1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Vicente Aceves** · 07-18-2019, 12:28 AM

I'm considering this 73 3/4 ton pickup. The current owner bought it in 1975 and used it to tow his boat now and then. It has 62k miles on the original big block. The owner told me his son ran the motor without oil and it seized up.

The truck has been parked indoors for 15 years. It has no rust except for surface rust in the bed and some scratches. The interior is pretty clean also.

The owner wants $500 for it, but I checked with the DMV and it has back fees. The DMV told me that it would cost $1,000 to pay the fees and get it registered current in my name.

I can go through the gas lines and brakes and replace the tires which wouldn't be a huge cost, but the motor seems to be the big expense besides the DMV stuff. I can pull the motor and have it rebuilt. I'm just wondering if it is worth the cost for this truck.

I spoke to a man that quoted me $1,100 to rebuild the motor. I pull the motor and take it to him. Maybe there are some Southern California members that know the business called Hal John in Long Beach. It's been around for awhile.

Would this be more trouble than what it's worth for what I'd end up with? Thanks guys. Vinnie

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**Vicente Aceves** · 07-18-2019, 12:39 AM

Photos...couch not included!

midnight rambler · 07-18-2019, 10:44 AM

looks like a great truck for $2600

**MJN** · 07-18-2019, 04:04 PM

a truck in that condition and that price around here wouldn't last long enough to think twice about.

**Vicente Aceves** · 07-18-2019, 08:30 PM

A few more photos. I was t able to get these pictures up yesterday

**Vicente Aceves** · 07-18-2019, 08:33 PM

Thanks to you guys for responding. Helps me make a better decision

**Vicente Aceves** · 07-18-2019, 08:46 PM

The owner also has this 1985 dodge conversion van 6cyl with standard trans. I don’t know much about vans but I bought it was pretty cool.

He said he drove to San Francisco on one tank of gas from Long Beach Ca. Engine needs rebuild and he wants $500 for that one. No dmv fees!!

**kidatheart** · 07-18-2019, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicente Aceves

A few more photos. I was t able to get these pictures up yesterday

Looks to me like the dash pad, doors, and hubcaps by themselves are worth most of the $500. Am I wrong?

**Vicente Aceves** · 07-19-2019, 09:34 PM

I should also note that I'm not looking to flip this pickup. I'd like to keep it. I don't know if that changes if you think it's worth the added expenses. Thanks

flashed · 07-19-2019, 09:40 PM

You aint bought it yet ? I would jump on it .

Ziegelsteinfaust · 07-19-2019, 09:46 PM

It is worth it since it's pre smog, and it still has a decent paint job.

I would buy it if I was in the market. I could drop in a used motor cheap enough to start enjoying the truck.

**MusicMan70** · 07-19-2019, 10:50 PM

Do it Vince!

kipps · 07-19-2019, 11:09 PM

Agree with the others. The truck is easily worth that. A good cleaning and waxing, and I bet the paint would shine. Keep in mind though, that the price of an engine rebuild will be a thousand higher than you're figuring. Plug wires, hoses, fluids, water pump, starter, etc, etc. all add up to a good chunk.

Now for that van-- If that was on the east coast, I'd be thrilled to get a hold of it. I like the older dodge vans, and a manual would be a real bonus. I would be skeptical of the conversion aspect, though, since quality of that can vary widely. To me, it would be portable protected tool storage.

cadillac_al · 07-19-2019, 11:35 PM

Hurry before you miss out. I would have paid him already and got the bill of sale.

**Vicente Aceves** · 07-20-2019, 01:01 PM

Thanks fellas! I appreciate the help. Money paid, in my name and now have to go-jack it sideways and out of the garage when I get a day off work.

A couple more questions...

The truck is missing two hubcaps and I want to keep the truck looking stock. So is the hubcap in the picture the correct style for a 1973? If so, I'll need to source two more.

Next question. It has 16.5 wheels. There seems to be a lack of tire options for that size wheel, which i get with all the 20,22,24 inch wheels coming out.... So is there a 16" or 17" 8 lug wheel that I can use the stock hubcaps with? Thanks again -Vinnie

SCOTI · 07-20-2019, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicente Aceves

Thanks fellas! I appreciate the help. Money paid, in my name and now have to go-jack it sideways and out of the garage when I get a day off work.

A couple more questions...

The truck is missing two hubcaps and I want to keep the truck looking stock. So is the hubcap in the picture the correct style for a 1973? If so, I'll need to source two more.

Next question. It has 16.5 wheels. There seems to be a lack of tire options for that size wheel, which i get with all the 20,22,24 inch wheels coming out.... So is there a 16" or 17" 8 lug wheel that I can use the stock hubcaps with? Thanks again -Vinnie

Wheel Vintiques sells a factory looking 'HD truck' steel wheel (Series 82 I believe) that excepts the larger 3/4 ton 12" caps. You can order them through Summit Racing & get them in wider sizes w/different back spacing as well.

Good score on the purchase.

**Vicente Aceves** · 07-20-2019, 01:31 PM

Thanks for the info on the wheels. I looked at a picture of them and looks like they'd work with the hubcaps

factorystock · 07-20-2019, 01:41 PM

Congratulations! No brainer, all parts are still intact, just engine work, no smog hassles. Blue bowtie on cap ( 69-72). Gold bowtie ('73-75) 235-75-16 radials with mid 80's GM bump style wheels ( accept 70's hubcaps) are a popular upgrade from 16.5" bias ply tires shown in photo.

**Vicente Aceves** · 07-20-2019, 02:02 PM

Thank you sir. Great info. I'll be on the lookout for those!

**mongocanfly** · 07-20-2019, 02:39 PM

Sweet find ...and what a price..!!

