What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pestwagon · 02-21-2010, 03:31 AM

I'm a newbee here and would like your opinions...Whats it worth in todays market?

Its a 1966 shortbed fleetside big back window with original 1 owner family and original California black plates. I want to buy it and want to know what's the current market price. I drove it 40 miles today with the owner and it drove well the whole way. Starts, stops and steers like a little old lady's car. Its a 6 cylinder, all original, never molested truck. Never hit except recent fender ding on right front fender (golf ball sized hit) straight and with all original paint (1966 grey with factory white stripe). All gauges work, radio stopped working years ago and his kid pried the glovebox door years ago. Found the original buildsheet behind the original covered seat too!!

Got the granny first 4 speed on the floor, was a ranch truck its whole life. He knows its a valuable truck and wants $3K. What's a nice old truck like this really worth? I actually think that its worth all of that and mabye more cleaned up and if I buy it I want to clean it up and drive it on the weekends only...Dont want to jump in too fast here...

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Thanks all!

jonathan-m · 02-21-2010, 08:29 AM

In my area a truck like that would be worth more than 3k. Don't know about your area though "market value" for these trucks is very much a regional thing.

Woogeroo · 02-21-2010, 08:58 AM

A running truck that stops and starts and is safe to drive on the road "as is" for 3k$ seems like a good deal to me.

An added bonus is that you know it's pedigree, as in where it has been and precisely what it has been used for in it's life. As a ranch truck, you know it was used & worked. Considering that it is still running, that means someone was doing some maintenance on it to keep it in good shape.

Since you have already seen it and driven it, read this :

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/bu...uide_60_66.htm

If it is want you want, buy it.

It is only worth what he can get someone to pay him for it. It is all about how much is it worth, to you to have it in your driveway. An old truck like that is not an investment, it is something to use for work and fun. So the question is, how bad do you want it?

-W

pestwagon · 02-21-2010, 11:29 AM

Thanks Johnathon and Woogeroo- That's what I thought- I just want to make sure im not getting in too deep if I decide later to sell it. I really like this style (fleetside short bed) and the Big window... Most of all I dont think these unmolested ones are easy to find-Ive restored muscle cars and a wagon (64 Tempest wagon aka Pestwagon) but this will be the first pickup. Its so complete I wanted to cry out when I saw the build sheet in the seat!

The wires under the dash are perfect, never cut. It is completely road worthy-the 72 year old owner drives it to his summer cabin 100 miles away and his 65+ year old wife prefers to drive it there over her '80 Caddy! So, its VERY dependable and drives Very well. His dad bought it new in 66.

Here's the problem-I have 4 cars already and am 1/2 way through a 66 Chevelle SS clone project and have known of this truck for 15 years, and just knocked on his door to see if he wanted to sell. I was surprised he wanted to-reason is on his cabin property the grade is steep and it slid in the rain/mud there and his wife hit a tiny dent on the front fender on a tree. Now he wants a 4x4 instad of a 2 wheel drive.

Anyway, I'd like to buy it and keep it all original and drive it as is on the weekends around town.

mchauler · 02-21-2010, 12:46 PM

If its a fairly rust free truck thats solid , 3k is cheap. Its nice not having to cut and patch panels! id say buy it!

60ratrod · 02-21-2010, 12:59 PM

i agree. if its a fairly rot and cancer free truck that runs like your grandma's buick then make like a frog and jump on it. someone who really knows about these trucks woulda jumped on it long ago. but its good to see you doing some homework and not jumping into something that may be over your head. but yes definitely jump on this before someone else does

MacAttack · 02-21-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mchauler

If its a fairly rust free truck thats solid , 3k is cheap.

Same-same in my neck of the woods. $4k wouldn't be out of the ballpark.

Mac.

