Is it valuable or just the same? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HSRACER · 02-12-2015, 03:56 PM

I bought a what was listed as a 68 longbed to part out. I have since gotten it running and driving so I have some people coming to look at it tonight.

A friend of mine that does a lot of these trucks tells me that the one I have is pretty valuable because it is a full factory rear leaf spring suspension.

My question is this, is this frame worth major additional money or is it the same basic value as the trailing arm frames. I am selling the entire truck right now for 3500 running and driving.

I just don't want to make an uneducated mistake and sell it too cheap.

Any guidance is appreciated! Thanks

**michael bustamante** · 02-12-2015, 04:03 PM

i dont think it makes a difference value wise. it all depends on what the buyer i looking for i guess

EARNHARDT#3 · 02-12-2015, 04:05 PM

I've heard of people changing from leaf to coil but not really the opposite.

68shortwide · 02-12-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3

I've heard of people changing from leaf to coil but not really the opposite.

Yeah. Not to say it is or isn't more valuable but I've never seen them be more desirable per say.

GASoline71 · 02-12-2015, 04:51 PM

There is really no extra value to a leaf sprung truck. Chevy offered it as more of an HD option, where as a lot of GMC's came with leaf springs from the factory. Not rare. Just not super common for a Chevy.

Gary

**leddzepp** · 02-12-2015, 05:22 PM

Same. Most people are looking for coil sprung in my experience.

HSRACER · 02-12-2015, 05:24 PM

Thanks to all for the responses. I guess if someone is looking for the needle in the haystack for a full factory restoration it might be something special. I always wanted the trailing arm frames since they are so much easier to lower.

I guess I will sell her off and not worry about it.

eagleuh1 · 02-12-2015, 07:32 PM

I got a " Full factory leaf spring truck", but i don't feel its anything special, except its a Camper special with 10 leafs per side, beat your brains out empty ride, that I wouldn't pay extra for. Jim

GASoline71 · 02-12-2015, 09:11 PM

My 1972 GMC C1500 Super Custom is a leaf sprung truck. Pain in the butt to lower. But... since I put it in the ditch and bent the frame... it's getting a donor frame from a 1969 Chevy C10 with coils and trailing arms.

Gary

**truckster** · 02-12-2015, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by eagleuh1

I got a " Full factory leaf spring truck", but i don't feel its anything special, except its a Camper special with 10 leafs per side, beat your brains out empty ride, that I wouldn't pay extra for. Jim

I had one like that. "Suspension? It has a suspension?"

02-12-2015, 03:56 PM	#1
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Is it valuable or just the same? I bought a what was listed as a 68 longbed to part out. I have since gotten it running and driving so I have some people coming to look at it tonight. A friend of mine that does a lot of these trucks tells me that the one I have is pretty valuable because it is a full factory rear leaf spring suspension. My question is this, is this frame worth major additional money or is it the same basic value as the trailing arm frames. I am selling the entire truck right now for 3500 running and driving. I just don't want to make an uneducated mistake and sell it too cheap. Any guidance is appreciated! Thanks __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS

02-12-2015, 04:03 PM	#2
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Is it valuable or just the same? i dont think it makes a difference value wise. it all depends on what the buyer i looking for i guess __________________ 1967custom

02-12-2015, 05:22 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Is it valuable or just the same? Same. Most people are looking for coil sprung in my experience. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-12-2015, 05:24 PM	#7
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: Is it valuable or just the same? Thanks to all for the responses. I guess if someone is looking for the needle in the haystack for a full factory restoration it might be something special. I always wanted the trailing arm frames since they are so much easier to lower. I guess I will sell her off and not worry about it. __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS

02-12-2015, 07:32 PM	#8
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Is it valuable or just the same? I got a " Full factory leaf spring truck", but i don't feel its anything special, except its a Camper special with 10 leafs per side, beat your brains out empty ride, that I wouldn't pay extra for. Jim

02-12-2015, 04:05 PM	#3
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Is it valuable or just the same? I've heard of people changing from leaf to coil but not really the opposite. __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP



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