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chopttop · 12-17-2006, 02:42 PM

I am looking for a "work" truck, pull a trailer, haul some lumber.... I have come across 2 vehicles of interest, a '70 C20 Dually, dealer installed, rebuilt 350/350 about 40,000 miles ago, a lot of different things replaced over the last 10 years, body is in pretty good shape, green in color, asking 4,500.00. The other is a '71 C20 BIG Block/turbo 400, black, original paint, Cheyenne, little rust and straight, asking 4,900.00 . Both have around 125,000 miles.

I tend to lean towards the black BIG Block, it is 20 miles away and I can see that no body work has been done, the '70 dually is 240 miles away, I like the idea of the dual rear wheels, won't see many of them, and the 350 might be easier on gas, but its GREEN. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Aarons72s · 12-17-2006, 03:15 PM

Id probably go with the 71 c20. Considering its got disc brakes and sounds fairly unmolested. Just be sure the big block is in good shape and everything is there for the price. As anything that involes big block is lots of $$$$.It would help if you have photos. Plus sincce it is the closer of the 2 check it out first. Go look at it take pictures and post them. Tell us anything that you observe that you like or dislike or unsure about. Hope this helps.

chopttop · 12-17-2006, 03:30 PM

Thanks, I will probably take it for a ride next week, motor had been cleaned, after market manifold w/a holley, headers, chrome valve covers, clean looking engine. Have not had a chance to talk to anyone, just saw it today at a small lot w/specialty vehicles. Paint is black and faded, looked like it has spent a lot of time ouside, (1) cab corner w/nickle size hole. rockers have some holes, small repair patch, cracked at front center of hood, rest of body is straight, tailgate has a few dents, must have had snaps on box for cover because of the holes on sides of box, looks like a body that has not been touched, much.

72armyswbtruck · 12-17-2006, 05:00 PM

bad_turbo · 12-17-2006, 05:31 PM

'71 C20. Disc brakes are always a PLUS, not to mention you can always add dually wheels.

CPNEJR · 12-17-2006, 05:42 PM

i would go with the dually because it has a small block unlike the 71 and as said before bb stuff is $$$$$$$ and you can always put disk brakes on it

GMCMAX · 12-17-2006, 09:22 PM

I'd buy the green one.... Every green car/truck I've had has been a good one; the other colored ones have always been nothing but trouble, but that's just my opinion..........

chopttop · 12-19-2006, 08:29 PM

Talked to the guy today, price dropped to 3,800.00. I think the green one is gone. He bought it off Ebay, no history, a lot off stickers for oil changes 20w50, uses oil?, 130,000 miles.He pulled the valve covers, ran the numbers on the heads and comes up '71 400, so is probably original.

Aarons72s · 12-19-2006, 11:26 PM

Sounds like she is ready for a rebuild. I have to run that thick of oil in my truck because the motor is shot to get oil pressure. If it needs a engine rebuild, which is what it sounds like, that is way to much for it. Be prepared to drop at the very least 1,500.00 or more in the motor, I am not to good with big blocks so forgive me. Oh pictures would help to. Sorry for the bad news.

chopttop · 12-20-2006, 12:23 AM

I really didn't have my heart set on it so it is know big thing, I have a '70 shortbox I need to get put back together, just can't get motivated, may sell it.

Aarons72s · 12-20-2006, 12:42 AM

Thats cool. I know I have went and checked some trucks out that at first glance seemed great and after test driving them and checking more find out they arent so good. Hope you eventually find what you are looking for.

12-17-2006, 02:42 PM	#1
chopttop Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 151	What are they worth ? I am looking for a "work" truck, pull a trailer, haul some lumber.... I have come across 2 vehicles of interest, a '70 C20 Dually, dealer installed, rebuilt 350/350 about 40,000 miles ago, a lot of different things replaced over the last 10 years, body is in pretty good shape, green in color, asking 4,500.00. The other is a '71 C20 BIG Block/turbo 400, black, original paint, Cheyenne, little rust and straight, asking 4,900.00 . Both have around 125,000 miles. I tend to lean towards the black BIG Block, it is 20 miles away and I can see that no body work has been done, the '70 dually is 240 miles away, I like the idea of the dual rear wheels, won't see many of them, and the 350 might be easier on gas, but its GREEN. Any thoughts would be appreciated. __________________ '71 C10, Choptop/Lowered '70 C30, w/24' Franklin Motor '91 9c1 Caprice '90 Harley FL, 127 Ultima engine w/6 speed, Blk & chrome

