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JeffB. · 11-23-2016, 06:32 PM

This is my first post, HI!

This truck was bought new by my wifes grandfather. He passed away around 10 years ago and the truck sat in my father in-laws garage since. My father in law wants it out and has asked us if we want to buy it from the family trust. The truck has 78000 miles on it, runs and drives great. They did install new brakes, carb, and radiator a few weeks ago to get it more road worthy. It is a 3/4 ton, three on the tree, 350, and long box which 3/4 ton and long box hurts the value. I have no clue what this is worth. Do you think this is worth $2500? My wife wants it because it was her grandfathers and to give to our sons to drive in a few years. We are in Florida and the truck is in Michigan. I have a quote of $850 to get it here.

Thanks

KY_GMC · 11-23-2016, 06:40 PM

Hell Yeah! In that shape, it is worth more than $5000!

It looks like it is in great shape from here.

If you can get the original carb back and have it rebuilt, that value would be even more. Write the check now and enjoy the ride.

flashed · 11-23-2016, 07:08 PM

I agree with GMC .

SCOTI · 11-23-2016, 07:33 PM

Has the truck been in Michigan all it's life? If so, I'd bet part of that 78K miles & 34yrs worth of road time it's seen exposure to road salt. Looking @ the bottom of the rockers/front fenders indicates some rattle can coverage over something.

It's def not a bad deal to keep it in the family.

**68bowtie** · 11-23-2016, 09:47 PM

that seems like a fair price for everyone. could probably get a bit more if sold to a stranger. very cool truck!

**rustytruck50** · 11-27-2016, 03:26 PM

My only question is, do you own it yet? Definitely jump on that one!

STAP54 · 11-27-2016, 03:41 PM

It looks like a good deal for everyone. Keep it in the family, wife is happy...build it with your son as he grows up. This is another opportunity to get some good father son time turning wrenches? GL and keep us updated?

Steve

**GR8-68** · 11-27-2016, 08:03 PM

Have you bought it yet ? Don't let this opportunity slide by

Xeen · 11-27-2016, 08:40 PM

More than worth the money and at $2500 you can afford to throw some aftermarket goodies on it to make it even better!
Tilt steering column, TH350 with a shift kit, things like that.

11-23-2016, 06:32 PM	#1
JeffB. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Ormond Beach Posts: 2	Thinking of buying this 72 This is my first post, HI! This truck was bought new by my wifes grandfather. He passed away around 10 years ago and the truck sat in my father in-laws garage since. My father in law wants it out and has asked us if we want to buy it from the family trust. The truck has 78000 miles on it, runs and drives great. They did install new brakes, carb, and radiator a few weeks ago to get it more road worthy. It is a 3/4 ton, three on the tree, 350, and long box which 3/4 ton and long box hurts the value. I have no clue what this is worth. Do you think this is worth $2500? My wife wants it because it was her grandfathers and to give to our sons to drive in a few years. We are in Florida and the truck is in Michigan. I have a quote of $850 to get it here. Thanks

11-23-2016, 06:40 PM	#2
KY_GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Thomas, KY Posts: 300	Re: Thinking of buying this 72 Hell Yeah! In that shape, it is worth more than $5000! It looks like it is in great shape from here. If you can get the original carb back and have it rebuilt, that value would be even more. Write the check now and enjoy the ride. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom, 383 Stoker, TH350 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592157 Engine Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592233

11-23-2016, 07:08 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Thinking of buying this 72 I agree with GMC .

11-23-2016, 07:33 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Thinking of buying this 72 Has the truck been in Michigan all it's life? If so, I'd bet part of that 78K miles & 34yrs worth of road time it's seen exposure to road salt. Looking @ the bottom of the rockers/front fenders indicates some rattle can coverage over something. It's def not a bad deal to keep it in the family. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-23-2016, 09:47 PM	#5
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: Thinking of buying this 72 that seems like a fair price for everyone. could probably get a bit more if sold to a stranger. very cool truck! __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce 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

11-27-2016, 03:26 PM	#6
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Thinking of buying this 72 My only question is, do you own it yet? Definitely jump on that one! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

11-27-2016, 03:41 PM	#7
STAP54 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 28	Re: Thinking of buying this 72 It looks like a good deal for everyone. Keep it in the family, wife is happy...build it with your son as he grows up. This is another opportunity to get some good father son time turning wrenches? GL and keep us updated? Steve

11-27-2016, 08:03 PM	#8
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Thinking of buying this 72 Have you bought it yet ? Don't let this opportunity slide by __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

11-27-2016, 08:40 PM	#9
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Thinking of buying this 72 More than worth the money and at $2500 you can afford to throw some aftermarket goodies on it to make it even better! Tilt steering column, TH350 with a shift kit, things like that. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build



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