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Myself · 05-05-2006, 03:44 PM

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RicksTrucks · 05-05-2006, 04:50 PM

Given you may not be sure what is wrong with it til you get it running, and it looks to be a daily driver without much work, maybe at least a couple thousand - no less than $1,500. Of course, that is what I would like to pay, maybe not what I would sell it for. Just hard to tell without pics. My rule of thumb with 2wd is nothing over a $1,000 unless it runs. Others may know more about 4x4s.

Southedisto · 05-05-2006, 08:52 PM

I would start at 1k, and go from there.

carrzy4 · 05-05-2006, 08:56 PM

bring some gas and a battery, then offer, $1000k, always low ball'em. thats what my dad always said. haha

al's71gmc · 05-05-2006, 11:12 PM

"Pretty staight and pretty rust free" and no pics is a tuff guess. Check the rockers, cab corners, floors and floor supports out. But with an a/c cab and good straight non rusted short box, it's got a good start. Even if the motor is worn out, $1000 wouldn't scare me at all. If it runs pretty good, I'd probably go 2K easily. Ther's so many things to consider, tires and wheels, interior, paint, trim, trans and transfercase. What did the motor come from and how many miles on it. How many miles on the truck? Tach, tilt, bucket seats, trim package?

blaserman · 05-06-2006, 01:02 AM

Like the one post said,take some good gas and battery and get it started. also go over it with a finetooth comb looking in/at/under for any problems. I would also take a magnet with me just to check for and bondo areas. If it looks like a really good deal and it is a 4X4 I would start at $1,500.00 but would stop at $2,000.00. Lots of luck and hope it is what you first saw.

**Richard** · 05-06-2006, 01:41 AM

Not sure about your area but here in Southern Ca. A 67-72 4x4 will get at least 2k and that is with lots of air holes in the cab. 3 to 5k in decent condition still needing repair if a SWB. I was in no hurry when looking for mine and my brother happend to see it in a teachers yard up in Northern Ca, asked what he wanted and it was mine the next day for 2k. Truck was real solid and ran well, IMO I just got lucky. Was offered 4k the next week sitting in my driveway. That being said, If a LWB I would start at 1k to 1.2K and go from there.
I see it is a SWB....1.5k is a good starting point IMO.

**special-K** · 05-06-2006, 07:14 AM

I` wouldn`t bring gas and battery.I`d tell him to get it running and I`ll make you an offer,as it sits I`ll give you $1,500.He may be so tickled you`d pay that and he wouldn`t have to touch it(as it`s been for years)that he`d go for that and be done.Talk awhile first.Casually bring up things that can harm an engine/truck from extended sitting like pitting machined surfaces(bearing surfaces,cylinder walls,valve stems...)or dryed seals or frozen clutch & brakes.Make it know without saying it that you taking a crap-shot.It turns it into a favor you`re doing him.He doesn`t want to go through it and may wonder who would...you!I would pay up to $2,000,maybe more for a truck like that.I would be buying it for what it is and it`s hard to findness,the actual factory configuration:`69 shortbed 4wd with a/c.That could be a very valueable truck after 5 digit$ and some blood,sweat,`n`tears.It ain`t worth a damn if you can`t get it.You can do the battery and gas at home.If the motor is healthy,Great!You got a bonus.Chances are,it`s good.You get the truck going for him,then he has something that`s more sellable and worth more.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-06-2006, 08:12 AM

I bought my 69 K20 for $1,750. He was asking $2,000. It had new tires, new brake lines and very minimal rust. I would offer him probably $1,000. Maybe even less depending on the feelings I got from him. I definitely wouldn't start much lower than $1,000. You can always act dumb if you start a little too low and he knows what it should be worth.

I would approach him with the "it's your truck, I hate to make the first offer cause I might offend you" - then if he insists, hit him with $800 and see what he does - you can always go up.

72armyswbtruck · 05-07-2006, 05:11 AM

I agree start at aroudn a grand and go from there

05-05-2006, 03:44 PM	#1
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,142	Found a 4x4....guy says make offer. Edited by moderator I hate to be the bad guy here, but due to abuse fwiw threads are restricted to the for sale forums, and require that you be a subscriber. Click here to subscribe Last edited by Fred T; 05-07-2006 at 02:14 PM.

