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78SilveradoSWB · 12-01-2002, 05:56 PM

Saw his posted in CT a couple days ago.....

What do you think about this nice 79 C-10? Sez its lowered 2" all around, but sure looks like a 4/6 drop. Think he'll get $10K?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1873639484

bigblock73 · 12-01-2002, 06:23 PM

$10,000+ is a bit high, there isn't really anything special about it. IMHO it isn't worh more than $6-7,000.

-Jeff

**old Rusty C10** · 12-01-2002, 08:08 PM

its pretty and its a nice resto job, but i think its over priced too

Razorback_Fan · 12-01-2002, 10:32 PM

Sure makes me feel good about the value of our trucks

75stepside · 12-01-2002, 10:58 PM

well, i hate to be the black sheep, but the truck is probably worth something CLOSE to that.

i'm doing a restoration of a '75 stepside. if i quit right now, i would have close to $10k in it and its not even painted!!!

i did pay too much for my truck, and i have put some money into a ton of polished assories on my engine (basically everything that hangs off of it)... but i'd still say the truck is worth $9000

just my $.02 from a guy who is in the middle of a project!!!

bigblock73 · 12-01-2002, 11:45 PM

unless you have a rare car/truck or low production car/truck if you get half of what you have into it consider yourself lucky. You see, this is a hobby, and if you think you will break even you will more than likely be dissapointed. Not trying to rain on anyones parade but it is the truth.

-Jeff

78chevstepside · 12-01-2002, 11:57 PM

Nice truck the truck may be a little over priced . But i bet if you restored a truck to that condition you would have more then that in it. I know i have. i have spent 5k in the last 6months on mine . A new motor rebuilt 71 355 4 bolt, flat top pistons, wolverine cam, double roller chain, 1.94 heads with new giudes and harden seats, performer intake, new 1406 edelbrock new 3 core radiator thats over 2 grand( $1733 machine shop bill). new oak bed $ 200 for wood and materials this was cheap for me ( my father is a carpenter and machined the boards for me) finished in marine varnish it came out nice . A 4/6 drop with a notcched frame andrear flip kit, new spindles, shocks, coils perfessionly done for 1600 $ When you make mods there always extras like i had to replace the new tires in the front( replace tires with less then 1k miles) . i had 275 /15/ 60s too a 235/15/60s beacause they rubbed. I had to cut the rear exhaust for clearance for the drop then refab back out the rear ( i made the exhaust myself).Restoring a truck is a labor of love you will never make out financially. LOl i could have sold my truck before i made these mods for about the same price . I guess what iam tryin to say is its always cheaper to buy a restored truck then restoring it your self. Maybe iam just venting because saturday i was going to install the above motor had it all asembled and detailed ready to drop in. I poured oil in the motor to check for leaks. right before i was going to hook it up to the picker. Well it leaked like a sieve right around the bottom of the timing chain cover. Luckly it wasnt in and its going back to the machine shop . jay 78 stepside black 02 silverado lt black 02 x-treme blazer black

PHOENIX · 12-02-2002, 04:08 PM

Nice truck, but over priced. I agree your not gonna get what you put in it.

78SilveradoSWB · 12-02-2002, 04:58 PM

78chevstepside:

On your 4/6 drop, who did the professional drop and how much was for the parts and how much was for the labor? Will be looking for the same to do mine, but I have all the parts.

Hooter · 12-02-2002, 07:46 PM

10,000 for a truck with a paint job and some undercoat?
I wish

LOHRTBT · 12-02-2002, 07:53 PM

no doubt its a nice truck, but worth realistically about $7k tops...
I have over $40k in mine....no one in their right mind would buy it for anything over $20k...but that is cool since its not for sale@@ hehehe

78chevstepside · 12-03-2002, 01:38 AM

To have my truck lowered 4/6 professionally with a rear flip and notched frame. 1 bellteck lowering kit $795 dollars 2 lower ball joints they needed replacing, 92 dollars , shocks 4 # 239 dollars pads 45 dollars labor 440 dollars aligment 40 dollars 1651.96 plus tax 1779.16 a total . Plus 2 new(smaller) front tires and 20' of new 2.5 exhaust pipe ( had to cut exhaust for clearance and refab) witch ads up to 2k. Luckly i was workin 7-12s at the time. That was the cost professionally lowered 4/6 drop with rear flip and notched frame . And i did the welding myself. Being a welder by trade. If i guy has the time i bet this job could be done alot che per at home. PLus I had to get a wheel spacer for the front 5 dollars. Another problem if you have wheel balancing wieghts on your enter front wheels they will rub on tight turns( use the flat weights with double face tape). GRinding of the lower a frame is required. The ride is rougher in the back better in the front. Traction is alot better.

jay ( it was worth every cent lol) I had brians brakes and aligment in vancouver washington do the work ( a real nice guy very upfront and honest I dont expect nobody to work for free but i expect quality work without hidden costs.)

78SilveradoSWB · 12-03-2002, 04:05 AM

Thanks 78chevstepside for the information.