12-17-2006, 03:15 PM	#2
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: What are they worth ? Id probably go with the 71 c20. Considering its got disc brakes and sounds fairly unmolested. Just be sure the big block is in good shape and everything is there for the price. As anything that involes big block is lots of $$$$.It would help if you have photos. Plus sincce it is the closer of the 2 check it out first. Go look at it take pictures and post them. Tell us anything that you observe that you like or dislike or unsure about. Hope this helps.

12-17-2006, 03:30 PM	#3
chopttop Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 151	Re: What are they worth ? Thanks, I will probably take it for a ride next week, motor had been cleaned, after market manifold w/a holley, headers, chrome valve covers, clean looking engine. Have not had a chance to talk to anyone, just saw it today at a small lot w/specialty vehicles. Paint is black and faded, looked like it has spent a lot of time ouside, (1) cab corner w/nickle size hole. rockers have some holes, small repair patch, cracked at front center of hood, rest of body is straight, tailgate has a few dents, must have had snaps on box for cover because of the holes on sides of box, looks like a body that has not been touched, much. __________________ '71 C10, Choptop/Lowered '70 C30, w/24' Franklin Motor '91 9c1 Caprice '90 Harley FL, 127 Ultima engine w/6 speed, Blk & chrome

12-17-2006, 05:00 PM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: What are they worth ? __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-17-2006, 05:31 PM	#5
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: What are they worth ? '71 C20. Disc brakes are always a PLUS, not to mention you can always add dually wheels. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

12-17-2006, 05:42 PM	#6
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: What are they worth ? i would go with the dually because it has a small block unlike the 71 and as said before bb stuff is $$$$$$$ and you can always put disk brakes on it __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

12-17-2006, 09:22 PM	#7
GMCMAX Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lower Mid-East Ca. Posts: 326	Re: What are they worth ? I'd buy the green one.... Every green car/truck I've had has been a good one; the other colored ones have always been nothing but trouble, but that's just my opinion.......... __________________ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig! Gets More Chicks My lugnuts require more torque than your honda makes! 68 GMC, 4X4 conversion w/73 k20 running gear and springs, 350 4spd, 4.10's, D44 powerlok front, 14BFF govlock rear, 33" tires, lifted 4".

12-19-2006, 08:29 PM	#8
chopttop Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 151	Re: What are they worth ? Talked to the guy today, price dropped to 3,800.00. I think the green one is gone. He bought it off Ebay, no history, a lot off stickers for oil changes 20w50, uses oil?, 130,000 miles.He pulled the valve covers, ran the numbers on the heads and comes up '71 400, so is probably original. __________________ '71 C10, Choptop/Lowered '70 C30, w/24' Franklin Motor '91 9c1 Caprice '90 Harley FL, 127 Ultima engine w/6 speed, Blk & chrome Last edited by chopttop; 12-19-2006 at 09:35 PM.

12-19-2006, 11:26 PM	#9
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: What are they worth ? Sounds like she is ready for a rebuild. I have to run that thick of oil in my truck because the motor is shot to get oil pressure. If it needs a engine rebuild, which is what it sounds like, that is way to much for it. Be prepared to drop at the very least 1,500.00 or more in the motor, I am not to good with big blocks so forgive me. Oh pictures would help to. Sorry for the bad news. Last edited by Aarons72s; 12-19-2006 at 11:29 PM.

12-20-2006, 12:23 AM	#10
chopttop Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 151	Re: What are they worth ? I really didn't have my heart set on it so it is know big thing, I have a '70 shortbox I need to get put back together, just can't get motivated, may sell it. __________________ '71 C10, Choptop/Lowered '70 C30, w/24' Franklin Motor '91 9c1 Caprice '90 Harley FL, 127 Ultima engine w/6 speed, Blk & chrome

12-20-2006, 12:42 AM	#11
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: What are they worth ? Thats cool. I know I have went and checked some trucks out that at first glance seemed great and after test driving them and checking more find out they arent so good. Hope you eventually find what you are looking for.



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