Trucks for Sale - Why mostly 68-72?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gmcbob · 08-24-2018, 05:32 PM

I frequently look at the ‘Trucks for Sale’ forum, and am wondering why there are so few 1973+ trucks. Mostly 68-72. Thoughts / Opinions?

obijuan · 08-24-2018, 06:23 PM

I'm gonna go out on a limb and maybe guess that the website here is called 67-72 and not 73-87. I'm no expert.

3drburb · 08-24-2018, 06:28 PM

They are selling them to buy 73-87 trucks. Lol
Squarebody's are king right now.

74CustomK20 · 08-24-2018, 09:12 PM

Partially yea it's 67_72.com... and square body's are hot... A lot of people are selling the 67-72 style and starting to invest in 73-87 as they're really coming up in money

RADustin · 08-24-2018, 11:46 PM

squares are all over facebook marketplace.

craigslist is nearly dead.

**jocko** · 08-25-2018, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RADustin

squares are all over facebook marketplace.

craigslist is nearly dead.

You aint kiddin. I'm not on facebook, but CL is indeed drying up. Screwed.

LT7A · 08-26-2018, 04:39 PM

Weird. Not on CL constantly but haven't noticed a drop off up here. What about other parts of the country? Anybody else notice anything?

Sorry about the thread jack. In answer to the original Q, if you look, I think you'll see that there are more 67-72 guys on the forum at any given time. So I think the classifieds would reflect that.

factorystock · 08-26-2018, 04:59 PM

Not familiar with other states, smog inspections every 2 years in Calif for '76 and newer sent many solid west coast square doors to pick and pulls, the hassle of smog inspections and maintaining an older vehicle was not worth it for your average non enthusiast pickup owner. There was a Calif law vehicles became smog exempt after 30 years old, but the creeps in Sacto ended it in 2006. It's not the climate that kills vehicles in Calif, its the politicians. The nationwide cash for clunkers law contributed to the demise of the pool of square doors as well.

Killer Bee · 08-26-2018, 05:25 PM

not sure what shortage y'all speak of..

I occasionally run my narrow search of 73-74 [pre-smog square in californistan] and find lots of prospects..

got a little itch to replace my 74 C20 so I scope it out sometimes for kicks..

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...auto_year=1974

straight 73 C20 454/400 for $3650
https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/c...655585173.html

fun looking 73 K10 396 $4500
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ws...662194779.html

two square running K5's for $16k
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/la...679390391.html

stakes, dumps, 4x4, K5s, etc.. looks like about 10 k5s on there now..

good luck!

Bandit130 · 08-26-2018, 06:40 PM

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...681510166.html

Killer Bee · 08-26-2018, 07:08 PM

^ ha-ha BUSTED looking up f o r d trucks

in seller's defense, does appear to have a blue oval wheel cover

**Getter-Done** · 08-26-2018, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

^ ha-ha BUSTED looking up f o r d trucks

in seller's defense, does appear to have a blue oval wheel cover

Wow
Great eye
Killer Bee
I looked at that add and thought that always the truck I start with.

Bandit130 · 08-26-2018, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

^ ha-ha BUSTED looking up f o r d trucks

in seller's defense, does appear to have a blue oval wheel cover

Not busted....Not lookin up F--Ds...Obviously square regardless the listing brand!!!

blazer2007 · 08-26-2018, 07:25 PM

I get offers on my s.b. 80 truck about 3-4 times a year and my 2 wheel 78 blazer is starting to get people wanting to buy it.Both are not finished but are good drivers with newer motors etc. Had a offer on my blazer for 15,000.00 last month, but what am I going to do ,find something else to build. I know what I have .

