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Cdimedriver · 02-21-2013, 11:26 PM

Thought I'd see what you gents think of a opportunity that has come my way.
I'm a delivery driver and often run across our trucks while out and about.
I have been wanting a loaded Silverado SWB and saw this one. The guy wants 4k.. It has a newish Goodwrench 350 and rebuilt 350 Trans. Inside is near mint condition! A/C blows cold😍..
Original radio works! Not to fond of the aftermarket wheels but he is throwing in the original rallies with caps/rings.
I offered $2500.. He respectfully declined. Said $3800 is what he wants.. It's not online or anything.. Just a sale sign on window.
Has dual exhaust , tow hitch, and shell.. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks Jay
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71swb4x4 · 02-21-2013, 11:42 PM

If it's what you are looking for, I think $3,800 is OK. It certainly isn't a steal, but you aren't getting robbed either. I think if you keep looking you will find some cheaper, and some more expensive.
$2,500 is a great deal, and a pretty big drop from his $3,800. He may have some wiggle room, but starting at 2/3rd's his asking price may have made him dig his heals in. Go back with $3,300 cash and see what he says.

motornut · 02-22-2013, 12:40 AM

would be sold already up here
about what i paid for mine

Ziegelsteinfaust · 02-22-2013, 01:38 AM

I'd do it if your in a hurry, but if time is on your side you'll likely find one cheaper.

Just not with a new engine, and rebuilt transmission.

So do you want a truck with the big stuff done. Or do you have specific goals in mind with your old build specs.

andrewmp6 · 02-22-2013, 03:48 AM

It looks rust free the price is a little high for it but not out of line.

74 stepside · 02-22-2013, 04:05 AM

Considering the clearcoat is peeling, I would try to bargain with him a little more. Ive seen plenty of trucks for sale that didnt need paint around that price.

cory d · 02-22-2013, 04:20 AM

i would expect that to go for around 3k in my area, damn near every one of these on craigslist has an almost new engine and transmission (aka degreaser and brush). scrap those wheels and get some money back

Redcap · 02-22-2013, 05:24 AM

It is a 2WD truck. $1500 max for that around here.

Cdimedriver · 02-22-2013, 07:52 AM

Thanks guys for the advice..im gonna go see it again today. Will try to bargain some more

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-22-2013, 08:42 AM

new engine and rebuilt trans, no dents, A/C blows cold.... $3800 isnt outrageous but $3000 even would be better....show him the cash and I bet he takes it

take some pics of engine, interior, front suspension etc

zook · 02-22-2013, 08:51 AM

Looks like a driver truck and if you are planing any paint work it's gonna be costly just materials not counting labor. . keep that in mind. good luck looks good there are lots of these trucks out there. you will have to be your own judge.
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**N2TRUX** · 02-22-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Redcap

It is a 2WD truck. $1500 max for that around here.

If your buying clean rust free trucks for 1500. or less, sell me a few. I'll flip and double my money every time.

Cdimedriver- If that truck is clean as it looks, 3500.00 would be a decent price. That all depends on if you can live with the clear coat peeling. Your looking at 3k for a cheap paint job, and a really nice one will be 6k+

Gigem · 02-22-2013, 12:14 PM

If your description is accurate, and you like the truck, I would buy it. Try to shave off some more, like get it down between 3000 and 3500...

I would sell the camper top and those wheels, hopefully get a few bucks back. Maybe be all in for a net 3000...

That would seem to be a decent deal to me...

meatwagon83 · 02-22-2013, 05:00 PM

2500, and your right, those wheels are butt ugly!

Telecasterjoey · 02-22-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If your buying clean rust free trucks for 1500. or less, sell me a few. I'll flip and double my money every time.

