What do you think about this little beast? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dan42 · 07-21-2007, 12:47 AM

I looked at a '67 short fleet today - it has a 327, (good chance it's the original motor, not heads) 12 bolt rear end, 4 speed on the floor, hacked in (had a 3 on the tree) original paint, very little rust, very straight. He wants $4900 but wanted to see what you guys think. Here are some pix.

dan42 · 07-21-2007, 12:54 AM

Here's some more pix - any input on what you guys think it's worth would be helpful. It's what I am looking for.

jackyl9999 · 07-21-2007, 01:07 AM

Better than alot I have seen. But I dont know about 4900. But I am in arkansas where trucks grow on trees.

If you buy it can I have the valve covers?

sick69 · 07-21-2007, 01:17 AM

Seems to be fairly clean but 4900 is high imo. I would say 2500-3000 tops, but california is a different market.

BigMike · 07-21-2007, 01:58 AM

I think its even a bit high for Cali as well. I see tons of trucks for sale every day (always on the lookout for that "Great" deal) and you can get a pretty decent truck for $5K - $7K... Looks pretty rough for $4900 to me, I think maybe $3500 to $4000 max IMO

Mike

67cst · 07-21-2007, 02:21 AM

i also agree, up here that truck might get around 4k tops

Bishops Trucks · 07-21-2007, 02:34 AM

No more than $4000.00. It is a solid truck from what I see.

xshadow · 07-21-2007, 02:49 AM

even 3000.00 seems a little on the high side

**68SWB4x4** · 07-21-2007, 02:54 AM

It is a nice truck and looks solid but the guy has obviously done some work to it and I am always skeptical of a truck thats spare tire carrier is held on by zip ties (as I should be because that is the type of thing I would do

)

I would offer 3,500 if you really want it. You can do alot better for 5k around here.

Sicmaro · 07-21-2007, 03:07 AM

seem a lil steep for Cali. i paid 6500 for mine. which was 100% original. id say 3500-4000 also.

krue · 07-21-2007, 03:09 AM

Sounds a little high to me.

**special-K** · 07-21-2007, 06:05 AM

I`d pay it,try for less.It is high for condition.Not that you can`t do good with that.But,a few more bucks and you`re in the $5-6K range and trucks are much nicer.I`m looking at a $3,500 truck.I mean,isn`t $3,500 a decent amount of money for an old truck that hasn`t had money poured into it?
Somehow bring the guy around,without insulting him,to what his truck is really worth and it could be yours.

70GMCer · 07-21-2007, 06:44 AM

Too high for a truck that still needs work......$3000.00 tops

mvfd70 · 07-21-2007, 07:43 AM

Even 3 grand seems high to me too. But you are in California where everything is higher.

**67 cst swb** · 07-21-2007, 09:34 AM

Those valve covers are original 7-fin corvette aren't they...? You could recoupe some $ there. Check out some vette parts websites...

ChevLoRay · 07-21-2007, 09:43 AM

I noticed the valve covers, too. If the holes are staggered, the heads are early, too. If not, the covers are '58 and up.

02_GMC_97_FIII · 07-21-2007, 09:53 AM

Looks like a good base to start off of, price is a little high IMHO. I would think more in the $3000-$3500 range. Shouldn't deter you from talking with seller more though, I had a similar situation with mine wanted it but he was a little high on the price. A stack of cash is a rather good persuader.

manimal · 07-21-2007, 09:56 AM

That seems a little high. If youre looking to spend that kinda money for a truck, then keep looking. I have a friend that has 7 trucks for sale and the worst one is in the same shape as that, and the nicest one is the same price!
-Lance

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-21-2007, 10:22 AM

I'm always prepared to pay more to save in the long run! This truck would pay dividends when it comes to body and paint. You want this type of truck, then go for it. I would offer $3000.00 and see where that takes the deal. You can always pay $4900.00 and get it. I think the guy will take $3500.00 to $4000.00 for it. If you think $3000.00 is a good deal your paying $1900.00 more to meet his price and that buys sqaut when it comes to body & paint!

