How much is this 1970 C10 worth? Wanting to buy my first truck

[SS Tim]

This could very well be a flood damaged flip too. Pretty sure that truck is not going to check out as "Good", rust coming through the bed floor and the step bumper is never a good sign. Cab supports and mounts are in question. Like I said at the begining there is a lot to this truck that needs to be looked at hard with knowing eyes. If you just want to jump in because it looks good to you then so be it. Remember you asked and like I said on the other thread, buy the best truck you can afford not the first that happens to look sort of OK if you squint real hard at dusk. You have been a member since what December? Did you spend much time learning hard facts about the trucks? If this is really a weekend cram session for you do not buy a truck, you are not ready without help. BTW: What year is your SS? Its not there in your signature.

[Southpa]

Like a lot of the trucks in my area, and those I've seen elsewhere, "restoration" covers a broad area. Often the end result is what a buddy's dad once coined... "mutton dressed up to look like lamb" . Whats it worth? depends on a lot of things as someone said, it depends on what someone wants to pay for it and how much they are planning to spend in its maintenance and upkeep.

I've had my truck for nigh on 18 years now, those were pretty fast years. And I freely admit that if I knew then what I know now (mostly from you guys) I never would have bought it in the first place! I've "restored" my truck to my satisfaction but managed to save a buttload of money because I have some good resources and skills. Mostly did all the bodywork (welding, panel replacing and painting) myself and with some assistance and advice from some skilled friends...the barter system can go along way. But for those who don't have the skills and NEED everything to be perfect then you can expect to pay real money. One of my friends expects to have $40,000 into his truck by the time he is done.

These trucks can rot fast given the opportunity. Walk around it with a fridge magnet and see how much bondo you can find. I've got blisters on the bottoms of my doors and front fenders happening every year. I just grind them out, reskim and repaint with rattlecan. But they DO surface again. A buddy once told me I have a 20/20 paint job. I wasn't all that insulted because I KNEW it, I only really spent about $300. Whats a 20/20 paint job you might ask!?? Looks good from 20 feet away at 20 miles an hour.

Anyway, if a PO told me he painted it himself then I hope hes a painter.

[camarodude87]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

This could very well be a flood damaged flip too. Pretty sure that truck is not going to check out as "Good", rust coming through the bed floor and the step bumper is never a good sign. Cab supports and mounts are in question. Like I said at the begining there is a lot to this truck that needs to be looked at hard with knowing eyes. If you just want to jump in because it looks good to you then so be it. Remember you asked and like I said on the other thread, buy the best truck you can afford not the first that happens to look sort of OK if you squint real hard at dusk. You have been a member since what December? Did you spend much time learning hard facts about the trucks? If this is really a weekend cram session for you do not buy a truck, you are not ready without help. BTW: What year is your SS? Its not there in your signature.

Yes I have been a member here since december, mainly looking for a truck to buy since then. Its kinda hard to navigate here to find info. Being new to trucks period let alone to old trucks its different from what im used too. So yeah im trying to cram session. BTW the year of My SS is 2002.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by camarodude87

He told me that it was repainted, but he didnt repaint the whole thing, just that part by the gas cap from where it leaked on it. maybe the person before him used cheap ass paint. Maybe he did want to buy it and flip it, as long as hes not hiding anything critical, like a ass ton of rust. Ill let you guys know more in the afternoon tom when my brother goes out there with a magnet.

I told him to look under the seat cover, check under neath the carpet. crawl under the truck and check the frame for rust. To magnet the entire truck. Check the bed make sure when he pushes on the bed it doesnt knock or make alot of noises. Check for leaks on the motor. test drive it. etc. Anything im missing?

Be sure and check the cab supports, where the cab bolts to the frame, around the heater box on the engine side of the firewall, inside the cab behind the visors, across the top of the cowl (under the hood where the firewall is spot welded to the cowl). If he takes a pretty strong magnet make sure he puts it inside a piece of thin cloth so there is no chance of scratching the paint. If it is a magnetic business card it probably wouldn't be a problem.

LockDoc

[VA72C10]

Also, you're in TN...check out the truck CCRat69 found for 2500 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=coley%27s+hot....more options, better engine, and very solid overall....they are out there so i'd keep looking...