Amen, up here I could quadruple my money!

zook · 02-22-2013, 06:00 PM

Well you getting it? let us know.
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Cdimedriver · 02-22-2013, 06:30 PM

Guys, just left from driving it and talking to the ol guy. He's much to proud of the truck to come down anymore than $3800.
Turns out it has some surface rust in door jams, leaky valve covers, the carb probly needs rebuild cause of the hesitation, some play in steering.. Sounds bad but I must say it has the cleanest interior of 1 I have ever driven. And ice cold air and working cruise control. I brought $3200 with me and told him he could keep the wheels but it was a no-go.

Said he would keep it if he didn't get $3800..

Oh we'll, thanks a bunch for your suggestions/thoughts..
The search continues...
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Duster · 02-23-2013, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If your buying clean rust free trucks for 1500. or less, sell me a few. I'll flip and double my money every time.

Cdimedriver- If that truck is clean as it looks, 3500.00 would be a decent price. That all depends on if you can live with the clear coat peeling. Your looking at 3k for a cheap paint job, and a really nice one will be 6k+

Same here. Hell, a rough, 2wd, long bed will bring 1500.

I think the truck is 500-700 bucks high, but you wont find one like it again.

Buy it. For 3800, and tell people you payed 2500 for it. HA!

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-23-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cdimedriver

Guys, just left from driving it and talking to the ol guy. He's much to proud of the truck to come down anymore than $3800.
Turns out it has some surface rust in door jams, leaky valve covers, the carb probly needs rebuild cause of the hesitation, some play in steering.. Sounds bad but I must say it has the cleanest interior of 1 I have ever driven. And ice cold air and working cruise control. I brought $3200 with me and told him he could keep the wheels but it was a no-go.

Said he would keep it if he didn't get $3800..

Oh we'll, thanks a bunch for your suggestions/thoughts..
The search continues...
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good luck to him, he will realize he should have sold it for $3200....keep looking and save that money

andrewmp6 · 02-23-2013, 10:01 AM

Some people are a little hard headed but if you don't mind waiting it out you can get it cheaper.Give it a week or two if it don't sell just go talk to him again see if he will come down any just be nice about it.

DREAMER1 · 02-23-2013, 10:42 AM

^^^x2....sell the rims and camper and get some of your money back. If it has cold a/c that's a plus in Texas. And a few minor adjustments to the motor and you'll be on the road. Give him a week or two and try it again
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Cdimedriver · 02-23-2013, 12:19 PM

Ill give him a couple weeks.. But he sure seemed stubborn.
I was of course respectful and didn't belittle the truck. I doubt seriously it would ever sell for that without advertising it on Craig's or online somewhere. He lives in the country and gets no traffic on his road.. Lol
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Gigem · 02-23-2013, 03:25 PM

Here is another...

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3636305669.html
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02-21-2013, 11:26 PM	#1
Cdimedriver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8	Should I buy it.. Thought I'd see what you gents think of a opportunity that has come my way. I'm a delivery driver and often run across our trucks while out and about. I have been wanting a loaded Silverado SWB and saw this one. The guy wants 4k.. It has a newish Goodwrench 350 and rebuilt 350 Trans. Inside is near mint condition! A/C blows cold😍.. Original radio works! Not to fond of the aftermarket wheels but he is throwing in the original rallies with caps/rings. I offered $2500.. He respectfully declined. Said $3800 is what he wants.. It's not online or anything.. Just a sale sign on window. Has dual exhaust , tow hitch, and shell.. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks Jay Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Should I buy it.. If it's what you are looking for, I think $3,800 is OK. It certainly isn't a steal, but you aren't getting robbed either. I think if you keep looking you will find some cheaper, and some more expensive. $2,500 is a great deal, and a pretty big drop from his $3,800. He may have some wiggle room, but starting at 2/3rd's his asking price may have made him dig his heals in. Go back with $3,300 cash and see what he says. __________________ 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.