Check the heads out. Vette valve covers had staggard mounting holes in 57 and in some 58 to 60 models as well they were 9 finned, later models had 7 fins and non staggard holes. You may have vette heads on that engine.

esll.

dan42 · 07-21-2007, 11:10 AM

Here's a little better picture of the valve cover - they don't look staggered to me, but I don't know much about them.

bbarooo · 07-21-2007, 11:44 AM

A short fleet small window cab with original paint and very little rust would be a gold mine at the swap meet in so. cal. I would jump on it, especially if it's what you are looking for. Try to deal and see where it goes. In the long run on a truck project whats a few hundred bucks?

**clay68c10** · 07-21-2007, 12:18 PM

If he's willing to deal, go for it. It does look pretty solid and 67 short fleets aren't that common. If he doesn't want to deal, then come back later if he hasn't sold it and maybe he'll deal then.

prg machine · 07-21-2007, 01:09 PM

3500 starts the dickerinmg. probably get it for 4k it will be worth a little extra for the right model and year.

**Already Gone** · 07-21-2007, 01:53 PM

As we used to say in the car business" he wants all the money" .. I guess the thing is this truck is one of the most ( if not the most) popular and sought after years and body styles for our trucks. I personally wouldn't pay more than $3000. for that truck !!

lukecp · 07-21-2007, 05:14 PM

With a 2bbl carb that may be a 283, not a 327....I'd run the numbers to check for sure on the engine, because that alone would lower the value a bit.

07-21-2007, 12:47 AM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	What do you think about this little beast? I looked at a '67 short fleet today - it has a 327, (good chance it's the original motor, not heads) 12 bolt rear end, 4 speed on the floor, hacked in (had a 3 on the tree) original paint, very little rust, very straight. He wants $4900 but wanted to see what you guys think. Here are some pix. Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

07-21-2007, 12:54 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: What do you think about this little beast? Here's some more pix - any input on what you guys think it's worth would be helpful. It's what I am looking for. Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

07-21-2007, 01:07 AM	#3
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: What do you think about this little beast? Better than alot I have seen. But I dont know about 4900. But I am in arkansas where trucks grow on trees. If you buy it can I have the valve covers? __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

07-21-2007, 01:17 AM	#4
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: What do you think about this little beast? Seems to be fairly clean but 4900 is high imo. I would say 2500-3000 tops, but california is a different market. __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

07-21-2007, 01:58 AM	#5
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: What do you think about this little beast? I think its even a bit high for Cali as well. I see tons of trucks for sale every day (always on the lookout for that "Great" deal) and you can get a pretty decent truck for $5K - $7K... Looks pretty rough for $4900 to me, I think maybe $3500 to $4000 max IMO Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies Last edited by BigMike; 07-21-2007 at 01:58 AM.

07-21-2007, 02:21 AM	#6
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	Re: What do you think about this little beast? i also agree, up here that truck might get around 4k tops __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-21-2007, 02:34 AM	#7
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: What do you think about this little beast? No more than $4000.00. It is a solid truck from what I see. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

07-21-2007, 02:49 AM	#8
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: What do you think about this little beast? even 3000.00 seems a little on the high side

07-21-2007, 02:54 AM	#9
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	Re: What do you think about this little beast? It is a nice truck and looks solid but the guy has obviously done some work to it and I am always skeptical of a truck thats spare tire carrier is held on by zip ties (as I should be because that is the type of thing I would do ) I would offer 3,500 if you really want it. You can do alot better for 5k around here. __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

07-21-2007, 03:07 AM	#10
Sicmaro Always wrenching!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 301	Re: What do you think about this little beast? seem a lil steep for Cali. i paid 6500 for mine. which was 100% original. id say 3500-4000 also. __________________ 71 C-10 5.3L/4L60E 72 Camaro LS6/4L60E 06 Duramax 19 RZR XP4 turbo Dynamix 56 Belair 5.3/4L60E swap in progress

07-21-2007, 03:09 AM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: What do you think about this little beast? Sounds a little high to me. __________________ "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"

