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rocktriviagod · 11-20-2004, 10:50 AM

Hi guys, Long time no posts.
I have a question. I just purchased an 02 Silverado Z71 Ext Cab.

(Really need it for the Wisconsin winter.) I'm looking for opinions on selling one of my other trucks.
'Elvis' is a 78 Chevy SB stepside. Rebuilt 350 (4 bolt main) 4bbl carb. (original motor was a 6 cyl) Dual exhausts. Rebuilt turbo 350 trans with shift kit. Tilt wheel (not original) Rally wheels, Eagle ST radials. Body is real nice. Newer paint (but not 'show quality') no rust. Was originally titled in arizona. Spent most Wisconsin winters in the garage. Interior is pretty good.
There are plenty of little things that could be fixed up on it. Things I planned on taking care of if I keep it: Fix parking break. fix leak where speedo cable enters trans. Change out the mufflers. ($5 glass packs just don't do it for me.) Redo the interior door panels. New U joints. rebuild carb.
This truck looks really cool and some tlc could make it a decent show truck. I bought this truck for $3000 last spring. I'd like to get close to that much out of it. I'm just running out of garage space .
I haven't been checking ebay lately. How is the market for such a truck?
Any other ideas on where to sell?? If anybody is interested in this truck or know someone who is, email me rocktriviagod@yahoo.com.
Thanks in advance for any input .
PS: If I sell this truck, can I still be a member opf this board?

**N2TRUX** · 11-20-2004, 10:58 AM

It sounds like the truck is nice enough to bring most of your money back. Since it is a rust free truck that should bring decent money in your area.

We really need good pics to offer any more input...

rolson1039 · 11-20-2004, 06:58 PM

it would be nice if ya could show us some pics so we have a better idea of your truck ive seen them in my area go for that much ebay is kinda funny tho

Blue Beard · 11-20-2004, 09:43 PM

Pics would help sell her...

rocktriviagod · 11-20-2004, 10:10 PM

I'll get some pix up on Sunday.

rocktriviagod · 11-21-2004, 07:51 PM

first try at uplaoding to this site

rocktriviagod · 11-21-2004, 07:57 PM

more pix

rocktriviagod · 11-21-2004, 08:02 PM

more pix

rocktriviagod · 11-21-2004, 08:15 PM

the door panels were in rough shape so I'm in the process of painting them

rocktriviagod · 11-21-2004, 08:26 PM

more pix

Blue Beard · 11-21-2004, 10:14 PM

Good job of posting pics....even for the first time.

Good looking truck. Why was the big hole put in the driver's door, any idea?

75-K5 · 11-21-2004, 11:49 PM

I'm pretty sure you could get that much out of it. We paid $2500 for our stepside and it wasn't in as good of shape as that one is, although very close.

11-20-2004, 10:50 AM	#1
rocktriviagod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Holmen, WI Posts: 50	Need to sell my 78 stepside Hi guys, Long time no posts. I have a question. I just purchased an 02 Silverado Z71 Ext Cab. (Really need it for the Wisconsin winter.) I'm looking for opinions on selling one of my other trucks. 'Elvis' is a 78 Chevy SB stepside. Rebuilt 350 (4 bolt main) 4bbl carb. (original motor was a 6 cyl) Dual exhausts. Rebuilt turbo 350 trans with shift kit. Tilt wheel (not original) Rally wheels, Eagle ST radials. Body is real nice. Newer paint (but not 'show quality') no rust. Was originally titled in arizona. Spent most Wisconsin winters in the garage. Interior is pretty good. There are plenty of little things that could be fixed up on it. Things I planned on taking care of if I keep it: Fix parking break. fix leak where speedo cable enters trans. Change out the mufflers. ($5 glass packs just don't do it for me.) Redo the interior door panels. New U joints. rebuild carb. This truck looks really cool and some tlc could make it a decent show truck. I bought this truck for $3000 last spring. I'd like to get close to that much out of it. I'm just running out of garage space . I haven't been checking ebay lately. How is the market for such a truck? Any other ideas on where to sell?? If anybody is interested in this truck or know someone who is, email me rocktriviagod@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance for any input . PS: If I sell this truck, can I still be a member opf this board? __________________ Currently in and around my garage: 1978 Chevy Stepside (Elvis) 1993 Chev S10 ext cab (LittleTruck) 1998 Chev Astro Van (Wife's Hauler) 2001 Honda 1500 Valkyrie Interstate (dad's toy) 2003 Honda 1800 Gold Wing (mom's toy)

