Value of a '70 GMC C30 Longhorn?

[Marauder_Pilot]

I found a SRW C30 Longhorn locally and took a look at it.

Good running condition, runs and drives just fine. Has a 402 with a new carb, automatic trans, straight pipes and a 9-foot that the owner kept stressing that it was 'really rare, maybe 500 left in the world'. (Whether that's true or not, I really don't consider 500 that rare, but whatever)

Minimal rust, the only real rust spots I could find were the running guards and a little bit where the chrome flaked off the grille. Paint is original, but in good condition, and interior is, except for some ripped vinyl on the bench seat, minty condition. Really nice overall, runs already but plenty of room for improvement and modification.

Owner wants $6500 OBO Canadian for it. Reasonable price?

[71veronica]

pics i would love to see what it looks like. with out pics its hard totell. i would guess 4-5k

[Marauder_Pilot]

I'll see if I can get some more tomorrow. Considering its never been really restored, just parked for a few years and tinkered with, its in great shape. Only real problems are the rust holes in the running board.

[old Chevy guy]

Whats that convert to U.S. dollors? is it a 9ft stepside?

[Marauder_Pilot]

About the same nowadays, but Canadian vehicle prices are higher on average anyways.

Not a stepside.

[dan42]

Longhorns aren't all that rare - way more than 500 made. You really need to check all the typical areas for rust - above the windshield, rockers, cab corners, floor, etc. Not too long ago I bought one here in California that ran ok, with the original big block, for $1000. i had a hard time selling it for $2000, and that's after I did a lot of stuff to it. Price seems quite steep from your description of it.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by Marauder_Pilot

...the owner kept stressing that it was 'really rare, maybe 500 left in the world'. (Whether that's true or not, I really don't consider 500 that rare, but whatever)....

... Reasonable price?

Longhorn Production

1968;
C/20 1902
C/30 213

1969;
C/20 8797
C/30 2457

1970;
C/20 5281
C/30 1404

1971;
C/20 3331
C/30 1479

1972;
C/20 3328
C/30 2450

Grand total of;
C/20 22631
C/30 8003

Combined, total of 30634 Chevrolet Longhorns built 68 - 72
No telling how many GMC 'Longhorns' came off the line though.

As too value, that seems rather high... pictures help. Do the research to personally value it. Something cheaper can get real expensive if it needs to be shipped any real distance or requires lots of repair.

[Marauder_Pilot]

I lied! Well, brain farted on the name and year. It's actually a '71 Sierra Grande.

Here's a few quick pics I snapped of it (Only had a minute and a phone camera, but they'll give you a pretty good idea):




Rust on the rockers: (Only real rust I could find, frame and mounts all looked pretty clean, at least for a Canadian truck)


Corrosion on the grille:


Took a picture of the interior, but it didn't turn out. But its in great shape-to be honest, aside from the ripped vinyl on the seats (And it sounds like the owner would be willing to throw in reupholster with the price, although if I bought it I'd probably change the interior colour, since I'm not a big fan of the blue)

Overall, it looks like its been treated fairly well. Frame and interior are, honestly, nicer than than my '00 TJ (Which, to be fair, hasn't exactly led a pampered life). The only glaring bits was a coolant jug being used as the overflow (He has the jug, but just hasn't reinstalled it).

[71swb4x4]

That looks like it could be a $3,000 truck if it truly is as solid as you say.

There were no coolant overflow jugs on these. The overflow tube ran down on the passenger side of the radiator just below the radiator cap and puked the antifreeze onto the ground.

[old Chevy guy]

Its a pretty good looking truck. Did you check the roof? Look inside above the visors,and outside all around the gutters. What kind of milage are we talking?Look close at the oil and the water ,make sure theres no oil in the water and no water in the oil and the trans fluid, make sure it dosent smell burnt. Still seems a bit steep on the price. Hit him up for any maintanance records too. you said ''Or best offer'',shoot him a lower price and try and get him to meet you in the middle. above all else drive it as far as he will let you. Good luck keep us posted.

[Marauder_Pilot]

Is it a rare enough model to warrant a price increase? Is it collectable at all? I don't plan on chopping or bagging it at all, but I'll definitely make some changes to it (That trim's coming off straight away and a new paintjob would be coming ASAP)

[Dieselwrencher]

I agree with 71sxb4x4. I've seen way nicer Longhorns sell in the $6500 range lately that were fully loaded BB trucks.

[s_nova69]

It does look pretty nice. Gmc s are much "rarer". I have a 70 Longhorn that is still in great shape and paid a couple thousand less than that five years ago. It has been repainted well but everything else is original. I would guess that around 5k would be a good price. Less and less Longhorns make it to see a new year. It would be great to see another saved and taken care of.

I love mine!!! It is just a bit different than almost any other truck on the road.
I say buy it if 5ish K is arrangable.

Just my .02
Phil

[Marauder_Pilot]

$5000 was what I was thinking about offering. High for some of you, but I've got to tack on $1000 on top, because anything that I can't get locally will cost me $1000 to ship from any real city, unless I manage to find something good in southern Alaska.

[s_nova69]

Here is a pict of mine as to possibly compare in quality. Mine is not restored except for a fresh paint job. I do have original hub caps on it now though.

[s_nova69]

Ya I think most people here dont understand the how difficult it is to get good stuff up there. I would say 5k is a good starting point.

[dan42]

Bottom line is if you have fallen in love with the truck, then it's worth what you are willing to pay. I probably paid too much for my '67 short bed, but I don't regret one penny, and I'll have the truck until I can't drive any more. He is asking more because of the originality, though, such as the paint color and the trim, which you said you wanted to change - so you would be paying for something you don't even want. You should be able to find one with no trim and a non-original paint job and not have to pay a premium for it.

[Dieselwrencher]

That is a good point on the shipping vehicles, or anything lately, in to Canada. I could see where your selection would be tough. Good luck with the purchase. I know the population of Longhorns has to be down, I have sent 3 to their deaths just my self.

[SS Tim]

This might help. Jesse had this truck up for well over a year so I'd suspect it went for less than inital offering price. It was a clean California truck. It is now owned by another board member and being restored.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...m-camper&cat=9

[naystcb]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Longhorn Production

1968;
C/20 1902
C/30 213

1969;
C/20 8797
C/30 2457

1970;
C/20 5281
C/30 1404

1971;
C/20 3331
C/30 1479

1972;
C/20 3328
C/30 2450

Grand total of;
C/20 22631
C/30 8003

Combined, total of 30634 Chevrolet Longhorns built 68 - 72
No telling how many GMC 'Longhorns' came off the line though.

As too value, that seems rather high... pictures help. Do the research to personally value it. Something cheaper can get real expensive if it needs to be shipped any real distance or requires lots of repair.

My question is how do I find out what production number my 1971 Longhorn is out of the 3331 made that year? Is it stamped somewhere?
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[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by naystcb

My question is how do I find out what production number my 1971 Longhorn is out of the 3331 made that year? Is it stamped somewhere?
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They were not a numbered special edition. Just trucks built to order for customers or dealer stock. The truck's serial numbers run in plant sequence. Of the ten plants, I know of Longhorns from most.