Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dman535 · 04-01-2014, 05:43 PM

I am shopping for a LWB 72 C10. Just scoped out a decent truck. non original 350, 3 speed. Two tone. Black Custom Deluxe Interior. Truck was resprayed, not great but good. Non original motor, shifter bushings shot. Truck shook a bit going down the road, figure an alignment and some tie rod ends. The rockers were starting to rust on the backsides and the front cab mounts were toast. Looking at $4500 for this truck. Am I nuts or does this seem like a lot. I figured this was a $2500 or $3500 tops.

*dajn* · 04-01-2014, 05:56 PM

Sounds a little high like you say. $5000 should buy you a very solid pickup that doesn't have tons of issues.

71swb4x4 · 04-01-2014, 06:05 PM

Really need pictures to give a good opinion. Do you have a link to the for sale ad?

cdowns · 04-01-2014, 07:36 PM

what did he say when you made a loball offer

itstheDRE4M · 04-01-2014, 09:43 PM

I paid 3800 for this one..

dman535 · 04-01-2014, 10:56 PM

The guy said he had $4500 tied up in it and that was the lowest he would go. He was very nice and I didn't want to insult him. The truck was decent - I just think maybe my expectations were different for that kind of money. The drivers rocker was almost gone from the underside, the passenger was starting to go. Nothing visible from the outside. The front cab mounts were both toast.

**jocko** · 04-01-2014, 11:09 PM

we don't always get out of them what we put into them (just ask me...) - recommend offer what you're comfortable with and if he won't accept it, that's fine. I will admit, by your description, I thought it would look worse than it does in the pic above. I think $3500-$4000 is an acceptable price for that truck, but it depends on pricing in YOUR area. Really does differ from place to place. Nashville is truck country, so he might think he's got more than he has to offer - but it is also a place where there are some good ones available, so only offer what you're comfortable with, and if you can't get it for that, don't lose any sleep over it. The next dream truck will be along any day now. You could probably work the shifter bushing and alignment issues for at least a $3500 or $4000 final price. But if he won't budge, he won't budge. Always seem to be the case, except when I'm the seller....

72freak · 04-01-2014, 11:14 PM

The prices of our trucks have gone up. They tanked a few years ago but for some reason over the pas 12 months they have skyrocketed. Rusted out long beds are starting at $4500 and descent short beds are creeping up around 10K. I cant explain it and they certainly aren't worth the prices these people are putting on them. We are now seeing asking prices on nice trucks between 20 and 30K. No way! We really have to just except the fact the "old truck" blue collar hobby that has been for so many years has now become a fad like Harleys in the early 90's.

72freak · 04-01-2014, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dajn

Sounds a little high like you say. $5000 should buy you a very solid pickup that doesn't have tons of issues.

Certainly not lately.

*dajn* · 04-02-2014, 12:08 AM

The high schoolers will burn out soon which will bring the prices back to normal. Remember, these are not rare pickups. Every barn in America has one.

In The Ten Ring · 04-02-2014, 01:09 AM

I agree that Barret Jackson has caused prices to increase. Market value though rules the road: if people are wililng to pay those prices, that's what people will charge.

Someone offered me $5K for my truck in 1993. When I get this summer's plans finished, it will be 2x the truck it was then. I wouldn't part with it at any price.

Getting back on topic: I think $4,500 is a good deal on that truck. Yes the cab needs attention but don't they all? 3 speed in the floor or on the column? I do like the 2 tone and side trim but I still rather prefer stepsides.

dman535 · 04-02-2014, 09:02 AM

3 speed on the column. Owner added power brakes, manual steering. It looks to be an early 80's v8. Guessing 350, I didn't decode any of the engine tags. The truck drove ok and had decent power.

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

I agree that Barret Jackson has caused prices to increase. Market value though rules the road: if people are wililng to pay those prices, that's what people will charge.

Someone offered me $5K for my truck in 1993. When I get this summer's plans finished, it will be 2x the truck it was then. I wouldn't part with it at any price.

Getting back on topic: I think $4,500 is a good deal on that truck. Yes the cab needs attention but don't they all? 3 speed in the floor or on the column? I do like the 2 tone and side trim but I still rather prefer stepsides.

Old Truck Man · 04-02-2014, 11:47 AM

Almost every original 67 thru 72 truck you find will have rust issues in the rockers and front cab mounts. Its not like the parts to fix it are hard to find. and almost everyone has a wire welder. Just offhand looking at the picture I wouldn't pay $4500 for that truck. However If I Owned it I wouldn't sell it for less than 5K.

cdowns · 04-02-2014, 12:23 PM

i would have offered 2500-2800 even if he did not take it it would give him something to think about
then i'd call him back in 3-4 weeks and see if he thought about it and wanted it gone maybe go up to 3000-3200 range

outlaw 3454 · 04-02-2014, 02:25 PM

did you see the dark green one in scottsville?
really nice body
i dont think they sold it yet

imjeff · 04-02-2014, 02:40 PM

I had a kid stop by last summer with $10K in his hand...I still have my truck. Everything's for sale if you have the money...he did not.

dman535 · 04-02-2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by outlaw 3454

did you see the dark green one in scottsville?
really nice body
i dont think they sold it yet

No i didn't. There was a nice white one that was on CL for $4500 that went pretty quick.

