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texasfunk · 12-15-2009, 01:45 PM

well, i have always gotten offers on my truck, but im very attached to her, and none of them have been good to get my attention of even thinking about getting rid of her, but yesterday, wow, this kid came from welding class, and he took a big liking to my truck, asked if id get rid of her, and i said, i dont know, im attached, but if the right offer came along, i could be persuaded, his response was, what about a 72 GTO? tell me more....

turns out he has a 1972 Pontiac GTO, it is a FULL options car, has a 400, with ORIGINAL m22 muncie 4 speed, and posi rearend, has been rebuilt and has headers, car was originally silver, interior is in immaculate shape (it is extremly dirty, but with a good cleaning it will freshen up nicely!) has full power, even the quarter glass is power (never knew they had that) and also the driver seat is power! (another suprise to me) it has the original ram air hood as well, i looked in around and amazingly the rust is to a minimum, theres lots of bondo, but from what i can see, its just hiding dents that never got pulled...the kid does NOT know what he has, and i took all the numbers that i could find, and it is a #'s matching car..i need someone in here to tell me im crazy, do i need to get set straight?? or is this a deal!

mhicks · 12-15-2009, 02:00 PM

GTO's Hmmmm. I had a '70 GTO Judge with a 455 in it. Muncie 4 speed, Hurst shifter. Had it for 13 years, man would it light up those tires. Ah, the good 'ol days...

texasfunk · 12-15-2009, 02:05 PM

yea, i have always had a liking to GTO's and chevelles, its a tough deision, it is def worth more than my truck, but its alot more work too

Pyrotechnic · 12-15-2009, 02:33 PM

72 was just shy of a glory days though. Don't get me wrong, it's still a nice car and I wouldn't mind driving one, but I wouldn't go as crazy for one as I would a 64-70.

Your best bet is to find out exactly what that car is worth in its current condition, then find out how much your truck is worth in it's current state. From there you should be able to get an idea of whether or not it's a good deal.

Then again, your truck may be worth much more to you than market value. If you've put your own personal touches on it and spent long hours making it yours, then you have to consider that as part of the price too.

Billetmaster · 12-15-2009, 02:40 PM

DO IT...I hate to burst everyones bubble on here but our squarebodies are a dime a dozen unless you have something really rare or unusual, like my x-cab, and even those are not too expensive. GTO's on the other hand are getting pretty tough to come by.

I would have driven it home on the spot.

**lolife99** · 12-15-2009, 02:40 PM

Keep your truck.

dan76 · 12-15-2009, 04:18 PM

I'd traded him.... after I had extensively checked the car. If you do decide to trade, check for hidden crash damage and improperly repaired rusted areas.

Square bodies are plentiful and can be easily upgraded to your specs. GTOs (even early 70's) are increasingly rare and will continue to grow in value....though slower with this economy.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-15-2009, 04:44 PM

Damn idk I think I would trade him just because square bodies are so much easier to find and a lot cheaper most of the time. Did you get any pics of the GTO yet?

79gmcc15 · 12-15-2009, 04:59 PM

You could get it, fix it up right. Then when your done playing. Buy another square and use the rest of the money from the sale to make That one right!

Adams74Chevy · 12-15-2009, 06:09 PM

I dunno...I like GTOs especially the years they stacked the headlights but if you've but if the truck is really special to you I understand that too. Tough call.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-15-2009, 06:46 PM

if hes under 18 hes not legally allowed to sell it.. hes still a minor and cant enter into a contract.. best find out if daddy will allow this before you even think of trades.. and frankly id still be careful

CHEESE · 12-15-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pyrotechnic

72 was just shy of a glory days though. Don't get me wrong, it's still a nice car and i wouldn't mind driving one, but i wouldn't go as crazy for one as i would a 64-70.

x2!!

JohnC · 12-15-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cheese

x2!!

x3

Dads79GMC · 12-15-2009, 07:00 PM

I'd trade him if its not a cloned Lemans. In 72 GTO didn't use the 242### VIN so you have to be careful.

texasfunk · 12-15-2009, 07:36 PM

from what i can teeell everything checks out as a true gto, i got all the numbers, and he's 20, he has had the car for a few years, i have talked to his father and he doesnt care what he does, just wants it out of the garage, he made the deal sweeter today, to throw in some extras to even the trade..pics tonight

*nekkidhillbilly* · 12-15-2009, 07:41 PM

even a 72 gto is worth about a double what any square body is. id wave bye bye to the square

STOCKISH · 12-15-2009, 10:36 PM

I dont know man. I love my truck and it would take alot more than a GTO thats full of mud and rust to get me to trade. Now a 70 Chevelle SS would be a different story though.

f.monroe · 12-15-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

even a 72 gto is worth about a double what any square body is.

