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otsenre · 05-04-2007, 09:59 PM

I have this pickup on board for sale, Do you guys think I am asking too much for it, as I have not had any action on it. It does have the frame sectioned, is that what is turning people off. Its a 71 4x4, see what you guys might think. Listed for 4000.00Attachment 264813

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1969k10stepside · 05-04-2007, 10:03 PM

Well,I personally wouldnt pay that for a unoriginal swb 4x4.Someone else might think different.Of couse,I have one swb 4x4 so I dont need another so thats why I wouldnt pay that for one,especially a truck that was once a longbed.If it was a true SWB 4x4 then people would be all over it...And,its not all painted.... Price may be a little high,maybe just right for a unfinished truck IMO

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-04-2007, 10:05 PM

i wouldnt say that the frame being sectioned down is why, unless its still sectioned and not put back together??

but maybe the price is whats detering people from it, i think it looks like a good truck and most likely worth around 4k but i guess others dont, just have to wait for more to chime in for you make a decision on what to do with it, but i wish you luck with selling it

Husker · 05-04-2007, 10:06 PM

It is a Nice Straight Truck with Low miles. Nice job on the Frame also.
Ron

cdowns · 05-04-2007, 10:15 PM

somebody should pick it up,a nice plain jane that you can dump $20 thousand into making it a $9thousand dollar truck

Livrat · 05-04-2007, 10:39 PM

I don't think the frame sectioning is an issue or nor do I think the price is too high.. But if I had it I would change it to an automatic and turn it into a fleet side..
In this part of the country it is difficult to sell a 4X4 stepside truck with a 4spd trans, unless it almost a give away
Even a SWB 4X4 is a hard sell here with a 4spd.. here is an example of one that has been on craigslist off and on for almost 2 years.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/323648478.html

Husker · 05-04-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

somebody should pick it up,a nice plain jane that you can dump $20 thousand into making it a $9thousand dollar truck

What's that suppose to mean, Alot of the people on this board own Plain Janes that they have added options too.
That truck is a NICE truck, saw it first hand, If had the funds I would buy it. Ernest is a Great guy to deal with.
Ron

powell72 · 05-05-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

somebody should pick it up,a nice plain jane that you can dump $20 thousand into making it a $9thousand dollar truck

Your sarcasm is SO helpful.

I would think a 4wd shorty in this area would sell fairly quickly, it's maybe a little overpriced.

72armyswbtruck · 05-04-2007, 10:42 PM

if i had the money I would give that for it, I think that it sounds pretty fair

otsenre · 05-04-2007, 10:49 PM

Thing is, it only has 66000 original miles, was a 1 owner pickup, parked alot of its life, runs and drives real good. I replaced rockers and corners. I think I will paint it, and see what happens! Thanks for your opinions.

otsenre · 05-04-2007, 10:53 PM

Oh , by the way, the green 72 you can see in one of pics is a 350/350, has air condition (works) tilt column. I am going to section frame on that one as well. I have a nice fleetside bed for it.

**special-K** · 05-04-2007, 11:24 PM

The classifieds here are pretty dead.Checkother listings,very little action.I had a listing that went nowhere.You`re alright.
Not everyone buys these to sink major money in to try and get it back.
The one in WA on CL needs floor pans,a bigger deterent than 4spd or Stepside.Some love Stepsides.Some love 4spds,I do.I plan to build a shortbed stepside 4wd w/4 or 5spd.I have two 3/4t 4wds for sale.A guy is looking at them and he wants the 4spd over the nicer auto truck.He just likes the 4spd.

cooters · 05-04-2007, 11:35 PM

that truck would sell in a heartbeat in canada, but sometimes things take time to sell

timcos · 05-05-2007, 12:03 AM

No question you are asking way too much....

But if you drop the price to $400 and toss in that 71/72 Olive truck behind it...you have a deal.

LOL

Tim

otsenre · 05-05-2007, 10:21 AM

Yea, youre right, Maybe I will lower price to 400.00 and throw the other one in, Want a pickup?

