original paint 67 swb cst on dallas cl

[LongBox]

Well, two years has gone by, and these trucks have become much hotter in the collector market. Also, in that time, I think more guys have clued into why original paint is desirable. But, the latest seller is first of all, a dealer, so there's a profit margin to consider, and whoever did the drivetrain conversion seems to have spent quite a bit on the engine, as well as the chassis mods and the interior.

[mud.man.rj]

Patina looks more realistic and valuable with satin clear, just to shiny otherwise.

[Gainsb]

That's quite a journey for the lil old truck

[Greenlee]

Wow. The trajectory that truck has taken since 2014 is pretty amazing.

[Greenlee]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Patina looks more realistic and valuable with satin clear, just to shiny otherwise.

I agree. I wonder how it would look if you rubbed it down with sand paper.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by Greenlee

Wow. The trajectory that truck has taken since 2014 is pretty amazing.

Indeed!!!

I think they went too far with this one. They oversanded and used a shiny clear, even though we know its "real", it now looks 'fake."

Overall, still pretty damn cool. Wouldn't refinance my house for it, but I'd drive it.

[71BUCKET]

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

i tell you what i've been wanting a short fleet 67/68 for close to 15 years but paying off student loans then raising a family came first, i'm 34 and finally at the point my family is taken care of and i have a few bucks saved up but i can't find one worth keeping long term. they are all either pieced together, or cut down, or rusted out, or priced well over $10k straight off the farm. i just want something mostly umnolested. just in the last couple years it seems like they have all vanished and i'm starting to wonder if i missed my chance.

Just went through the same thing I am 35 and 10yrs ago I built a beautiful truck but sold it. Wanted another and now was the time. Looked at 10 trucks ranging from 5k-12k, spent a month and 30hrs of driving too. All of them in not great shape. Finally got a truck out of New Mexico by way of Orlando from a guy who just moved to Florida. Gave a little more then I wanted but still has the factory cab corners in it and only needs a drivers rocker. So I feel ya.