Not true my friend . Squares are increasing in value every day and some have been modded to a point that they would sell for more than even a restored 72 GTO.
Frank

Driveway Dreams · 12-15-2009, 11:29 PM

Though call. But I think you need to ask yourself, if you had the GTO and liked the truck...would you trade it? Is there anything you are missing on the GTO? I know you have time and money and heart invested in the truck but I know how tough it can be to keep yourself from just grabbing up something different.

texasfunk · 12-16-2009, 12:05 AM

yea, everyone here has a good point, from price, to personal values, and just statistics, and i have a deep love for my truck, from so far, i am thinking about keeping the truck, but im going to look at the car again, and drive it when he tunes it this weekend, and we'll see what happens, thinking about getting it, patching it up wuick, painting it, freshen her up, and on the block, buy me a 4x4 and trade him back and have some $$ left

he has a deep love for 4x4 squares, but likes the ratrod look on mine, here are the gto pics, trust me, its not too pretty,

Driveway Dreams · 12-16-2009, 12:18 AM

Cool car, and I am not blind to the what it could become. But...keep your truck.

Rollinsqrbdy · 12-16-2009, 12:19 AM

uhhhmmm i'll do the honors YOUR CRAZY. Square bodies aren't easy to come by now a days, especially a swb. The gto dont look all that great. She needs some work. Im telling you now, your gonna regret it if you do it. just my 2 cents though. ohhh yaaaa and if you do do it you, you, you cant be in the square body club so their!

texasfunk · 12-16-2009, 12:35 AM

yea, i have been thinking hard, im going to throw a whirl at him see if he wants my 89, (just cant seem to sell this thing!!!) haha, but thanx everyone! i just see my truck sitting there, and it makes me smile, i cant get rid of her!

Rollinsqrbdy · 12-16-2009, 12:40 AM

well i guessss you can stay in the club

You made the rite choice.

Driveway Dreams · 12-16-2009, 12:42 AM

Another thing to keep in mind is how often you kick yourself for getting rid of the other one.

12-15-2009, 01:45 PM	#1
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	someones trying to get me out of the square body club! well, i have always gotten offers on my truck, but im very attached to her, and none of them have been good to get my attention of even thinking about getting rid of her, but yesterday, wow, this kid came from welding class, and he took a big liking to my truck, asked if id get rid of her, and i said, i dont know, im attached, but if the right offer came along, i could be persuaded, his response was, what about a 72 GTO? tell me more.... turns out he has a 1972 Pontiac GTO, it is a FULL options car, has a 400, with ORIGINAL m22 muncie 4 speed, and posi rearend, has been rebuilt and has headers, car was originally silver, interior is in immaculate shape (it is extremly dirty, but with a good cleaning it will freshen up nicely!) has full power, even the quarter glass is power (never knew they had that) and also the driver seat is power! (another suprise to me) it has the original ram air hood as well, i looked in around and amazingly the rust is to a minimum, theres lots of bondo, but from what i can see, its just hiding dents that never got pulled...the kid does NOT know what he has, and i took all the numbers that i could find, and it is a #'s matching car..i need someone in here to tell me im crazy, do i need to get set straight?? or is this a deal! __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb Last edited by texasfunk; 12-15-2009 at 01:47 PM.

12-15-2009, 02:00 PM	#2
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! GTO's Hmmmm. I had a '70 GTO Judge with a 455 in it. Muncie 4 speed, Hurst shifter. Had it for 13 years, man would it light up those tires. Ah, the good 'ol days... Last edited by mhicks; 12-15-2009 at 02:00 PM.

12-15-2009, 02:05 PM	#3
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! yea, i have always had a liking to GTO's and chevelles, its a tough deision, it is def worth more than my truck, but its alot more work too __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

12-15-2009, 02:33 PM	#4
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! 72 was just shy of a glory days though. Don't get me wrong, it's still a nice car and I wouldn't mind driving one, but I wouldn't go as crazy for one as I would a 64-70. Your best bet is to find out exactly what that car is worth in its current condition, then find out how much your truck is worth in it's current state. From there you should be able to get an idea of whether or not it's a good deal. Then again, your truck may be worth much more to you than market value. If you've put your own personal touches on it and spent long hours making it yours, then you have to consider that as part of the price too. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 12-15-2009 at 02:33 PM.

