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Bishops Trucks · 01-26-2011, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bollybib

A fool and his money are easily parted.

(Coined in the 1500s by Thomas Tussler, surviving to the present)

Yep, I always heard that from my Dad. He still uses that phrase.

**'70_402** · 01-26-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by screamin_c10

it's a short box, so therefore it must be worth its weight in gold....

oh yea.. they are super rare.. you just don't see them anymore... super rare... that word rare is so overused...

i think a good understanding and general knowledge of these trucks is RARE!!!!

cdowns · 01-26-2011, 09:49 AM

i see many guys on this board seem to b into payin big high prices for rusted out pieces of junk rather than take thier time and look objctively they are overcome by fools fever and just jump on anything

Bishops Trucks · 01-26-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 70'_402

oh yea.. they are super rare.. you just don't see them anymore... super rare... that word rare is so overused...

i think a good understanding and general knowledge of these trucks is RARE!!!!

Wait a minute, lets not forget the ones that come with the "Rare Corvette Option". They are getting super hard to find now-a-days.

**70cst** · 01-26-2011, 09:53 AM

This is not

What you all don't know is this truck as the ultra rare Corvette Option.

Just kidding

I wonder if this is the case where...
a) He doesn't really want to sell his truck
b) He has no clue to the value of his truck
c) He was given bad advice from his friends about the truck's value
d) Watching to much Barrett Jackson
e) He has emotional ties to this truck
f) He bought thje truck cheap and trying to make a few $$$
g) He bought it for to much and now he is trying to get his $$$ back
Just some ideas???
The sad part is to many people want way to much money for these trucks and associated parts because they don’t really know the values which is why this forum is such a good place to learn from and to buy from.

**70cst** · 01-26-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

Wait a minute, lets not forget the ones that come with the "Rare Corvette Option". They are getting super hard to find now-a-days.

Great minds think a like!

I hit the post button about 10 seconds after your post and I see we had the same idea.

69 Okie Truck · 01-26-2011, 01:21 PM

Well, consider the fact that these trucks are 40 years old. Toss in the natural attrition rate of any auto design with 4 decades on the road. Then consider that trucks were once used for hard WORK, not blvd cruising, thus making their serviceable lifespan even shorter than say, a '69 Caddy or comparable year model.

Also consider the fact that those of us who grew up loving and owning these trucks from way back when have now seen hundreds of thousands, if not millions of new admirers join our ranks to swell the demand for what was once not so desireable.

Most importantly, consider the crux of the issue in terms of an annual inflation rate 3-5% over 40 years, making your dollar next to worthless, and yeah.....they ARE getting more expensive .

I think the next big trend may become Chrysler K cars. I reckon we'd better get busy hoarding.

**LockDoc** · 01-26-2011, 06:15 PM

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I know where you can get one that's a little nicer for $7k...

LockDoc

Vintage Windmills · 01-26-2011, 07:43 PM

^ nice 67!!!

**70cst** · 01-26-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I know where you can get one that's a little nicer for $7k...

LockDoc

Ok for those who think the 69 for $6500 is a fair price she's yours...as for me I'll go with Loc Doc's 67 truck for $7000. Enough said. I rest my case.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-26-2011, 10:21 PM

Leon, the 67 is looking great as usual!

**LockDoc** · 01-27-2011, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Leon, the 67 is looking great as usual!

Thanks guys.

As far as trucks like the '69 above I think it's all in where you live and how far you are able to travel to pick one up. If you shop around you can pick up a pretty nice running, driving truck for $5-7K that you wouldn't be ashamed to take to any cruise night. You just can't get in a hurry to buy.

LockDoc

Orangetonicclicc · 02-05-2011, 01:31 PM

$6500.00 is steep for that vehicle. A shortwide to a longbed is a drastic difference in price. Plus its a GMC. Nothing against the GMC, but the demand is higher for the Chevy. It looks a little rough. If running it's a $1500.00 to $2500.00 at the most. But that's just my opinion.

dmack91 · 02-05-2011, 02:26 PM

There was one posted on CL here last month, needed body and paint work, 10K. Thinking it was a misprint, I called. Nope, 10K.

Ended up picking up a clean 68 C20 for $650 instead. I think I can do a lot with the $9350 left over.

**70cst** · 02-05-2011, 02:52 PM

Another point...the trucks will sale for whatever people will pay for them. Good buys are out there but as LockDoc said...patience, patience, patience.

01-26-2011, 09:49 AM	#28
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Truck Prices getting out of hand..... i see many guys on this board seem to b into payin big high prices for rusted out pieces of junk rather than take thier time and look objctively they are overcome by fools fever and just jump on anything __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-26-2011, 09:53 AM	#30
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: Truck Prices getting out of hand..... This is not What you all don't know is this truck as the ultra rare Corvette Option. Just kidding I wonder if this is the case where... a) He doesn't really want to sell his truck b) He has no clue to the value of his truck c) He was given bad advice from his friends about the truck's value d) Watching to much Barrett Jackson e) He has emotional ties to this truck f) He bought thje truck cheap and trying to make a few $$$ g) He bought it for to much and now he is trying to get his $$$ back Just some ideas??? The sad part is to many people want way to much money for these trucks and associated parts because they don’t really know the values which is why this forum is such a good place to learn from and to buy from. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 01-26-2011 at 09:54 AM.

01-26-2011, 01:21 PM	#32
69 Okie Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 122	Re: Truck Prices getting out of hand..... Well, consider the fact that these trucks are 40 years old. Toss in the natural attrition rate of any auto design with 4 decades on the road. Then consider that trucks were once used for hard WORK, not blvd cruising, thus making their serviceable lifespan even shorter than say, a '69 Caddy or comparable year model. Also consider the fact that those of us who grew up loving and owning these trucks from way back when have now seen hundreds of thousands, if not millions of new admirers join our ranks to swell the demand for what was once not so desireable. Most importantly, consider the crux of the issue in terms of an annual inflation rate 3-5% over 40 years, making your dollar next to worthless, and yeah.....they ARE getting more expensive . I think the next big trend may become Chrysler K cars. I reckon we'd better get busy hoarding.

01-26-2011, 06:15 PM	#33
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,331	Re: Truck Prices getting out of hand..... - I know where you can get one that's a little nicer for $7k... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-26-2011, 07:43 PM	#34
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Truck Prices getting out of hand..... ^ nice 67!!! __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

01-26-2011, 10:21 PM	#36
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: Truck Prices getting out of hand..... Leon, the 67 is looking great as usual! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-05-2011, 01:31 PM	#38
Orangetonicclicc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 744	Re: Truck Prices getting out of hand..... $6500.00 is steep for that vehicle. A shortwide to a longbed is a drastic difference in price. Plus its a GMC. Nothing against the GMC, but the demand is higher for the Chevy. It looks a little rough. If running it's a $1500.00 to $2500.00 at the most. But that's just my opinion.

02-05-2011, 02:26 PM	#39
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 754	Re: Truck Prices getting out of hand..... There was one posted on CL here last month, needed body and paint work, 10K. Thinking it was a misprint, I called. Nope, 10K. Ended up picking up a clean 68 C20 for $650 instead. I think I can do a lot with the $9350 left over. __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress

02-05-2011, 02:52 PM	#40
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: Truck Prices getting out of hand..... Another point...the trucks will sale for whatever people will pay for them. Good buys are out there but as LockDoc said...patience, patience, patience. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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