WIW Found a 70 SWB 4x4 yesterday - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

teeitup · 10-20-2007, 10:27 AM

I knew the guy had it in a barn, he used to drive it alot but not in the last 10 years. Anyway no pics, didn't have camera
70 chevy 4x4 swb stepside 350 with a 3 speed and open knuckle frontend, body has some rust but not gone. Its all original. I think he wants to sell it but not real bad. I was told by another guy he asked $4500 for it, the owner wasn't there his buddy showed it to me. I was wondering how rare it would be. I don't like the 3 speed, if it were a AT I'd be more interested. Thanks Randy

1969k10stepside · 10-20-2007, 10:31 AM

1970 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft -1629 made
That seems a little high of a price but that's just my opinion.Maybe $2500-$3500?

**Ricks1971** · 10-20-2007, 11:07 AM

Sounds way too high! What was the last year of the open knuckle front ends? I thought it was 68?

Bishops Trucks · 10-20-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricks1971

Sounds way too high! What was the last year of the open knuckle front ends? I thought it was 68?

Your thinking of the closed knuckle. Open knukle started in '69 I believe.

1969k10stepside · 10-20-2007, 11:20 AM

Open knuckle started in '70..open knuckle with drum brakes and then in '71 they were open knuckle axles with discs..

**special-K** · 10-20-2007, 11:36 AM

It would have to be pretty solid and straight for that.Sounds cool,though.3spd 4wds turn me off,too.

**jerry moss** · 10-20-2007, 05:37 PM

sounds too high for "what it is", 3 speed, drum front brakes. if it was rustfree and all original with some cool options it would be better.
a few years ago i bought a 72 cheyenne 3/4 ton 4x4, original paint(tired), p-s, p-b, tilt, tach, am/fm, posi rear, aux. fuel tank, 350, auto trans, and very little rust for $600.00 and it ran pretty good.
i realize that was a steal on the cheyenne and we don't have the rust issues out here but it sounds like a $2000 dollar truck, tops. maybe he saw one too many barrett-jackson auctions.

72armyswbtruck · 10-20-2007, 07:22 PM

I think that for around 4K it is reasonable, considering they jsut arent available. I say to all you nay sayers, GO out and try and find this 1/2 4X4 swb truck, not gonna happen, lots of 3/4 ton long beds but not 1/2 swb 4x4 trucks

**jerry moss** · 10-20-2007, 07:40 PM

i know swb 4x4s aren't as common as lwb versions, even though i've owned several over the years, but it seems overpriced to me considering it's sounds like a stripper truck. if it had some options, was a CST, or was a decent driver, it might be worth more.
i sold my 69 swb 4x4 with a perfect rustfree body, new paint ,350, 4 speed, 3/4 ton axles with disc brakes, 4 inch lift, p-s, p-b, 4 speed tilt, tach, complete new interior,new weatherstripping, new bumpers, new tires etc. for 8K, a few years ago. not one of my smarter decisions but it was a nice driver and i didn't really have any need for it and it was way too clean to use as a daily driver.
just my opinion.

1969k10stepside · 10-20-2007, 07:54 PM

I bought one original short 4wd..a 71 for $350-cab,short fleet bed,frame,6" lift,and axles and have another whole truck less motor-72 GMC short step 4wd..even more rare for $500 waiting on me to bring home,both of them were within 15 miles of me..72 was the most common for short 4wds,they are un common,but can be found if you look in the right spot

teeitup · 10-20-2007, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the input guys, it has rust in rockers and corners is about all. I personally think he's a bit high but SWB 4x4's are rare around here, especially ones for sale. I'm not going to buy this one mostly because its a 3 speed. Thanks Randy

10-20-2007, 10:27 AM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	WIW Found a 70 SWB 4x4 yesterday I knew the guy had it in a barn, he used to drive it alot but not in the last 10 years. Anyway no pics, didn't have camera 70 chevy 4x4 swb stepside 350 with a 3 speed and open knuckle frontend, body has some rust but not gone. Its all original. I think he wants to sell it but not real bad. I was told by another guy he asked $4500 for it, the owner wasn't there his buddy showed it to me. I was wondering how rare it would be. I don't like the 3 speed, if it were a AT I'd be more interested. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure" Last edited by teeitup; 10-20-2007 at 10:28 AM.

10-20-2007, 10:31 AM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: WIW Found a 70 SWB 4x4 yesterday 1970 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft -1629 made That seems a little high of a price but that's just my opinion.Maybe $2500-$3500? Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-20-2007 at 10:31 AM.

10-20-2007, 11:07 AM	#3
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,784	Re: WIW Found a 70 SWB 4x4 yesterday Sounds way too high! What was the last year of the open knuckle front ends? I thought it was 68?

10-20-2007, 11:20 AM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: WIW Found a 70 SWB 4x4 yesterday Open knuckle started in '70..open knuckle with drum brakes and then in '71 they were open knuckle axles with discs.. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-20-2007 at 11:20 AM.

10-20-2007, 11:36 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: WIW Found a 70 SWB 4x4 yesterday It would have to be pretty solid and straight for that.Sounds cool,though.3spd 4wds turn me off,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-20-2007, 05:37 PM	#7
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,875	Re: WIW Found a 70 SWB 4x4 yesterday sounds too high for "what it is", 3 speed, drum front brakes. if it was rustfree and all original with some cool options it would be better. a few years ago i bought a 72 cheyenne 3/4 ton 4x4, original paint(tired), p-s, p-b, tilt, tach, am/fm, posi rear, aux. fuel tank, 350, auto trans, and very little rust for $600.00 and it ran pretty good. i realize that was a steal on the cheyenne and we don't have the rust issues out here but it sounds like a $2000 dollar truck, tops. maybe he saw one too many barrett-jackson auctions. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

10-20-2007, 07:22 PM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: WIW Found a 70 SWB 4x4 yesterday I think that for around 4K it is reasonable, considering they jsut arent available. I say to all you nay sayers, GO out and try and find this 1/2 4X4 swb truck, not gonna happen, lots of 3/4 ton long beds but not 1/2 swb 4x4 trucks __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

10-20-2007, 07:40 PM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,875	Re: WIW Found a 70 SWB 4x4 yesterday i know swb 4x4s aren't as common as lwb versions, even though i've owned several over the years, but it seems overpriced to me considering it's sounds like a stripper truck. if it had some options, was a CST, or was a decent driver, it might be worth more. i sold my 69 swb 4x4 with a perfect rustfree body, new paint ,350, 4 speed, 3/4 ton axles with disc brakes, 4 inch lift, p-s, p-b, 4 speed tilt, tach, complete new interior,new weatherstripping, new bumpers, new tires etc. for 8K, a few years ago. not one of my smarter decisions but it was a nice driver and i didn't really have any need for it and it was way too clean to use as a daily driver. just my opinion. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

10-20-2007, 07:54 PM	#10
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: WIW Found a 70 SWB 4x4 yesterday I bought one original short 4wd..a 71 for $350-cab,short fleet bed,frame,6" lift,and axles and have another whole truck less motor-72 GMC short step 4wd..even more rare for $500 waiting on me to bring home,both of them were within 15 miles of me..72 was the most common for short 4wds,they are un common,but can be found if you look in the right spot Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-20-2007 at 07:54 PM.

10-20-2007, 08:52 PM	#11
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: WIW Found a 70 SWB 4x4 yesterday Thanks for the input guys, it has rust in rockers and corners is about all. I personally think he's a bit high but SWB 4x4's are rare around here, especially ones for sale. I'm not going to buy this one mostly because its a 3 speed. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"



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