Down south truckin · 05-05-2007, 10:29 AM

How much for the green 72 as is before you section the frame?
could you get some pictures of it?
How much rust does it have?
How does it run?
does it need anything?
Thanks Mike

timcos · 05-05-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by otsenre

Yea, youre right, Maybe I will lower price to 400.00 and throw the other one in, Want a pickup?

See I knew I was on to something...LOL

Let me get the trailer out.

Tim

BB72CHEVKT · 05-05-2007, 11:58 AM

I think there are still to many swb trucks that can be found that have not been shortened. I think the day will come soon where your truck will be more common place and more desireable. Just my .02.

*screamin_eagle* · 05-05-2007, 10:34 AM

I would buy it if it was still a long bed

67cst · 05-05-2007, 08:50 PM

thats a nice truck, a shortened frame doesnt scare me one bit when its done right. hell my 67 is done like that and unless i tell someone it is you cant even tell. i wouldnt drop a dime on that price.

otsenre · 05-06-2007, 02:25 AM

I did not know anything about this board until I had something posted on Ebay, got a message to look into this. I did, and am glad I found this site. However, there are some clowns out there, which is probably to be expected in anything you do. I do appreciate everybodys sincere opinion! I did not section frame on this pickup because I think original 4x4 shortbeds are extinct, Hell I did it because I had nothing better to do, and I will continue doing it and selling them as I was.

**special-K** · 05-07-2007, 07:21 AM

I`ve been thinking about this more.I think it is a bit high,especially for CO.It`s actually worth it,but selling it for that would be to a narrow few.
*It`s not original
*It`s not real finished.Just enough to drive?
*An original in that form could be had for that,if not less.
*Painted/custom wheels/finished out...could get pretty good money.

otsenre · 05-07-2007, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I`ve been thinking about this more.I think it is a bit high,especially for CO.It`s actually worth it,but selling it for that would be to a narrow few.
*It`s not original
*It`s not real finished.Just enough to drive?
*An original in that form could be had for that,if not less.
*Painted/custom wheels/finished out...could get pretty good money.

Yea, I have a set of rallys and I will block out and paint, I did get offers as is, highest was 3500.00. But I will paint thinking I can get what I want. Thanks for your input!

72 cheyenne pdx · 05-07-2007, 05:15 PM

Why didn't you take the $3500.00 as is? Just curious. If my truck was worth 4k as is and I got an offer of 3500.00, I think I would take it. I just don't see the justification in painting it just for the extra 500.00. Just my .02

Good luck though on the sale.

**N2TRUX** · 05-07-2007, 07:49 PM

1. If you didn't take the 3500.00 then you don't want to sell it
2. If your not getting offers then your asking too much.

05-04-2007, 09:59 PM	#1
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Am I asking too much for this 71 I have this pickup on board for sale, Do you guys think I am asking too much for it, as I have not had any action on it. It does have the frame sectioned, is that what is turning people off. Its a 71 4x4, see what you guys might think. Listed for 4000.00Attachment 264813 Attachment 264814 Attachment 264815 Attachment 264816 Attachment 264817 Last edited by otsenre; 04-08-2008 at 06:33 AM.

05-04-2007, 10:03 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 Well,I personally wouldnt pay that for a unoriginal swb 4x4.Someone else might think different.Of couse,I have one swb 4x4 so I dont need another so thats why I wouldnt pay that for one,especially a truck that was once a longbed.If it was a true SWB 4x4 then people would be all over it...And,its not all painted.... Price may be a little high,maybe just right for a unfinished truck IMO Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 05-04-2007 at 10:46 PM.

