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redneckdds · 11-20-2005, 12:18 AM

I came across a 71 gmc shortbed today... at, ps, pb, ac(no compressor), body is strait, very little rust, it has a front clip of a chevy 67 or 68, and rear leaf springs??? cosmetically, its not pleasing to the eye, it had the bed full of junk and was completely semi-primered(ha ha), along with a ragged interior. Its got a 350 and a tranny from an 88 suburban. $4500 firm. 1st off, whats the deal with leaf springs in the back? is that a problem or ??? I am not gonna put this in a show, I dont think, but want it to look sharp. Am I, or maybe the owner, outta range here? I dont know much about the gmc's, someone help me out please...

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-20-2005, 12:35 AM

Pic swould really help but the price seems on par for wht I have seen them go for around here...

**truckdude239** · 11-20-2005, 12:41 AM

fastwillie 696969 · 11-20-2005, 12:44 AM

i paid 4500 for mine 70 swb with 350 3spd no rust very little california truck
decent paint no dent no a/c just p/s p/b

redneckdds · 11-20-2005, 12:55 AM

sorry guys, no pics... I know this would make a world of diff, I forgot to take my digital to the truckshow... the truck will be gone by wednesday

Bob Moore · 11-20-2005, 12:31 PM

IMO most GMC's had leaf and Chevy's had coil. You could order either one with either spring but I believe the default order was GMC leaf and Chevy coil. Just my observations over 15years of yard hopping.

Good luck - Bob

shelby987 · 11-20-2005, 01:36 PM

$4,500 seems high, very high to me.....around here for that kinda money, a really good conditioned 2wd drive can be found for a grand or two less......please do not jump on something just because its there.....I had to drive over 200 miles to find mine(not far at all compared to the drive others have made), but shop around a little, I look in the weekly autotrader every week, and probably come across 4 or 5 of these trucks for less that appear to be in better shape....with the internet and a little looking, anything can be found in a good price range. This board will help you find whatever you could possibly be looking for....if you can't travel, find what you want, and ask if someone on the board can look at something for you....I had someone look at a 69 3/4t in IL for me....saved me from driving 300 miles to look at a complete POS! Let me know if you find anything in michigan you want looked at.....

www.cctol.com is a great place to look, also cars.com and craigslist.org will have local listings in your area....good luck!

shelby987 · 11-20-2005, 01:58 PM

just as an example, in this weeks truck trader, there is a 67 swb (looks to be big back window) just down the road from me for $5,000 that has already been dropped, and looks to be in amazing shape.....they are out there!

cdowns · 11-20-2005, 02:22 PM

seems very high for a non original truck// the different front clip could spell frame damage from a crash what's hidden under the primer??? etc etc

krue · 11-20-2005, 02:25 PM

Sounds high to me also.

bozracer · 11-20-2005, 02:41 PM

On this side of the country the description sounds like a $1500-2000 truck.

redneckdds · 11-20-2005, 03:52 PM

well then guys... get lookin for me!!!! I want(preferrably) a 72 chevrolet cheyenne sb, 2wd. the big block is even better... $2K +/-...I will pick it up next week, ha ha... thanks for the input, I will probably skip out on this truck

Longhorn Man · 11-20-2005, 09:03 PM

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cosmetically, its not pleasing to the eye, it had the bed full of junk and was completely semi-primered(ha ha), along with a ragged interior. Its got a 350 and a tranny from an 88 suburban. $4500 firm.

So a crappy paint and body, crappy int, and a very weak eng and tranny ...granted, injected and overdrive, but still way underpowered.

That sounds easily twice what it is worth... if not more.

*FormerMember* · 11-20-2005, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

So a crappy paint and body, crappy int, and a very weak eng and tranny ...granted, injected and overdrive, but still way underpowered.

That sounds easily twice what it is worth... if not more.

Not sure even that the 88 Burb motor is injected. Wasn't that the cross over year?

I say pass, too. Way too high!

racer face · 11-20-2005, 10:15 PM

4500.00 seems high.if it's running I'd say 2500.00. if not 1000.00 at most.
living in the rust belt most of our trucks are imports from the southwest and thats the prices i've seen. 4500.00 is a truck with good paint and interior, runs down the road pretty straight. my.02

Jimbotronics · 11-20-2005, 11:01 PM

I can say first hand be afraid - be very afraid. I bought what was suposed to be a clean, garaged kept, "minimal rust" truck for $4500. Had it shipped down to Florida and the rest is history (see my signature). I'll never buy another truck sight unseen - unless it's from a well known board member of course. Half primered and bed full of junk? There's something he's not wanting folks to see untill he's ........

