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Mad Rods · 01-04-2011, 11:26 PM

This guy is asking $4,000. Not sure on all the specs yet. What do y'all think? Crappy phone pic that was sent to me.

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1999corvette · 01-05-2011, 12:17 AM

I would say it's worth looking at!

markeb01 · 01-05-2011, 12:21 AM

The truck looks decent from what can be seen, but it’s really hard to know about a fair price without a close analysis. Condition is everything. Rust in the typical areas are expensive enough to repair. Extensive rust can reduce the value to not worth buying. Beyond that are all the standard old car/truck issues come into play like how well is runs, stops, steers, as well as whether it has any special features like a big back window, optional gauges, accessories, etc.

**jocko** · 01-05-2011, 01:03 AM

Git r dun! I'd buy it. Barring some horrendous rot that's not apparent, I'd say it's worth it. Minor rust thru in a few spots with a good frame - I'd say it's still worth it.

oem4me · 01-05-2011, 01:52 AM

I don't get some people and their lousy cell phone pictures. That truck looks as though it may be sitting at the bottom of a lake. You need good info and better pics.

duallyjams · 01-05-2011, 09:22 AM

You have two choices. Have the owner send alot of better pictures or if it is close enough and go look at it.If neither of these are possible then wait for another truck to come along.

Turkey · 01-05-2011, 12:27 PM

better pics will not do it for you. All vehicles and houses look great in a photo. If it has a working drivetrain and a little rust....buy it!!

chevykid65 · 01-05-2011, 12:33 PM

definately need better pics. that one is a pic of a pic. you can tell by the line across the top. the pixels are fuzzy which makes me think he took the pic on his computer monitor. how far from you is it? its easy to hide rust in pictures. its always better to see it first hand if possible. if it really is a rust free swb fleetside i would say its well worth the $$. good luck
chris

Mad Rods · 01-05-2011, 01:42 PM

I got some better info on it today. It is equipped with a 350, powerglide auto transmission, ac/heater, powersteering. Been kept in storage. I will post up pics soon.
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Mad Rods · 01-05-2011, 01:43 PM

Factory radio and is currently up to date on tags.
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Mad Rods · 01-05-2011, 01:52 PM

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az65 · 01-05-2011, 02:45 PM

seems like a great deal to me from what I can see

markeb01 · 01-05-2011, 02:52 PM

$4k seems like a great deal if it looks that good in real life.

irish1966 · 01-05-2011, 03:09 PM

Body's straight, paint looks good, dash is untouched and looks to be orig with underdash A/C. I'm guessing the rest of the truck is just as nice. If it is, go for it. Ive seen alot worse asking the same money. Go for it!!

**Clyde65** · 01-05-2011, 03:17 PM

Looks fantastic, has the fancy horn button too!

Mad Rods · 01-05-2011, 03:20 PM

Think I should try n talk him down on price? Truck is 2.5 hours away btw
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irish1966 · 01-05-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Rods

Think I should try n talk him down on price? Truck is 2.5 hours away btw
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I would, but don't insult the guy. It's a really nice truck and if it's as pretty in real life, as it is in the pics, you are getting a good deal. I'd say if you got it it for 3500 you would have got it for a song. Just my humble opinion. And I see some real rust buckets and guys are asking for 2500 ish.

I paid 1450 for a 65 SWB project. That should give you an idea.

glos55 · 01-05-2011, 03:54 PM

It's not in your garage yet? Seriously, check it out good, if it is as nice in person then snatch it! I strongly agree with irish1966. Good Luck!

ol_skool_chevy · 01-05-2011, 04:01 PM

I'd say from what I see. IE. Short box, Nice body, Clean Original dash w/ air and Custom side and interior trim package, chrome bumper and grill, AND Original steering column automatic trans shifter.
That alone tells me its a 4 grand truck pending any hidden issues.
Buy it drop-n-drive
I agree, make a Breif offer for maybe 3600-3700. But but dont offen the guy....Like I would...lol

sailed2japan · 01-05-2011, 04:32 PM

I would just take plenty of time and inspect it thoroughly. Bring a little magnet with you to check for bondo if you're not good at hearing it when you knock. Get under it and all around it. look at every little bolt screw and washer to search for signs of hidden problems.

jimmydean · 01-05-2011, 07:05 PM

If it's as clean as it looks in the pics, I'd buy it.

Indian113 · 01-05-2011, 07:14 PM

If that truck was in Iowa it would be worth a lot more! I paid 3 grand for my 64 because it came fom Arizona,basically rust free. I wish I could get my hands on his buddies that worked on it for him Though. I think if it moved did't smoke and stopped okay I'd buy It

skoffice · 01-05-2011, 07:15 PM

Check the rockers, cab corners, bottom of doors, and inside the hood for rust. If no rot is found, you are getting one hell of a deal! Super nice truck! Matter of fact, I'm a little jealous!

