What Do You Think It is Worth? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Jason Bourne** · 11-29-2023, 05:07 PM

Hello this is my 1st post. I have already learned a lot looking through the posts. I anticipate coming back often looking for advice.

My son recently purchased a 1972 C10 and I'm curious what other people think it is worth. He got it for $6K. We have a history of working on his vehicles together and I'm sure we will be putting in some work on this one.

The Truck runs and drives with no issue. The truck originally had a 350 but it was replaced with a 283 at some point. The truck has a TH350 automatic transmission that was recently rebuilt by a reputable shop. The paint looks original. There is some rust in the cab corners and rocker panels. The truck has a small dent in the back of the bed on the passenger side. The truck came with the original 1972 plates which my son thought was cool. I thought they were cool too.

The only issue with the truck is the smell of gas in the cab. We are planning on replacing the sending unit gasket and all hoses attached to the gas tank to see if that will fix the issue.

**Jason Bourne** · 11-29-2023, 05:10 PM

A couple more pics showing rust and dent in passenger side bed.

**Jason Bourne** · 11-29-2023, 05:15 PM

Pic of inside.

54blackhornet · 11-29-2023, 05:49 PM

Congratulations ! Your son has good taste compared to the ones by me. It’s obvious it’s worth 6K to him.

**Steeveedee** · 11-29-2023, 06:03 PM

A '72 C10 would have been equipped with a vapor control system. Is there a canister with hoses on it near the battery? The 283, if it includes that engine's carburetor, may not be plumbed for the closed system. Go here and download the manual for your year truck. It'll have the information you need.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ghlight=hatzie

As for what it is worth, that looks about right.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-29-2023, 07:43 PM

Interesting truck. I don't see a "bling" code, but they threw all the moldings on that, which I suppose includes the window trim. But then they threw a painted bumper on it anyway, hmm

Seems like a fair deal.

body bolt · 11-29-2023, 09:01 PM

He did good!

**Jason Bourne** · 11-29-2023, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

A '72 C10 would have been equipped with a vapor control system. Is there a canister with hoses on it near the battery? The 283, if it includes that engine's carburetor, may not be plumbed for the closed system. Go here and download the manual for your year truck. It'll have the information you need.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ghlight=hatzie

As for what it is worth, that looks about right.

It does have the canister with hoses under the battery. How would I know if it is plumbed correctly? If not plumbed correctly does it affect performance or just emissions?

Also a huge thank you for the manual links!

54blackhornet · 11-29-2023, 09:18 PM

I would not worry about that right now. It has other issues I’m sure need attention for safety sake. Father Son projects are great for two reasons. Bonding and learning new skills together. I look back and wish my father would have taught me more about working on stuff but he was just too busy. You two have a great platform to create a real American icon. Just takes imagination and determination. Greatest skills known to man…sorry to get off topic.

**Stocker** · 11-29-2023, 09:54 PM

Welcome to the best truck board on the 'net! You won't find a better-informed group of helpful folks anywhere.

I can't hazard a guess as to the value of your son's truck, but if he likes it, the price was about right. It's great that you will both be working on it!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-29-2023, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Bourne

It does have the canister with hoses under the battery. How would I know if it is plumbed correctly? If not plumbed correctly does it affect performance or just emissions?

I don't know that engine or carb., but if the canister has PCV, CARB, and TANK ports, then the 5/16" vapor line connects to TANK; a vacuum line connects the carburetor to CARB; and a 1/4" PCV/EEC hose connects the 3/8" PCV hose to PCV. On my BBC, the 1/4" PCV line connects to the 3/8" PCV hose with a tee. I don't know why yours would be different. My vacuum line (CARB) connects to the Rochester carburetor's passenger side upper front port.

A bum hose, canister vacuum diaphragm or cracked canister can affect performance. And if you smell fumes in the garage it probably needs a new/rebuilt tested canister. There's a thread nearby discussing an option using a replacement canister. They don't make the old 1971-72ish cans anymore.

jumpsoffrock · 11-29-2023, 10:59 PM

I'd say the price was fair for today's market.
Cool truck; the rust will more than likely be worse that what you see, sadly.

*Casper42* · 11-30-2023, 01:42 AM

I see this being about $6K

weasel29gm · 11-30-2023, 06:45 AM

Nice ride looks like my first truck I bought in '80. Gave $ 1000 from your pics the trucks are about the same condition. Good find in today's market.

**Rich72C10** · 11-30-2023, 07:43 AM

Hi Neighbor!

I do like that color combo!

The plumbing for the canister isn't all that complicated. It is teed off the PVC line and then the other line is to one of the ported connections to the carb. Which from your engine photo I can see the PCV line (that's the big one from the front of the carb to the driver's side valve cover) isn't teed to the canister.

Even if it was the canister would very likely need to be pulled to be replaced or recharged (I recharged my, its a PITA but can be done). Just don't break it, it is even more of a PITA to replace the canister with a correct period one. Don't ask me how I know that ;-)

Though checking those gas lines in the cab is a good thing to check. Actually all the gas lines should be checked IMO, there are little ones under the cab too, so don't miss those!

Welcome to the forums! Here is a flip for your cab photo ;-)

**1970cstblazer** · 11-30-2023, 08:44 AM

In this economy and the market conditions for all things '67-'72 GM trucks, he did ok.

**ghackett1** · 11-30-2023, 08:50 AM

Nice truck. In South Florida where I’m at 6K is a fair price, it may go 9-10K to the right person. Long bed & rust/body hurt.

**special-K** · 11-30-2023, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Interesting truck. I don't see a "bling" code, but they threw all the moldings on that, which I suppose includes the window trim. But then they threw a painted bumper on it anyway, hmm

Seems like a fair deal.

