65 Long Step Worth the NEW price?

[67Mach1]

Here it is again, this time with his new price.

With title and an engine that is for all practical purposes blown.

Price $800.00

He asked me to make an offer I went to $400.00 and the $800.00 was his reply.


Now I am not a 4-5-6 guy but a 67-72 guy, however I realize this truck has some pretty cool aspectes to it. The Patina is the biggest asset and the 95%rust free cab and clip. (hood rust and one small area on LH rocker)

But is a C20 with 292 and 4 speed and no, I mean zero other options, worth up to 800 bucks w/out and engine?

if this was a C10, short bed I'd have jumped on it already. I guess what i'm asking is if I get this thing get it running what do I have? What is the market like for 65 C20's with I6 and 4 speeds?

So, I'm at 400 he is at 800 wonder if he will split the middle with me and go 600? Worth the try all he can say is no, right?

[Joemomma1]

NO! That guy is full of sh!t. Its a 3/4 long bed shell, not woth much at all. I wouldn't pay anymore than $200. What the hell is with "patina"? I cant stand that word now. Instead of saying the paint has gone to sh!t he says "Its got a nice patina".

[67Mach1]

Originally Posted by Joemomma1

NO! That guy is full of sh!t. Its a 3/4 long bed shell, not woth much at all. I wouldn't pay anymore than $200. What the hell is with "patina"? I cant stand that word now. Instead of saying the paint has gone to sh!t he says "Its got a nice patina".

Hmmmmmmmmm! Thats one way to think about it. Not too sure I dont disgree with you on some of your post. I've been trying to talk myself into it all day now.

[ChopperDr]

It is a turd. Can I say that here? Run from that one.

Chop

[Chevy Fleetside]

I don't think I would budge with the $400. I paid $500 for a rust free C 20 and it is a fleetside. The head was missing but was at the machine shop and i didn't feel like paying $300 to get it back seeing I had a perfectly good 5.7 sitting on an engine stand.

[67Mach1]

thanks guys! I just sent him an email telling him that my offer stands.

If it works out fine then I have another truck to go in line wiht the rest of my projects.

I had to remind myself that I was looking for a running truck when I first saw these and not another project.

However, since My 400 was already out there I kept it open. I dont think he will take it and if he does not I'm fine with it. I'll take the money and get a part for my 67 GMC.

Thanks again.

[jonzcustomshop]

If it is what you want/like I might be tempted, the no rust is a great money saving factor, the hood looks good.. but if you really want a fleet you might want to wait, or a short bed.
alot of people change the suspension , and the 1/2 ton 5 lug stuff will bolt up to either a 3/4 or 1/2... I would probably put a v8 in it anyway, and finding one with a good v8 is not as common as one with a 6.
If you want to turn/flip it I would say no, but if you want a good starting point for a long step I would say maybe...
show up with a trailer , offer him 6 100$ bills ...see what he does

[LILRED66]

A good, rust-free, dent-free 4-5-6 Chevy cab shell will bring over $800.00, in the midwest, maybe not in other areas of the country, but here, no problem. At a glance, I see $500.00-$600.00 in parts, but if you are looking for a project, maybe it is not the one for you. In my opinion, a good cab is the most important component to begin a project with. A cab is the most expensive to repair and the most involved, whereas, most all other parts are still out there for a reasonable price for good/decent, used sheet metal.

[67Mach1]

Thanks again for the info. I'm more fond of the 67-72's as you can see my my signature. But love all years of Chevy trucks. I have a budy of that is a 4-5-6 fan. SO I know a little about them. I offered this to him first and he is w/out funds. So I thought, if it was a running 3/4 ton I could use it right away and convert it to 1/2 ton later. Ive got some extra 67-72 suspensino parts to donate to the cause.

Getting caught up in the excitement of the search and negotiations is easy to do and I was getting caught up.

I was not goign to flip it as I have storage and dont mind a little work.

The Cab is in GREAT shape, the truck body is in great shape, just that its not something I HAVE TO HAVE. so I can walk if he says no.

I'll have to wait and see.

Thanks again I appreciate all your opinions, even the negative ones. They do all help. Thanks for your honesty.

Thomas

[67Mach1]

Well Bad news... he is stuck on 800 and wont budge an inch. Guess we both dug our heals in.

Looks like I'm heading back to the 67-72 section for the time beeing.

thanks again to everyone,

Thomas