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2010, 01:32 PM

Your from Cali so seeing clean rust free cars/trucks is common. If this is as clean as you describe it, that's a good deal. If you choose to buy it only to turn a buck, you shouldn't have a problem picking up a few.

pestwagon · 02-21-2010, 05:30 PM

Ok that settles it...I went and spoke the the owner- he said he'll go to lower (I hate to report to you all) he'll go to $2000 and throws in a custom-built cab over camper that sleeps 3-4 that they had built 20 years ago in good condition! Guess I'll be fishing/camping with my 2 boys (12 & 13)and the daughter (5) now!!!

Slow Build · 02-22-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by pestwagon

he'll go to $2000 and throws in a custom-built cab over camper that sleeps 3-4 that they had built 20 years ago in good condition! Guess I'll be fishing/camping with my 2 boys (12 & 13)and the daughter (5) now!!!

I hope you shook his hand and said "SOLD".

jonathan-m · 02-21-2010, 10:42 PM

Yep, that's definitely a steal at 2k. Grab that truck and don't let go

*LILRED66* · 02-21-2010, 10:46 PM

Congrats...Photos of it sitting in your driveway with the camper shell?

72BlckButy · 02-21-2010, 11:07 PM

Smokin' deal on the truck, can't wait to see some more pics!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-22-2010, 12:13 AM

OMG!! that is a terrible deal. I wouldn't buy it I were you. You better give me his phone # so I can talk with him myself. I will set him straight and get that truck $1000...

Killer deal dude. I would jump all over it.

**grumpy** · 02-22-2010, 02:24 AM

In NE Ohio. I could sell that truck 10 times a month for 35-4k

But you Cali fella's have it alittle better, and have many more to choose from.

Id buy it for 3k tomorrow if it was within 3hrs drive of me....

collins10672 · 02-22-2010, 03:57 AM

you better be jumping on that truck like yesterday.would love to find a clean 64-66 short fleet like that in my area for 2 grand.not many left on the east coast like that.would be like winning the lotto to find one like that in tennessee.now im california dreaming on such a winters day.

jac70ss · 02-22-2010, 05:12 PM

Why can't I find something like that? It would be mine if i were you!

pestwagon · 02-24-2010, 01:55 AM

traded money today-going to the Dept of Motor Vehicles tomorrow...more pics coming soon!!!

**N2TRUX** · 02-24-2010, 10:00 AM

Congratulation on a "smoking" deal. Now get some better pics for us to drool on.

pestwagon · 02-26-2010, 01:10 AM

Pics will be posted soon-found the original papers! Owners manual, and protecto-plate in the glove box!!! Drove it all over town today and it never missed a beat!! Cant wait to be off this weekend to start working on it...

pestwagon · 02-27-2010, 11:25 PM

Well, today was a nice day-finally had time to shine up the new find...Pics are here!

Found these in the glove box..original owners manual and protecto plate...

Took pics of the outside after removing the camper rubber bed protector off the back bed. I got a lot (30) of little screw holes to MIG shut!!

The tailgate is pretty dented up...but fixable...

Motor is the numbers matching original straight 6 (292) and it purrs...no smoke!!

Front end shot...nice!!

Anyways I want to restore this unmolested survivor to its original glory someday. The rear wheels appear a bit wide. Need to find regular/standard width rear rims and original caps. Anyone know if on a original paint all grey truck were the truck's rims satin or glossy black? Or were they grey/body color?

Decided this is gonna be the wife and my special ride- used for dating like the old days! Took her out to a restaurant for ribs today... had 2 fellas ask about the old truck. Two other guys from the neighborhood came over later to check it out...one was really liking it, but I told him it wasn't for sale. He told me to restore it back to original state...I am really liking this truck!

factorystock · 03-06-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pestwagon

Anyone know if on a original paint all grey truck were the truck's rims satin or glossy black? Or were they grey/body color?

Wheels were gloss black on solid paint trucks. Always a good idea to research colors before painting, especially if you want an authentic period look.

collins10672 · 02-27-2010, 11:30 PM

the rims on solid color trucks were black.the rims on tu tone trucks were lower body color except black and white trucks had black rims also.i think they were gloss black instead of satin,but not sure on this.might ask lilred on glossy or satin.

