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Jgut12 · 04-20-2011, 04:57 PM

Hello Guys,

You guys know your stuff here and just wanted your opinion on buying a 1969 stepside. Here are the pictures of it. Guy said it runs great. It has 3 on the tree and has the whitewall tires. Has a 250 v6 and some rust spots. Says all in all in good shape. He daily drives it.

Cole Trickle · 04-20-2011, 05:27 PM

I would say it depends on the price and current supply of 67-72 trucks in your area.

If that truck ran good it would be worth 2500-3k to me if the rust wasn't that bad.

With that said I personally wouldn't buy a I6 truck (unless thats your thing) becuse I would want to swap motor and trannys anyways and that would cost you a couple grand atleast.

Jgut12 · 04-20-2011, 05:32 PM

Cole good points. The price they are asking is 2500. I think I would really want a 8 anyway in there. Its hard to find a decent truck in my area.

PanelDeland · 04-20-2011, 06:07 PM

A couple grand isn't so bad (for a powertrain swap)since the bodywork to get a truck that nice would run that also and we all know paint jail tends to be a longer sentence.That said, it really depends on what you want to do with it.I have a 250 and love it.It's just enough different to not look the same as everyones 350.I agree that the pics look like it worth around $2000-3000,but rust can hide on these trucks and it's buyer beware.

brad_man_72 · 04-20-2011, 10:52 PM

the paint throws me off, some shiny some faded/primer? What's hidden under the new paint. If you want a hotrod v8 truck this isn't it. If you want a good straight shortbed driver this might be it. If your looking for good bones to build your dream truck this might be it.

Duncan and son · 04-20-2011, 11:17 PM

Gmc offered a v-6 but chevys was a straight 6. Neat looking truck

**leddzepp** · 04-20-2011, 11:25 PM

His price is not bad for a running, driving truck. Key is the amount of rust. A lot can be hiding under that paint, check it out real good.

Jgut12 · 04-20-2011, 11:43 PM

thanks all for the feedback. I guess my goal for the truck right now is to be a weekend hauler/ carrier for around the yard things and misc. It wont be for a streetrod or anything. I am into that with my other car (mazdaspeed 6).

I am going to throw him an offer of 1500 and work from there. Again, this would just be a little project of mind to fix up and make look nice. As long as there is not holes everywhere, and it can be fixed with alil spot welding it should be an ok project for me.

**special-K** · 04-21-2011, 07:41 AM

I'd like to buy a little Stepside 6-banger like that for a couple grand just to tool around in. Gotta leave 6cyl/3spds in some of them. I'd have to get rid of those goofy tires that belong on '50s or earlier car,though.

no moa · 04-21-2011, 07:56 AM

Those 250 I6 are tough motors. I 2 like the v8 swap, but for a little runner you can't beat them.

cdowns · 04-21-2011, 08:24 AM

i'd b worried mostly about roof rust as here in florida it is alot worse than i have seen in other parts of the country// if it needs a cab replacment i'd think 1000-1200 is a more realistic price on a bondo monster no frills truck

04-20-2011, 04:57 PM	#1
Jgut12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 3	Thoughts on This 1969 Chevy Hello Guys, You guys know your stuff here and just wanted your opinion on buying a 1969 stepside. Here are the pictures of it. Guy said it runs great. It has 3 on the tree and has the whitewall tires. Has a 250 v6 and some rust spots. Says all in all in good shape. He daily drives it. Last edited by Jgut12; 04-20-2011 at 05:15 PM.

04-20-2011, 05:27 PM	#2
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Thoughts on This 1969 Chevy I would say it depends on the price and current supply of 67-72 trucks in your area. If that truck ran good it would be worth 2500-3k to me if the rust wasn't that bad. With that said I personally wouldn't buy a I6 truck (unless thats your thing) becuse I would want to swap motor and trannys anyways and that would cost you a couple grand atleast. __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

04-20-2011, 05:32 PM	#3
Jgut12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 3	Re: Thoughts on This 1969 Chevy Cole good points. The price they are asking is 2500. I think I would really want a 8 anyway in there. Its hard to find a decent truck in my area.

04-20-2011, 06:07 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Thoughts on This 1969 Chevy A couple grand isn't so bad (for a powertrain swap)since the bodywork to get a truck that nice would run that also and we all know paint jail tends to be a longer sentence.That said, it really depends on what you want to do with it.I have a 250 and love it.It's just enough different to not look the same as everyones 350.I agree that the pics look like it worth around $2000-3000,but rust can hide on these trucks and it's buyer beware. __________________ 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" Last edited by PanelDeland; 04-20-2011 at 06:08 PM.

04-20-2011, 10:52 PM	#5
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Thoughts on This 1969 Chevy the paint throws me off, some shiny some faded/primer? What's hidden under the new paint. If you want a hotrod v8 truck this isn't it. If you want a good straight shortbed driver this might be it. If your looking for good bones to build your dream truck this might be it.

04-20-2011, 11:17 PM	#6
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Thoughts on This 1969 Chevy Gmc offered a v-6 but chevys was a straight 6. Neat looking truck __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

04-20-2011, 11:25 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Thoughts on This 1969 Chevy His price is not bad for a running, driving truck. Key is the amount of rust. A lot can be hiding under that paint, check it out real good. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

04-20-2011, 11:43 PM	#8
Jgut12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 3	Re: Thoughts on This 1969 Chevy thanks all for the feedback. I guess my goal for the truck right now is to be a weekend hauler/ carrier for around the yard things and misc. It wont be for a streetrod or anything. I am into that with my other car (mazdaspeed 6). I am going to throw him an offer of 1500 and work from there. Again, this would just be a little project of mind to fix up and make look nice. As long as there is not holes everywhere, and it can be fixed with alil spot welding it should be an ok project for me.

04-21-2011, 07:41 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Thoughts on This 1969 Chevy I'd like to buy a little Stepside 6-banger like that for a couple grand just to tool around in. Gotta leave 6cyl/3spds in some of them. I'd have to get rid of those goofy tires that belong on '50s or earlier car,though. __________________ "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 ~

04-21-2011, 07:56 AM	#10
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Thoughts on This 1969 Chevy Those 250 I6 are tough motors. I 2 like the v8 swap, but for a little runner you can't beat them. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

04-21-2011, 08:24 AM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Thoughts on This 1969 Chevy i'd b worried mostly about roof rust as here in florida it is alot worse than i have seen in other parts of the country// if it needs a cab replacment i'd think 1000-1200 is a more realistic price on a bondo monster no frills truck __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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