11-20-2004, 10:58 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	It sounds like the truck is nice enough to bring most of your money back. Since it is a rust free truck that should bring decent money in your area. We really need good pics to offer any more input... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-20-2004, 06:58 PM	#3
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	it would be nice if ya could show us some pics so we have a better idea of your truck ive seen them in my area go for that much ebay is kinda funny tho __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

11-20-2004, 09:43 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Pics would help sell her... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-20-2004, 10:10 PM	#5
rocktriviagod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Holmen, WI Posts: 50	I'll get some pix up on Sunday. __________________ Currently in and around my garage: 1978 Chevy Stepside (Elvis) 1993 Chev S10 ext cab (LittleTruck) 1998 Chev Astro Van (Wife's Hauler) 2001 Honda 1500 Valkyrie Interstate (dad's toy) 2003 Honda 1800 Gold Wing (mom's toy)

11-21-2004, 07:51 PM	#6
rocktriviagod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Holmen, WI Posts: 50	pix first try at uplaoding to this site Attached Images __________________ Currently in and around my garage: 1978 Chevy Stepside (Elvis) 1993 Chev S10 ext cab (LittleTruck) 1998 Chev Astro Van (Wife's Hauler) 2001 Honda 1500 Valkyrie Interstate (dad's toy) 2003 Honda 1800 Gold Wing (mom's toy)

11-21-2004, 07:57 PM	#7
rocktriviagod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Holmen, WI Posts: 50	more pix Attached Images __________________ Currently in and around my garage: 1978 Chevy Stepside (Elvis) 1993 Chev S10 ext cab (LittleTruck) 1998 Chev Astro Van (Wife's Hauler) 2001 Honda 1500 Valkyrie Interstate (dad's toy) 2003 Honda 1800 Gold Wing (mom's toy)

11-21-2004, 08:02 PM	#8
rocktriviagod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Holmen, WI Posts: 50	more pix Attached Images __________________ Currently in and around my garage: 1978 Chevy Stepside (Elvis) 1993 Chev S10 ext cab (LittleTruck) 1998 Chev Astro Van (Wife's Hauler) 2001 Honda 1500 Valkyrie Interstate (dad's toy) 2003 Honda 1800 Gold Wing (mom's toy)

11-21-2004, 08:15 PM	#9
rocktriviagod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Holmen, WI Posts: 50	the door panels were in rough shape so I'm in the process of painting them Attached Images __________________ Currently in and around my garage: 1978 Chevy Stepside (Elvis) 1993 Chev S10 ext cab (LittleTruck) 1998 Chev Astro Van (Wife's Hauler) 2001 Honda 1500 Valkyrie Interstate (dad's toy) 2003 Honda 1800 Gold Wing (mom's toy)

11-21-2004, 08:26 PM	#10
rocktriviagod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Holmen, WI Posts: 50	more pix Attached Images __________________ Currently in and around my garage: 1978 Chevy Stepside (Elvis) 1993 Chev S10 ext cab (LittleTruck) 1998 Chev Astro Van (Wife's Hauler) 2001 Honda 1500 Valkyrie Interstate (dad's toy) 2003 Honda 1800 Gold Wing (mom's toy)

11-21-2004, 10:14 PM	#11
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Good job of posting pics....even for the first time. Good looking truck. Why was the big hole put in the driver's door, any idea? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-21-2004, 11:49 PM	#12
75-K5 Bucket of Bolts Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 455	I'm pretty sure you could get that much out of it. We paid $2500 for our stepside and it wasn't in as good of shape as that one is, although very close. __________________ This is the project that never ends, yes it goes on and on my friend....



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