08-24-2018, 05:32 PM	#1
gmcbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 57	Trucks for Sale - Why mostly 68-72?? I frequently look at the ‘Trucks for Sale’ forum, and am wondering why there are so few 1973+ trucks. Mostly 68-72. Thoughts / Opinions? __________________ Bob 1978 GMC Sierra Classic K15 Shortbed, 350/350/NP203, 31's on Rally's, Restored to Stock Condition. Two-tone Russett Metallic / Buckskin. 1987 GMC Sierra Classic V1500, Longbed, 350 TBI, NP205, 33’s on Chrome Spoke with 4” Suspension Lift. Black. 2014 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Crewcab

08-24-2018, 06:23 PM	#2
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Trucks for Sale - Why mostly 68-72?? I'm gonna go out on a limb and maybe guess that the website here is called 67-72 and not 73-87. I'm no expert. __________________ 1985 k5 396/nv4500/203/205 d60/d70 4.56 42 sx2 1991 V3500 350/4l80/205 60/14 4.10 35 toyos.

08-24-2018, 06:28 PM	#3
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 858	Re: Trucks for Sale - Why mostly 68-72?? They are selling them to buy 73-87 trucks. Lol Squarebody's are king right now.

08-24-2018, 09:12 PM	#4
74CustomK20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tell City, IN Posts: 637	Re: Trucks for Sale - Why mostly 68-72?? Partially yea it's 67_72.com... and square body's are hot... A lot of people are selling the 67-72 style and starting to invest in 73-87 as they're really coming up in money __________________ Big Nate Carp. Local 224. Buy made in the USA! 03 F350 6.0 Daily Race Truck. 79 C70 366 Project Dump.

08-24-2018, 11:46 PM	#5
RADustin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 386	Re: Trucks for Sale - Why mostly 68-72?? squares are all over facebook marketplace. craigslist is nearly dead. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3100 P/U http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302780 1976 GMC Sierra Classic C35 CCSB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...25#post8188825

08-26-2018, 04:39 PM	#7
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: Trucks for Sale - Why mostly 68-72?? Weird. Not on CL constantly but haven't noticed a drop off up here. What about other parts of the country? Anybody else notice anything? Sorry about the thread jack. In answer to the original Q, if you look, I think you'll see that there are more 67-72 guys on the forum at any given time. So I think the classifieds would reflect that.

08-26-2018, 04:59 PM	#8
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Trucks for Sale - Why mostly 68-72?? Not familiar with other states, smog inspections every 2 years in Calif for '76 and newer sent many solid west coast square doors to pick and pulls, the hassle of smog inspections and maintaining an older vehicle was not worth it for your average non enthusiast pickup owner. There was a Calif law vehicles became smog exempt after 30 years old, but the creeps in Sacto ended it in 2006. It's not the climate that kills vehicles in Calif, its the politicians. The nationwide cash for clunkers law contributed to the demise of the pool of square doors as well. Last edited by factorystock; 08-26-2018 at 05:21 PM.

08-26-2018, 05:25 PM	#9
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,813	Re: Trucks for Sale - Why mostly 68-72?? not sure what shortage y'all speak of.. I occasionally run my narrow search of 73-74 [pre-smog square in californistan] and find lots of prospects.. got a little itch to replace my 74 C20 so I scope it out sometimes for kicks.. https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...auto_year=1974 straight 73 C20 454/400 for $3650 https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/c...655585173.html fun looking 73 K10 396 $4500 https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ws...662194779.html two square running K5's for $16k https://losangeles.craigslist.org/la...679390391.html stakes, dumps, 4x4, K5s, etc.. looks like about 10 k5s on there now.. good luck! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

08-26-2018, 06:40 PM	#10
Bandit130 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Euless, Texas Posts: 520	Re: Trucks for Sale - Why mostly 68-72?? https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...681510166.html __________________ 1974 Cheyenne 10 LWB Stock 350 W/HEI /TH350/AC/4 BBL Quadrajet Mopar by Birth Chevy by Choice

08-26-2018, 07:08 PM	#11
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,813	Re: Trucks for Sale - Why mostly 68-72?? ^ ha-ha BUSTED looking up f o r d trucks in seller's defense, does appear to have a blue oval wheel cover __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

08-26-2018, 07:25 PM	#14
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Trucks for Sale - Why mostly 68-72?? I get offers on my s.b. 80 truck about 3-4 times a year and my 2 wheel 78 blazer is starting to get people wanting to buy it.Both are not finished but are good drivers with newer motors etc. Had a offer on my blazer for 15,000.00 last month, but what am I going to do ,find something else to build. I know what I have .

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