*LILRED66* · 02-28-2010, 12:26 AM

Satin, I believe, from what I have seen and read. The 4x4 trucks, two-tone or one color, the wheels were satin black and as stated by collins above on the 2wd trucks.

**chev-obsession** · 02-28-2010, 03:19 AM

nice truck!!! and a great price too!! it looks like it has lots of potential!!

02-21-2010, 03:31 AM	#1
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed I'm a newbee here and would like your opinions...Whats it worth in todays market? Its a 1966 shortbed fleetside big back window with original 1 owner family and original California black plates. I want to buy it and want to know what's the current market price. I drove it 40 miles today with the owner and it drove well the whole way. Starts, stops and steers like a little old lady's car. Its a 6 cylinder, all original, never molested truck. Never hit except recent fender ding on right front fender (golf ball sized hit) straight and with all original paint (1966 grey with factory white stripe). All gauges work, radio stopped working years ago and his kid pried the glovebox door years ago. Found the original buildsheet behind the original covered seat too!! Got the granny first 4 speed on the floor, was a ranch truck its whole life. He knows its a valuable truck and wants $3K. What's a nice old truck like this really worth? I actually think that its worth all of that and mabye more cleaned up and if I buy it I want to clean it up and drive it on the weekends only...Dont want to jump in too fast here... [IMG][/IMG] Thanks all!

02-21-2010, 08:29 AM	#2
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed In my area a truck like that would be worth more than 3k. Don't know about your area though "market value" for these trucks is very much a regional thing. __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it

02-21-2010, 08:58 AM	#3
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed A running truck that stops and starts and is safe to drive on the road "as is" for 3k$ seems like a good deal to me. An added bonus is that you know it's pedigree, as in where it has been and precisely what it has been used for in it's life. As a ranch truck, you know it was used & worked. Considering that it is still running, that means someone was doing some maintenance on it to keep it in good shape. Since you have already seen it and driven it, read this : http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/bu...uide_60_66.htm If it is want you want, buy it. It is only worth what he can get someone to pay him for it. It is all about how much is it worth, to you to have it in your driveway. An old truck like that is not an investment, it is something to use for work and fun. So the question is, how bad do you want it? -W Last edited by Woogeroo; 02-21-2010 at 09:00 AM.

02-21-2010, 11:29 AM	#4
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed Thanks Johnathon and Woogeroo- That's what I thought- I just want to make sure im not getting in too deep if I decide later to sell it. I really like this style (fleetside short bed) and the Big window... Most of all I dont think these unmolested ones are easy to find-Ive restored muscle cars and a wagon (64 Tempest wagon aka Pestwagon) but this will be the first pickup. Its so complete I wanted to cry out when I saw the build sheet in the seat! The wires under the dash are perfect, never cut. It is completely road worthy-the 72 year old owner drives it to his summer cabin 100 miles away and his 65+ year old wife prefers to drive it there over her '80 Caddy! So, its VERY dependable and drives Very well. His dad bought it new in 66. Here's the problem-I have 4 cars already and am 1/2 way through a 66 Chevelle SS clone project and have known of this truck for 15 years, and just knocked on his door to see if he wanted to sell. I was surprised he wanted to-reason is on his cabin property the grade is steep and it slid in the rain/mud there and his wife hit a tiny dent on the front fender on a tree. Now he wants a 4x4 instad of a 2 wheel drive. Anyway, I'd like to buy it and keep it all original and drive it as is on the weekends around town.

02-21-2010, 12:46 PM	#5
mchauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: palm desert, CA Posts: 11	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed If its a fairly rust free truck thats solid , 3k is cheap. Its nice not having to cut and patch panels! id say buy it!