02-22-2013, 12:40 AM	#5
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Should I buy it.. would be sold already up here about what i paid for mine __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

02-22-2013, 01:38 AM	#6
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,580	Re: Should I buy it.. I'd do it if your in a hurry, but if time is on your side you'll likely find one cheaper. Just not with a new engine, and rebuilt transmission. So do you want a truck with the big stuff done. Or do you have specific goals in mind with your old build specs.

02-22-2013, 03:48 AM	#7
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Should I buy it.. It looks rust free the price is a little high for it but not out of line.

02-22-2013, 04:05 AM	#8
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Should I buy it.. Considering the clearcoat is peeling, I would try to bargain with him a little more. Ive seen plenty of trucks for sale that didnt need paint around that price.

02-22-2013, 04:20 AM	#9
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Should I buy it.. i would expect that to go for around 3k in my area, damn near every one of these on craigslist has an almost new engine and transmission (aka degreaser and brush). scrap those wheels and get some money back __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

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Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: Should I buy it.. It is a 2WD truck. $1500 max for that around here. __________________ '77 K35 - 454, SM465/NP205, 4.56 D60/14bFF

02-22-2013, 07:52 AM	#11
Cdimedriver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8	Re: Should I buy it.. Thanks guys for the advice..im gonna go see it again today. Will try to bargain some more

02-22-2013, 08:42 AM	#12
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Should I buy it.. new engine and rebuilt trans, no dents, A/C blows cold.... $3800 isnt outrageous but $3000 even would be better....show him the cash and I bet he takes it take some pics of engine, interior, front suspension etc __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

02-22-2013, 08:51 AM	#13
zook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: overland park, ks Posts: 167	Re: Should I buy it.. Looks like a driver truck and if you are planing any paint work it's gonna be costly just materials not counting labor. . keep that in mind. good luck looks good there are lots of these trucks out there. you will have to be your own judge. Posted via Mobile Device

02-22-2013, 12:14 PM	#15
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	Re: Should I buy it.. If your description is accurate, and you like the truck, I would buy it. Try to shave off some more, like get it down between 3000 and 3500... I would sell the camper top and those wheels, hopefully get a few bucks back. Maybe be all in for a net 3000... That would seem to be a decent deal to me... __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

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meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Should I buy it.. 2500, and your right, those wheels are butt ugly!



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zook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: overland park, ks Posts: 167	Re: Should I buy it.. Well you getting it? let us know. Posted via Mobile Device

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Cdimedriver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8	Re: Should I buy it.. Guys, just left from driving it and talking to the ol guy. He's much to proud of the truck to come down anymore than $3800. Turns out it has some surface rust in door jams, leaky valve covers, the carb probly needs rebuild cause of the hesitation, some play in steering.. Sounds bad but I must say it has the cleanest interior of 1 I have ever driven. And ice cold air and working cruise control. I brought $3200 with me and told him he could keep the wheels but it was a no-go. Said he would keep it if he didn't get $3800.. Oh we'll, thanks a bunch for your suggestions/thoughts.. The search continues... Posted via Mobile Device

02-23-2013, 10:01 AM	#22
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Should I buy it.. Some people are a little hard headed but if you don't mind waiting it out you can get it cheaper.Give it a week or two if it don't sell just go talk to him again see if he will come down any just be nice about it.

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DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: Should I buy it.. ^^^x2....sell the rims and camper and get some of your money back. If it has cold a/c that's a plus in Texas. And a few minor adjustments to the motor and you'll be on the road. Give him a week or two and try it again Posted via Mobile Device

02-23-2013, 12:19 PM	#24
Cdimedriver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8	Re: Should I buy it.. Ill give him a couple weeks.. But he sure seemed stubborn. I was of course respectful and didn't belittle the truck. I doubt seriously it would ever sell for that without advertising it on Craig's or online somewhere. He lives in the country and gets no traffic on his road.. Lol Posted via Mobile Device

02-23-2013, 03:25 PM	#25
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	Re: Should I buy it.. Here is another... http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3636305669.html Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

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