12-01-2002, 05:56 PM	#1
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	What's your opinion on this nice truck? Saw his posted in CT a couple days ago..... What do you think about this nice 79 C-10? Sez its lowered 2" all around, but sure looks like a 4/6 drop. Think he'll get $10K? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1873639484

12-01-2002, 08:08 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	the truck its pretty and its a nice resto job, but i think its over priced too __________________ 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!!

12-01-2002, 10:32 PM	#4
Razorback_Fan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 188	over priced but... Sure makes me feel good about the value of our trucks

12-01-2002, 11:57 PM	#7
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	Nice truck the truck may be a little over priced . But i bet if you restored a truck to that condition you would have more then that in it. I know i have. i have spent 5k in the last 6months on mine . A new motor rebuilt 71 355 4 bolt, flat top pistons, wolverine cam, double roller chain, 1.94 heads with new giudes and harden seats, performer intake, new 1406 edelbrock new 3 core radiator thats over 2 grand( $1733 machine shop bill). new oak bed $ 200 for wood and materials this was cheap for me ( my father is a carpenter and machined the boards for me) finished in marine varnish it came out nice . A 4/6 drop with a notcched frame andrear flip kit, new spindles, shocks, coils perfessionly done for 1600 $ When you make mods there always extras like i had to replace the new tires in the front( replace tires with less then 1k miles) . i had 275 /15/ 60s too a 235/15/60s beacause they rubbed. I had to cut the rear exhaust for clearance for the drop then refab back out the rear ( i made the exhaust myself).Restoring a truck is a labor of love you will never make out financially. LOl i could have sold my truck before i made these mods for about the same price . I guess what iam tryin to say is its always cheaper to buy a restored truck then restoring it your self. Maybe iam just venting because saturday i was going to install the above motor had it all asembled and detailed ready to drop in. I poured oil in the motor to check for leaks. right before i was going to hook it up to the picker. Well it leaked like a sieve right around the bottom of the timing chain cover. Luckly it wasnt in and its going back to the machine shop . jay 78 stepside black 02 silverado lt black 02 x-treme blazer black Last edited by 78chevstepside; 12-02-2002 at 01:08 AM.

12-02-2002, 04:08 PM	#8
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Nice truck, but over priced. I agree your not gonna get what you put in it. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

12-01-2002, 06:23 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	$10,000+ is a bit high, there isn't really anything special about it. IMHO it isn't worh more than $6-7,000. -Jeff

12-01-2002, 10:58 PM	#5
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	well, i hate to be the black sheep, but the truck is probably worth something CLOSE to that. i'm doing a restoration of a '75 stepside. if i quit right now, i would have close to $10k in it and its not even painted!!! i did pay too much for my truck, and i have put some money into a ton of polished assories on my engine (basically everything that hangs off of it)... but i'd still say the truck is worth $9000 just my $.02 from a guy who is in the middle of a project!!!

12-01-2002, 11:45 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	unless you have a rare car/truck or low production car/truck if you get half of what you have into it consider yourself lucky. You see, this is a hobby, and if you think you will break even you will more than likely be dissapointed. Not trying to rain on anyones parade but it is the truth. -Jeff

12-02-2002, 04:58 PM	#9
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	78chevstepside: On your 4/6 drop, who did the professional drop and how much was for the parts and how much was for the labor? Will be looking for the same to do mine, but I have all the parts.

12-02-2002, 07:46 PM	#10
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	10,000 for a truck with a paint job and some undercoat? I wish __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-02-2002, 07:53 PM	#11
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	no doubt its a nice truck, but worth realistically about $7k tops... I have over $40k in mine....no one in their right mind would buy it for anything over $20k...but that is cool since its not for sale@@ hehehe __________________ ~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

12-03-2002, 01:38 AM	#12
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	lowering cost To have my truck lowered 4/6 professionally with a rear flip and notched frame. 1 bellteck lowering kit $795 dollars 2 lower ball joints they needed replacing, 92 dollars , shocks 4 # 239 dollars pads 45 dollars labor 440 dollars aligment 40 dollars 1651.96 plus tax 1779.16 a total . Plus 2 new(smaller) front tires and 20' of new 2.5 exhaust pipe ( had to cut exhaust for clearance and refab) witch ads up to 2k. Luckly i was workin 7-12s at the time. That was the cost professionally lowered 4/6 drop with rear flip and notched frame . And i did the welding myself. Being a welder by trade. If i guy has the time i bet this job could be done alot che per at home. PLus I had to get a wheel spacer for the front 5 dollars. Another problem if you have wheel balancing wieghts on your enter front wheels they will rub on tight turns( use the flat weights with double face tape). GRinding of the lower a frame is required. The ride is rougher in the back better in the front. Traction is alot better. jay ( it was worth every cent lol) I had brians brakes and aligment in vancouver washington do the work ( a real nice guy very upfront and honest I dont expect nobody to work for free but i expect quality work without hidden costs.) Last edited by 78chevstepside; 12-03-2002 at 01:49 AM.

12-03-2002, 04:05 AM	#13
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Thanks 78chevstepside for the information.



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