:bansex:

redneckdds · 11-20-2005, 11:10 PM

Longhorn,grendel and racer face-I gotchya there... I probably just need to see it w/o all the junk in it and drive it. Something I failed to mention, I saw it at a GoodGuys show. There were only (2) 67-72 trucks for sale down there.

grendeljimbo... did you get it from ebay or something? 4000 seems to be the average going price... whether it has all the options or none of them. Sorry to hear about your scandal...

cableguy0 · 11-20-2005, 11:15 PM

Seeing that your in Arizona finding a cheap should not be a problem. i used to see them all the time but they were way for me to even think about. just look around you can get more truck for less money out there

Jimbotronics · 11-20-2005, 11:32 PM

grendeljimbo... did you get it from ebay or something? 4000 seems to be the average going price... whether it has all the options or none of them. Sorry to hear about your scandal...[/QUOTE]

Nah - a board member posted an add that he had seen and I contacted the fella. The guy had owned it for over 20 years and then had a buddy of his do all the body work (which he felt was top notch). In listening to him talk about the truck I'm certain he felt sincere about what he was selling. All in all I'm not bidder nor upset I was just expecting alot more. I could go on and on but this is your post about your find...

redneckdds · 11-27-2005, 04:14 PM

BUYER BEWARE!!!

I was browsing ebay and now the guy has it listed... He never told me it had:
*VEHICAL HAS A 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER CHASSIS
*A SWB PICKUP BOX SHORTENED NINE INCHES TO MAKE IT A "SUPER SHORT"
*-I asked how it was lowered, he said he didnt know--->4" DROP SUSPENSION*-I drove it...it couldnt shift or get over about 40mph, although the rpm was up to 3500-4000! and he said it just needed an adustment --->NICE NEW 700R4 OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION WITH HEAVY DUTY CORVETTE INNARDS
*yada, yada, yada.....
*what does this mean?--->truck will need a tv cable adjustment before roadworthy

Sorry, but the bottom line is guy was dishonest with me... I saw him at a local auction, thats when I drove it and he still didnt mention any of this new stuff, apparently no one wanted it at the auction either... so BUYER BEWARE

here is the link...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...QQcmdZViewItem

BigMike · 11-27-2005, 06:56 PM

Dude, stay away from that one...That thing has been on ebay for at least the last month in a half or so...I saw it before I bought mine on Oct 15th. NOBODY wants it

Try going to the Pomona Swap meet here in SoCal. Last one there were nearly 2 dozen 67-72's in various condition for sale. Granted a lot of them were overpriced, but they will negotiate. I am going next Sunday (Dec 4th) to try and find an inner grille and pass fender.

Mike

redneckdds · 11-27-2005, 08:34 PM

nice truck ya got there Big Mike... yea... this guy is a clown

11-20-2005, 12:18 AM	#1
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	found a 71 gmc, what do you think? UPDATE I came across a 71 gmc shortbed today... at, ps, pb, ac(no compressor), body is strait, very little rust, it has a front clip of a chevy 67 or 68, and rear leaf springs??? cosmetically, its not pleasing to the eye, it had the bed full of junk and was completely semi-primered(ha ha), along with a ragged interior. Its got a 350 and a tranny from an 88 suburban. $4500 firm. 1st off, whats the deal with leaf springs in the back? is that a problem or ??? I am not gonna put this in a show, I dont think, but want it to look sharp. Am I, or maybe the owner, outta range here? I dont know much about the gmc's, someone help me out please... Last edited by redneckdds; 11-27-2005 at 04:34 PM. Reason: I need to update the information

11-20-2005, 12:35 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? Pic swould really help but the price seems on par for wht I have seen them go for around here... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-20-2005, 12:41 AM	#3
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11-20-2005, 12:44 AM	#4
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? i paid 4500 for mine 70 swb with 350 3spd no rust very little california truck decent paint no dent no a/c just p/s p/b __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

11-20-2005, 12:55 AM	#5
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? sorry guys, no pics... I know this would make a world of diff, I forgot to take my digital to the truckshow... the truck will be gone by wednesday

11-20-2005, 12:31 PM	#6
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? IMO most GMC's had leaf and Chevy's had coil. You could order either one with either spring but I believe the default order was GMC leaf and Chevy coil. Just my observations over 15years of yard hopping. Good luck - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

11-20-2005, 01:36 PM	#7
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? $4,500 seems high, very high to me.....around here for that kinda money, a really good conditioned 2wd drive can be found for a grand or two less......please do not jump on something just because its there.....I had to drive over 200 miles to find mine(not far at all compared to the drive others have made), but shop around a little, I look in the weekly autotrader every week, and probably come across 4 or 5 of these trucks for less that appear to be in better shape....with the internet and a little looking, anything can be found in a good price range. This board will help you find whatever you could possibly be looking for....if you can't travel, find what you want, and ask if someone on the board can look at something for you....I had someone look at a 69 3/4t in IL for me....saved me from driving 300 miles to look at a complete POS! Let me know if you find anything in michigan you want looked at..... www.cctol.com is a great place to look, also cars.com and craigslist.org will have local listings in your area....good luck! __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