05-05-2006, 04:50 PM	#2
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: Found a 4x4....guy says make offer. Given you may not be sure what is wrong with it til you get it running, and it looks to be a daily driver without much work, maybe at least a couple thousand - no less than $1,500. Of course, that is what I would like to pay, maybe not what I would sell it for. Just hard to tell without pics. My rule of thumb with 2wd is nothing over a $1,000 unless it runs. Others may know more about 4x4s. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

05-05-2006, 08:52 PM	#3
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: Found a 4x4....guy says make offer. I would start at 1k, and go from there. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

05-05-2006, 08:56 PM	#4
carrzy4 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 152	Re: Found a 4x4....guy says make offer. bring some gas and a battery, then offer, $1000k, always low ball'em. thats what my dad always said. haha __________________ S.h.i.t happens when you party naked.

05-05-2006, 11:12 PM	#5
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: Found a 4x4....guy says make offer. "Pretty staight and pretty rust free" and no pics is a tuff guess. Check the rockers, cab corners, floors and floor supports out. But with an a/c cab and good straight non rusted short box, it's got a good start. Even if the motor is worn out, $1000 wouldn't scare me at all. If it runs pretty good, I'd probably go 2K easily. Ther's so many things to consider, tires and wheels, interior, paint, trim, trans and transfercase. What did the motor come from and how many miles on it. How many miles on the truck? Tach, tilt, bucket seats, trim package? __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

05-06-2006, 01:02 AM	#6
blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	Re: Found a 4x4....guy says make offer. Like the one post said,take some good gas and battery and get it started. also go over it with a finetooth comb looking in/at/under for any problems. I would also take a magnet with me just to check for and bondo areas. If it looks like a really good deal and it is a 4X4 I would start at $1,500.00 but would stop at $2,000.00. Lots of luck and hope it is what you first saw. __________________ This is my best friend

05-06-2006, 01:41 AM	#7
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	Re: Found a 4x4....guy says make offer. Not sure about your area but here in Southern Ca. A 67-72 4x4 will get at least 2k and that is with lots of air holes in the cab. 3 to 5k in decent condition still needing repair if a SWB. I was in no hurry when looking for mine and my brother happend to see it in a teachers yard up in Northern Ca, asked what he wanted and it was mine the next day for 2k. Truck was real solid and ran well, IMO I just got lucky. Was offered 4k the next week sitting in my driveway. That being said, If a LWB I would start at 1k to 1.2K and go from there. I see it is a SWB....1.5k is a good starting point IMO. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746 Last edited by Richard; 05-06-2006 at 01:45 AM.

05-06-2006, 07:14 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Found a 4x4....guy says make offer. I` wouldn`t bring gas and battery.I`d tell him to get it running and I`ll make you an offer,as it sits I`ll give you $1,500.He may be so tickled you`d pay that and he wouldn`t have to touch it(as it`s been for years)that he`d go for that and be done.Talk awhile first.Casually bring up things that can harm an engine/truck from extended sitting like pitting machined surfaces(bearing surfaces,cylinder walls,valve stems...)or dryed seals or frozen clutch & brakes.Make it know without saying it that you taking a crap-shot.It turns it into a favor you`re doing him.He doesn`t want to go through it and may wonder who would...you!I would pay up to $2,000,maybe more for a truck like that.I would be buying it for what it is and it`s hard to findness,the actual factory configuration:`69 shortbed 4wd with a/c.That could be a very valueable truck after 5 digit$ and some blood,sweat,`n`tears.It ain`t worth a damn if you can`t get it.You can do the battery and gas at home.If the motor is healthy,Great!You got a bonus.Chances are,it`s good.You get the truck going for him,then he has something that`s more sellable and worth more. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-06-2006 at 08:37 AM.

05-06-2006, 08:12 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Found a 4x4....guy says make offer. I bought my 69 K20 for $1,750. He was asking $2,000. It had new tires, new brake lines and very minimal rust. I would offer him probably $1,000. Maybe even less depending on the feelings I got from him. I definitely wouldn't start much lower than $1,000. You can always act dumb if you start a little too low and he knows what it should be worth. I would approach him with the "it's your truck, I hate to make the first offer cause I might offend you" - then if he insists, hit him with $800 and see what he does - you can always go up. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-07-2006, 05:11 AM	#10
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Found a 4x4....guy says make offer. I agree start at aroudn a grand and go from there __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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