07-21-2007, 06:05 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: What do you think about this little beast? I`d pay it,try for less.It is high for condition.Not that you can`t do good with that.But,a few more bucks and you`re in the $5-6K range and trucks are much nicer.I`m looking at a $3,500 truck.I mean,isn`t $3,500 a decent amount of money for an old truck that hasn`t had money poured into it? Somehow bring the guy around,without insulting him,to what his truck is really worth and it could be yours. __________________ "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 ~

07-21-2007, 06:44 AM	#13
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: What do you think about this little beast? Too high for a truck that still needs work......$3000.00 tops __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

07-21-2007, 07:43 AM	#14
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: What do you think about this little beast? Even 3 grand seems high to me too. But you are in California where everything is higher. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

07-21-2007, 09:34 AM	#15
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: What do you think about this little beast? Those valve covers are original 7-fin corvette aren't they...? You could recoupe some $ there. Check out some vette parts websites... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White



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07-21-2007, 09:43 AM	#16
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What do you think about this little beast? I noticed the valve covers, too. If the holes are staggered, the heads are early, too. If not, the covers are '58 and up. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-21-2007, 09:53 AM	#17
02_GMC_97_FIII Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mequon, WI Posts: 186	Re: What do you think about this little beast? Looks like a good base to start off of, price is a little high IMHO. I would think more in the $3000-$3500 range. Shouldn't deter you from talking with seller more though, I had a similar situation with mine wanted it but he was a little high on the price. A stack of cash is a rather good persuader. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Shortbox, 350/TH350 '08 Chevy Trailblazer SS 6.0L AWD 400HP

07-21-2007, 09:56 AM	#18
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: What do you think about this little beast? That seems a little high. If youre looking to spend that kinda money for a truck, then keep looking. I have a friend that has 7 trucks for sale and the worst one is in the same shape as that, and the nicest one is the same price! -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

07-21-2007, 10:22 AM	#19
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: What do you think about this little beast? I'm always prepared to pay more to save in the long run! This truck would pay dividends when it comes to body and paint. You want this type of truck, then go for it. I would offer $3000.00 and see where that takes the deal. You can always pay $4900.00 and get it. I think the guy will take $3500.00 to $4000.00 for it. If you think $3000.00 is a good deal your paying $1900.00 more to meet his price and that buys sqaut when it comes to body & paint! Check the heads out. Vette valve covers had staggard mounting holes in 57 and in some 58 to 60 models as well they were 9 finned, later models had 7 fins and non staggard holes. You may have vette heads on that engine. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 07-21-2007 at 10:28 AM.

07-21-2007, 11:10 AM	#20
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: What do you think about this little beast? Here's a little better picture of the valve cover - they don't look staggered to me, but I don't know much about them. Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

07-21-2007, 11:44 AM	#21
bbarooo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: So. California Posts: 121	Re: What do you think about this little beast? A short fleet small window cab with original paint and very little rust would be a gold mine at the swap meet in so. cal. I would jump on it, especially if it's what you are looking for. Try to deal and see where it goes. In the long run on a truck project whats a few hundred bucks?

07-21-2007, 12:18 PM	#22
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,932	Re: What do you think about this little beast? If he's willing to deal, go for it. It does look pretty solid and 67 short fleets aren't that common. If he doesn't want to deal, then come back later if he hasn't sold it and maybe he'll deal then. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

07-21-2007, 01:09 PM	#23
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: What do you think about this little beast? 3500 starts the dickerinmg. probably get it for 4k it will be worth a little extra for the right model and year.

07-21-2007, 01:53 PM	#24
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,105	Re: What do you think about this little beast? As we used to say in the car business" he wants all the money" .. I guess the thing is this truck is one of the most ( if not the most) popular and sought after years and body styles for our trucks. I personally wouldn't pay more than $3000. for that truck !! __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

07-21-2007, 05:14 PM	#25
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Re: What do you think about this little beast? With a 2bbl carb that may be a 283, not a 327....I'd run the numbers to check for sure on the engine, because that alone would lower the value a bit. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

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