To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bucktruck68 · 11-27-2011, 10:10 PM

Ok guys, looked at a 72 Super over the Thanksgiving holiday and would like to hear a little input. He is asking $4k but I know he will deal. Let me have it. To buy or not to buy? That is the question. Enjoy!

bucktruck68 · 11-27-2011, 10:12 PM

More Pix.

bucktruck68 · 11-27-2011, 10:14 PM

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**LockDoc** · 11-27-2011, 10:28 PM

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How about above the windshield inside and out? I would say walk away from what I can see...

Just my 2¢ worth.

LockDoc

**too much stuff** · 11-27-2011, 10:32 PM

Too much money in my opinion. That looks rusty even by MN standards.

bucktruck68 · 11-27-2011, 10:33 PM

windshield needs replacing. Cracked from one side to the other.

black_sheep454 · 11-27-2011, 10:34 PM

To much rust for that money.
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jondancer · 11-27-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by black_sheep454

To much rust for that money.
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Yup!
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**jocko** · 11-27-2011, 10:57 PM

Just about any cheyenne super is worth $4K. Except that one. Don't walk, run. The drip rail and cab support rust scares the snot outta me. You'd come out ahead spending $7K on one with half the rust (or, better yet, none).

71swb4x4 · 11-27-2011, 11:06 PM

I agree with the others, pass on that truck. You would be WAY ahead spending more money on a truck with less rust.

**70cst** · 11-28-2011, 01:24 AM

I would agree as it looks like a lot of rust...and what about the rust you can't see? Between mechanics and rust...rust is a lot more expensive to repair, JMHO

cdowns · 11-28-2011, 07:29 AM

you'd have to work real hard to break even by parting that truck out if you bought it for $500

**passthebuck** · 11-28-2011, 08:03 AM

& it's a repaint/color change so you can be sure there's even more you cant see. A good parts truck maybe, but not for that price.

**special-K** · 11-28-2011, 08:12 AM

Explain to him the truck has been allowed to deteriorate to the point that,although it's a Cheyenne Super SWB,it will take the rare person with great ambition and investment to restore even if he gave it away. I would restore it but the words thousands of dollars wouldn't come into play until after it's mine. Maybe one thousand,but no more. It's certainly got $1,000 in parts...unless the frame is too rusted. I think any rust on it is already showing itself through the paint.

**LockDoc** · 11-28-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bucktruck68

windshield needs replacing. Cracked from one side to the other.

I meant to check for rust above the windshield, inside and out. If you see a line of rust spots on the inside that is bad news...

LockDoc

68Gold/white · 11-28-2011, 10:50 AM

It's got some nice options. parts that could be transferred to a nice plain jane pickup. The rust kills the price as mentioned above. Walk away from it, make him call you for the bottom barrel offer $500-$700...
What's the condition of the engine and transmission??? It might sound weird, but I prefer a wore out engine w/ oil issues, over one that's been "rebuilt", then I know it hasn't been screwed up by someone else, leaving me w/ possibly a block that can't be bored to the next oversize...

**CC69Rat** · 11-28-2011, 11:47 AM

Yeah, I agree. I'd rather have a solid 6cyl truck than a rusty Super. It's cool to find them and all .. just unfortunate it has gone that far. Good lookin truck no doubt but I think I too would pass on it. SB truck too .. keep looking.

.. my .02.
Chad

PHAT TONY · 11-28-2011, 01:33 PM

I guess it's all location location location; pretty much everybody up here starts with this or worse-and not even GD Cheyenne Supers!

**leddzepp** · 11-28-2011, 01:43 PM

Run away from that. You can buy Cheyenne and Super emblems, a new SPID, and put them on a rust free truck.

**fine69** · 11-28-2011, 02:59 PM

You would have to put another $4K into it to make it a $4K dollar truck.

Like all the other said, RUN, DONT WALK away.

Look in the trucks for sale section here.

big_al_71 · 11-28-2011, 03:01 PM

Pass!!!

PHAT TONY · 11-28-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Run away from that. You can buy Cheyenne and Super emblems, a new SPID, and put them on a rust free truck.

And then everyone elses Cheyenne Super will be worth $1000 less...

**leddzepp** · 11-28-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

And then everyone elses Cheyenne Super will be worth $1000 less...

It's only "worth" what someone is willing to pay for it

longhorn70gmc · 11-28-2011, 03:42 PM

WOW, that is one rusty SWB truck, to bad. I wouldn't buy it. There are to many of these little GEMS out here in the deserts still in all shapes and sizes. Mine is a Cheyenne Super Longhorn with no rust or cancer. I recommend to keep shopping around. Enjoy some pics of mine.
R/

redbaron69 · 11-28-2011, 08:19 PM

it looks like in post #2 first pic, somebody has already done some patching on the floor. you could find a whole lot more truck for the money.

