Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ronnyT · 11-09-2011, 01:56 PM

Finally got the go ahead from the wife. Most of the local trucks I see are beat or rusty but this one popped up today. Going to go look at it tomorrow, the guy isn't negotiable more than $100-200 on price he says. What should I look for and do you think it is a good deal? Thanks

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2693519375.html

MARKDTN · 11-09-2011, 02:09 PM

Sounds a bit high to me: Unknown engine specs with 2 owners, rough interior, TH350 with a built BB may or may not last long, new 20" tires not cheap (but I would replace with stock wheels anyway).

Photos show a decent looking truck, but to me the $$ are too much. It would have to be absolutely rust free perfect at that price to even consider.

Shyguy · 11-09-2011, 02:22 PM

It does sound a little high, but if it checks out good you might take cash and make an offer.

Check it out real good before making an offer. Crawl under it and check out the cab supports, trailing arms and frame. Also a magnet ran over the body will tell how much bondo has been used.

Good luck.

**Clyde65** · 11-09-2011, 02:25 PM

If it were me, I would only offer $2800 tops if it was tight and a good driver. too many things need to be done for it to be a $4500.00 truck, IMO.

big_al_71 · 11-09-2011, 02:51 PM

not too bad out of line I am thinking 3k-3,500

**leddzepp** · 11-09-2011, 02:55 PM

Looks like a SWB truck to me. If no rust and runs well I would go $3000 on it.

ronnyT · 11-09-2011, 03:29 PM

Yeah, I have just been having a really hard time finding anything decent, here is the kind of junk that we have around here... guess I need to be patient....

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2637980810.html
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/2659104329.html

**RenoKeene** · 11-09-2011, 03:37 PM

It's got a cobbed up power steering pump setup on it, make sure they didn't cut the frame rail so the lines would fit, I've seen this more than once...it was a small block or 6cyl..check the SPID for E code, then check the mounts etc to see if it was done right. Crawl all over it and take a flashlight so you can see everything, don't worry about pissin him off..it's your money your spending. Take your time and remember...this ain't the only truck on the planet.

Good Luck

rpmerf · 11-09-2011, 03:41 PM

Alot of it comes down to how much work do you want to do on the truck? Do you want a project, or someone's finished project or something you can hop in and drive but still needs a bit of work. I'd be most interested in that side step if he could come down on the price a bit.

flashed · 11-09-2011, 03:45 PM

All of those trucks have been on Craigslist for a long time as I look daily. But they are hard to find in this area . If you are interested in a 67 or 68 longbed I know where one is for $1800 I think and its unmolested original and looks solid. Its not mine but I can get the guys name and # if you like.

shawno72 · 11-09-2011, 03:47 PM

Out here in Cali a truck like the first is about a $3000-4000 truck. Would have to see in person but if the cab is solid and it is a shorty then with the big block he would get close to that around here.

a_barth · 11-09-2011, 04:21 PM

$$$$ a little high to me. Poorly dyed interior, crap tires, unknown engine specs (the guy that had it before him might have painted and thrown in a stock 454 from the junkyard ya never know for sure, same goes for the tranny). I would show up with $3500 in my pocket and offer $3000 after I had gone over it with a fine toothed comb. As stated earlier check engine mounting, check for bondo, check underside for rust, and check the wiring. I have seen some electrical nightmares after engine transplants and twisted wires and electrical tape will only leave you stranded.

**RenoKeene** · 11-09-2011, 04:29 PM

Just take your smart phone with ya..."let me check with the boyz on the board"....you can't get nothin by us

**RenoKeene** · 11-09-2011, 04:38 PM

71 GMC Longbox 350 http://columbusga.craigslist.org/cto/2635405258.html

**RenoKeene** · 11-09-2011, 04:43 PM

67 shortbox http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2693269421.html

**RenoKeene** · 11-09-2011, 04:47 PM

Cheap 69 short stepper http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2650574161.html

**RenoKeene** · 11-09-2011, 04:53 PM

This looks like a deal..http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2690931510.html

Alright...I'll leave ya alone for a while.

MrGoodpliers · 11-09-2011, 05:27 PM

If I were looking for one right now, I'd be on the one in Pendergrass. Could be a smokin' deal.

**RenoKeene** · 11-09-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGoodpliers

If I were looking for one right now, I'd be on the one in Pendergrass. Could be a smokin' deal.

Just this side of its worth 2K

a_barth · 11-09-2011, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Just this side of its worth 2K

X2

If I had the spare cash I'd be headed North right now.

PHAT TONY · 11-09-2011, 06:31 PM

There's only a couple links posted here so far that wouldn't be worth twice the asking price waaay up here in my parts, including the o/p. I agree on the pendergrass.

shawno72 · 11-09-2011, 06:38 PM

Here is the kind of stuff we are used to seeing.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2683097399.html

shawno72 · 11-09-2011, 06:42 PM

And here is some more.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2693498462.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/2662236978.html
http://merced.craigslist.org/cto/2662884835.html

jondancer · 11-09-2011, 09:06 PM

In michigan that would be cheap for a swb in that condition!
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**CC69Rat** · 11-09-2011, 09:17 PM

Looks good to me. Worth looking at .. go check it out. It's not going to cost anything but your time. Let us know what you find.

