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05-29-2007, 12:52 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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I give up.
Just got some research info from GM. My 70 K5 is one of 1229 produced with the 6 cylinder. I am gonna quit wheelin it, and try to find a better home for it. Manual steering and brakes, along with a 3 speed on the column make for some tough off roading. I still love driving the old girl, just can't afford upkeep on another vehicle.
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05-29-2007, 10:52 AM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Bothell, WA
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Re: I give up.
Why don't you just add PS and convert it to a floor shift? I don't think that the numbers on it being a 6cyl increase it's value any more than if it was a well done converstion. The 3-on-the-tree makes for a tough sell to a lot of people. Converting to a floor shift or an auto would probably make it more marketable, thus increasing it's value to both you and any prospective buyers (if you decide to sell).
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05-29-2007, 04:18 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: I give up.
I agree w/ Bouncy, It's somewhat rare, but not a highly sought after rare.
I wouldn't sell it unless you just have to and or want to, but this is JMHO.
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05-29-2007, 11:42 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Re: I give up.
Take heart in the fact that they made less than 5000 in '69, and most of us aren't afraid to get them dirty from time to time. I am keeping the column shift but converting/upgrading most of everything else to my liking.
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-Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals... |
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05-29-2007, 11:44 PM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: I give up.
Rarity is a relative thing with these trucks. Value comes more from condition and desirable options.
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