Possible Purchase..how much is it worth? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

454c20 · 02-05-2007, 05:50 PM

Hey guys. I'm on the hunt for another project and stumbled upon a truck local. Its a 1965 Chevy 1/2 ton, inline 6 and 3 speed manual. Manual brakes and steering, looks pretty basic. Shortbed too. The truck is from Florida and has very little rust. Owner says the tailgate, fenders, and hood have rust. Underside, cab corners, body mounts, rockers, bed, and floors are solid. The body has been soda blasted and shot with DP black primer. Overall it looks straight, interior looks decent. Runs and drives. What do you guys think its worth? He is asking $5800, a bit more then I want to spend but it has very little rust.

Also, quick question, what rear end choices came in these? I'm sure its stock but havent heard back from the seller about it.

Also, are these trucks really light? I checked some figures and it shows they only weighed 3200-3300lbs, is this right?

Truck will get either a mild 355 or a warmed over 454.

Thanks guys
Nick

19GMC63 · 02-05-2007, 07:16 PM

i'm no expert, but 5800 seems a little high to me.
under 4500 would seem more reasonable... just a guess though

71chevylowrider · 02-05-2007, 07:38 PM

here's a 66 in my area to use as a comparison.

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/273157225.html

71chevylowrider · 02-05-2007, 07:42 PM

Now for a project, this is alot cheaper.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/273361366.html

19GMC63 · 02-05-2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71chevylowrider

here's a 66 in my area to use as a comparison.

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/273157225.html

wow, thats a good deal.

454c20 · 02-05-2007, 08:33 PM

Wow $5800 looks like way too much. I emailed him mentioning the links. I dont think I'd spend more then $2000 on it after seeing the project.

Thanks guys
Nick

*LAFNATU* · 02-05-2007, 08:51 PM

http://www.oldchevytruck.com/trucks9/zh.htm

zenish · 02-05-2007, 09:56 PM

my 64 short stepside weighs 3700 pounds.3.73 seems to be the common gear in these trucks.

**slepysal** · 02-05-2007, 10:39 PM

I have to agree,$5800.00 may be to much taking into consideration that you want to swap out motors. I would sugest you get one that is not running, or has no motor. There are deals out there, I scored my '60 for $1000.00 in running condition (250 L6 3 speed ) Look around , or flash the guy $3000.00 see if he bites .

magsnubby · 02-05-2007, 11:24 PM

Even going by stupidily insane Cal prices, $5,800 is way to high for a $1,500 truck.

Eliasj123 · 02-05-2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magsnubby

Even going by stupidily insane Cal prices, $5,800 is way to high for a $1,500 truck.

Elias

BIG CTY · 02-05-2007, 11:42 PM

I have a perfect running rust bucket that cost me $650. There is no way I'd pay $5800 for that.

02-05-2007, 05:50 PM	#1
454c20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 69	Possible Purchase..how much is it worth? Hey guys. I'm on the hunt for another project and stumbled upon a truck local. Its a 1965 Chevy 1/2 ton, inline 6 and 3 speed manual. Manual brakes and steering, looks pretty basic. Shortbed too. The truck is from Florida and has very little rust. Owner says the tailgate, fenders, and hood have rust. Underside, cab corners, body mounts, rockers, bed, and floors are solid. The body has been soda blasted and shot with DP black primer. Overall it looks straight, interior looks decent. Runs and drives. What do you guys think its worth? He is asking $5800, a bit more then I want to spend but it has very little rust. Also, quick question, what rear end choices came in these? I'm sure its stock but havent heard back from the seller about it. Also, are these trucks really light? I checked some figures and it shows they only weighed 3200-3300lbs, is this right? Truck will get either a mild 355 or a warmed over 454. Thanks guys Nick

02-05-2007, 07:16 PM	#2
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Possible Purchase..how much is it worth? i'm no expert, but 5800 seems a little high to me. under 4500 would seem more reasonable... just a guess though

02-05-2007, 07:38 PM	#3
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Possible Purchase..how much is it worth? here's a 66 in my area to use as a comparison. http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/273157225.html

02-05-2007, 07:42 PM	#4
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Possible Purchase..how much is it worth? Now for a project, this is alot cheaper. http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/273361366.html

02-05-2007, 08:33 PM	#6
454c20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 69	Re: Possible Purchase..how much is it worth? Wow $5800 looks like way too much. I emailed him mentioning the links. I dont think I'd spend more then $2000 on it after seeing the project. Thanks guys Nick

02-05-2007, 08:51 PM	#7
LAFNATU Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BILLINGS Posts: 87	Re: Possible Purchase..how much is it worth? http://www.oldchevytruck.com/trucks9/zh.htm

02-05-2007, 09:56 PM	#8
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	Re: Possible Purchase..how much is it worth? my 64 short stepside weighs 3700 pounds.3.73 seems to be the common gear in these trucks. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

02-05-2007, 10:39 PM	#9
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Possible Purchase..how much is it worth? I have to agree,$5800.00 may be to much taking into consideration that you want to swap out motors. I would sugest you get one that is not running, or has no motor. There are deals out there, I scored my '60 for $1000.00 in running condition (250 L6 3 speed ) Look around , or flash the guy $3000.00 see if he bites .

02-05-2007, 11:24 PM	#10
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: Possible Purchase..how much is it worth? Even going by stupidily insane Cal prices, $5,800 is way to high for a $1,500 truck.

02-05-2007, 11:42 PM	#12
BIG CTY Between the earth and the sky Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 822	Re: Possible Purchase..how much is it worth? I have a perfect running rust bucket that cost me $650. There is no way I'd pay $5800 for that. __________________ Chris - 1966 C10 Shortbed Fleetside, 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab, 1993 Blazer Sport 4x4 My other rides: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS427 Convertible 1976 Dodge Tradesman B200 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500

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