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M_R_Q · 08-17-2003, 04:45 AM

So heres the story, I found an original owner 71 GMC 1/2 for $3000 Canadian. Its got a 292 I-6 3 on the tree. Not a spot of rust any where. the owner still has all the paper work. No body damage, minus a few dings in the bed floor. The only problems are that it needs new wipers, the radio doesn't work, and the paint has faded from green to grey. The owner is a widow, whos late husband said the truck is worth that much.... he said that ten years ago of course, so its not in as good of shape, but the truck is more collectable now. Think its worth it? I know the owner... in fact I call her "grandma".... So does my sister and my cousins.

The one thing that confuses me is that my grandpa had chev hub caps on it.... and had GMC hub caps on his chev.

toms68cst · 08-17-2003, 09:23 AM

I don't think the price is too far off especially when you factor in Canadian funds vs US funds.

adamls · 08-17-2003, 09:40 AM

Sounds like a steal

Class of 69 · 08-17-2003, 10:29 AM

Buy it, and keep it in the family! Just think what it will be worth to pass on to your kid!!

1970blazin · 08-17-2003, 11:08 AM

Without RUST-priceless!!!! I got my blazer for $5000 and had to replace rockers, floorboards, both doors, both fenders and a tailgate! Lots of $$ to fix rust....your lucky - jump on it!

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2003, 11:17 AM

A true rust free truck is worth some good money.

1969 GMC · 08-17-2003, 11:24 AM

sort of interesting because it has the 292, most of the no options "cheap trucks" had the 250...I wonder how much the 292 cost vs. the base 250 when brand new...

M_R_Q · 08-17-2003, 03:26 PM

Im pretty sure its a 292. Im not certain, it could be a 250, but my grandpa liked the big 6s more than the v8s. In all his years he never owned a vehicle with a v8. He found sixes lugged hard and were easier to work on. I wasnt sure if it being a six would make it alot less valuable. I've already got my gramps old 68 chev 4x swb (needs lots of work) and Im pretty happy with the pull of the six, so I think Ill go for it and pick it up when ever I get a chance.

I dont know why I think I need another vehicle to put money into. My bronco is rusting into nothingness, and I hate driving my camaro in the cooler months, so thats my excuse for buying it.

Thanks for the help

08-17-2003, 04:45 AM	#1
M_R_Q Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rustville, Saskatchewan. Posts: 39	Im looking at getting a truck So heres the story, I found an original owner 71 GMC 1/2 for $3000 Canadian. Its got a 292 I-6 3 on the tree. Not a spot of rust any where. the owner still has all the paper work. No body damage, minus a few dings in the bed floor. The only problems are that it needs new wipers, the radio doesn't work, and the paint has faded from green to grey. The owner is a widow, whos late husband said the truck is worth that much.... he said that ten years ago of course, so its not in as good of shape, but the truck is more collectable now. Think its worth it? I know the owner... in fact I call her "grandma".... So does my sister and my cousins. The one thing that confuses me is that my grandpa had chev hub caps on it.... and had GMC hub caps on his chev. __________________ 71 GMC 68 chev swb 4x4 fleetside 81 z28 camaro 51 ford pickup 73 ford ranger

08-17-2003, 09:23 AM	#2
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	I don't think the price is too far off especially when you factor in Canadian funds vs US funds. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

08-17-2003, 09:40 AM	#3
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	Sounds like a steal __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

08-17-2003, 10:29 AM	#4
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Buy it, and keep it in the family! Just think what it will be worth to pass on to your kid!! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

08-17-2003, 11:08 AM	#5
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Without RUST-priceless!!!! I got my blazer for $5000 and had to replace rockers, floorboards, both doors, both fenders and a tailgate! Lots of $$ to fix rust....your lucky - jump on it! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

08-17-2003, 11:17 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	A true rust free truck is worth some good money.

08-17-2003, 11:24 AM	#7
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	sort of interesting because it has the 292, most of the no options "cheap trucks" had the 250...I wonder how much the 292 cost vs. the base 250 when brand new... __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-17-2003, 03:26 PM	#8
M_R_Q Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rustville, Saskatchewan. Posts: 39	Im pretty sure its a 292. Im not certain, it could be a 250, but my grandpa liked the big 6s more than the v8s. In all his years he never owned a vehicle with a v8. He found sixes lugged hard and were easier to work on. I wasnt sure if it being a six would make it alot less valuable. I've already got my gramps old 68 chev 4x swb (needs lots of work) and Im pretty happy with the pull of the six, so I think Ill go for it and pick it up when ever I get a chance. I dont know why I think I need another vehicle to put money into. My bronco is rusting into nothingness, and I hate driving my camaro in the cooler months, so thats my excuse for buying it. Thanks for the help __________________ 71 GMC 68 chev swb 4x4 fleetside 81 z28 camaro 51 ford pickup 73 ford ranger



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