Which truck would YOU pick?

[frenchy51]

#2 gets my vote without seeing them.

[arks]

OK here's some pictures. Been busy working.....
Truck #1 -

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Truck #2-

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Truck #3-

[VA72C10]

Nice trucks but an FYI--- Last year I sold a 2wd longbed with restored, working factory a/c and a great running 350 and all the trim and a restored interior for 6500 (my profile picture).

Those trucks are all about double what they should be...nice trucks but not worth over 8-10k market value. as mentioned, if you expand your search nationally, you will find similarly nice trucks in that 8-10k range. Pay for a third party inspection and 1500-2k in shipping and save yourself thousands.

[71swb4x4]

All three of those appear to have been restored. IMO that wipes out any milage claims. A low milage truck is desirable as an original. Once a truck has been restored what does it matter if it has 40,000 or 240,000 miles?
Of course I am telling you that from across the computer, maybe in person they appear more original.

[Already Gone]

Dealing with a dealer you have to expect that they are in business to make a profit and I think are trying to make 4/5000 on each of these trucks. If you removed that kind of markup from their asking prices you'd be closer in line to what you could buy one for privately. There are board members that are wiling to check out truck for you if you found one and it wasn't near you. In fact Shawn (71swb4x4) that has been commenting in this thread helped me when I purchased my truck and I didn't ask he offered.

[SoCoC10]

I don't know if member Brian Atkinson is still selling/still has his Ochre/White Cheyenne Super for sale? It is an automatic with A/C and priced right. Here is his "What is it Worth?" Thread...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705348

[custom10nut]

While I wouldn't refuse any one of these beauties, if they were given to me, but you could easily get two, or three, trucks for the price of one of them. It looks as though the seller has been watching what they go for on Barrett-Jackson, and to " Give you a great deal", he cuts his prices in half.
Seriously? The third one? Non-original, color changed, and modified? $18k?
I would say keep looking, and get what you want for a lot less. This way you'll save money, have some to add your own touches to make it yours.
The last thing is you won't be wondering "did I pay way too much?" on a daily basis.
My .02

[Grumpy old man]

I would NEVER buy any classic from a classic car dealer , you'll pay 3 times what it's really worth .

[Aruba1]

My preference would be #1 and then #2 but I don't like the last one. All three seems very nice restore. But if they've been a lot time at the dealership there is a reason why, they are waiting for the right buyer that is willing to overpay. If you want it bad just offer $3k less and see where it takes you.

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I would NEVER buy any classic from a classic car dealer , you'll pay 3 times what it's really worth .

[Galliher]

I thought truck #2 was supposed to have patina?

Granted, I'm not as knowledgeable as most guys on here, but that truck looks restored to me.

[TwoFiftyShifter]

You can probably do better on eBay even. That said, I like the 3rd one. Really nice truck.

[sboris]

The 71 with no repair documentation looks to have 72 doors.

[toolboxchev]

Without the pics a 350 automatic setup is hard to beat! oppps!


All appear to have had some work at one point or another. The real trick is how they did the repair work...Rust hides in unseen places. Unscrew the vents in the A pillar and have a look with a flashlight and inspection mirror. Also in the back cab corners, unscrew the sun visors and look in there.

If you have an inspection camera even better!

[Already Gone]

Here is a Cheyenne Super on EBay. 5150.00 and also a make offer box so you could probably get it for 4/4500. and yes to ship home to you. There is even phone number to call. To me this looks like an original unmolested Super Cheyenne. The only thing I see wrong from the pics is because its a Super Cheyenne that it would have came from the factory with chrome front bumper not the white one that is on it. Now with being said it could have come from the factory with the white bumper if it was one of the last ones built and GM was out of chrome bumpers. If you get serious about make sure all the A/C stuff is intact even if it is not blowing cold. A lot of times you'll find the A/C parts removed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272332794622...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[WorkinLonghorn]

Originally Posted by SoCoC10

I don't know if member Brian Atkinson is still selling/still has his Ochre/White Cheyenne Super for sale? It is an automatic with A/C and priced right. Here is his "What is it Worth?" Thread...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705348

He sold it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=709708

[StoningtonQB]

350 sticker on the air cleaner of #1 not original, also not centered.
#2 has an aftermarket wheel
Agree with the others that these are not unrestored

[jessemthompson]

I like #3, all factory options and a big block. However, I would never pay that much for a long bed.

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by arks

I've narrowed my search to 3 candidates, so I'd like some input on which truck you would choose and why.

The truck will be used as a (mostly) daily driver, and I WILL be using it as a truck to haul tools and light materials for my business.

All 3 are of these run 100%, are mostly stock, have SPIDs, and in the same ballpark as far as money. They are at classic dealerships and look very nice.

#1- 1971 Cheyenne, 350/auto, California spec, 2 owners, 97k miles, a binder with all repairs since new, 1 (nice) repaint, A/C, tilt, bedside toolbox, wood bed, updated stereo in glovebox, ochre and white. For sale locally.

#2- 1971 Cheyenne Super, 350/auto, 1 owner, 72K miles, no repair documentation, original paint (with slight patina), A/C, ochre and white. For sale locally.

#3- 1972 Cheyenne 402/auto, 2 owners, 55K miles, fresh engine rebuild, lots of documentation (but not all), A/C, tach, tilt, aftermarket in-dash stereo, originally ochre and white but refinished (properly) to blue and white. This truck is 4 hours away.

OPINIONS PLEASE!

So after a week and 40 comments have you decided anything yet?

[tommys72]

#2 doesnt have patina....it has a repaint, and not in the right scheme as it did from the factory. Id pass on all of them and find a different one for that price. You can find way better for way cheaper. Just my 2 pennies

*shouldnt say way better...should say way more original

[bonehead]

There are a lot of better deals out there, and a lot of trucks to choose from since you want a long bed. Keep looking...

[arks]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

So after a week and 40 comments have you decided anything yet?

Well, the constructive comments have me re-thinking them all!. Thanks for the reality check.
My biggest fear is ending up with a rust bucket because, while I can spin a wrench, I am not a bodyman.
This truck will be my 'pre-retirement' truck and I'm not done working for another 8 years, so theres no hurry.
One thing I HAVE decided is that I want a truck that has been well cared for, even if that means some tasteful modification. I simply don't have the knowledge, space or time to be tearing down and rebuilding one myself.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by arks

Well, the constructive comments have me re-thinking them all!. Thanks for the reality check.
My biggest fear is ending up with a rust bucket because, while I can spin a wrench, I am not a bodyman.
This truck will be my 'pre-retirement' truck and I'm not done working for another 8 years, so theres no hurry.
One thing I HAVE decided is that I want a truck that has been well cared for, even if that means some tasteful modification. I simply don't have the knowledge, space or time to be tearing down and rebuilding one myself.

Smart choice.

Since you have time, set up an ebay search for exactly what you want (color, year, etc) and check on this forum and on searchtempest on craigslist and I'm sure you'll find exactly what you're looking for. Since you're wanting a truck without rust, I'd recommend paying for a third party inspection that guarantees their inspection to make sure there's no rust. Check the visor area, cab mounts, radiator tray, kick panel area (use inspection mirror to look into kick panel vents), and check all over for bondo...especially in fender cups and backs, door bottoms, and over wheel arches in the bed.