[Mister-B]

I would keep looking. I think the short bed and fresh paint are clouding your judgement. At the end of the day, it's a straight 6, stripped down truck that was questionably restored, and they're asking quite a bit of money for it
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[camarodude87]

I really appreciate all the help and advice I get from you guys here, Def ALOT more help and advice than any forum I've been on.

[camarodude87]

Ive also been keeping an eye out for this c20 pick up

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-...#ht_500wt_1182

[SS Tim]

Worth considering.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ruck-21&cat=12

[camarodude87]

I want something that I can drive around. Tho, thanks for keeping your eyes Peeled for me Tim

Ray

[SS Tim]

Then there is Old Creeks truck.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...longbed&cat=12

[camarodude87]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Then there is Old Creeks truck.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...longbed&cat=12

I was so looking at this, got really excited, then I saw where it was located... . But yes, I do want to LS swap the C10 that I get one day, so if its a 250ci it doesnt really matter. I swap is in the near future

[SS Tim]

So fly out and adventure drive home. There are members all over.

[camarodude87]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

So fly out and adventure drive home. There are members all over.

Well me flying out there and driving it back would be cheaper in the long run. If only it was a SWB lol. But its to far for me. Id have to put in for leave for that.

[AJII]

I'm in Jackson, TN. I'm no expert but I can check it out for you and give my opinion.

[camarodude87]

Originally Posted by AJII

I'm in Jackson, TN. I'm no expert but I can check it out for you and give my opinion.

AJII youd do that for me?, wow. Your a good dude

[AJII]

Not a problem.

But I just noticed is a 3sp OTT...can't test do a test drive for you...OTT's kick my ass

[camarodude87]

Originally Posted by AJII

Not a problem.

But I just noticed is a 3sp OTT...can't test do a test drive for you...OTT's kick my ass

The guys name is John, and I talked to him yesterday he said that he would do a test drive anyhow

[camarodude87]

Well Just talked to the guy and he said that the doors have bondo, and it only has one speaker in the dash. Also he said that the Vin plate was taken off to be polished WTF???

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by camarodude87

Well Just talked to the guy and he said that the doors have bondo, and it only has one speaker in the dash. Also he said that the Vin plate was taken off to be polished WTF???

time to move on to another truck no matter what the vin issue is....if there's bondo in the doors there's bondo elsewhere and it's a matter of time until there are issues everywhere....

look up project "Jezebel" for my reasoning

[cericd]

Originally Posted by camarodude87

Well Just talked to the guy and he said that the doors have bondo, and it only has one speaker in the dash. Also he said that the Vin plate was taken off to be polished WTF???

These trucks only came with one speaker in the dash.

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by cericd

These trucks only came with one speaker in the dash.

I think this question was if the doors had speaker holes cut in them or not. The answer was that it only had the one in the dash.

I just wanted to clear that.

[Hawssie]

That truck is not t not that bad of a deal. A lot of people on this board spend over 2 grand just for a aftermarket short bed alone, then they go and cut up a long bed frame just to make it the way this truck already is. ( And then it will be a bastard truck for ever on)So its a cheap paint job. Better then a dinged up original paint job truck. If its straight and a real short bed your way ahead of the game. Just make sure its not full of bondo. 350s are a dime a dozen. Short beds arent.

[junkyard]

Well I have been around the body repair industry since 1974 and I've never seen a repainted vehicle that didn't have filler of some kind on it.
If you can show me a 45 year old repainted car that is only paint on metal I'll buy you a steak dinner.
Is this truck a good buy?
I cannot answer that from here but if I was making an offer on it I would start about $3500 and maybe adjust from there.
Good luck on your search.

[Hawssie]

I didnt really mean some bondo I really meant excessive bondo. I have nothing against bondo per sa. My point is I dont think this st an unreasonable price. If I knew how to post a link I would do it for a truck i just saw on Craigslist. The guy wants $7600. the listing is http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/3808112391.html. and I added a picture of it.
As far as the truck in question is concerned, I cant remember seeing a truck like this one for what others say as a typical $2000 truck? What planet are they from. If someone gave me a long bed for free and said make it into this truck. I couldnt do it for $2000 bucks. It can be done by chopping the bed and frame but whats your time worth?