The window trim only comes with trim levels Custom Deluxe and up. The side trim came with the deluxe 2-tone option but could also be ordered as their own options

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-30-2023, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The window trim only comes with trim levels Custom Deluxe and up. The side trim came with the deluxe 2-tone option but could also be ordered as their own options

That truck has the window trim, but I don't see a SPID option. Perhaps it was added later.

*Casper42* · 11-30-2023, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by weasel29gm

Nice ride looks like my first truck I bought in '80. Gave $ 1000 from your pics the trucks are about the same condition. Good find in today's market.

nearly the same for me, but in 1982, also for $1000. Mine was a '69 GMC Sierra Grande

**1970cstblazer** · 11-30-2023, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by weasel29gm

Nice ride looks like my first truck I bought in '80. Gave $ 1000 from your pics the trucks are about the same condition. Good find in today's market.

That $1000 is now the equivalent to $3954 right now.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-30-2023, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

That $1000 is now the equivalent to $3954 right now.

That's interesting. What was a 71 Chevy new, 3Kish? 3K in 1971 is supposedly 22.7K today. A new Chevy costs about 50K plus. To think a 1971's material are >>>>>>>today's builds.

But you know, new trucks have multi and multi-purpose tail gates now. The old tailgates only opened and closed like a tailgate.

11-29-2023, 05:07 PM	#1
Jason Bourne Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 35	What Do You Think It is Worth? Hello this is my 1st post. I have already learned a lot looking through the posts. I anticipate coming back often looking for advice. My son recently purchased a 1972 C10 and I'm curious what other people think it is worth. He got it for $6K. We have a history of working on his vehicles together and I'm sure we will be putting in some work on this one. The Truck runs and drives with no issue. The truck originally had a 350 but it was replaced with a 283 at some point. The truck has a TH350 automatic transmission that was recently rebuilt by a reputable shop. The paint looks original. There is some rust in the cab corners and rocker panels. The truck has a small dent in the back of the bed on the passenger side. The truck came with the original 1972 plates which my son thought was cool. I thought they were cool too. The only issue with the truck is the smell of gas in the cab. We are planning on replacing the sending unit gasket and all hoses attached to the gas tank to see if that will fix the issue. Attached Images Last edited by Jason Bourne; 11-29-2023 at 10:11 PM.

11-29-2023, 05:10 PM	#2
Jason Bourne Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 35	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? A couple more pics showing rust and dent in passenger side bed. Attached Images

11-29-2023, 05:15 PM	#3
Jason Bourne Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 35	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? Pic of inside. Attached Images

11-29-2023, 05:49 PM	#4
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,261	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? Congratulations ! Your son has good taste compared to the ones by me. It’s obvious it’s worth 6K to him. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

11-29-2023, 06:03 PM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,100	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? A '72 C10 would have been equipped with a vapor control system. Is there a canister with hoses on it near the battery? The 283, if it includes that engine's carburetor, may not be plumbed for the closed system. Go here and download the manual for your year truck. It'll have the information you need. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ghlight=hatzie As for what it is worth, that looks about right. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

11-29-2023, 07:43 PM	#6
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,120	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? Interesting truck. I don't see a "bling" code, but they threw all the moldings on that, which I suppose includes the window trim. But then they threw a painted bumper on it anyway, hmm Seems like a fair deal. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

11-29-2023, 09:01 PM	#7
body bolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 475	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? He did good!

11-29-2023, 09:18 PM	#9
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,261	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? I would not worry about that right now. It has other issues I’m sure need attention for safety sake. Father Son projects are great for two reasons. Bonding and learning new skills together. I look back and wish my father would have taught me more about working on stuff but he was just too busy. You two have a great platform to create a real American icon. Just takes imagination and determination. Greatest skills known to man…sorry to get off topic. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

11-29-2023, 09:54 PM	#10
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? Welcome to the best truck board on the 'net! You won't find a better-informed group of helpful folks anywhere. I can't hazard a guess as to the value of your son's truck, but if he likes it, the price was about right. It's great that you will both be working on it! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-29-2023, 10:59 PM	#12
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 921	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? I'd say the price was fair for today's market. Cool truck; the rust will more than likely be worse that what you see, sadly.

11-30-2023, 01:42 AM	#13
Casper42 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 312	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? I see this being about $6K

11-30-2023, 06:45 AM	#14
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? Nice ride looks like my first truck I bought in '80. Gave $ 1000 from your pics the trucks are about the same condition. Good find in today's market. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

11-30-2023, 07:43 AM	#15
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,643	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? Hi Neighbor! I do like that color combo! The plumbing for the canister isn't all that complicated. It is teed off the PVC line and then the other line is to one of the ported connections to the carb. Which from your engine photo I can see the PCV line (that's the big one from the front of the carb to the driver's side valve cover) isn't teed to the canister. Even if it was the canister would very likely need to be pulled to be replaced or recharged (I recharged my, its a PITA but can be done). Just don't break it, it is even more of a PITA to replace the canister with a correct period one. Don't ask me how I know that ;-) Though checking those gas lines in the cab is a good thing to check. Actually all the gas lines should be checked IMO, there are little ones under the cab too, so don't miss those! Welcome to the forums! Here is a flip for your cab photo ;-) Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

11-30-2023, 08:44 AM	#16
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,288	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? In this economy and the market conditions for all things '67-'72 GM trucks, he did ok. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-30-2023, 08:50 AM	#17
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 520	Re: What Do You Think It is Worth? Nice truck. In South Florida where I’m at 6K is a fair price, it may go 9-10K to the right person. Long bed & rust/body hurt.



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