Possible Trade For My 72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scott72 · 04-27-2011, 01:52 PM

What do you guys think. I had someone reply on craigslist to trade his 71 4x4 for my 72 2wd. I need the 4wd for where I live, but have pumped quite a bit of cash into my truck already =/

PHAT TONY · 04-27-2011, 01:59 PM

It's funny that they have the same wheels, I like the 4X4's but they ride like a lumber wagon.

cam.man67 · 04-27-2011, 03:42 PM

I'd say no. I wish I could go back and told my former self to GET A 4x4!

dubds10 · 04-27-2011, 04:57 PM

Depends on you're needs right now. Personally I love having a 4x4 around since I seem to actually need it more often than not.

Either one is a nice truck.

VA72C10 · 04-27-2011, 06:23 PM

Best advice is to make a two column list with pro's and cons of both. Then make the same list with the valuable parts for both and current condition (rust/mechanicals)

If it's even or in your favor...then do it since you're looking for a 4x4

I'd also see what he wants cash and then figure what yours is worth currently and see if it makes sense to swap or to try to sell yours first to buy his...

sjarrett71 · 04-27-2011, 07:21 PM

I traded a 69 4x4 for a 72 2wd and it was a good decision in my book. It was like going from a log truck to a cadillac!

landsurvey1 · 04-27-2011, 07:57 PM

IMO a truck is worth what somebody is willing to pay for it, not how much money someone has put into it. If you like the 4x4 go for it.

Husker · 04-27-2011, 08:30 PM

What is wrong with having one of each?
Ron

99-LS1-SS · 04-27-2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Best advice is to make a two column list with pro's and cons of both. Then make the same list with the valuable parts for both and current condition (rust/mechanicals)

This is how I handle tough situations. I vote for this method too.

propanemudtruck · 04-27-2011, 09:11 PM

I think I'd always vote for the 4 by but I don't know what you use if for and how much cash you've dropped in your ride. So I vote for the 4 by

flashed · 04-27-2011, 10:51 PM

Both are nice trucks so pick the one that fits your need the best.

**70cst** · 04-27-2011, 10:55 PM

I agree with the fact that buy what your heart is set on. If you always wanted a 4x4 then I would trade for it...otherwise I would stay with the 2wd. If it's a toss up beween the two than do what VA72C10 suggested. JMHO Good luck with your decision.

04-27-2011, 01:52 PM	#1
scott72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bayfield, CO Posts: 187	Possible Trade For My 72 What do you guys think. I had someone reply on craigslist to trade his 71 4x4 for my 72 2wd. I need the 4wd for where I live, but have pumped quite a bit of cash into my truck already =/ Attached Images

04-27-2011, 01:59 PM	#2
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Possible Trade For My 72 It's funny that they have the same wheels, I like the 4X4's but they ride like a lumber wagon. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

04-27-2011, 03:42 PM	#3
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Possible Trade For My 72 I'd say no. I wish I could go back and told my former self to GET A 4x4! __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

04-27-2011, 04:57 PM	#4
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Possible Trade For My 72 Depends on you're needs right now. Personally I love having a 4x4 around since I seem to actually need it more often than not. Either one is a nice truck. __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

04-27-2011, 06:23 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Possible Trade For My 72 Best advice is to make a two column list with pro's and cons of both. Then make the same list with the valuable parts for both and current condition (rust/mechanicals) If it's even or in your favor...then do it since you're looking for a 4x4 I'd also see what he wants cash and then figure what yours is worth currently and see if it makes sense to swap or to try to sell yours first to buy his... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-27-2011, 07:21 PM	#6
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Possible Trade For My 72 I traded a 69 4x4 for a 72 2wd and it was a good decision in my book. It was like going from a log truck to a cadillac! __________________ -Scott-

04-27-2011, 07:57 PM	#7
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: Possible Trade For My 72 IMO a truck is worth what somebody is willing to pay for it, not how much money someone has put into it. If you like the 4x4 go for it.

04-27-2011, 08:30 PM	#8
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Possible Trade For My 72 What is wrong with having one of each? Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

04-27-2011, 09:11 PM	#10
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Possible Trade For My 72 I think I'd always vote for the 4 by but I don't know what you use if for and how much cash you've dropped in your ride. So I vote for the 4 by __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

04-27-2011, 10:51 PM	#11
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Possible Trade For My 72 Both are nice trucks so pick the one that fits your need the best.

04-27-2011, 10:55 PM	#12
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Possible Trade For My 72 I agree with the fact that buy what your heart is set on. If you always wanted a 4x4 then I would trade for it...otherwise I would stay with the 2wd. If it's a toss up beween the two than do what VA72C10 suggested. JMHO Good luck with your decision. __________________ 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! Last edited by 70cst; 04-27-2011 at 10:56 PM.



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