thinking about buying this 72 shortbed c10, could you guys give me some input - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

darkostoj · 02-18-2010, 11:42 PM

i've always wanted one, and this just popped up and i'm thinking about driving down to look at and maybe pick up.

its bone stock, 84k miles, 350/350 with factory a/c I love how its unmolested, and only has the little rust on it from what i can see along with what looks like original paint.

anybody have any tips for when i go to look at it? He's firm at 5K, hows that for price?

I always wanted to make a sleeper out of a truck like this

Zoomin · 02-19-2010, 12:40 AM

I dunno -there's something about how that paint is coming off of there that doesn't seem right. Most original paint I've seen just gradually gets thinner and thinner.

$5K is a good starting price for an original short bed though.

**too much stuff** · 02-19-2010, 12:56 AM

Quite a few red flags on this if he is selling it as a cheyenne super.
Original paint won't come off like that. The woodgrian inside and out doesn't look right to me. No woodgrain on the door panels. Just little things... I guess 5K seems like too much to me for a truck that needs rockers, cab corners, paint etc... Good luck with your decision.

72supermike · 02-19-2010, 01:10 AM

well, like mentioned, the emblems don't really match up. the glovebox door has cheyennne super. the fender just says cheyenne. The doorpanels aren't woodgrain. The bezel looks very nice for being original (if its supposed to be). you know, that type of stuff. Just make sure you really check the truck out to make sure everything matches up that is supposed to. Just my thoughts.

travlinman · 02-19-2010, 02:19 PM

being in mi looks like the snow an salt and started eating the truck.
besides what everyone else said looks like there's rust on the roof and windsheild area which could be a pain to fix.
if u look at it take ur time an look over the whole truck an crawl underneath to see how bad the rust is.
good luck

67vetteal · 02-19-2010, 03:32 PM

Clean appearing truck. Usual issues. Price depends on how hard $5000 is to come by for you. I's say $3500 is a great price. Al W.

**Joesjunk** · 02-19-2010, 10:22 PM

It has been repainted for sure, And I would find it hard to believe only 84k miles. These is a lot of things that are not original on that truck. Thats Not to say that it might not be a bad truck to start with though. 5K seems like too much money

72Levi · 02-19-2010, 10:37 PM

Did it have the SPID label?

PanelDeland · 02-20-2010, 08:17 AM

Take along a business card type refrigertor magnet.Use it to go over the body to see if it will stick.I don'ttrust that it's factory paint and would check for bondo that way.

big_al_71 · 02-20-2010, 09:46 AM

Even though it is a SWB definetly not worth 5k original paint or not. I see alot of rust issues in dificult areas specially the roof drip. It could be at best 2,500 only because it is a SWB if it was a long bed 1,500 tops.

pat 70/71 · 02-20-2010, 10:27 AM

I would really put an eye ball on all the usual places that rust gets into. if you can see it on the rockers chances are its everywhere under that cab/ fenders/ bed. the passenger door looks like it was re sprayed in lacquer IMO. take a buddy with you& look it over with two pair of eyes, (might save you from getting sucked in) best of luck, Pat

02-18-2010, 11:42 PM	#1
darkostoj Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Clawson, MI Posts: 2	thinking about buying this 72 shortbed c10, could you guys give me some input i've always wanted one, and this just popped up and i'm thinking about driving down to look at and maybe pick up. its bone stock, 84k miles, 350/350 with factory a/c I love how its unmolested, and only has the little rust on it from what i can see along with what looks like original paint. anybody have any tips for when i go to look at it? He's firm at 5K, hows that for price? I always wanted to make a sleeper out of a truck like this

02-19-2010, 12:40 AM	#2
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: thinking about buying this 72 shortbed c10, could you guys give me some input I dunno -there's something about how that paint is coming off of there that doesn't seem right. Most original paint I've seen just gradually gets thinner and thinner. $5K is a good starting price for an original short bed though.

02-19-2010, 12:56 AM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,717	Re: thinking about buying this 72 shortbed c10, could you guys give me some input Quite a few red flags on this if he is selling it as a cheyenne super. Original paint won't come off like that. The woodgrian inside and out doesn't look right to me. No woodgrain on the door panels. Just little things... I guess 5K seems like too much to me for a truck that needs rockers, cab corners, paint etc... Good luck with your decision. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-19-2010, 01:10 AM	#4
72supermike Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Harrison, Idaho Posts: 214	Re: thinking about buying this 72 shortbed c10, could you guys give me some input well, like mentioned, the emblems don't really match up. the glovebox door has cheyennne super. the fender just says cheyenne. The doorpanels aren't woodgrain. The bezel looks very nice for being original (if its supposed to be). you know, that type of stuff. Just make sure you really check the truck out to make sure everything matches up that is supposed to. Just my thoughts.

02-19-2010, 02:19 PM	#5
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: thinking about buying this 72 shortbed c10, could you guys give me some input being in mi looks like the snow an salt and started eating the truck. besides what everyone else said looks like there's rust on the roof and windsheild area which could be a pain to fix. if u look at it take ur time an look over the whole truck an crawl underneath to see how bad the rust is. good luck __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................

02-19-2010, 03:32 PM	#6
67vetteal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: riverhead,new york Posts: 160	Re: thinking about buying this 72 shortbed c10, could you guys give me some input Clean appearing truck. Usual issues. Price depends on how hard $5000 is to come by for you. I's say $3500 is a great price. Al W.

02-19-2010, 10:22 PM	#7
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,691	Re: thinking about buying this 72 shortbed c10, could you guys give me some input It has been repainted for sure, And I would find it hard to believe only 84k miles. These is a lot of things that are not original on that truck. Thats Not to say that it might not be a bad truck to start with though. 5K seems like too much money __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-19-2010, 10:37 PM	#8
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: thinking about buying this 72 shortbed c10, could you guys give me some input Did it have the SPID label? __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

02-20-2010, 08:17 AM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: thinking about buying this 72 shortbed c10, could you guys give me some input Take along a business card type refrigertor magnet.Use it to go over the body to see if it will stick.I don'ttrust that it's factory paint and would check for bondo that way. __________________ 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"

02-20-2010, 09:46 AM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: thinking about buying this 72 shortbed c10, could you guys give me some input Even though it is a SWB definetly not worth 5k original paint or not. I see alot of rust issues in dificult areas specially the roof drip. It could be at best 2,500 only because it is a SWB if it was a long bed 1,500 tops. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-20-2010, 10:27 AM	#11
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: thinking about buying this 72 shortbed c10, could you guys give me some input I would really put an eye ball on all the usual places that rust gets into. if you can see it on the rockers chances are its everywhere under that cab/ fenders/ bed. the passenger door looks like it was re sprayed in lacquer IMO. take a buddy with you& look it over with two pair of eyes, (might save you from getting sucked in) best of luck, Pat



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