11-20-2005, 01:58 PM	#8
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? just as an example, in this weeks truck trader, there is a 67 swb (looks to be big back window) just down the road from me for $5,000 that has already been dropped, and looks to be in amazing shape.....they are out there! __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

11-20-2005, 02:22 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? seems very high for a non original truck// the different front clip could spell frame damage from a crash what's hidden under the primer??? etc etc __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-20-2005, 02:25 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? Sounds high to me also. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-20-2005, 02:41 PM	#11
bozracer wnc tvman Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Etowah,North Carolina Posts: 228	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? On this side of the country the description sounds like a $1500-2000 truck. __________________ Oz WNC 67 Short Fleet 350 4speed 70 Short Fleet 327 4speed

11-20-2005, 03:52 PM	#12
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? well then guys... get lookin for me!!!! I want(preferrably) a 72 chevrolet cheyenne sb, 2wd. the big block is even better... $2K +/-...I will pick it up next week, ha ha... thanks for the input, I will probably skip out on this truck

11-20-2005, 10:15 PM	#15
racer face Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wellington Ohio(GO BUCKEYES) Posts: 74	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? 4500.00 seems high.if it's running I'd say 2500.00. if not 1000.00 at most. living in the rust belt most of our trucks are imports from the southwest and thats the prices i've seen. 4500.00 is a truck with good paint and interior, runs down the road pretty straight. my.02 __________________ Pat ______________________ 1968 1 Ton Dually Flatbed 327/th400 1968 C30 Open Road 327/th400 1997 F350 CREWCAB 4X4 460 BIGBLOCK

11-20-2005, 11:01 PM	#16
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? I can say first hand be afraid - be very afraid. I bought what was suposed to be a clean, garaged kept, "minimal rust" truck for $4500. Had it shipped down to Florida and the rest is history (see my signature). I'll never buy another truck sight unseen - unless it's from a well known board member of course. Half primered and bed full of junk? There's something he's not wanting folks to see untill he's ........ :bansex: __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

11-20-2005, 11:10 PM	#17
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? Longhorn,grendel and racer face-I gotchya there... I probably just need to see it w/o all the junk in it and drive it. Something I failed to mention, I saw it at a GoodGuys show. There were only (2) 67-72 trucks for sale down there. grendeljimbo... did you get it from ebay or something? 4000 seems to be the average going price... whether it has all the options or none of them. Sorry to hear about your scandal...



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11-20-2005, 11:15 PM	#18
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? Seeing that your in Arizona finding a cheap should not be a problem. i used to see them all the time but they were way for me to even think about. just look around you can get more truck for less money out there __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-20-2005, 11:32 PM	#19
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? grendeljimbo... did you get it from ebay or something? 4000 seems to be the average going price... whether it has all the options or none of them. Sorry to hear about your scandal...[/QUOTE] Nah - a board member posted an add that he had seen and I contacted the fella. The guy had owned it for over 20 years and then had a buddy of his do all the body work (which he felt was top notch). In listening to him talk about the truck I'm certain he felt sincere about what he was selling. All in all I'm not bidder nor upset I was just expecting alot more. I could go on and on but this is your post about your find... __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

11-27-2005, 04:14 PM	#20
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? BUYER BEWARE!!! I was browsing ebay and now the guy has it listed... He never told me it had: VEHICAL HAS A 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER CHASSIS A SWB PICKUP BOX SHORTENED NINE INCHES TO MAKE IT A "SUPER SHORT" -I asked how it was lowered, he said he didnt know--->4" DROP SUSPENSION-I drove it...it couldnt shift or get over about 40mph, although the rpm was up to 3500-4000! and he said it just needed an adustment --->NICE NEW 700R4 OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION WITH HEAVY DUTY CORVETTE INNARDS yada, yada, yada..... what does this mean?--->truck will need a tv cable adjustment before roadworthy Sorry, but the bottom line is guy was dishonest with me... I saw him at a local auction, thats when I drove it and he still didnt mention any of this new stuff, apparently no one wanted it at the auction either... so BUYER BEWARE here is the link... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...QQcmdZViewItem Last edited by redneckdds; 11-27-2005 at 04:16 PM.

11-27-2005, 06:56 PM	#21
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? Dude, stay away from that one...That thing has been on ebay for at least the last month in a half or so...I saw it before I bought mine on Oct 15th. NOBODY wants it Try going to the Pomona Swap meet here in SoCal. Last one there were nearly 2 dozen 67-72's in various condition for sale. Granted a lot of them were overpriced, but they will negotiate. I am going next Sunday (Dec 4th) to try and find an inner grille and pass fender. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

11-27-2005, 08:34 PM	#22
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: found a 71 gmc, what do you think? nice truck ya got there Big Mike... yea... this guy is a clown

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