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greenhorn male · 12-29-2003, 02:25 AM

About how much would a 1987 2wd short fleet with a 305 and auto tranny be worth in CA if the body was straight and mechanically in great condition but needing minor interior work?

**old Rusty C10** · 12-29-2003, 01:37 PM

not sure but in my area maybe $2000-2500 rust free low mileage etc

**N2TRUX** · 12-29-2003, 01:40 PM

You need to post some pics and give more details. Check Ebay, and www.traderonline.com too.

If it's "really" clean it should bring 3500-4500....

Low87on20s · 12-29-2003, 02:26 PM

I've seen them go for as much as $7000 - $8000 here in the Atlanta area if they are really clean. I was offered $6500 for my 1987 truck this past weekend. (I am still pondering it)

My father-in-law has an 1985, unbelieveably clean, Two-tone black/silver, no rust, 1 owner truck forsale at the moment for $5500. It's in Cleveland Tennessee.

greenhorn male · 12-29-2003, 04:44 PM

I don't own the truck. If I become owner I'll post pics. I don't know anything about these year trucks and just trying to get some info. I only glanced at it and the body appears real straight. The paint looks like it will buff out but it has side decals that are weathered. I'm not sure if the decals that run the length of the truck below midpoint says anything or is just some kind of 3-4" stripe. I'm just going by memory and maybe only the cab has the decal. Any ideas if these trucks came with stripe decals. The truck is white.

greenhorn male · 12-30-2003, 05:42 PM

Ok here are some pics and details: 1987 Siverado 305 with TBI fuel injection, under 77k original miles, tilt , cruise, dual tanks, some kind of factory striping that is badly weathered but body is dent free and rust free (except surface rust where door striping wore off and near tailgate emblem. Tailgate and bed is as straight as it could be. Lady drove it to CA from Arlington , Texas in '89. She claims it came off the dealer lot with the True spokes. It has one missing spinner on one wheel. Spinner has blue bowtie in center. Two cracks on dash. Worn seat upholstery, both interior door straps are broken. AC needs charging. Runs smooth and just passed smog with flying colors. Everything else is complete and stock except new heavy duty radiator. One mechanic maintained since '89 with records. It has a heavy duty bed mat (real heavy) not pictured.

What do you think the value of this truck would be

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greenhorn male · 12-30-2003, 05:50 PM

What do you think is a fair market value for this truck?

allthrtl · 12-30-2003, 06:06 PM

It would probably bring $3000-4000 here, if it was cleaned up.....Looks pretty good though.....

How much they askin'????

r0lf- · 12-30-2003, 06:48 PM

Well... I got mine for 5500, but it was a show truck. It has all new engine/tranny. Its powdercoated and an all new updated interior. These trucks dont cost much, they are a dime a dozen.

bigblock73 · 12-30-2003, 07:01 PM

Since you are in CA, that truck isn't worth more than $2500. But up here, it could fetch $3500...if it is as rust free as you describe.

The low miles and FI are a nice feature though...and it would make a nice truck should you purchase it.

greenhorn male · 12-31-2003, 02:57 AM

Thanks for your response guys. The truck is now sitting in front of my house and I already hauled some stuff to Goodwill in it and hauled a sofa home tonight. While inspecting the truck for leaks tonight I noticed the strange looking tranny pan and ID'ed it online as a THM400. I didn't notice any leaks but who knows what I find when I clean it up. What is a good way to clean up the chrome spokes if it isn't too badly pitted? They look pretty brown as it sits right now. Also, were these spokes offered as an option or could these with the striping be a dealer add on?

*1972C10* · 01-02-2004, 03:09 AM

That truck is gonna be worth alot IMO Because its the last of the mohicans being an 87 its fuel injected cruise control Apears To be pretty clean .. You could always get more for it in yankee states because vehicles rot up there alot easier on acoutn of the salt and whatnot.

77 thousand miles on an 87 model truck isnt that bad i know people who have 2002s with that much on them Ive seen wheels like that before but as far as i know there not factory pull them off clean them up insde and out and look for GM or something on the inside of the wheel if they are factory there bound to have Gm on them More than likley a dealership add on

12-29-2003, 02:25 AM	#1
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	1987 Short fleet worth? About how much would a 1987 2wd short fleet with a 305 and auto tranny be worth in CA if the body was straight and mechanically in great condition but needing minor interior work?