There was a 72 SWB Fleetside in Macon for $2k on CL the other day. Really solid and good looking truck. Not sure if the guy sold it. $1800 would prob buy it. Original paint, Hugger Orange / White top. It was a Custom too if I am not mistaken.

11-09-2011, 01:56 PM	#1
ronnyT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 10	Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? Finally got the go ahead from the wife. Most of the local trucks I see are beat or rusty but this one popped up today. Going to go look at it tomorrow, the guy isn't negotiable more than $100-200 on price he says. What should I look for and do you think it is a good deal? Thanks http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2693519375.html

11-09-2011, 02:09 PM	#2
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,142	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? Sounds a bit high to me: Unknown engine specs with 2 owners, rough interior, TH350 with a built BB may or may not last long, new 20" tires not cheap (but I would replace with stock wheels anyway). Photos show a decent looking truck, but to me the $$ are too much. It would have to be absolutely rust free perfect at that price to even consider. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

11-09-2011, 02:22 PM	#3
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? It does sound a little high, but if it checks out good you might take cash and make an offer. Check it out real good before making an offer. Crawl under it and check out the cab supports, trailing arms and frame. Also a magnet ran over the body will tell how much bondo has been used. Good luck. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

11-09-2011, 02:25 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? If it were me, I would only offer $2800 tops if it was tight and a good driver. too many things need to be done for it to be a $4500.00 truck, IMO. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-09-2011, 02:51 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? not too bad out of line I am thinking 3k-3,500 __________________ 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

11-09-2011, 02:55 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? Looks like a SWB truck to me. If no rust and runs well I would go $3000 on it. __________________ 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

11-09-2011, 03:29 PM	#7
ronnyT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 10	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? Yeah, I have just been having a really hard time finding anything decent, here is the kind of junk that we have around here... guess I need to be patient.... http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2637980810.html http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/2659104329.html

11-09-2011, 03:37 PM	#8
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? It's got a cobbed up power steering pump setup on it, make sure they didn't cut the frame rail so the lines would fit, I've seen this more than once...it was a small block or 6cyl..check the SPID for E code, then check the mounts etc to see if it was done right. Crawl all over it and take a flashlight so you can see everything, don't worry about pissin him off..it's your money your spending. Take your time and remember...this ain't the only truck on the planet. Good Luck __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-09-2011, 03:41 PM	#9
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? Alot of it comes down to how much work do you want to do on the truck? Do you want a project, or someone's finished project or something you can hop in and drive but still needs a bit of work. I'd be most interested in that side step if he could come down on the price a bit. __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

11-09-2011, 03:45 PM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? All of those trucks have been on Craigslist for a long time as I look daily. But they are hard to find in this area . If you are interested in a 67 or 68 longbed I know where one is for $1800 I think and its unmolested original and looks solid. Its not mine but I can get the guys name and # if you like.

11-09-2011, 03:47 PM	#11
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? Out here in Cali a truck like the first is about a $3000-4000 truck. Would have to see in person but if the cab is solid and it is a shorty then with the big block he would get close to that around here. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-09-2011, 04:21 PM	#12
a_barth Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eustis, FL Posts: 124	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? $$$$ a little high to me. Poorly dyed interior, crap tires, unknown engine specs (the guy that had it before him might have painted and thrown in a stock 454 from the junkyard ya never know for sure, same goes for the tranny). I would show up with $3500 in my pocket and offer $3000 after I had gone over it with a fine toothed comb. As stated earlier check engine mounting, check for bondo, check underside for rust, and check the wiring. I have seen some electrical nightmares after engine transplants and twisted wires and electrical tape will only leave you stranded.

11-09-2011, 04:29 PM	#13
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? Just take your smart phone with ya..."let me check with the boyz on the board"....you can't get nothin by us __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-09-2011, 04:38 PM	#14
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? 71 GMC Longbox 350 http://columbusga.craigslist.org/cto/2635405258.html __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-09-2011, 04:43 PM	#15
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? 67 shortbox http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2693269421.html __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394



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11-09-2011, 04:47 PM	#16
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? Cheap 69 short stepper http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2650574161.html __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-09-2011, 04:53 PM	#17
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? This looks like a deal..http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2690931510.html Alright...I'll leave ya alone for a while. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-09-2011, 05:27 PM	#18
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? If I were looking for one right now, I'd be on the one in Pendergrass. Could be a smokin' deal. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

11-09-2011, 06:31 PM	#21
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? There's only a couple links posted here so far that wouldn't be worth twice the asking price waaay up here in my parts, including the o/p. I agree on the pendergrass. __________________ 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

11-09-2011, 06:38 PM	#22
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? Here is the kind of stuff we are used to seeing. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2683097399.html __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-09-2011, 06:42 PM	#23
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? And here is some more. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2693498462.html http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/2662236978.html http://merced.craigslist.org/cto/2662884835.html __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-09-2011, 09:06 PM	#24
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11-09-2011, 09:17 PM	#25
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Thinking of buying first truck, what do you think of this truck? Looks good to me. Worth looking at .. go check it out. It's not going to cost anything but your time. Let us know what you find. There was a 72 SWB Fleetside in Macon for $2k on CL the other day. Really solid and good looking truck. Not sure if the guy sold it. $1800 would prob buy it. Original paint, Hugger Orange / White top. It was a Custom too if I am not mistaken. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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