Got a lead on a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, WHat do ya figure its worth? Help! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jkaylor68gmc · 08-27-2007, 04:09 PM

Guy I know says his dad has a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, AC, PS,PDB, V-8/Automatic, 7-hole gauge long wheelbase truck. It may even be a tilt column truck!

He says it has been kept inside for its entire life and his father bought it new. It is however a long wheelbase fleetside truck. I am tld it doesn't need a thing but a washing and gas and the son is a very reliable source on these things.

I am contemplating buying it and selling the bed once I see what condition it is in. I want to make it a shortwheelbase truck.

Whats it worth and what do I do?

Josh

weasel29gm · 08-27-2007, 09:54 PM

Garage kept and rust free above 10k. If you buy for less you got a deal. These trucks are not gettin' cheaper. Looked at a 70 SWB 87k auto. A good clean truck he wanted 8,500 for it. Good luck!!

72armyswbtruck · 08-28-2007, 04:36 AM

You knew that someone would throw this out there

**N2TRUX** · 08-28-2007, 08:01 AM

There was a time that garage kept loaded out trucks would hardly bring 3500.00. Lately I have been seeing them go for 8000.00 and up. People are finding it cheaper to cut them down than try to build a rusted out shortie...

jkaylor68gmc · 08-28-2007, 08:58 AM

Yeah, I really don't know what he is going to ask for it, Rumor is it is an extremely nice truck, hate to cut it up, but dangit if the price is right. It seemed as though you could buy these trucks all day around my town for 800.00 or so, now they are ultra rare, I can't figure out what happened.

PanelDeland · 08-28-2007, 09:42 AM

I saw a shorty the other day for sale.It had rusted out cab corners,rockers,floorboards and bed floor.The grille was there but not good for more than a working truck.Both doors had some rust in the lower panels.I did not crawl under it so I don't know about the frame.The bedsides,one front fender,both window regulators,all the dash knobs and trim and upholstry needed replacement.He wanted $2500.00 for it but would throw in new rockers.There was no motor or tranny and who knows what other little pieces were missing.

jkaylor68gmc · 08-28-2007, 09:56 AM

There is one like that about 5 miles from here for 800.00. The cab and doors are really nice but again I am looking for a driver.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 08-28-2007, 10:12 AM

Pardon me for asking,but why would you want to take a truck in great condition and make it into 1/2 a truck? I guess if you need to put anything in it you could get one of those "bed-extenders".

dan42 · 08-28-2007, 10:18 AM

Actually, that's an interesting point. People are gonna have to start checking the shortbeds that are for sale to see if they are actual shortbeds or just cut down longbeds. I would think that the value for a real shortbed should be higher.

jkaylor68gmc · 08-29-2007, 08:56 AM

I am sorry but I am a short bed kind of guy. I am suppose to hear from him today.

**70cst** · 08-29-2007, 09:30 AM

If you buy the truck and and plan to keep it forever then do what makes you happy...But...I would think if you sell it someday it it will not have the value of a true swb truck. Possibly it might hurt the resale value.
I like swb trucks but I will never consider cutting my 70cst lwb truck to make it a shorty. Sounds like it is good find. Good Luck. I hope you get it.
These trucks are getting harder to find at a good price.

PS...if you do buy it and cut it down for a swb keep me in mind as I need a better lwb bed.

jkaylor68gmc · 08-29-2007, 09:34 AM

Thats what I planned to do, cut the bed down on the '47 IH but thats because you cannot find a bed for that pig, but I would definitly give someone the oppurtunity to own a nice lwb Cheyenne bed. I am not that cold hearted. Well see if he wants to sell it, if not I found a swb 70 cst.

Huck · 08-29-2007, 10:13 AM

I would avoid that truck like the plague as they are never as nice as the seller claims. Stick with an original SWB and you will never regret it.
Now, what did you say that guys phone number is_____________?