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-05-2011, 07:34 PM

Wow is that one of lilred66's trucks? It looks awfully impressive from those pics...rs

Mad Rods · 01-05-2011, 07:40 PM

Not sure if the guy is on forum.. I found the truck on craigslist in Big Spring Tx. Exactally 2 hours and 58 min. from my house. That's another problem I have no car hauler!!!!
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01-04-2011, 11:26 PM	#1
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT This guy is asking $4,000. Not sure on all the specs yet. What do y'all think? Crappy phone pic that was sent to me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

01-05-2011, 12:17 AM	#2
1999corvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Queen Creek Az Posts: 61	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT I would say it's worth looking at!

01-05-2011, 12:21 AM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT The truck looks decent from what can be seen, but it’s really hard to know about a fair price without a close analysis. Condition is everything. Rust in the typical areas are expensive enough to repair. Extensive rust can reduce the value to not worth buying. Beyond that are all the standard old car/truck issues come into play like how well is runs, stops, steers, as well as whether it has any special features like a big back window, optional gauges, accessories, etc.

01-05-2011, 01:03 AM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT Git r dun! I'd buy it. Barring some horrendous rot that's not apparent, I'd say it's worth it. Minor rust thru in a few spots with a good frame - I'd say it's still worth it.

01-05-2011, 01:52 AM	#5
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT I don't get some people and their lousy cell phone pictures. That truck looks as though it may be sitting at the bottom of a lake. You need good info and better pics.

01-05-2011, 09:22 AM	#6
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT You have two choices. Have the owner send alot of better pictures or if it is close enough and go look at it.If neither of these are possible then wait for another truck to come along. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-05-2011, 12:27 PM	#7
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT better pics will not do it for you. All vehicles and houses look great in a photo. If it has a working drivetrain and a little rust....buy it!!

01-05-2011, 12:33 PM	#8
chevykid65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gooding, I.D. Posts: 225	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT definately need better pics. that one is a pic of a pic. you can tell by the line across the top. the pixels are fuzzy which makes me think he took the pic on his computer monitor. how far from you is it? its easy to hide rust in pictures. its always better to see it first hand if possible. if it really is a rust free swb fleetside i would say its well worth the $$. good luck chris

01-05-2011, 01:42 PM	#9
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT I got some better info on it today. It is equipped with a 350, powerglide auto transmission, ac/heater, powersteering. Been kept in storage. I will post up pics soon. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

01-05-2011, 01:43 PM	#10
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT Factory radio and is currently up to date on tags. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

01-05-2011, 01:52 PM	#11
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT . . Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

01-05-2011, 02:45 PM	#12
az65 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 46	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT seems like a great deal to me from what I can see __________________ '65 long-bed with 327/3spd '05 SRT-10 quadcab '69 Superbee clone '66 Charger w/ 36k og miles and a handful of bimmers

01-05-2011, 02:52 PM	#13
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT $4k seems like a great deal if it looks that good in real life.

01-05-2011, 03:09 PM	#14
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT Body's straight, paint looks good, dash is untouched and looks to be orig with underdash A/C. I'm guessing the rest of the truck is just as nice. If it is, go for it. Ive seen alot worse asking the same money. Go for it!! __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy.

01-05-2011, 03:17 PM	#15
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT Looks fantastic, has the fancy horn button too! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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01-05-2011, 03:20 PM	#16
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT Think I should try n talk him down on price? Truck is 2.5 hours away btw Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

01-05-2011, 03:54 PM	#18
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT It's not in your garage yet? Seriously, check it out good, if it is as nice in person then snatch it! I strongly agree with irish1966. Good Luck! Last edited by glos55; 01-05-2011 at 03:55 PM.

01-05-2011, 04:01 PM	#19
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT I'd say from what I see. IE. Short box, Nice body, Clean Original dash w/ air and Custom side and interior trim package, chrome bumper and grill, AND Original steering column automatic trans shifter. That alone tells me its a 4 grand truck pending any hidden issues. Buy it drop-n-drive I agree, make a Breif offer for maybe 3600-3700. But but dont offen the guy....Like I would...lol __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

01-05-2011, 04:32 PM	#20
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT I would just take plenty of time and inspect it thoroughly. Bring a little magnet with you to check for bondo if you're not good at hearing it when you knock. Get under it and all around it. look at every little bolt screw and washer to search for signs of hidden problems. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

01-05-2011, 07:05 PM	#21
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT If it's as clean as it looks in the pics, I'd buy it. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

01-05-2011, 07:14 PM	#22
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT If that truck was in Iowa it would be worth a lot more! I paid 3 grand for my 64 because it came fom Arizona,basically rust free. I wish I could get my hands on his buddies that worked on it for him Though. I think if it moved did't smoke and stopped okay I'd buy It

01-05-2011, 07:15 PM	#23
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT Check the rockers, cab corners, bottom of doors, and inside the hood for rust. If no rot is found, you are getting one hell of a deal! Super nice truck! Matter of fact, I'm a little jealous! __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

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TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT Wow is that one of lilred66's trucks? It looks awfully impressive from those pics...rs __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-05-2011, 07:40 PM	#25
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: 65 swb fleet, good deal? INPUT Not sure if the guy is on forum.. I found the truck on craigslist in Big Spring Tx. Exactally 2 hours and 58 min. from my house. That's another problem I have no car hauler!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

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