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'70 C/10 SS500 · 04-21-2005, 10:25 AM

Well, it's been a long and twisty decision but I'm going to be putting my truck up for sale. I've had many people ask me if it was for sale throughout the years and I've always been adamantly "NO!" Now that's changed. I don't have a clue what my truck is worth or what I should ask for it. Kinda makes me wish I'd have asked at least once what they'd offer for it! Can you guys help me to help you set a price for her? I'll start off and you can extract what you need to know from me about it to get it narrowed down.

Details: '70 SWB, no rust except small patches at lower front fenders.

'76 Cadillac 500 c.i. motor with Edelbrock Performer intake. New timing set, cap, rotor, coil, plugs, wires, adj. vacuum advance, water pump, t-stat. New ported oil pump. Deep sump oil pan. Recently rebuilt Quadrojet carb. New Optima red top battery. 2 1/2" dual exhaust with Flowmaster Delta 40 mufflers. Custom chrome side exit tips. New big-block 4 core radiator. New master cylinder, speed bleaders at the wheels. (4 wheel drum brakes.) New inner fenders, battery tray.

'76 Cadillac Th-400 tranny with new Summit deep sump alum. pan. New filter. Autometer electronic speedo gear with infinite adjustability for gear and tire changes running Autometer Ultra-lite speedo in cab. New complete dash panel upgrade with Autometer Ultra-lite gauges.

Richmond Gear 4.88 gears

ECE front sway bar kit. Poly bushings. Truck was lowered by previous owner, I don't know how much or what brand.

Thats a pretty quick one over, anything else I should elaborate on? Will be selling in pretty well to do big city environment. Cost of living in CA should be factored?

Pics:

stllookn · 04-21-2005, 10:48 AM

Very nice clean truck. Look in the local Auto/Truck Trader, on-line classic auto classifieds like Hemmings etc. Check the newspapers too in the Collector Car/Truck section. By the time you have done all that you will have a pretty good idea.

Did you do a frame off restoration?

Go to the Pamona Swap meet and look at what is for sale and, more importantly, what actually sells and for what price.

**'70_402** · 04-21-2005, 11:17 AM

got any extra parts from your caddy swap..? we are doing a caddy swap this summer and i am collecting parts for it..

'70 C/10 SS500 · 04-21-2005, 11:33 AM

Stllookn, not a frame off resto, just a "front off" resto! Firewall forward...

70' 402, no, I don't have any extras. I used everthing in my truck and didn't really have any extras. Enjoy the Caddy power, I'm going to miss it!

P.S. Any rough guesses as to price?

boraxman · 04-21-2005, 12:14 PM

I would guess 5-8k, Shortbeds fetch good prices in So. Cal. I would take it to Pomona and start high.

'70 C/10 SS500 · 04-21-2005, 12:26 PM

Pomona definitely sounds like a good idea to sell the truck, but the truck is in Sacramento (where I'm originally from) and it's pretty much out of the question. I live in the Phoenix, AZ area and will be coming to Sacto. to sell my truck. If I don't sell it while I'm back, I'll have to get family to sell it.

Shoot out some $$$$ figures!

*dtlilly* · 04-21-2005, 01:22 PM

$5000 for a quick sale locally, if you go to Pamona, start at $7500.

lukecp · 04-21-2005, 01:28 PM

I'll agree on the $5-$8k figure. I'd love to have it, but i'm broke and it is over a thousand miles away...

**john** · 04-21-2005, 01:36 PM

I would think you could get $6500 in nor cal without too much trouble. I would list in wheels and deals and auto trader. A frind sold a 72 SWB last year that wasn't as nice as yours for that price with no prob. John

'70 C/10 SS500 · 04-21-2005, 02:26 PM

Thanks for the tip john about area specific experience on pricing.

Thank you dtilly, yellow72custom.

71-longbed · 04-21-2005, 02:53 PM

i wouldn't go below 6,500 ...sounds reasonable to me

71-longbed · 04-21-2005, 02:56 PM

not to be picky ... your ride looks tight ... i'd put all those wires under in the hood in some looms ...would make it look much cleaner

'70 C/10 SS500 · 04-21-2005, 03:06 PM

I agree with you 71-longbed! That is an old pic and I have since cleaned it up. It looks much better than that picture gives credit. I always cringe posting old "nasty" pics but it's all I have!

Thanks for the info.

sactoC10 · 04-21-2005, 09:01 PM

Whoa!
Thought that truck looked familiar...
Thought that user name looked familiar...

Not sure what you could get in this part of California. I'd guess at least $6K though with that big ol Caddy engine in there. I know from experience that it looks (and sounds) great.

Sorry you have to sell it. Understood though, stuff happens. Maybe put in the Northern Ca autotrader asking $7K? Just my guess...

