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AlbertaClassic · 04-09-2016, 10:57 PM

Hey guys, I am looking at buying a truck and not sure what it's worth. It's a 1972 GMC SWB base model. Very few options. TH350 and straight 6. Original Orange paint. Was a fleet truck for a city close to me, been parked for a long time. I will mention I am up in Canada, so everything will be a little bit more up here than down in the states.

There is very little rust on any of the truck, just a tiny bit on the cab corners and rockers. The paint is fairly beat up and there are quite a few dents. Unsure if it runs, however it did when it was parked awhile ago.

The guy wants $5500 Canadian for it, so just over $4200 American at today's rate. I know him however, and he may be willing to drop $750 American. So a total of around $3500 for a complete original GMC SWB. What do you guys think? I'll attempt to upload pictures pretty quick here.
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AlbertaClassic · 04-09-2016, 10:58 PM

Another exterior
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AlbertaClassic · 04-09-2016, 11:00 PM

And one of the SPID
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71swb4x4 · 04-09-2016, 11:06 PM

I would pay that.
Interesting SPID font for the last 6 of the VIN. I am not alleging any problems with it, I know some factories had a wonky font. Cool truck and cool SPID.

AlbertaClassic · 04-09-2016, 11:17 PM

Yeah, there are some weird things that happen on Canadian trucks as well. Most of the Canadian SPIDs I've seen in western Canada have the 6 funny looking numbers. Consider this SPID. Purchased close to the same place, possibly same dealer as well.
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**68bowtie** · 04-10-2016, 12:18 AM

looks like a good deal to me. good looking (and unique) truck.

Average Joe · 04-10-2016, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

looks like a good deal to me. Good looking (and unique) truck.

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**jocko** · 04-10-2016, 12:51 AM

I agree - worth $4k all day long

DBK81 · 04-10-2016, 12:58 AM

If you don't buy it I'll drive out from SK and buy it, For real. If you don't buy it pm me.

**ho70** · 04-10-2016, 02:17 AM

I live in Canada and 5k Canadian is a good deal, especially for a short box. Son was in Taber last week with railway and didn't find that for me-gonna get on him

swamp rat · 04-10-2016, 02:28 AM

$3500 Oh yea.

**special-K** · 04-10-2016, 07:38 AM

Sounds right to me. Depending on what you want to do with it, it's a plus that such a low option truck has the automatic (so you have that crossmember) and the full foam seat (so the fancy covers fit).

**Already Gone** · 04-10-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I would pay that.
Interesting SPID font for the last 6 of the VIN. I am not alleging any problems with it, I know some factories had a wonky font. Cool truck and cool SPID.

Any truck I've seen that was an Oshawa, Ontario build has the last 6 numbers in the same font as this spid. I have a 1/2 dozen archived spies form Oshawa builds and they are all like that.

**Already Gone** · 04-10-2016, 07:57 AM

When I first the pic I figured yep, another 6 cyl granny 4 speed fleet truck and they do not interest me with that combo. Then I saw the spid and whoa, its shows automatic so that for me is a game changer. A reasonably decent short fleet for 4/5000 in Canada that you can pay for in Canadian money with no tax and its near you, what are you waiting for?

**too much stuff** · 04-10-2016, 08:48 AM

Looks decent. Price seems reasonable to me.

AlbertaClassic · 04-10-2016, 09:22 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll keep you posted on what happens. I thought it was a good deal but I wasn't sure. Haven't looked at the prices for GMC's and such much. I'll hopefully get more pictures today to post.
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flashed · 04-10-2016, 09:56 AM

Im in to see WHEN you get it ,great deal.

AlbertaClassic · 04-10-2016, 02:52 PM

One of the interior. We are making a deal this afternoon. He just has to clear it with his old man, as him and the pops bought a couple together. The truck has a radio delete in it. The washer fluid pump still works. The engine turned over super easy, but didn't want to fire it up as the fluids are over 10 years old. Need a new gas tank. Some of the electrical didn't seem to work, but there were a bunch of toast fuses
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AlbertaClassic · 04-10-2016, 02:54 PM

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71swb4x4 · 04-10-2016, 04:27 PM

Get er' dun!

AlbertaClassic · 04-10-2016, 04:47 PM

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AlbertaClassic · 04-10-2016, 07:17 PM

Well, it's bought and in my driveway. I am super excited to get working on it. Thanks for all the help guys. I will be starting a build thread soon, although I don't know how much work I'll get done in the next few months, but such is life. The truck hasn't been on the road since 1987, so I'm super stoked about how this is all shaping up.
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**Already Gone** · 04-10-2016, 07:19 PM

Great buy and enjoy the rebuild.

Average Joe · 04-11-2016, 12:22 AM

Good for you!

crazycrew · 04-11-2016, 05:56 AM

NIce buy, especially up in the land of maple syrup!

