Is a 79 4x4 from Californa worth anything back east?

[ChevyStepside]

Was just wondering if they are worth anything with hardly any rust on them.. Only rust is has in the lower right hand corner of the windsheild and I noticed a spot behind the right door about half way up the cab.. Other then that no rust...

[jakeslim]

I lived in New Jersey for a few years and you just don't see many older trucks. The salt and snow really does a job out there. As far as value..I'd say a 79 is not worth anymore than out here. Maybe an older truck (69-72) would be of greater value. I'll tell ya one thing though, my 77 k5 stood out on the roads filled with late model cars.

[cliffsta]

Yeah it wouldn't be more than where you're at. Down here we got billions of these things floating around, from 73s all the way up to 87.

[Destructo]

Plus california models had more emissions equipment on them, which if I owned a 79 it would matter anyway.

But 73-80 trucks where i'm at are much harder to fine without rust than 81-87.

[c-1072]

If you bring a 79 4x4 rust free to ny its worth probably 3,000 if its in running shape and hasent been rolled or somthing .

[swervin ervin]

Originally Posted by Destructo

Plus california models had more emissions equipment on them, which if I owned a 79 it would matter anyway.

But 73-80 trucks where i'm at are much harder to fine without rust than 81-87.

You are 100% correct on both statements. In NC, 73-80 trucks with no rust and in great shape are hard to find. 81-87's are everywhere. Not all in great shape but most without rust or not much. Reason is 81-87's had better and heavier metal, with better rust protection such as undercoating. We have some snow here and they load the roads with stuff to melt it. Duffuses around here can't drive in the snow and there is a gigantic panic when a flake falls. The weatherman can even mention snow in the forecast and the grocery stores will sell out of milk and bread in 5 minutes. What's up with that anyway?

[Destructo]

Originally Posted by swervin ervin

You are 100% correct on both statements. In NC, 73-80 trucks with no rust and in great shape are hard to find. 81-87's are everywhere. Not all in great shape but most without rust or not much. Reason is 81-87's had better and heavier metal, with better rust protection such as undercoating. We have some snow here and they load the roads with stuff to melt it. Duffuses around here can't drive in the snow and there is a gigantic panic when a flake falls. The weatherman can even mention snow in the forecast and the grocery stores will sell out of milk and bread in 5 minutes. What's up with that anyway?

I try and stay off the roads when it first starts snowing, then when it gets too deep and nobody else wants to go out I go and have some fun.

And I know what you mean by everybody freakin out and buying all the milk and bread, its true lol. We have a wood stove and generator so when/if a big storm comes we don't really worry too much, were going to stay warm and still have some light and keep the fridges running.

[dark-star]

the reason the stores sell out is "oh my gosh", what if i'm stuck in here a week and all i have is OREO'S

[cliffsta]

Yeah 81-87 are much more prevelent than 73-80, but i see plenty of 75 to 80 trucks often, 73 and 74 are the rarest around here (obviously).