Tim240Z · 04-21-2005, 10:00 PM

Don't forget about CraigsList. That little site has a huge audience of local buyers.
http://www.craigslist.com/
Just be sure to remember to list in the correct city

04-21-2005, 10:25 AM	#1
'70 C/10 SS500 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 130	Selling truck, your help to set price? Well, it's been a long and twisty decision but I'm going to be putting my truck up for sale. I've had many people ask me if it was for sale throughout the years and I've always been adamantly "NO!" Now that's changed. I don't have a clue what my truck is worth or what I should ask for it. Kinda makes me wish I'd have asked at least once what they'd offer for it! Can you guys help me to help you set a price for her? I'll start off and you can extract what you need to know from me about it to get it narrowed down. Details: '70 SWB, no rust except small patches at lower front fenders. '76 Cadillac 500 c.i. motor with Edelbrock Performer intake. New timing set, cap, rotor, coil, plugs, wires, adj. vacuum advance, water pump, t-stat. New ported oil pump. Deep sump oil pan. Recently rebuilt Quadrojet carb. New Optima red top battery. 2 1/2" dual exhaust with Flowmaster Delta 40 mufflers. Custom chrome side exit tips. New big-block 4 core radiator. New master cylinder, speed bleaders at the wheels. (4 wheel drum brakes.) New inner fenders, battery tray. '76 Cadillac Th-400 tranny with new Summit deep sump alum. pan. New filter. Autometer electronic speedo gear with infinite adjustability for gear and tire changes running Autometer Ultra-lite speedo in cab. New complete dash panel upgrade with Autometer Ultra-lite gauges. Richmond Gear 4.88 gears ECE front sway bar kit. Poly bushings. Truck was lowered by previous owner, I don't know how much or what brand. Thats a pretty quick one over, anything else I should elaborate on? Will be selling in pretty well to do big city environment. Cost of living in CA should be factored? Pics: Attached Images Last edited by '70 C/10 SS500; 04-21-2005 at 02:28 PM.

04-21-2005, 10:48 AM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Very nice clean truck. Look in the local Auto/Truck Trader, on-line classic auto classifieds like Hemmings etc. Check the newspapers too in the Collector Car/Truck section. By the time you have done all that you will have a pretty good idea. Did you do a frame off restoration? Go to the Pamona Swap meet and look at what is for sale and, more importantly, what actually sells and for what price. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-21-2005, 11:17 AM	#3
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	got any extra parts from your caddy swap..? we are doing a caddy swap this summer and i am collecting parts for it.. __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/295742064443

04-21-2005, 11:33 AM	#4
'70 C/10 SS500 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 130	Stllookn, not a frame off resto, just a "front off" resto! Firewall forward... 70' 402, no, I don't have any extras. I used everthing in my truck and didn't really have any extras. Enjoy the Caddy power, I'm going to miss it! P.S. Any rough guesses as to price? Last edited by '70 C/10 SS500; 04-21-2005 at 11:37 AM.

04-21-2005, 12:14 PM	#5
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	I would guess 5-8k, Shortbeds fetch good prices in So. Cal. I would take it to Pomona and start high. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351 Last edited by boraxman; 04-21-2005 at 12:16 PM.

04-21-2005, 12:26 PM	#6
'70 C/10 SS500 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 130	Pomona definitely sounds like a good idea to sell the truck, but the truck is in Sacramento (where I'm originally from) and it's pretty much out of the question. I live in the Phoenix, AZ area and will be coming to Sacto. to sell my truck. If I don't sell it while I'm back, I'll have to get family to sell it. Shoot out some $$$$ figures!

04-21-2005, 01:22 PM	#7
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	$5000 for a quick sale locally, if you go to Pamona, start at $7500.

04-21-2005, 01:28 PM	#8
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I'll agree on the $5-$8k figure. I'd love to have it, but i'm broke and it is over a thousand miles away... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

04-21-2005, 01:36 PM	#9
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	I would think you could get $6500 in nor cal without too much trouble. I would list in wheels and deals and auto trader. A frind sold a 72 SWB last year that wasn't as nice as yours for that price with no prob. John __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

04-21-2005, 02:26 PM	#10
'70 C/10 SS500 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 130	Thanks for the tip john about area specific experience on pricing. Thank you dtilly, yellow72custom.

04-21-2005, 02:53 PM	#11
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i wouldn't go below 6,500 ...sounds reasonable to me __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-21-2005, 02:56 PM	#12
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	not to be picky ... your ride looks tight ... i'd put all those wires under in the hood in some looms ...would make it look much cleaner __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-21-2005, 03:06 PM	#13
'70 C/10 SS500 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 130	I agree with you 71-longbed! That is an old pic and I have since cleaned it up. It looks much better than that picture gives credit. I always cringe posting old "nasty" pics but it's all I have! Thanks for the info.

04-21-2005, 09:01 PM	#14
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	Whoa! Thought that truck looked familiar... Thought that user name looked familiar... Not sure what you could get in this part of California. I'd guess at least $6K though with that big ol Caddy engine in there. I know from experience that it looks (and sounds) great. Sorry you have to sell it. Understood though, stuff happens. Maybe put in the Northern Ca autotrader asking $7K? Just my guess... __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

04-21-2005, 10:00 PM	#15
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Don't forget about CraigsList. That little site has a huge audience of local buyers. http://www.craigslist.com/ Just be sure to remember to list in the correct city __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)



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