Have to sell. Is it rare?

[WorkinLonghorn]

Hi there. After owning this truck since 1996, purchased from the estate of the original owner, I need to sell it (knee issues). I'm working on what to say in the listing and don't want to overstate what it is. Is a New Process close ratio 4spd. considered "rare"? I sure don't see or hear about them ever. Is a "Longhorn" (8 1/2 Ft. bed) considered "rare" or just very uncommon.
I'm not sure if I'm up-to-date on my dues here so not sure if I can ask a "what's it worth" question without being shot but I really have no clue at all. It has a new high quality clutch and a GM crate 350 Ci. with about 5K on it.
Anyway long story short, can I say "rare NP 435 transmission" and "rare longhorn-style bed"? How about "rare factory tach dash"?
It's worth a lot more to me than the market will bear I'm sure, but I still don't know where to start or how to list it. Thanks, Brian

[Steeveedee]

Your name is bold and blue, so you are paid up. Someone will chime in with the numbers, but I don't think that Longhorns are particularly rare. Trans and tach, I can't help with those, for rarity considerations.

[57taskforce]

The 435 was more common in the fords than the GM stuff from my experience. I would say that’s probably the most rare thing you’ve posted so far. How rare though I’m truthfully not sure. And I don’t think it’s gonna affect the price a ton either way honestly. I wouldn’t consider a tach or longhorn truck rare by any means but definitely less common. I would say post some pictures up and give us a better idea what we are dealing with to get some better $numbers.

[WorkinLonghorn]

Originally Posted by 57taskforce

The 435 was more common in the fords than the GM stuff from my experience. I would say that’s probably the most rare thing you’ve posted so far. How rare though I’m truthfully not sure. And I don’t think it’s gonna affect the price a ton either way honestly. I wouldn’t consider a tach or longhorn truck rare by any means but definitely less common. I would say post some pictures up and give us a better idea what we are dealing with to get some better $numbers.

Well, she's a little camera-shy at the moment. Maybe after I get all my stuff out of it and get her cleaned up a bit.
The Ford NP 435 was not the same as the GM "close ratio" one. Mine has a 4.56 1st gear. The Fords and Dodge versions all had the deep "granny" low designed for getting a heavy trailer going. The CR one was ordered for those planning to carry only a camper in the bed. With highway gears and/or tall tires, this one can be used like an ordinary 4spd. -Brian

[57taskforce]

Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

Well, she's a little camera-shy at the moment. Maybe after I get all my stuff out of it and get her cleaned up a bit.
The Ford NP 435 was not the same as the GM "close ratio" one. Mine has a 4.56 1st gear. The Fords and Dodge versions all had the deep "granny" low designed for getting a heavy trailer going. The CR one was ordered for those planning to carry only a camper in the bed. With highway gears and/or tall tires, this one can be used like an ordinary 4spd. -Brian

That is coreect the GM units being close ratio have different gearing, but I was more referring to the 435 transmission as a whole. Sorry I was a little vague there. GM obviously had their own granny low 420 and 465 transmissions in the 67-72 years.

[WorkinLonghorn]

Originally Posted by 57taskforce

That is coreect the GM units being close ratio have different gearing, but I was more referring to the 435 transmission as a whole. Sorry I was a little vague there. GM obviously had their own granny low 420 and 465 transmissions in the 67-72 years.

I'll get 'er cleaned up and post some pictures. I've been on this site for 18 years and never heard of another member with this transmission so I might list it as rare.

Also, there used to be an old spedo-repair shop on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood
and when I took this truck in there in the '90s, the guy working there said it was the first 67-72 he had seen with this option. I know there are retrofit kits that many guys upgrade with nowadays so maybe I'll post fac-tach but omit "rare" wording. Ok, thanks, Back later with the ugly pictures.

[HO455]

In my opinion I don't believe any of those items listed are going to affect the price the way that a solid rust free body will. We all know that rust repairs generally run in the 10's of thousands of dollars

The sad facts are a tach is an easily available addition. The obsession over short beds in most folks mind mean a Longhorn is just 6 inches more scrap metal, and the transmission is just another 3 speed with a granny that needs to be replaced with a 5 speed behind an LS .

I'm not trying to be rude just pointing out what most buyers see these days. I feel bad for you that you can no longer enjoy your truck and I sincerely hope you find a buyer who shares your love of the truck and is willing to pay your price.

The big multiplier for our trucks is obviously, is it a Cheyenne, CST or a Super?

[Sheepdip]

HO455 speaks the truth/facts.

[Lokin4AReason]

rare doesnt alway mean valuable is some things

its just supply n demand