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**DANTIP** · 01-05-2016, 04:08 PM

I travel routinely for work and ran across what sounded like an interesting truck. It was advertised as an original 1975 Black SWB 454 Silverado with red interior. The photos looked nice so I took a short drive to see it. The VIN and SPID do verify the truck is as claimed. The paint wasn't perfect but very presentable and the body and interior looked very nice. I don't know the '73-'87 values well and wanted some idea what this would be worth.

**1774btcrew** · 01-05-2016, 09:29 PM

Hard to tell much without actually seeing pictures of the truck. Sounds like it has some nice options though.

**Gregski** · 01-05-2016, 09:42 PM

the only thing special from that ID card is that it's a Big Block, not being rude, but other than that it's a dime a dozen 2WD automatic with air conditioning, like all the others, a manual without AC is actually more rare, I don't know how to tell from the card if this is a short box or a long one, a short one being more desireable by the Hot Rod crowd

I agree with the previous poster that we would need to see pics, even if it is a Big Block we are talkinng about a 41 year old engine, so would you even keep that motor? would you rebuild it? or is it irrelevant because you would replace it with a SBC crate engine for example

oh wait it has a factory tilt steering column and a bunch of chrome, lol

**Willowrun** · 01-05-2016, 10:13 PM

Does it show signs of being repainted at some point? If it is original paint with original trim and seems to be well taken care of I see this as a fairly valuable truck that will appreciate even if it has some bumps and bruises. Can't give an estimate value without seeing some pics though.

**1774btcrew** · 01-05-2016, 10:21 PM

I also think black adds to the value. I know it does to me. I would pay more for one. It seems there aren't many here on the West Coast anyway.

**bhc41051** · 01-05-2016, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregski

I don't know how to tell from the card if this is a short box or a long one,

I think the W/BASE section of the SPID decal might shed some light on that.

Keith Seymore · 01-06-2016, 07:20 AM

CC10703 is the model code for short wheel base:

C = Chevy
C = 2wd
10 = 1/2 ton
7 = swb
03 = reg cab

the 1175 in the "W/BASE" box represents 117.5 inches, which is the short wheel base length.

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gasmn1620 · 01-06-2016, 10:20 AM

I love to see pictures of it

DBLSPRT68 · 01-06-2016, 10:32 AM

I would think this would be a great investment. These trucks are the next craze. 73-80's are sought after most, but 81-87 are not far behind. All original first, then completly redone. SWB trucks are most wanted. Big blocks are very cool! So, according to my thinking; an all original 75 big block SWB in Black!

**DANTIP** · 01-06-2016, 01:50 PM

I would have guessed that a documented SWB/454 truck would be desirable, just don't know the approximate value. The truck was definitely repainted at some point but looks nice.

cooperhw · 01-06-2016, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregski

the only thing special from that ID card is that it's a Big Block, not being rude, but other than that it's a dime a dozen 2WD automatic with air conditioning, like all the others, a manual without AC is actually more rare, I don't know how to tell from the card if this is a short box or a long one, a short one being more desireable by the Hot Rod crowd

I agree with the previous poster that we would need to see pics, even if it is a Big Block we are talkinng about a 41 year old engine, so would you even keep that motor? would you rebuild it? or is it irrelevant because you would replace it with a SBC crate engine for example

oh wait it has a factory tilt steering column and a bunch of chrome, lol

You sir are incorrect. Didn't you look at the SPID sheet? That is a 1175 inch wheelbase truck. 1 of 1 unless I miss my guess?

Other than than, "Carry On".

01-05-2016, 04:08 PM	#1
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	Interesting truck I travel routinely for work and ran across what sounded like an interesting truck. It was advertised as an original 1975 Black SWB 454 Silverado with red interior. The photos looked nice so I took a short drive to see it. The VIN and SPID do verify the truck is as claimed. The paint wasn't perfect but very presentable and the body and interior looked very nice. I don't know the '73-'87 values well and wanted some idea what this would be worth. Attached Images

01-05-2016, 09:29 PM	#2
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	Re: Interesting truck Hard to tell much without actually seeing pictures of the truck. Sounds like it has some nice options though. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

01-05-2016, 09:42 PM	#3
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,820	Re: Interesting truck the only thing special from that ID card is that it's a Big Block, not being rude, but other than that it's a dime a dozen 2WD automatic with air conditioning, like all the others, a manual without AC is actually more rare, I don't know how to tell from the card if this is a short box or a long one, a short one being more desireable by the Hot Rod crowd I agree with the previous poster that we would need to see pics, even if it is a Big Block we are talkinng about a 41 year old engine, so would you even keep that motor? would you rebuild it? or is it irrelevant because you would replace it with a SBC crate engine for example oh wait it has a factory tilt steering column and a bunch of chrome, lol

01-05-2016, 10:13 PM	#4
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,022	Re: Interesting truck Does it show signs of being repainted at some point? If it is original paint with original trim and seems to be well taken care of I see this as a fairly valuable truck that will appreciate even if it has some bumps and bruises. Can't give an estimate value without seeing some pics though.

01-05-2016, 10:21 PM	#5
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	Re: Interesting truck I also think black adds to the value. I know it does to me. I would pay more for one. It seems there aren't many here on the West Coast anyway. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

01-06-2016, 07:20 AM	#7
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,179	Re: Interesting truck CC10703 is the model code for short wheel base: C = Chevy C = 2wd 10 = 1/2 ton 7 = swb 03 = reg cab the 1175 in the "W/BASE" box represents 117.5 inches, which is the short wheel base length. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 01-06-2016 at 07:34 AM.

01-06-2016, 10:20 AM	#8
gasmn1620 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: panama city, fl Posts: 204	Re: Interesting truck I love to see pictures of it

01-06-2016, 10:32 AM	#9
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Interesting truck I would think this would be a great investment. These trucks are the next craze. 73-80's are sought after most, but 81-87 are not far behind. All original first, then completly redone. SWB trucks are most wanted. Big blocks are very cool! So, according to my thinking; an all original 75 big block SWB in Black! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

01-06-2016, 01:50 PM	#10
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	Re: Interesting truck I would have guessed that a documented SWB/454 truck would be desirable, just don't know the approximate value. The truck was definitely repainted at some point but looks nice. Attached Images



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