12-29-2003, 01:37 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	not sure but in my area maybe $2000-2500 rust free low mileage etc __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-29-2003, 01:40 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	You need to post some pics and give more details. Check Ebay, and www.traderonline.com too. If it's "really" clean it should bring 3500-4500.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-29-2003, 02:26 PM	#4
Low87on20s Live from Atlanta Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 511	I've seen them go for as much as $7000 - $8000 here in the Atlanta area if they are really clean. I was offered $6500 for my 1987 truck this past weekend. (I am still pondering it) My father-in-law has an 1985, unbelieveably clean, Two-tone black/silver, no rust, 1 owner truck forsale at the moment for $5500. It's in Cleveland Tennessee. __________________ Paul

12-30-2003, 05:42 PM	#6
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Pics and details Ok here are some pics and details: 1987 Siverado 305 with TBI fuel injection, under 77k original miles, tilt , cruise, dual tanks, some kind of factory striping that is badly weathered but body is dent free and rust free (except surface rust where door striping wore off and near tailgate emblem. Tailgate and bed is as straight as it could be. Lady drove it to CA from Arlington , Texas in '89. She claims it came off the dealer lot with the True spokes. It has one missing spinner on one wheel. Spinner has blue bowtie in center. Two cracks on dash. Worn seat upholstery, both interior door straps are broken. AC needs charging. Runs smooth and just passed smog with flying colors. Everything else is complete and stock except new heavy duty radiator. One mechanic maintained since '89 with records. It has a heavy duty bed mat (real heavy) not pictured. What do you think the value of this truck would be __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays. Last edited by greenhorn male; 03-30-2006 at 02:33 AM.

12-29-2003, 04:44 PM	#5
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	I don't own the truck. If I become owner I'll post pics. I don't know anything about these year trucks and just trying to get some info. I only glanced at it and the body appears real straight. The paint looks like it will buff out but it has side decals that are weathered. I'm not sure if the decals that run the length of the truck below midpoint says anything or is just some kind of 3-4" stripe. I'm just going by memory and maybe only the cab has the decal. Any ideas if these trucks came with stripe decals. The truck is white.

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12-30-2003, 05:50 PM	#12
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	What do you think is a fair market value for this truck?

12-30-2003, 06:06 PM	#13
allthrtl Available for Adoption Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 177	It would probably bring $3000-4000 here, if it was cleaned up.....Looks pretty good though..... How much they askin'???? __________________ 1983 C10 SWB 2001 Silverado SWB 1995 Corvette

12-30-2003, 06:48 PM	#14
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Well... I got mine for 5500, but it was a show truck. It has all new engine/tranny. Its powdercoated and an all new updated interior. These trucks dont cost much, they are a dime a dozen. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

12-30-2003, 07:01 PM	#15
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Since you are in CA, that truck isn't worth more than $2500. But up here, it could fetch $3500...if it is as rust free as you describe. The low miles and FI are a nice feature though...and it would make a nice truck should you purchase it. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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12-31-2003, 02:57 AM	#16
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Thanks for your response guys. The truck is now sitting in front of my house and I already hauled some stuff to Goodwill in it and hauled a sofa home tonight. While inspecting the truck for leaks tonight I noticed the strange looking tranny pan and ID'ed it online as a THM400. I didn't notice any leaks but who knows what I find when I clean it up. What is a good way to clean up the chrome spokes if it isn't too badly pitted? They look pretty brown as it sits right now. Also, were these spokes offered as an option or could these with the striping be a dealer add on? __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

01-02-2004, 03:09 AM	#17
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	That truck is gonna be worth alot IMO Because its the last of the mohicans being an 87 its fuel injected cruise control Apears To be pretty clean .. You could always get more for it in yankee states because vehicles rot up there alot easier on acoutn of the salt and whatnot. 77 thousand miles on an 87 model truck isnt that bad i know people who have 2002s with that much on them Ive seen wheels like that before but as far as i know there not factory pull them off clean them up insde and out and look for GM or something on the inside of the wheel if they are factory there bound to have Gm on them More than likley a dealership add on

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