Trade a '71 swb fleet for 60-72 'burb? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

66Submarine · 01-15-2014, 02:41 PM

Just wondering about this...

I have a really nice '71 SWB fleet that is currently sitting under a tarp going away. It's a really solid truck with only a few dents; almost no rust at all.

Here's the thing though--I don't ever picture myself doing anything with it. I know that the '71-72 SWB fleets are probably the most desirable trucks for a lot of people, but I don't really care for them as much. I just don't see ever driving it; it's going to sit around and deteriorate.

On the other hand, I think a suburban would be very practical for me, and a neat addition to my "collection". I just see the SWB as a con for practicality, but a 'burb would be really cool in several ways. I could see justifying the extra cost to drive it.

I don't think selling the '71 would be a smart move in this market, but I was thinking I could probably trade it for a nice '60-66 (or 67-72) suburban straight-up and have something I'd actually end up driving. What's the thought on this? I haven't been in the loop enough to really have an idea what these things are going for, so I figured I'd ask the board about it.

66Submarine · 01-15-2014, 04:05 PM

Also, just to clarify, this isn't a WTT/WTS/WTB post or anything. Just wondering about the relative values of both based on actual sales/experience.

donthekawguy · 01-15-2014, 05:09 PM

The truck will get more money if you sell it. The burbs I have looked at go from 1500 to 3500 and they are mostly beat on and have a lot of rust. Your truck should go for around 3-5k. If you find a burb that has had the rust repaired and runs it would make a nice trade. I don't like the 67-72 burbs due to the 3 door thing. IDK just not my cup of tea. Around here they are all over the place and pretty cheap for a beater.

Tropical Snowstorm · 01-15-2014, 05:28 PM

Same thoughts here, I see a SWB truck gong for more than a burb. Burbs are harder to find but also have a lesser draw, I see them pop up and stay up for a long time when the do (CL, eBay, etc) and SWBs that are reasonably priced are usually only up a week or two.

Wish I had a burb handy, I'd love to pick up a 71 SWB!

66Submarine · 01-17-2014, 03:28 PM

Thanks guys, that's what I kind of figured. The burbs I've seen were always advertised for a lot, but they never seemed to go for that.

01-15-2014, 02:41 PM	#1
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Trade a '71 swb fleet for 60-72 'burb? Just wondering about this... I have a really nice '71 SWB fleet that is currently sitting under a tarp going away. It's a really solid truck with only a few dents; almost no rust at all. Here's the thing though--I don't ever picture myself doing anything with it. I know that the '71-72 SWB fleets are probably the most desirable trucks for a lot of people, but I don't really care for them as much. I just don't see ever driving it; it's going to sit around and deteriorate. On the other hand, I think a suburban would be very practical for me, and a neat addition to my "collection". I just see the SWB as a con for practicality, but a 'burb would be really cool in several ways. I could see justifying the extra cost to drive it. I don't think selling the '71 would be a smart move in this market, but I was thinking I could probably trade it for a nice '60-66 (or 67-72) suburban straight-up and have something I'd actually end up driving. What's the thought on this? I haven't been in the loop enough to really have an idea what these things are going for, so I figured I'd ask the board about it. __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

01-15-2014, 04:05 PM	#2
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: Trade a '71 swb fleet for 60-72 'burb? Also, just to clarify, this isn't a WTT/WTS/WTB post or anything. Just wondering about the relative values of both based on actual sales/experience. __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

01-15-2014, 05:09 PM	#3
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,127	Re: Trade a '71 swb fleet for 60-72 'burb? The truck will get more money if you sell it. The burbs I have looked at go from 1500 to 3500 and they are mostly beat on and have a lot of rust. Your truck should go for around 3-5k. If you find a burb that has had the rust repaired and runs it would make a nice trade. I don't like the 67-72 burbs due to the 3 door thing. IDK just not my cup of tea. Around here they are all over the place and pretty cheap for a beater. __________________ 66 shorty

01-15-2014, 05:28 PM	#4
Tropical Snowstorm Lurky lurky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 553	Re: Trade a '71 swb fleet for 60-72 'burb? Same thoughts here, I see a SWB truck gong for more than a burb. Burbs are harder to find but also have a lesser draw, I see them pop up and stay up for a long time when the do (CL, eBay, etc) and SWBs that are reasonably priced are usually only up a week or two. Wish I had a burb handy, I'd love to pick up a 71 SWB! __________________ Current slooooow build 1972 Cheyenne Super 1972 C10, sold thread 1970 Camaro RS Family Heirloom

01-17-2014, 03:28 PM	#5
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: Trade a '71 swb fleet for 60-72 'burb? Thanks guys, that's what I kind of figured. The burbs I've seen were always advertised for a lot, but they never seemed to go for that. __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread



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