**Joesjunk** · 07-21-2019, 09:37 AM

It looks like a pretty nice truck, congratulations! Be sure and take picture when you dig it out.

**Joesjunk** · 07-21-2019, 09:45 AM

It looks like a pretty nice truck, you know we will want to see picture of when you dig it out 😉

Leonard60 · 07-22-2019, 08:56 PM

A truck in that shape and for that price here in Canada would have already been bought up and gone.

Rubble · 07-23-2019, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonard60

A truck in that shape and for that price here in Canada would have already been bought up and gone.

You got that right, hard to find one like that anymore👍

07-18-2019, 12:28 AM	#1
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question I'm considering this 73 3/4 ton pickup. The current owner bought it in 1975 and used it to tow his boat now and then. It has 62k miles on the original big block. The owner told me his son ran the motor without oil and it seized up. The truck has been parked indoors for 15 years. It has no rust except for surface rust in the bed and some scratches. The interior is pretty clean also. The owner wants $500 for it, but I checked with the DMV and it has back fees. The DMV told me that it would cost $1,000 to pay the fees and get it registered current in my name. I can go through the gas lines and brakes and replace the tires which wouldn't be a huge cost, but the motor seems to be the big expense besides the DMV stuff. I can pull the motor and have it rebuilt. I'm just wondering if it is worth the cost for this truck. I spoke to a man that quoted me $1,100 to rebuild the motor. I pull the motor and take it to him. Maybe there are some Southern California members that know the business called Hal John in Long Beach. It's been around for awhile. Would this be more trouble than what it's worth for what I'd end up with? Thanks guys. Vinnie moderator please remove if this can't be listed in this forum

07-18-2019, 12:39 AM	#2
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question Photos...couch not included! Attached Images

07-18-2019, 10:44 AM	#3
midnight rambler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego ca Posts: 618	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question looks like a great truck for $2600

07-18-2019, 04:04 PM	#4
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,959	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question a truck in that condition and that price around here wouldn't last long enough to think twice about. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

07-18-2019, 08:30 PM	#5
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question A few more photos. I was t able to get these pictures up yesterday Attached Images

07-18-2019, 08:33 PM	#6
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question Thanks to you guys for responding. Helps me make a better decision Attached Images

07-18-2019, 08:46 PM	#7
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question The owner also has this 1985 dodge conversion van 6cyl with standard trans. I don’t know much about vans but I bought it was pretty cool. He said he drove to San Francisco on one tank of gas from Long Beach Ca. Engine needs rebuild and he wants $500 for that one. No dmv fees!! Attached Images

07-19-2019, 09:34 PM	#9
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question I should also note that I'm not looking to flip this pickup. I'd like to keep it. I don't know if that changes if you think it's worth the added expenses. Thanks

07-19-2019, 09:40 PM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question You aint bought it yet ? I would jump on it .

07-19-2019, 09:46 PM	#11
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,558	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question It is worth it since it's pre smog, and it still has a decent paint job. I would buy it if I was in the market. I could drop in a used motor cheap enough to start enjoying the truck.

07-19-2019, 10:50 PM	#12
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,820	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question Do it Vince! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

07-19-2019, 11:09 PM	#13
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,099	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question Agree with the others. The truck is easily worth that. A good cleaning and waxing, and I bet the paint would shine. Keep in mind though, that the price of an engine rebuild will be a thousand higher than you're figuring. Plug wires, hoses, fluids, water pump, starter, etc, etc. all add up to a good chunk. Now for that van-- If that was on the east coast, I'd be thrilled to get a hold of it. I like the older dodge vans, and a manual would be a real bonus. I would be skeptical of the conversion aspect, though, since quality of that can vary widely. To me, it would be portable protected tool storage. __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!

07-19-2019, 11:35 PM	#14
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,332	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question Hurry before you miss out. I would have paid him already and got the bill of sale. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

07-20-2019, 01:01 PM	#15
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question Thanks fellas! I appreciate the help. Money paid, in my name and now have to go-jack it sideways and out of the garage when I get a day off work. A couple more questions... The truck is missing two hubcaps and I want to keep the truck looking stock. So is the hubcap in the picture the correct style for a 1973? If so, I'll need to source two more. Next question. It has 16.5 wheels. There seems to be a lack of tire options for that size wheel, which i get with all the 20,22,24 inch wheels coming out.... So is there a 16" or 17" 8 lug wheel that I can use the stock hubcaps with? Thanks again -Vinnie

07-20-2019, 01:31 PM	#17
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question Thanks for the info on the wheels. I looked at a picture of them and looks like they'd work with the hubcaps



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07-20-2019, 01:41 PM	#18
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,351	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question Congratulations! No brainer, all parts are still intact, just engine work, no smog hassles. Blue bowtie on cap ( 69-72). Gold bowtie ('73-75) 235-75-16 radials with mid 80's GM bump style wheels ( accept 70's hubcaps) are a popular upgrade from 16.5" bias ply tires shown in photo. Attached Images

07-20-2019, 02:02 PM	#19
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question Thank you sir. Great info. I'll be on the lookout for those!

07-20-2019, 02:39 PM	#20
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07-21-2019, 09:37 AM	#21
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question It looks like a pretty nice truck, congratulations! Be sure and take picture when you dig it out. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-21-2019, 09:45 AM	#22
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question It looks like a pretty nice truck, you know we will want to see picture of when you dig it out 😉 __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-22-2019, 08:56 PM	#23
Leonard60 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Leslieville alberta Posts: 374	Re: 1973 Cheyenne 20 454 value question A truck in that shape and for that price here in Canada would have already been bought up and gone.

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