11-27-2011, 10:10 PM	#1
bucktruck68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: concord, NC Posts: 51	To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super Ok guys, looked at a 72 Super over the Thanksgiving holiday and would like to hear a little input. He is asking $4k but I know he will deal. Let me have it. To buy or not to buy? That is the question. Enjoy! Attached Images

11-27-2011, 10:14 PM	#3
bucktruck68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: concord, NC Posts: 51	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super and more. Attached Images

11-27-2011, 10:28 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,395	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super - How about above the windshield inside and out? I would say walk away from what I can see... Just my 2¢ worth. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 11-27-2011 at 11:02 PM.

11-27-2011, 10:32 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super Too much money in my opinion. That looks rusty even by MN standards. __________________ 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

11-27-2011, 10:33 PM	#6
bucktruck68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: concord, NC Posts: 51	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super windshield needs replacing. Cracked from one side to the other.

11-27-2011, 10:12 PM	#2
bucktruck68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: concord, NC Posts: 51	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super More Pix. Attached Images

11-27-2011, 10:34 PM	#7
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super To much rust for that money. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

11-27-2011, 10:57 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super Just about any cheyenne super is worth $4K. Except that one. Don't walk, run. The drip rail and cab support rust scares the snot outta me. You'd come out ahead spending $7K on one with half the rust (or, better yet, none).

11-27-2011, 11:06 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super I agree with the others, pass on that truck. You would be WAY ahead spending more money on a truck with less rust. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-28-2011, 01:24 AM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super I would agree as it looks like a lot of rust...and what about the rust you can't see? Between mechanics and rust...rust is a lot more expensive to repair, JMHO __________________ 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!

11-28-2011, 07:29 AM	#12
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super you'd have to work real hard to break even by parting that truck out if you bought it for $500 __________________ 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

11-28-2011, 08:03 AM	#13
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super & it's a repaint/color change so you can be sure there's even more you cant see. A good parts truck maybe, but not for that price. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

11-28-2011, 08:12 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super Explain to him the truck has been allowed to deteriorate to the point that,although it's a Cheyenne Super SWB,it will take the rare person with great ambition and investment to restore even if he gave it away. I would restore it but the words thousands of dollars wouldn't come into play until after it's mine. Maybe one thousand,but no more. It's certainly got $1,000 in parts...unless the frame is too rusted. I think any rust on it is already showing itself through the paint. __________________ "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 ~

11-28-2011, 10:50 AM	#16
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,319	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super It's got some nice options. parts that could be transferred to a nice plain jane pickup. The rust kills the price as mentioned above. Walk away from it, make him call you for the bottom barrel offer $500-$700... What's the condition of the engine and transmission??? It might sound weird, but I prefer a wore out engine w/ oil issues, over one that's been "rebuilt", then I know it hasn't been screwed up by someone else, leaving me w/ possibly a block that can't be bored to the next oversize...

11-28-2011, 11:47 AM	#17
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super Yeah, I agree. I'd rather have a solid 6cyl truck than a rusty Super. It's cool to find them and all .. just unfortunate it has gone that far. Good lookin truck no doubt but I think I too would pass on it. SB truck too .. keep looking. .. my .02. Chad __________________ 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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11-28-2011, 01:33 PM	#18
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super I guess it's all location location location; pretty much everybody up here starts with this or worse-and not even GD Cheyenne Supers! __________________ 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

11-28-2011, 01:43 PM	#19
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super Run away from that. You can buy Cheyenne and Super emblems, a new SPID, and put them on a rust free truck. __________________ 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

11-28-2011, 02:59 PM	#20
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super You would have to put another $4K into it to make it a $4K dollar truck. Like all the other said, RUN, DONT WALK away. Look in the trucks for sale section here. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

11-28-2011, 03:01 PM	#21
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super Pass!!! __________________ 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

11-28-2011, 03:42 PM	#24
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super WOW, that is one rusty SWB truck, to bad. I wouldn't buy it. There are to many of these little GEMS out here in the deserts still in all shapes and sizes. Mine is a Cheyenne Super Longhorn with no rust or cancer. I recommend to keep shopping around. Enjoy some pics of mine. R/ Attached Images __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

11-28-2011, 08:19 PM	#25
redbaron69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: marion nc Posts: 588	Re: To Buy or Not to Buy? 72 Super it looks like in post #2 first pic, somebody has already done some patching on the floor. you could find a whole lot more truck for the money. __________________ 69 short fleet 350/350 "under construction" 70 short step 307/3 speed

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