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boilrman · 01-19-2003, 05:16 PM

I am looking at a 86 C10 short stepside that is sitting on a used dealers lot. It has 77,000 mi on it and has a small amount of rust in the rockers. Rockers have enough rust to do a replacement, not bondo or metal. 305, air, auto. seems like a nice truck but he wants 4500 for it.

I think that is high. I was thinking of offering him 2500 and see what happens. Any thoughts?

fast71 · 01-19-2003, 06:21 PM

If its a 4x4 it is well worth it. If its a 2 wheel drive and every thing else is in good shape it would be worth around 3500.00.
the dealer has aleast 2500.00 in it and they know that they will sell it no matter what. I would offer 3300.00 and pay the tag and taxes . that should put you up to 3500.00

low 84 · 01-19-2003, 07:02 PM

i think it would be worht closer to the 2000-2500 range if everything else is good on it. i paid 3500 for mine with a perfect body, no rust, no dents, new paint and everything in working order besides the a/c. if he won't take around 2000 for it i would look elsewhere.

LOHRTBT · 01-19-2003, 07:09 PM

2wd rust....= 2500 or less.

boilrman · 01-19-2003, 07:13 PM

it is a 2wd. I am going to go check it out in the morning and see what happens.

The rockers are the only spot rusting that I can remember, might have been some in the seams of the bed, dont remember.

rust in the rockers is at the very bottom and is not visible until you get close and bend down.

Any other comment or suggestions would be appreciated.

Prerunner1982 · 01-19-2003, 08:01 PM

77,000 miles.....are you sure? i'd be willing to bet that it has 177,000... i could be wrong, mine said 86,000 when i got it..but with as much crap as i have found with this truck..bondo, rust... bent frame, previous wreck.. i am sure it had 186k on it.. 205k at the moment...

86SILVERADO · 01-19-2003, 08:09 PM

Agree with LOHRTBT and Low 84.

79BIG10 · 01-20-2003, 04:15 AM

I agree with LOHRTBT and Low84 as well. Too high for sure. I got mine here in Texas for $2500 no rust paint not best shape (still same as bought) and 126,000 miles. I would offer $2000 and if he didn't want to even come down walk away.

Low87 · 01-20-2003, 12:18 PM

$4500 is high. I bought my 87 (hard loaded Silverado in perfect shape) 9 years ago for $5500.

boilrman · 01-20-2003, 01:06 PM

well, just got back and they say they cant let it go for less than 3350.

It has rust through in both the inner fender panels(I can see the firewall) front A arms are heavily rusted. rear of frame is heavily rusted. Leaf pack on pass rear has been replaced. both rear fenders have rust coming through the paint. rockers are in need of replacement. Exhaust ends before rear axle. inner cab kick panels are starting to show some rust. Did run pretty good, but I cant see the price he is wanting for it.

I feel it is only worth about 2400 tops to me.

Low87 · 01-20-2003, 01:17 PM

I think dealerships are getting greedy on these since people are starting to fix them up. I say an 85 SWB a few months ago, all it had was a seatcover, custom wheels, and a custom orange paint job..........$8900!

low 84 · 01-20-2003, 02:47 PM

with all the rust you just describeb, i'd say its $1500 truck. who ever is trying to sell it for $3300 is smoking crack

sam79 · 01-20-2003, 02:48 PM

Sounds like my truck 4 years ago. Paid 2000 for it and have spend a fortune on it since then. Replaced cab supports, parts of the floorpan, rockers on both sides, left cabcorner, inner wheel fenders (both sides), left bedside, left front fender and of course the bed. Yeah I know I'm crazy, but these trucks are a bit rare overhere and I wanted something to work on.

79Silv4x4 · 01-20-2003, 08:58 PM

Too much, just keep looking.

ToonMan · 01-21-2003, 05:10 AM

T Shirt and decal man??? I am an Automotive Cartoonist!! Maybe we should hook up!!

kennyw · 01-21-2003, 09:41 PM

I paid $3000 for my 1979 Chevy K10 with 90,000 1 owner miles, no rust, 2 minor dents and great paint!

To me that 2wd 86 would be worth $700 out here in Oregon. Buy a one way plane ticket and take a week off of school or work. And you could drive home in something very nice for $2500-4000 from out here.

*1FaastC10* · 01-22-2003, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by low 84
who ever is trying to sell it for $3300 is smoking crack

and bad crack at that...