Scottville seems to be a rally point for old C10s.

The Mrs. really wants a white/yellow two tone.

sleeper68 · 04-02-2014, 03:40 PM

I'm hoping our local dealers' prices will help sell my 71! http://www.frankmanmotors.com/Preown...-57108-2634417

Aljohnsonii · 04-03-2014, 07:33 PM

I paid 3500 for my 68 gmc swb delivered 467 mi to my door but like others have said location is key to to what your buying mine had a lot of rust issues but was supposedly fix but it wasn't done right and didn't find out to stars sanding on her didn't look like this when I got her she had a bad respray and bondo cracks in couple place but was street legal lol and currently torn apart again but this was a wk ago

7CHEYENNE2 · 04-05-2014, 05:49 PM

Hey Dman I recently purchased a very similar truck for $3100 in the Houston area (does have the original motor and trans):

about $500 in parts and supplies and many many hours :

That Ochre truck you are looking at looks pretty clean I would say $3800-$4000 is not that far off

**Already Gone** · 04-05-2014, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman535

No i didn't. There was a nice white one that was on CL for $4500 that went pretty quick.

Scottville seems to be a rally point for old C10s.

The Mrs. really wants a white/yellow two tone.

Here is one for yours Mrs.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261444036792...84.m1423.l2649

brad_man_72 · 04-06-2014, 03:03 PM

If you think old trucks are overpriced you should check out the new ones.

JPsChevy · 04-06-2014, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by brad_man_72

If you think old trucks are overpriced you should check out the new ones.

Best thing i read all day.

^^^^
And i dont think Barrett Jackson drives the price as much as these new tv show Fast n Loud, Countin Cars, etc.

litew8 · 04-06-2014, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by brad_man_72

If you think old trucks are overpriced you should check out the new ones.

x2

skorpioskorpio · 04-07-2014, 04:40 AM

There were quite a few comments about original motor, honestly numbers matching motors is really a Ferrari, 'Vette, Muscle Car, Big Block thing. It's a truck motor, not of particularly high value, probably worth more as iron than as a motor most of them.

On the truck from the OP, if you think the rockers are starting to rust, um they're probably way rusted already. If you'd like to think they are just starting to rust, then don't touch them and you can continue to think it's just a little bubble. If you pull them off, likely you'll be replacing lower A pillar, lower B pillar, floor ends, cab corners, maybe kick panels. Patina is a wonderful illusion, if $4500 gives you pause, go for patina.

The prices may be going up on these trucks, but in the pre '72 arena these trucks are still a bargain, try and find a pre '72 Chevell or Impala or Elco for $4500 that looks like anything, good luck. What's amazing is the size of this community, the obvious interest in this particular year range of trucks and that they are as cheap as they are. This is just the tip of it, I sold off most of my Jimmy locally, I only really wanted the body and the frame, parts were sold to a dozen buyers, all very into these specific trucks, of those only 2 knew this board existed, a board with 120,000 members. There may have been lots of these trucks produced but there is a tremendous interest in them.

04-01-2014, 05:43 PM	#1
dman535 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 42	Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? I am shopping for a LWB 72 C10. Just scoped out a decent truck. non original 350, 3 speed. Two tone. Black Custom Deluxe Interior. Truck was resprayed, not great but good. Non original motor, shifter bushings shot. Truck shook a bit going down the road, figure an alignment and some tie rod ends. The rockers were starting to rust on the backsides and the front cab mounts were toast. Looking at $4500 for this truck. Am I nuts or does this seem like a lot. I figured this was a $2500 or $3500 tops.

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dajn Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ogilvie Minnesota Posts: 461	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? Sounds a little high like you say. $5000 should buy you a very solid pickup that doesn't have tons of issues.

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71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? Really need pictures to give a good opinion. Do you have a link to the for sale ad? __________________ 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.

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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? what did he say when you made a loball offer __________________ 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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itstheDRE4M Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 42	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? I paid 3800 for this one.. Attached Images

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dman535 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 42	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? The guy said he had $4500 tied up in it and that was the lowest he would go. He was very nice and I didn't want to insult him. The truck was decent - I just think maybe my expectations were different for that kind of money. The drivers rocker was almost gone from the underside, the passenger was starting to go. Nothing visible from the outside. The front cab mounts were both toast. Attached Images Last edited by dman535; 04-01-2014 at 11:02 PM.

