$600 for a '72, good deal or not? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thisolechevy · 08-25-2004, 04:23 PM

I have seen this '72 truck on the side of the road at a claimed to be mechanics (more broken, no hope for ever again, ugly pieces of junk, than need to be fixed, but he claims he is...) anyways I finally stopped by in hope of him selling the front grille off of it. He said no he wouldn't but I talked him into selling the whole truck!! I know I am good he he

it is a 1972 Camper Custom C-20 with the original V-8 350 small block. he said it ran when he parked it about 7 years ago and the engine was very clean!! the body was in pretty good shape it had a dent in the passenger side fender big enough to prevent the door from opening and the passenger side bed had a good size ding other than that thought there was no rust!!!

it had the original a/c p/s and p/b and yes the all coveted vacum gauge. Is this truck worth $600 (I will probably be able to talk him down to around $500, but.) is it worth the price he gave it?

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-25-2004, 04:43 PM

YOUR ARE ONLINE NOW,

, AND YOU HAVEN'T LEFT TO GO GET IT

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Huskerboy2 · 08-25-2004, 04:48 PM

Own it.

dallas71 · 08-25-2004, 04:49 PM

I Agree!!! Go Get It...

thisolechevy · 08-25-2004, 06:02 PM

WOW!! I take it that this truck is pretty rare? either that or just a great price? is there anything special I need to know about this type of truck? like production numbers?

stickshift_or_walk · 08-25-2004, 09:49 PM

'72's had the benefit of 5 years of improvements, such as disc brakes, 5 lugs (although not on C20), and more comprehensive and common upgrade packages/options.

The truck probably is relatively standard from a config standpoint (although a pic of the glovebox door would get accurate reviews on this board), but if the cab is solid, and it's a running chassis, with a vacuum dash to boot, then IMO $600 is a good price. Great price would be $400 or less, but I also squeak when I walk...

SSOW

Blue Beard · 08-25-2004, 11:19 PM

worth that in parts...

lpaine · 08-25-2004, 11:20 PM

What are you waiting for?!!!!!!!!BUY NOW!!!!!!!

1969 GMC · 08-25-2004, 11:30 PM

the vac gauge is not stock (its from a bigger truck, c/40 and bigger) but still...it only makes that truck worth more. throw in a rust free body...that sounds awesome.

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2004, 11:48 PM

sounds like a good deal to me...I wouldn't try starting it up though...not withough a bunch of stuff done first. (pre-lube, maybe open it and inspect it)

08-25-2004, 04:23 PM	#1
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	$600 for a '72, good deal or not? I have seen this '72 truck on the side of the road at a claimed to be mechanics (more broken, no hope for ever again, ugly pieces of junk, than need to be fixed, but he claims he is...) anyways I finally stopped by in hope of him selling the front grille off of it. He said no he wouldn't but I talked him into selling the whole truck!! I know I am good he he it is a 1972 Camper Custom C-20 with the original V-8 350 small block. he said it ran when he parked it about 7 years ago and the engine was very clean!! the body was in pretty good shape it had a dent in the passenger side fender big enough to prevent the door from opening and the passenger side bed had a good size ding other than that thought there was no rust!!! it had the original a/c p/s and p/b and yes the all coveted vacum gauge. Is this truck worth $600 (I will probably be able to talk him down to around $500, but.) is it worth the price he gave it? __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

08-25-2004, 04:43 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	YOUR ARE ONLINE NOW, , AND YOU HAVEN'T LEFT TO GO GET IT . __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 08-25-2004 at 04:50 PM.

08-25-2004, 04:48 PM	#3
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Own it. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

08-25-2004, 04:49 PM	#4
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	I Agree!!! Go Get It... __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

08-25-2004, 06:02 PM	#5
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	WOW!! I take it that this truck is pretty rare? either that or just a great price? is there anything special I need to know about this type of truck? like production numbers? __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

08-25-2004, 09:49 PM	#6
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 348	Not rare, but...IMO... '72's had the benefit of 5 years of improvements, such as disc brakes, 5 lugs (although not on C20), and more comprehensive and common upgrade packages/options. The truck probably is relatively standard from a config standpoint (although a pic of the glovebox door would get accurate reviews on this board), but if the cab is solid, and it's a running chassis, with a vacuum dash to boot, then IMO $600 is a good price. Great price would be $400 or less, but I also squeak when I walk... SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

08-25-2004, 11:19 PM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	worth that in parts... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

08-25-2004, 11:20 PM	#8
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	What are you waiting for?!!!!!!!!BUY NOW!!!!!!! __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

08-25-2004, 11:30 PM	#9
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	the vac gauge is not stock (its from a bigger truck, c/40 and bigger) but still...it only makes that truck worth more. throw in a rust free body...that sounds awesome. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-25-2004, 11:48 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	sounds like a good deal to me...I wouldn't try starting it up though...not withough a bunch of stuff done first. (pre-lube, maybe open it and inspect it)



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