Myride · 01-22-2003, 03:18 AM

keep looking

01-19-2003, 05:16 PM	#1
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	looking at a truck I am looking at a 86 C10 short stepside that is sitting on a used dealers lot. It has 77,000 mi on it and has a small amount of rust in the rockers. Rockers have enough rust to do a replacement, not bondo or metal. 305, air, auto. seems like a nice truck but he wants 4500 for it. I think that is high. I was thinking of offering him 2500 and see what happens. Any thoughts? __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

01-19-2003, 06:21 PM	#2
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	If its a 4x4 it is well worth it. If its a 2 wheel drive and every thing else is in good shape it would be worth around 3500.00. the dealer has aleast 2500.00 in it and they know that they will sell it no matter what. I would offer 3300.00 and pay the tag and taxes . that should put you up to 3500.00 __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

01-19-2003, 07:02 PM	#3
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i think it would be worht closer to the 2000-2500 range if everything else is good on it. i paid 3500 for mine with a perfect body, no rust, no dents, new paint and everything in working order besides the a/c. if he won't take around 2000 for it i would look elsewhere. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

01-19-2003, 07:09 PM	#4
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	2wd rust....= 2500 or less. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-19-2003, 07:13 PM	#5
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	it is a 2wd. I am going to go check it out in the morning and see what happens. The rockers are the only spot rusting that I can remember, might have been some in the seams of the bed, dont remember. rust in the rockers is at the very bottom and is not visible until you get close and bend down. Any other comment or suggestions would be appreciated. __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

01-19-2003, 08:01 PM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	77,000 miles.....are you sure? i'd be willing to bet that it has 177,000... i could be wrong, mine said 86,000 when i got it..but with as much crap as i have found with this truck..bondo, rust... bent frame, previous wreck.. i am sure it had 186k on it.. 205k at the moment... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-19-2003, 08:09 PM	#7
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	Agree with LOHRTBT and Low 84. __________________ 86 Silverado C10 back to 305 power! 67 C30 Dually Dump, with 350 transplant, Rockhauler 05 Duramax 3500 "If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer" Member of the 1-Ton club!

01-20-2003, 04:15 AM	#8
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I agree with LOHRTBT and Low84 as well. Too high for sure. I got mine here in Texas for $2500 no rust paint not best shape (still same as bought) and 126,000 miles. I would offer $2000 and if he didn't want to even come down walk away. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-20-2003, 12:18 PM	#9
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	$4500 is high. I bought my 87 (hard loaded Silverado in perfect shape) 9 years ago for $5500. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

01-20-2003, 01:06 PM	#10
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	well, just got back and they say they cant let it go for less than 3350. It has rust through in both the inner fender panels(I can see the firewall) front A arms are heavily rusted. rear of frame is heavily rusted. Leaf pack on pass rear has been replaced. both rear fenders have rust coming through the paint. rockers are in need of replacement. Exhaust ends before rear axle. inner cab kick panels are starting to show some rust. Did run pretty good, but I cant see the price he is wanting for it. I feel it is only worth about 2400 tops to me. __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

01-20-2003, 01:17 PM	#11
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I think dealerships are getting greedy on these since people are starting to fix them up. I say an 85 SWB a few months ago, all it had was a seatcover, custom wheels, and a custom orange paint job..........$8900! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

01-20-2003, 02:47 PM	#12
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	with all the rust you just describeb, i'd say its $1500 truck. who ever is trying to sell it for $3300 is smoking crack __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

01-20-2003, 02:48 PM	#13
sam79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hilversum, The Netherlands Posts: 74	Sounds like my truck 4 years ago. Paid 2000 for it and have spend a fortune on it since then. Replaced cab supports, parts of the floorpan, rockers on both sides, left cabcorner, inner wheel fenders (both sides), left bedside, left front fender and of course the bed. Yeah I know I'm crazy, but these trucks are a bit rare overhere and I wanted something to work on. __________________ Sam 79 The Netherlands '79 GMC c15 '72 VW beetle http://home.zonnet.nl/sandercalis

01-20-2003, 08:58 PM	#14
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Too much, just keep looking. __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)

01-21-2003, 05:10 AM	#15
ToonMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 575	T Shirt and decal man??? I am an Automotive Cartoonist!! Maybe we should hook up!! __________________ Rob the ToonMan 56 Chevy Cameo----Custom, [Turquoise] 67 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside (Black & White) 63 Trailorboat-------Teardrop Style Trailer 69 Honda CM90



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01-21-2003, 09:41 PM	#16
kennyw N9PHW Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PNW USA Posts: 136	I paid $3000 for my 1979 Chevy K10 with 90,000 1 owner miles, no rust, 2 minor dents and great paint! To me that 2wd 86 would be worth $700 out here in Oregon. Buy a one way plane ticket and take a week off of school or work. And you could drive home in something very nice for $2500-4000 from out here. __________________ "I got it one piece at a time and it didn't cost me a dime..."

01-22-2003, 03:18 AM	#18
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	keep looking

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