04-09-2016, 10:57 PM	#1
AlbertaClassic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Taber Alberta Posts: 400	What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base Hey guys, I am looking at buying a truck and not sure what it's worth. It's a 1972 GMC SWB base model. Very few options. TH350 and straight 6. Original Orange paint. Was a fleet truck for a city close to me, been parked for a long time. I will mention I am up in Canada, so everything will be a little bit more up here than down in the states. There is very little rust on any of the truck, just a tiny bit on the cab corners and rockers. The paint is fairly beat up and there are quite a few dents. Unsure if it runs, however it did when it was parked awhile ago. The guy wants $5500 Canadian for it, so just over $4200 American at today's rate. I know him however, and he may be willing to drop $750 American. So a total of around $3500 for a complete original GMC SWB. What do you guys think? I'll attempt to upload pictures pretty quick here. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-09-2016, 10:58 PM	#2
AlbertaClassic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Taber Alberta Posts: 400	Another exterior Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-09-2016, 11:00 PM	#3
AlbertaClassic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Taber Alberta Posts: 400	And one of the SPID Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-09-2016, 11:06 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base I would pay that. Interesting SPID font for the last 6 of the VIN. I am not alleging any problems with it, I know some factories had a wonky font. Cool truck and cool SPID. __________________ 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.

04-09-2016, 11:17 PM	#5
AlbertaClassic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Taber Alberta Posts: 400	Yeah, there are some weird things that happen on Canadian trucks as well. Most of the Canadian SPIDs I've seen in western Canada have the 6 funny looking numbers. Consider this SPID. Purchased close to the same place, possibly same dealer as well. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-10-2016, 12:18 AM	#6
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,801	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base looks like a good deal to me. good looking (and unique) truck. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

04-10-2016, 12:51 AM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base I agree - worth $4k all day long

04-10-2016, 12:58 AM	#9
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base If you don't buy it I'll drive out from SK and buy it, For real. If you don't buy it pm me. __________________ 1972 C10 - It might be old, but it's not slow

04-10-2016, 02:17 AM	#10
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base I live in Canada and 5k Canadian is a good deal, especially for a short box. Son was in Taber last week with railway and didn't find that for me-gonna get on him

04-10-2016, 02:28 AM	#11
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base $3500 Oh yea. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

04-10-2016, 07:38 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base Sounds right to me. Depending on what you want to do with it, it's a plus that such a low option truck has the automatic (so you have that crossmember) and the full foam seat (so the fancy covers fit). __________________ "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 ~

04-10-2016, 07:57 AM	#14
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base When I first the pic I figured yep, another 6 cyl granny 4 speed fleet truck and they do not interest me with that combo. Then I saw the spid and whoa, its shows automatic so that for me is a game changer. A reasonably decent short fleet for 4/5000 in Canada that you can pay for in Canadian money with no tax and its near you, what are you waiting for? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

04-10-2016, 08:48 AM	#15
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base Looks decent. Price seems reasonable to me. __________________ 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

04-10-2016, 09:22 AM	#16
AlbertaClassic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Taber Alberta Posts: 400	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base Thanks for the replies guys. I'll keep you posted on what happens. I thought it was a good deal but I wasn't sure. Haven't looked at the prices for GMC's and such much. I'll hopefully get more pictures today to post. Posted via Mobile Device

04-10-2016, 09:56 AM	#17
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base Im in to see WHEN you get it ,great deal.



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04-10-2016, 02:52 PM	#18
AlbertaClassic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Taber Alberta Posts: 400	One of the interior. We are making a deal this afternoon. He just has to clear it with his old man, as him and the pops bought a couple together. The truck has a radio delete in it. The washer fluid pump still works. The engine turned over super easy, but didn't want to fire it up as the fluids are over 10 years old. Need a new gas tank. Some of the electrical didn't seem to work, but there were a bunch of toast fuses Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-10-2016, 02:54 PM	#19
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04-10-2016, 04:27 PM	#20
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base Get er' dun! __________________ 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.

04-10-2016, 04:47 PM	#21
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04-10-2016, 07:17 PM	#22
AlbertaClassic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Taber Alberta Posts: 400	Well, it's bought and in my driveway. I am super excited to get working on it. Thanks for all the help guys. I will be starting a build thread soon, although I don't know how much work I'll get done in the next few months, but such is life. The truck hasn't been on the road since 1987, so I'm super stoked about how this is all shaping up. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-10-2016, 07:19 PM	#23
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base Great buy and enjoy the rebuild. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

04-11-2016, 12:22 AM	#24
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base Good for you! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

04-11-2016, 05:56 AM	#25
crazycrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vacherie, LA Posts: 30	Re: What would you pay? 72 GMC SWB Base NIce buy, especially up in the land of maple syrup! __________________ Brooks -- South Louisiana 2004 Tahoe, DD Currently on the prowl for that right C10 project https://www.facebook.com/brooks.landry.1 IG : brolandry

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