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jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,962	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? we don't always get out of them what we put into them (just ask me...) - recommend offer what you're comfortable with and if he won't accept it, that's fine. I will admit, by your description, I thought it would look worse than it does in the pic above. I think $3500-$4000 is an acceptable price for that truck, but it depends on pricing in YOUR area. Really does differ from place to place. Nashville is truck country, so he might think he's got more than he has to offer - but it is also a place where there are some good ones available, so only offer what you're comfortable with, and if you can't get it for that, don't lose any sleep over it. The next dream truck will be along any day now. You could probably work the shifter bushing and alignment issues for at least a $3500 or $4000 final price. But if he won't budge, he won't budge. Always seem to be the case, except when I'm the seller....

04-01-2014, 11:14 PM	#8
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? The prices of our trucks have gone up. They tanked a few years ago but for some reason over the pas 12 months they have skyrocketed. Rusted out long beds are starting at $4500 and descent short beds are creeping up around 10K. I cant explain it and they certainly aren't worth the prices these people are putting on them. We are now seeing asking prices on nice trucks between 20 and 30K. No way! We really have to just except the fact the "old truck" blue collar hobby that has been for so many years has now become a fad like Harleys in the early 90's. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

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dajn Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ogilvie Minnesota Posts: 461	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? The high schoolers will burn out soon which will bring the prices back to normal. Remember, these are not rare pickups. Every barn in America has one.

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In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? I agree that Barret Jackson has caused prices to increase. Market value though rules the road: if people are wililng to pay those prices, that's what people will charge. Someone offered me $5K for my truck in 1993. When I get this summer's plans finished, it will be 2x the truck it was then. I wouldn't part with it at any price. Getting back on topic: I think $4,500 is a good deal on that truck. Yes the cab needs attention but don't they all? 3 speed in the floor or on the column? I do like the 2 tone and side trim but I still rather prefer stepsides.

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Old Truck Man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pocahontas Arkansas Posts: 684	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? Almost every original 67 thru 72 truck you find will have rust issues in the rockers and front cab mounts. Its not like the parts to fix it are hard to find. and almost everyone has a wire welder. Just offhand looking at the picture I wouldn't pay $4500 for that truck. However If I Owned it I wouldn't sell it for less than 5K.

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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? i would have offered 2500-2800 even if he did not take it it would give him something to think about then i'd call him back in 3-4 weeks and see if he thought about it and wanted it gone maybe go up to 3000-3200 range __________________ 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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outlaw 3454 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: brandenburg ky Posts: 96	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? did you see the dark green one in scottsville? really nice body i dont think they sold it yet

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Aljohnsonii Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Deridder la Posts: 87	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? I paid 3500 for my 68 gmc swb delivered 467 mi to my door but like others have said location is key to to what your buying mine had a lot of rust issues but was supposedly fix but it wasn't done right and didn't find out to stars sanding on her didn't look like this when I got her she had a bad respray and bondo cracks in couple place but was street legal lol and currently torn apart again but this was a wk ago Attached Images

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7CHEYENNE2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: League City TX Posts: 4	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? Hey Dman I recently purchased a very similar truck for $3100 in the Houston area (does have the original motor and trans): about $500 in parts and supplies and many many hours : That Ochre truck you are looking at looks pretty clean I would say $3800-$4000 is not that far off Last edited by 7CHEYENNE2; 04-05-2014 at 05:56 PM.

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skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Just looked at a 72 and thought it was priced high - are my expectations off? There were quite a few comments about original motor, honestly numbers matching motors is really a Ferrari, 'Vette, Muscle Car, Big Block thing. It's a truck motor, not of particularly high value, probably worth more as iron than as a motor most of them. On the truck from the OP, if you think the rockers are starting to rust, um they're probably way rusted already. If you'd like to think they are just starting to rust, then don't touch them and you can continue to think it's just a little bubble. If you pull them off, likely you'll be replacing lower A pillar, lower B pillar, floor ends, cab corners, maybe kick panels. Patina is a wonderful illusion, if $4500 gives you pause, go for patina. The prices may be going up on these trucks, but in the pre '72 arena these trucks are still a bargain, try and find a pre '72 Chevell or Impala or Elco for $4500 that looks like anything, good luck. What's amazing is the size of this community, the obvious interest in this particular year range of trucks and that they are as cheap as they are. This is just the tip of it, I sold off most of my Jimmy locally, I only really wanted the body and the frame, parts were sold to a dozen buyers, all very into these specific trucks, of those only 2 knew this board existed, a board with 120,000 members. There may have been lots of these trucks produced but there is a tremendous interest in them.

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