How much is this 1970 C10 worth? Wanting to buy my first truck

[VA72C10]

Also, you're in TN...check out the truck CCRat69 found for 2500 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=coley%27s+hot....more options, better engine, and very solid overall....they are out there so i'd keep looking...

[Mister-B]

I would keep looking. I think the short bed and fresh paint are clouding your judgement. At the end of the day, it's a straight 6, stripped down truck that was questionably restored, and they're asking quite a bit of money for it
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[camarodude87]

I really appreciate all the help and advice I get from you guys here, Def ALOT more help and advice than any forum I've been on.

[camarodude87]

Ive also been keeping an eye out for this c20 pick up

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-...#ht_500wt_1182

[SS Tim]

Worth considering.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ruck-21&cat=12

[camarodude87]

I want something that I can drive around. Tho, thanks for keeping your eyes Peeled for me Tim

Ray

[SS Tim]

Then there is Old Creeks truck.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...longbed&cat=12

[camarodude87]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Then there is Old Creeks truck.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...longbed&cat=12

I was so looking at this, got really excited, then I saw where it was located... . But yes, I do want to LS swap the C10 that I get one day, so if its a 250ci it doesnt really matter. I swap is in the near future

[SS Tim]

So fly out and adventure drive home. There are members all over.

[camarodude87]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

So fly out and adventure drive home. There are members all over.

Well me flying out there and driving it back would be cheaper in the long run. If only it was a SWB lol. But its to far for me. Id have to put in for leave for that.

[AJII]

I'm in Jackson, TN. I'm no expert but I can check it out for you and give my opinion.

[camarodude87]

Originally Posted by AJII

I'm in Jackson, TN. I'm no expert but I can check it out for you and give my opinion.

AJII youd do that for me?, wow. Your a good dude

[AJII]

Not a problem.

But I just noticed is a 3sp OTT...can't test do a test drive for you...OTT's kick my ass

[camarodude87]

Originally Posted by AJII

Not a problem.

But I just noticed is a 3sp OTT...can't test do a test drive for you...OTT's kick my ass

The guys name is John, and I talked to him yesterday he said that he would do a test drive anyhow

[camarodude87]

Well Just talked to the guy and he said that the doors have bondo, and it only has one speaker in the dash. Also he said that the Vin plate was taken off to be polished WTF???

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by camarodude87

Well Just talked to the guy and he said that the doors have bondo, and it only has one speaker in the dash. Also he said that the Vin plate was taken off to be polished WTF???

time to move on to another truck no matter what the vin issue is....if there's bondo in the doors there's bondo elsewhere and it's a matter of time until there are issues everywhere....

look up project "Jezebel" for my reasoning

[cericd]

Originally Posted by camarodude87

Well Just talked to the guy and he said that the doors have bondo, and it only has one speaker in the dash. Also he said that the Vin plate was taken off to be polished WTF???

These trucks only came with one speaker in the dash.

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by cericd

These trucks only came with one speaker in the dash.

I think this question was if the doors had speaker holes cut in them or not. The answer was that it only had the one in the dash.

I just wanted to clear that.

[Hawssie]

That truck is not t not that bad of a deal. A lot of people on this board spend over 2 grand just for a aftermarket short bed alone, then they go and cut up a long bed frame just to make it the way this truck already is. ( And then it will be a bastard truck for ever on)So its a cheap paint job. Better then a dinged up original paint job truck. If its straight and a real short bed your way ahead of the game. Just make sure its not full of bondo. 350s are a dime a dozen. Short beds arent.

[junkyard]

Well I have been around the body repair industry since 1974 and I've never seen a repainted vehicle that didn't have filler of some kind on it.
If you can show me a 45 year old repainted car that is only paint on metal I'll buy you a steak dinner.
Is this truck a good buy?
I cannot answer that from here but if I was making an offer on it I would start about $3500 and maybe adjust from there.
Good luck on your search.

[jaydelriotx]

Originally Posted by Hawssie

That truck is not t not that bad of a deal. A lot of people on this board spend over 2 grand just for a aftermarket short bed alone, then they go and cut up a long bed frame just to make it the way this truck already is. ( And then it will be a bastard truck for ever on)So its a cheap paint job. Better then a dinged up original paint job truck. If its straight and a real short bed your way ahead of the game. Just make sure its not full of bondo. 350s are a dime a dozen. Short beds arent.

......agreed.
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[camarodude87]

Well my dad talked the guy down to 4400. He was impressed with it when he looked at it. and from what the other people pay for some of them. I think I got a good deal. Not a steal but something i can drive daily and its not a rust bucket

[Hawssie]

I didnt really mean some bondo I really meant excessive bondo. I have nothing against bondo per sa. My point is I dont think this st an unreasonable price. If I knew how to post a link I would do it for a truck i just saw on Craigslist. The guy wants $7600. the listing is http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/3808112391.html. and I added a picture of it.
As far as the truck in question is concerned, I cant remember seeing a truck like this one for what others say as a typical $2000 truck? What planet are they from. If someone gave me a long bed for free and said make it into this truck. I couldnt do it for $2000 bucks. It can be done by chopping the bed and frame but whats your time worth?

[junkyard]

Originally Posted by Hawssie

I didnt really mean some bondo I really meant excessive bondo. I have nothing against bondo per sa. My point is I dont think this st an unreasonable price.

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SorryI wasn't doggin you.
just giving the OP some real world advice on restored/repainted cars.
I agree this might be a fair price but I would have to see it myself.
Thanks

[camarodude87]

Yeah, I hear ya, I like mentioned above, I dont ever think ill find a truck of this age with no bondo. My dad is going to talk to him. He said hes going to start at 3500 like stated above and go from there. I dont think its that bad from the pictures. Thanks for all the advice and your guy's past experiences. Great forum with a ton good people

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