05-04-2007, 10:05 PM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 i wouldnt say that the frame being sectioned down is why, unless its still sectioned and not put back together?? but maybe the price is whats detering people from it, i think it looks like a good truck and most likely worth around 4k but i guess others dont, just have to wait for more to chime in for you make a decision on what to do with it, but i wish you luck with selling it __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-04-2007, 10:06 PM	#4
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,222	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 It is a Nice Straight Truck with Low miles. Nice job on the Frame also. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

05-04-2007, 10:15 PM	#5
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05-04-2007, 10:39 PM	#6
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 I don't think the frame sectioning is an issue or nor do I think the price is too high.. But if I had it I would change it to an automatic and turn it into a fleet side.. In this part of the country it is difficult to sell a 4X4 stepside truck with a 4spd trans, unless it almost a give away Even a SWB 4X4 is a hard sell here with a 4spd.. here is an example of one that has been on craigslist off and on for almost 2 years. http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/323648478.html Last edited by Livrat; 05-04-2007 at 10:40 PM.

05-04-2007, 10:42 PM	#9
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05-04-2007, 10:49 PM	#10
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 Thing is, it only has 66000 original miles, was a 1 owner pickup, parked alot of its life, runs and drives real good. I replaced rockers and corners. I think I will paint it, and see what happens! Thanks for your opinions.

05-04-2007, 10:53 PM	#11
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 Oh , by the way, the green 72 you can see in one of pics is a 350/350, has air condition (works) tilt column. I am going to section frame on that one as well. I have a nice fleetside bed for it.

05-04-2007, 11:24 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 The classifieds here are pretty dead.Checkother listings,very little action.I had a listing that went nowhere.You`re alright. Not everyone buys these to sink major money in to try and get it back. The one in WA on CL needs floor pans,a bigger deterent than 4spd or Stepside.Some love Stepsides.Some love 4spds,I do.I plan to build a shortbed stepside 4wd w/4 or 5spd.I have two 3/4t 4wds for sale.A guy is looking at them and he wants the 4spd over the nicer auto truck.He just likes the 4spd. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-04-2007, 11:35 PM	#13
cooters Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 458	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 that truck would sell in a heartbeat in canada, but sometimes things take time to sell

05-05-2007, 12:03 AM	#14
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 No question you are asking way too much.... But if you drop the price to $400 and toss in that 71/72 Olive truck behind it...you have a deal. LOL Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004) Last edited by timcos; 05-05-2007 at 12:03 AM.

05-05-2007, 10:21 AM	#15
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 Yea, youre right, Maybe I will lower price to 400.00 and throw the other one in, Want a pickup?

05-05-2007, 10:29 AM	#16
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 How much for the green 72 as is before you section the frame? could you get some pictures of it? How much rust does it have? How does it run? does it need anything? Thanks Mike

05-05-2007, 11:58 AM	#18
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 I think there are still to many swb trucks that can be found that have not been shortened. I think the day will come soon where your truck will be more common place and more desireable. Just my .02. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400



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05-05-2007, 10:34 AM	#19
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05-05-2007, 08:50 PM	#20
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 thats a nice truck, a shortened frame doesnt scare me one bit when its done right. hell my 67 is done like that and unless i tell someone it is you cant even tell. i wouldnt drop a dime on that price. __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

05-06-2007, 02:25 AM	#21
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 I did not know anything about this board until I had something posted on Ebay, got a message to look into this. I did, and am glad I found this site. However, there are some clowns out there, which is probably to be expected in anything you do. I do appreciate everybodys sincere opinion! I did not section frame on this pickup because I think original 4x4 shortbeds are extinct, Hell I did it because I had nothing better to do, and I will continue doing it and selling them as I was.

05-07-2007, 07:21 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 I`ve been thinking about this more.I think it is a bit high,especially for CO.It`s actually worth it,but selling it for that would be to a narrow few. It`s not original It`s not real finished.Just enough to drive? An original in that form could be had for that,if not less. Painted/custom wheels/finished out...could get pretty good money. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-07-2007, 05:15 PM	#24
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 Why didn't you take the $3500.00 as is? Just curious. If my truck was worth 4k as is and I got an offer of 3500.00, I think I would take it. I just don't see the justification in painting it just for the extra 500.00. Just my .02 Good luck though on the sale.

05-07-2007, 07:49 PM	#25
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Am I asking too much for this 71 1. If you didn't take the 3500.00 then you don't want to sell it 2. If your not getting offers then your asking too much. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 05-07-2007 at 09:52 PM.

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