstrip and other items that will look poor after the new paint, then ask yourself, will the truck be a $12,000 truck?

07-06-2016, 12:21 PM	#6
bs46488 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: How much should i be paying for this truck?? Price sounds right. Make sure to post pictures once your bringing it home

07-06-2016, 12:26 PM	#7
FlameOut Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 712	Re: How much should i be paying for this truck?? If it really is rust free, you cant go wrong at $5,000 __________________ Bill 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext Cab 1500 1972 Chevy K-10 SOLD 1967 Chevelle SS



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