02-21-2010, 12:59 PM	#6
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed i agree. if its a fairly rot and cancer free truck that runs like your grandma's buick then make like a frog and jump on it. someone who really knows about these trucks woulda jumped on it long ago. but its good to see you doing some homework and not jumping into something that may be over your head. but yes definitely jump on this before someone else does __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-21-2010, 01:32 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed Your from Cali so seeing clean rust free cars/trucks is common. If this is as clean as you describe it, that's a good deal. If you choose to buy it only to turn a buck, you shouldn't have a problem picking up a few. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-21-2010, 05:30 PM	#9
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed Ok that settles it...I went and spoke the the owner- he said he'll go to lower (I hate to report to you all) he'll go to $2000 and throws in a custom-built cab over camper that sleeps 3-4 that they had built 20 years ago in good condition! Guess I'll be fishing/camping with my 2 boys (12 & 13)and the daughter (5) now!!!

02-21-2010, 10:42 PM	#11
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed Yep, that's definitely a steal at 2k. Grab that truck and don't let go __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it

02-21-2010, 10:46 PM	#12
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed Congrats...Photos of it sitting in your driveway with the camper shell?

02-21-2010, 11:07 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed Smokin' deal on the truck, can't wait to see some more pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-22-2010, 12:13 AM	#14
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed OMG!! that is a terrible deal. I wouldn't buy it I were you. You better give me his phone # so I can talk with him myself. I will set him straight and get that truck $1000... Killer deal dude. I would jump all over it. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

02-22-2010, 02:24 AM	#15
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed In NE Ohio. I could sell that truck 10 times a month for 35-4k But you Cali fella's have it alittle better, and have many more to choose from. Id buy it for 3k tomorrow if it was within 3hrs drive of me.... __________________ Tim Road Hounds

02-22-2010, 03:57 AM	#16
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed you better be jumping on that truck like yesterday.would love to find a clean 64-66 short fleet like that in my area for 2 grand.not many left on the east coast like that.would be like winning the lotto to find one like that in tennessee.now im california dreaming on such a winters day.

02-22-2010, 05:12 PM	#17
jac70ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 49	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed Why can't I find something like that? It would be mine if i were you!



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02-24-2010, 01:55 AM	#18
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed traded money today-going to the Dept of Motor Vehicles tomorrow...more pics coming soon!!!

02-24-2010, 10:00 AM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed Congratulation on a "smoking" deal. Now get some better pics for us to drool on. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-26-2010, 01:10 AM	#20
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed Pics will be posted soon-found the original papers! Owners manual, and protecto-plate in the glove box!!! Drove it all over town today and it never missed a beat!! Cant wait to be off this weekend to start working on it...

02-27-2010, 11:25 PM	#21
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed Well, today was a nice day-finally had time to shine up the new find...Pics are here! Found these in the glove box..original owners manual and protecto plate... Took pics of the outside after removing the camper rubber bed protector off the back bed. I got a lot (30) of little screw holes to MIG shut!! The tailgate is pretty dented up...but fixable... Motor is the numbers matching original straight 6 (292) and it purrs...no smoke!! Front end shot...nice!! Anyways I want to restore this unmolested survivor to its original glory someday. The rear wheels appear a bit wide. Need to find regular/standard width rear rims and original caps. Anyone know if on a original paint all grey truck were the truck's rims satin or glossy black? Or were they grey/body color? Decided this is gonna be the wife and my special ride- used for dating like the old days! Took her out to a restaurant for ribs today... had 2 fellas ask about the old truck. Two other guys from the neighborhood came over later to check it out...one was really liking it, but I told him it wasn't for sale. He told me to restore it back to original state...I am really liking this truck! Last edited by pestwagon; 02-27-2010 at 11:28 PM.

02-27-2010, 11:30 PM	#23
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed the rims on solid color trucks were black.the rims on tu tone trucks were lower body color except black and white trucks had black rims also.i think they were gloss black instead of satin,but not sure on this.might ask lilred on glossy or satin.

02-28-2010, 12:26 AM	#24
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed Satin, I believe, from what I have seen and read. The 4x4 trucks, two-tone or one color, the wheels were satin black and as stated by collins above on the 2wd trucks.

02-28-2010, 03:19 AM	#25
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,513	Re: What's it worth? 1966 Fleetside BBW shortbed nice truck!!! and a great price too!! it looks like it has lots of potential!! __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb

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