12-15-2009, 02:40 PM	#5
Billetmaster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 65	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! DO IT...I hate to burst everyones bubble on here but our squarebodies are a dime a dozen unless you have something really rare or unusual, like my x-cab, and even those are not too expensive. GTO's on the other hand are getting pretty tough to come by. I would have driven it home on the spot.

12-15-2009, 02:40 PM	#6
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12-15-2009, 04:18 PM	#7
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! I'd traded him.... after I had extensively checked the car. If you do decide to trade, check for hidden crash damage and improperly repaired rusted areas. Square bodies are plentiful and can be easily upgraded to your specs. GTOs (even early 70's) are increasingly rare and will continue to grow in value....though slower with this economy.

12-15-2009, 04:44 PM	#8
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! Damn idk I think I would trade him just because square bodies are so much easier to find and a lot cheaper most of the time. Did you get any pics of the GTO yet? __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

12-15-2009, 04:59 PM	#9
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! You could get it, fix it up right. Then when your done playing. Buy another square and use the rest of the money from the sale to make That one right! __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

12-15-2009, 06:09 PM	#10
Adams74Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Posts: 417	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! I dunno...I like GTOs especially the years they stacked the headlights but if you've but if the truck is really special to you I understand that too. Tough call. __________________ 2006 Silverado Crew Cab 1500 4x4 5.3L automatic 1986 M1008 CUCV 6.2L Detroit Diesel TH400 4.56 Detroit Locker rear NP208 1973 K20 "Silverado" 350ci, HEI, TH350, NP203 with 2wd conversion, A/C, power windows,tilt wheel, dual tanks. My '73ish K20 thread My 5yo son claims it as his. 1987 V20 Custom Deluxe 350 TH400 NP208 "farm truck" getting parted out. 2016 Nissan Altima grocery getter/commuter

12-15-2009, 06:46 PM	#11
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12-15-2009, 07:00 PM	#14
Dads79GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,237	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! I'd trade him if its not a cloned Lemans. In 72 GTO didn't use the 242### VIN so you have to be careful. __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

12-15-2009, 07:36 PM	#15
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! from what i can teeell everything checks out as a true gto, i got all the numbers, and he's 20, he has had the car for a few years, i have talked to his father and he doesnt care what he does, just wants it out of the garage, he made the deal sweeter today, to throw in some extras to even the trade..pics tonight __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

12-15-2009, 07:41 PM	#16
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! even a 72 gto is worth about a double what any square body is. id wave bye bye to the square Last edited by nekkidhillbilly; 12-15-2009 at 07:41 PM.

12-15-2009, 10:36 PM	#17
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! I dont know man. I love my truck and it would take alot more than a GTO thats full of mud and rust to get me to trade. Now a 70 Chevelle SS would be a different story though. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.



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12-15-2009, 11:29 PM	#19
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! Though call. But I think you need to ask yourself, if you had the GTO and liked the truck...would you trade it? Is there anything you are missing on the GTO? I know you have time and money and heart invested in the truck but I know how tough it can be to keep yourself from just grabbing up something different. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

12-16-2009, 12:05 AM	#20
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! yea, everyone here has a good point, from price, to personal values, and just statistics, and i have a deep love for my truck, from so far, i am thinking about keeping the truck, but im going to look at the car again, and drive it when he tunes it this weekend, and we'll see what happens, thinking about getting it, patching it up wuick, painting it, freshen her up, and on the block, buy me a 4x4 and trade him back and have some $$ left he has a deep love for 4x4 squares, but likes the ratrod look on mine, here are the gto pics, trust me, its not too pretty, Attached Images __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

12-16-2009, 12:18 AM	#21
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! Cool car, and I am not blind to the what it could become. But...keep your truck. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

12-16-2009, 12:19 AM	#22
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! uhhhmmm i'll do the honors YOUR CRAZY. Square bodies aren't easy to come by now a days, especially a swb. The gto dont look all that great. She needs some work. Im telling you now, your gonna regret it if you do it. just my 2 cents though. ohhh yaaaa and if you do do it you, you, you cant be in the square body club so their! __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

12-16-2009, 12:35 AM	#23
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! yea, i have been thinking hard, im going to throw a whirl at him see if he wants my 89, (just cant seem to sell this thing!!!) haha, but thanx everyone! i just see my truck sitting there, and it makes me smile, i cant get rid of her! __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

12-16-2009, 12:40 AM	#24
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! well i guessss you can stay in the club You made the rite choice. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

12-16-2009, 12:42 AM	#25
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! Another thing to keep in mind is how often you kick yourself for getting rid of the other one. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

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