08-27-2007, 04:09 PM	#1
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Got a lead on a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, WHat do ya figure its worth? Help! Guy I know says his dad has a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, AC, PS,PDB, V-8/Automatic, 7-hole gauge long wheelbase truck. It may even be a tilt column truck! He says it has been kept inside for its entire life and his father bought it new. It is however a long wheelbase fleetside truck. I am tld it doesn't need a thing but a washing and gas and the son is a very reliable source on these things. I am contemplating buying it and selling the bed once I see what condition it is in. I want to make it a shortwheelbase truck. Whats it worth and what do I do? Josh __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

08-27-2007, 09:54 PM	#2
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Got a lead on a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, WHat do ya figure its worth? Help! Garage kept and rust free above 10k. If you buy for less you got a deal. These trucks are not gettin' cheaper. Looked at a 70 SWB 87k auto. A good clean truck he wanted 8,500 for it. Good luck!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-28-2007, 04:36 AM	#3
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08-28-2007, 08:01 AM	#4
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08-28-2007, 08:58 AM	#5
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Got a lead on a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, WHat do ya figure its worth? Help! Yeah, I really don't know what he is going to ask for it, Rumor is it is an extremely nice truck, hate to cut it up, but dangit if the price is right. It seemed as though you could buy these trucks all day around my town for 800.00 or so, now they are ultra rare, I can't figure out what happened. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

08-28-2007, 09:42 AM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Got a lead on a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, WHat do ya figure its worth? Help! I saw a shorty the other day for sale.It had rusted out cab corners,rockers,floorboards and bed floor.The grille was there but not good for more than a working truck.Both doors had some rust in the lower panels.I did not crawl under it so I don't know about the frame.The bedsides,one front fender,both window regulators,all the dash knobs and trim and upholstry needed replacement.He wanted $2500.00 for it but would throw in new rockers.There was no motor or tranny and who knows what other little pieces were missing. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-28-2007, 09:56 AM	#7
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Got a lead on a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, WHat do ya figure its worth? Help! There is one like that about 5 miles from here for 800.00. The cab and doors are really nice but again I am looking for a driver. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

08-28-2007, 10:12 AM	#8
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,881	Re: Got a lead on a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, WHat do ya figure its worth? Help! Pardon me for asking,but why would you want to take a truck in great condition and make it into 1/2 a truck? I guess if you need to put anything in it you could get one of those "bed-extenders". __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Last edited by WorkinLonghorn; 08-28-2007 at 10:13 AM.

08-28-2007, 10:18 AM	#9
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Got a lead on a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, WHat do ya figure its worth? Help! Actually, that's an interesting point. People are gonna have to start checking the shortbeds that are for sale to see if they are actual shortbeds or just cut down longbeds. I would think that the value for a real shortbed should be higher. __________________ '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

08-29-2007, 08:56 AM	#10
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Got a lead on a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, WHat do ya figure its worth? Help! I am sorry but I am a short bed kind of guy. I am suppose to hear from him today. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

08-29-2007, 09:30 AM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Got a lead on a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, WHat do ya figure its worth? Help! If you buy the truck and and plan to keep it forever then do what makes you happy...But...I would think if you sell it someday it it will not have the value of a true swb truck. Possibly it might hurt the resale value. I like swb trucks but I will never consider cutting my 70cst lwb truck to make it a shorty. Sounds like it is good find. Good Luck. I hope you get it. These trucks are getting harder to find at a good price. PS...if you do buy it and cut it down for a swb keep me in mind as I need a better lwb bed. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-29-2007, 09:34 AM	#12
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Got a lead on a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, WHat do ya figure its worth? Help! Thats what I planned to do, cut the bed down on the '47 IH but thats because you cannot find a bed for that pig, but I would definitly give someone the oppurtunity to own a nice lwb Cheyenne bed. I am not that cold hearted. Well see if he wants to sell it, if not I found a swb 70 cst. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

08-29-2007, 10:13 AM	#13
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Got a lead on a '72 Cheyenne Super LWB, WHat do ya figure its worth? Help! I would avoid that truck like the plague as they are never as nice as the seller claims. Stick with an original SWB and you will never regret it. Now, what did you say that guys phone number is_____________?



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